Who's idea for the 68' Hemi Dart

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> In December 1967

> Chevrolet dropped 'initial' plans for a 1968 Corvette 427 with the 'All-Aluminum' Engine, as the cost approached $10,000 plus.

> Also, Ford 'shut down' the 1968 Mustang GT with the 427 SOHC, as costs were over $12,000.

> That left SS/A {under 5.99 Wt/HP} class vacant for 1968.

> Mopar followed through with their 1968 Super Stock 'project', as with the help from Hurst Corporation, they were able to offer the 1968 BO29 and LO23 Darts to the factory-connected Racers for an 'unheard price' of $4500 to $5100 {depending on the connections}.

> In March 1968, the NHRA put the 1968 Race Hemi A-Body cars in SS/B {6.00 to 6.99 Wt/HP}, as the NHRAwas still holding SS/A 'reserved' for both the Chevrolet and Ford 'factory bombers'.

> In March 1968 > Mopar petitioned the NHRA to put the 1968 Race Hemi's in SS/A, as the 'top' Super Stock cars, until Chevrolet or Ford came through with their 'to be built' cars.

> NHRA did not listen, and left SS/A open for both 1968 and 1969..............