Description
1963 Dodge.440,Pushbutton 727 with manual valvebody by A&W and A&A.11.40's in the 1/4. Started as a car show cruiser and has been strictly a race car for the past 4 years. Beautiful car. Moved to North Carolina 3 weeks ago. California 3rd owner car. Stock chassis, with Hansen Chassis subframe connectors and late model disk brakes. Great bracket car, or put a max wedge in it and go Nostalgia racing. This car is not modified and is very well taken care of. Many upgraded parts.Full interior restored in 2003.
History
3rd owner California car.Registration back to 1982. Built at the Crenshaw plant verified by Harvey Watson, retired assembler from the Crenshaw plant.Original 361 B block, Factory Air conditioning car. 60/40 split bench seat. Automatic trans.
Recent Competition History
Top 5 in points at Irwindale 3 of last 4 years. #4 in points in 2009.Qualified for the Race of Champions in Phoenix. 2 Summit Series wins. June '07 and May 31,2009
Performance Data
Class: Pro ET
Weight: 3260 lbs
60 Foot Time: 1.51 sec
1/8 Mile Time: 7.23 sec
1/8 Mile Speed: 93 mph
1/4 Mile Time: 11.48 sec
1/4 Mile Speed: 114 mph
Track: 1/8 mile Irwindale, 1/4 Fontana
Engine
Engine Builder: Tim Jackson
Type: 440 .030 over
Horsepower: 500 approx
Induction: Edelbrock TM7 port matched and Holley 780cfm by Paul Althouse
Heads: 1967 915 heads 67cc combustion chambers ported and polished
Block: 1967
Main Caps: HRP studs
Crankshaft: Steel standard
Connecting Rods: stock(lightened)
Pistons: Ross .030 flat tops 12:1
Camshaft: Americam 296/557
Valves: Manley
Valve Train: Inskinderian adjustable rockers
Exhaust: Doug Thorley 1 7/8 3
Total Time: 1 hour(fresh)
Passes: 1
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Summit
Age: 2 years
Capacity: 5 gal
Fuel Pump: Summit 180gph elect
Fuel Type: 112
Oil/Water System
Radiator: summit aluminum
Water Rad Location: stock position
Water Pump: stock with electric motor and electric fan
Electrical System
Ignition: Mopar Electronic
Alternator: GM 115 amp
Battery: (2) 1000 cca in trunk
Transmission
Manfacturer: factory built by Bill White(A&W)
Type: 727
Gears: 4 pinion planetary gears
Shifter: Pushbutton Auto
Converter: custom built 3500 stall
Trans Cooler: TCI 38000 btu
Passes: 50 runs
Rear End
Manufacturer: 8 3/4 Mopar
Type: stock
Ratio: 4.30
Case: 489
Spool: yes
Axles: Strange 35 spline Pro Race Axles(light weight)
Passes: 30 runs
Body
Construction: All original steel body with fiberglass Max Wedge scoop
Color: white
Paint: Dupont
Condition: very good
Chassis
Builder: Stock with subframe connectors and 6 point S&W cage
