V8 vs. Commando v8

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Thanks! I had already inquired with Ulf and he gave me the same thing. If only I knew how many had the sure grip also, which mine does.

287 for the 2 door hardtop; 67 for the 2 door sedan; 206 for the 4 door and 57 for the ‘vert - there you are!
 
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To clarify:
The “Commando” signifies the 273 with AFB carb, higher compression, different can etc.., Note: a commando could not be ordered in a station wagon.
I’m not familiar with the ‘65 emblems but often the mounting posts are relocated from model year to model year with these types of emblems.
These emblems were never meant to last fifty plus years and it is often difficult to obtain them in presentable condition.
 
I’m not familiar with the ‘65 emblems but often the mounting posts are relocated from model year to model year with these types of emblems.
These emblems were never meant to last fifty plus years and it is often difficult to obtain them in presentable condition.

Both styles are being re popped. Probably made by a Chinese toddler, but they are available and look great

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To clarify:
The “Commando” signifies the 273 with AFB carb, higher compression, different can etc.., Note: a commando could not be ordered in a station wagon.
I’m not familiar with the ‘65 emblems but often the mounting posts are relocated from model year to model year with these types of emblems.
These emblems were never meant to last fifty plus years and it is often difficult to obtain them in presentable condition.
Yes. Commando was Plymouth's name for the HP 273.
 
And to confuse matters further, on any B or C body Plymouth, "Commando" meant a big block of any flavor, except the hemi.
 

I like that paint scheme with the stripes. Classy

According to all the available options with the numbers breakdown, the Dart racing stripes was not done at the factory but were dealer applied as outlined by Chrysler.. I have original factory paperwork specifying what was to be done for prep, exactly where the stripes were to be applied depending on hardtop or convertible, and size and distance between individual stripes. Stripes were to be painted with acrylic enamel - no decals were used.
 
I keep forgetting the 273 was even available after 67 (only 2 barrel though)


Alan

The Swiss made Barracudas (Schinznach) could still have the 273-4bbl in 1967 (last year) also - leftover engines obviously were sent to export, as they did later with 340s and Hemis in 1972.
 
I thought 67 was solid lifters. I know 68/69 were hydraulic.
I think that is what toolmanmike ment ... the 273 in 64 through 67 were "all" solid lifters... in 68 & 69 they had hydraulic lifters... And this IS Correct !!!
In 68 the 340 took over the Commando position as the small block (LA motor)... Thus ending the 4 bbl version of the 273 !!!
 
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I think that is what toolmanmike ment ... the 273 in 64 though 67 were "all" solid lifters... in 68 & 69 they had hydraulic lifters... And this IS Correct !!!
In 68 the 340 took over the Commando position as the small block (LA motor)... Thus ending the 4 bbl version of the 273 !!!
Exactly. I shouldn't have used the word "through". It can be confusing. Here's a chart for the LA based engines but no breakdown for the 4 barrel 273's which were produced in 1965-1967 In 68 the LA 318 was introduced and the 4 barrel 273 was dropped and replaced with a hydraulic cam 2 barrel. The hydraulic cam 273 was used in 1969 and then discontinued.

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