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fla1976 01-19-2010 05:36 PM

Not the Max Wedge.
Clue: 1967 to counter the GTO.

dragonmaster093 01-19-2010 06:56 PM

fury

fla1976 01-19-2010 07:01 PM

The winner is cam67152

I am going to say that the winner is the Belvedere, but the correct answer is the GTX. The Plymouth Belvedere GTX was introduced in 1967 as Plymouth's first unified performance model. Based on Plymouth's stylish two-door Belvedere hardtop and convertible, the Belvedere GTX received a special grille and tail panel, simulated hood scoops, and "pit stop" chrome gas cap. Twin racing stripes were optional. The GTX boasted superb handling, thanks to standard six-leaf rear springs, heavy duty shocks, torsion bars, and ball joints, though many believed that the power steering was too overassisted. Disc brakes were optional, though didn't seem to provide much advantage over the standard drum brakes. The interior was pure luxury, with bucket seats, embossed vinyl, and lots of brightwork. To make sure the GTX had the necessary firepower to back up its performance image, Plymouth made the mighty 440 cid V8 (which Plymouth called the "Super Commando 440") rated at 375 bhp standard. This engine was usually used for Chysler's big cars but was tuned for more high-rpm performance with a revised camshaft and valve train, and free-flowing intake and exhaust systems. Optional was MOPAR's mighty 426 Hemi, rated at 425 bhp. Only 720 buyers forked over the extra $546 for the Hemi. Although the 440 could keep up with the Hemi up to 70 mph, the Hemi was truly dominant on the drag strip. The standard transmission was MOPAR's three-speed automatic transmission. A four speed manual transmission was optional, and included a larger ring gear, double-breaker distributor, free wheeling fan, and an oil-pan windage tray.

For those that wanted even more performance than a Hemi-powered GTX, Plymouth quietly offered a R023 version (Standard Belvederes were RH23 and GTX's were RS23 - Dodge had a similar high performance version called W023) of the Hemi GTX. Called the "Super Stock" version, the R023 was not marketed by Plymouth and only serious racers would have heard of it or even consider ordering it. The R023 GTX was notable for what it didn't have. The hubcaps, radio, heater, body insulation, and even the carpet pad and sealers were removed to save weight - several hundred pounds in fact. Although their stripped appearance made them look more like a Plymouth Belvedere, they kept their GTX badges. Under the hood was the familiar 426 Hemi, hand-modified for performance with the addition of a transistorized ignition and a dual-point distributor with no vacuum advance, metal core-plug wires, Carter 4139 and 4140 Carbs, and a free-air system that sealed the breather to the underside of the hood - which made the big, wide hood scoop fully functional. Plymouth rated this heavily massaged Hemi at the same 425 bhp rating as the normal Hemi, which was under-rated to begin with. Plymouth built only 55 R023 GTX's, making them quite rare today.

mopar1968 01-19-2010 07:03 PM

Coronet :!: :!: Roadrunners,GTX,superbird etc are based on Coronet platform :!: :!:

cam67152 01-19-2010 07:50 PM

I still think the 63 Max Wedge and 63 Dodge Ramchargers were some bad a$$ muscle cars. But I guess they were more factory race cars than street cars.

How many 67 GXT's were produced?

dragonmaster093 01-20-2010 01:26 PM

44176

fla1976 01-20-2010 03:03 PM

Production: 2D Coupe: 11,429 2D Hardtop: 686

cam67152 01-20-2010 04:53 PM

fla1976 has it.

cam67152

fla1976 01-20-2010 05:08 PM

What auto manufacturer introduced the day-night rearview mirror in the U.S. and what was the year?

Txdrgracer 01-20-2010 11:11 PM

Chrysler introduced the day-night rear view mirror in 1958

fla1976 01-21-2010 01:34 AM

WINNER.

Txdrgracer 01-21-2010 08:17 AM

John & Horace Dodge died within a year apart. What did the brothers both suffer from which found them dead less than a year apart?

dragonmaster093 01-21-2010 08:23 AM

pneumonia , and cirrhosis in jan and dec 1920

alk 01-21-2010 08:24 AM

John died from the Spanish flu and Hoarce died from phenemonia

dragonmaster093 01-21-2010 08:26 AM

Dodge Brothers cars continued to rank second place in American sales in 1920. But that year, tragedy struck as John Dodge was felled by pneumonia in January. His brother Horace then died of cirrhosis in December of the same year (reportedly out of grief at the loss of his brother, with whom he was very close

alk 01-21-2010 08:29 AM

Wikpedia had what i listed. Whos up?

