OldPictures from 1965-68

[Mike Gaines]

Here is a "current" pix of my Coronet.

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[Mike Gaines]

Others below are from my racing days during 1965 thru 1968,
I have posted them at various other times but thought I would put them up again.

 

[davek]

thanks for the pics the 1 pic you have 3 wheels off the ground must of can down hard. Did you have an oil pan left?

 

[Grady Cain]

Now that's what I'm talking about! I love that old skool stuff - so cool man...

 

[Budnicks]

Mike what class did you run in in that 68 RR ?

 

[Mike Gaines]

Mike what class did you run in in that 68 RR ?

We ran it in SS/CA NHRA,
It was just a basic 426 Dual Quad 425HP Street Hemi in those Hemi Roadrunners.
We had a sponsorship from the local Plymouth Dealer.
They GAVE US the car to race (and return when done)
They paid for everything to get the car ready to race.
We put in 4.56 Gears, Hooker Headers, Goodyear Slicks and paint and lettering and started running the car.
We were then ready (after a couple months of racing) to do the motor...but...the dealership went bankrupt and all of their cars (including this hemi Road Runner) were on the bank floorplan.
The bank came to our shop and repossesed the car out from under us.
It was fun while it lasted. LOL

 

[PeteBell68]

Awesome pictures , that must have been one hell of a ride .

 

[mopar blood]

Nice pics! hey Mike, did you find the headlight covers making any difference in aerodynamics or performance? thanks