Richard Petty Question

[j-c-c-62]

FWIW, I don't remember the 64 at the 500 having that much rake as the pic 65Bel shared, that rake came later as aero tricks were introduced, but I may be wrong.
It doesn't IMO do it any favors, the later years that would be yes.

 

[Orig69]

Not sure if it's original but it looks like it has a 22 inch radiator.

 

[KiwiKid72]

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[padam]

I wonder how many of those museum cars are actually in as raced form. I’m sure back in the day they were stripped for parts when needed.

And with Petty’s now under corporate ownership, who knows what they might do.

 

[j-c-c-62]

Upon further review, it appears to be the same car that 65Bel posted. Note the decals on the windshield.

This video might confirm a few details on the 64 Daytona 500 car, it definitely had Chrome wheels, which is rarely seen in any recreations, and the body rake was minimal IMO. I remember at the Daytona 500 first Hemi race, a joke rumor at the race that week was, the drivers all wanted a Lemans running driver start, so they could all run for the Hemi cars.

1964 daytona 500 video - Search Videos

 

[64BEL]

Those chrome wheels are interesting!

Also interesting that in the video you can see that Richard's hood say 405 HP and Buck Baker's #41 Petty car hood says 400 HP.

 

[RemCharger]

Those chrome wheels are interesting!

Also interesting that in the video you can see that Richard's hood say 405 HP and Buck Baker's #41 Petty car hood says 400 HP.

Must be a 5 horse sticker on there somewhere