Txdrgracer 01-21-2010 08:33 AM

wtg alk, I found the same causes.

Death and legacy
In January 1920, Dodge and Horace contracted influenza and pneumonia while in New York City. Dodge died on January 14, 1920, aged 55. He was interred in the family mausoleum in Detroit's Woodlawn Cemetery with two Sphinx statues between them. Horace died the following December, and in 1925 their widows sold the Dodge Brothers automobile business to Dillon, Read investment bankers for $146 million.

dragonmaster093 01-21-2010 08:38 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_(car) here is what wikipedia says

alk 01-21-2010 08:50 AM

I searched John and Horace Dodge came up (John Elgin Dodge in wikpedia). Not sure how to put link on here but under sale to Ford artical is where i came up with my answer.

Txdrgracer 01-21-2010 08:50 AM

This is all in fun. My Trivia book stated: Dodge, John & Horace Their first car came off the assembly line in 1914. Both brothers died within less than a year of each other during the influenza epidemic in 1920.
I varified it here before asking it and had same result: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Francis_Dodge said In January 1920, Dodge and Horace contracted influenza and pneumonia while in New York City. Dodge died on January 14, 1920, aged 55. He was interred in the family mausoleum in Detroit's Woodlawn Cemetery with two Sphinx statues between them. Horace died the following December, and in 1925 their widows sold the Dodge Brothers automobile business to Dillon, Read investment bankers for $146 million.

alk's answer matched what I had found, so I can only go by what I was looking for.

Txdrgracer 01-21-2010 08:55 AM

In January 1920, Horace's brother, John, died from the Spanish flu. Having also contracted the flu that December, Horace also died from complications resulting in pneumonia at the age of 52. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Elgin_Dodge


Wtg alk, you matched my findings

alk 01-21-2010 08:58 AM

Alright here we go. In the song "Convoy" what make model and color of vehicle were the friends of Jesus riding in?

dragonmaster093 01-21-2010 09:00 AM

chartreuse micra-bus.

alk 01-21-2010 09:08 AM

It think it was a chartrouse ( However the hell you spell it) Micro Bus

Going by memory!! Your turn.

dragonmaster093 01-21-2010 09:22 AM

what month/day/year dis anne france race at daytona

ajk 01-22-2010 01:56 PM

WOW i looked every where, cant find it. You may as well add what color shoes was she wearing.The search goes on...................Toughest question yet. But great fun

Scooterz 01-22-2010 07:12 PM

Good question/thread!! I do not know bruthus.....

fla1976 01-23-2010 03:27 AM

I can find nothing on it. :roll:

dragonmaster093 01-23-2010 12:57 PM

ok ill give the answer sept 1 1940 daytona

ajk 01-24-2010 05:41 AM

I would have too believe your still up Dragonmaster post a new question.

dragonmaster093 01-24-2010 07:05 AM

i should note that the question i just had was given to me by by my research assistant (a.k.a the wife) and answer is from the nascar falimy album stories and momentos book

dragonmaster093 01-24-2010 07:18 AM

at what track and date did dale sr and both his sons race at the same time

fla1976 01-24-2010 07:40 AM

At Michigan in August,2000. Kerry Earnhardt, Dale’s oldest son, made his Winston Cup debut driving for Dave Marcis in the #71 Realtree Chevrolet. It was the first and only race in which Dale, Dale Junior, and Kerry all raced on the same track.

dragonmaster093 01-24-2010 07:45 AM

bingo

fla1976 01-24-2010 08:32 AM

In 1973 and '74 Pontiac had this very special, bullet-proof, & powerful V8 available as a top of the line option on the Trans-Am and Formula Firebirds.
A highly coveted motor among Pontiac enthusiasts.
What engine is this?

dragonmaster093 01-24-2010 08:45 AM

easy 455 super duty didnt even google

fla1976 01-24-2010 08:50 AM

You're up.

dragonmaster093 01-24-2010 09:16 AM

besides jrmotorsports and whiskey river name 2 othere companys dale jr has began. etra credit true or false does jr have ownership/partnership with any race tracks

ajk 01-25-2010 05:02 AM

Hammerhead entertainment production and DEJ Realty. Extra credit he has stake in 2 tracks

dragonmaster093 01-25-2010 09:13 AM

your up


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