Re: '63 D-100

[Bob <64ragtop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think my renewed interest in the "Flying Barndoor" was sparked by a picture of Bill "Maverick" Golden's '63 Dodge Super Stocker with a D-100 pickup carrying a B/FX class callout in the background.  Thanks Gary for the Sweptline link.  The Factory eXperimental and Super Stock cars were my favorites back then, and the unlikely idea of an F/X truck really interested me.
Glad I could confirm your memories - now if I could only remember where I put my keys..... :-[

BC

On 12/7/2013 12:01 PM, Gary H. wrote:

You are right Bob. You made me more curious, so below the background and a link to  several articles. It's good to have memory confirmation! :)

"In 1963, Dick Boynton of San Diego talk radio fame began racing a Sweptline Era Dodge Truck called the 'Ram Truck'. Also known as the 'Flying Barn Door,' the truck was raced for a short while in the B/Factory Experimental category at numerous race tracks around the country. In the engine bay, Boynton had a 413 Max Wedge engine to power the massive truck. In one race, Boynton beat a competitor running 12.71 at 108.99mph! Fiberglass front fenders, hood, and front bumper were used to try and even out the 70/30 weight distribution." 
http://www.sweptline.com/hist/spectrucks.html

Gary H.

 -------Original Message-------
 From: Bob  
 
 I'm thinking I saw an magazine article on that truck back in the day.  
 Running B/FX and the Dragmaster logo is kinda a clue.  Gary's mention of
 'glass body parts also tickled the ol' memory cells.
 
 BC
 
 
 On 12/6/2013 7:58 AM, Gary H. wrote:
 > Thanks Dave. I saw that commercial a while ago and it is good to see it again. The ad's audio says a 1963 Dodge truck is 3900 pounds but it seems to me I recall reading that particular truck had custom fiberglass front fenders, hood, bumper, grill etc. so it must have weighed much less. Whatever, the video part where that Dodge truck crosses the 1/4 mile finish line ahead of a 1962 Chebby is priceless. That bow tie owner must have gotten ribbed pretty hard by his buddies that day. LOL
 >
 > Thanks,
 > Gary H.
 >
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 >>   Here's a cool old commercial featuring a drag racing '63 D-100.
 >>   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f2B2zl1NOE#t=18

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