Daytona Barn Find

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The Chrysler Engineers were;

Pushed by the dominance of Ford in NASCAR.

In 1969,

From June 26th thru August 17th,

Ford won '11' races in a row.

It was 'KAT' ....... 'Kick *** Time' for Ford/Mercury.
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
The Chrysler Engineers were;

Pushed by the dominance of Ford in NASCAR.

In 1969,

From June 26th thru August 17th,

Ford won '11' races in a row.

It was 'KAT' ....... 'Kick *** Time' for Ford/Mercury.
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What a beautiful car, I wouldnt change a thing.
 
1969 1/2 Dodge Daytona

'Nose Candy'

...............................Shipping Weight.......Curb Weight

426 Hemi 4-Speed ............#4044 lbs. ......... #4190 lbs.
426 Hemi 'Torque-Flite' ..... #3934 lbs. ......... #4080 lbs.

440 4-Barrel 4-Speed ........ #3964 lbs. ........ #4110 lbs.
440 4-Barrel 'Torque-Flite' .. #3854 lbs. ....... #4000 lbs.
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
1969 1/2 Dodge Daytona

'Nose Candy'

...............................Shipping Weight.......Curb Weight

426 Hemi 4-Speed ............#4044 lbs. ......... #4190 lbs.
426 Hemi 'Torque-Flite' ..... #3934 lbs. ......... #4080 lbs.

440 4-Barrel 4-Speed ........ #3964 lbs. ........ #4110 lbs.
440 4-Barrel 'Torque-Flite' .. #3854 lbs. ....... #4000 lbs.
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What a beautiful car, I wouldnt change a thing.
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
1969 1/2 Dodge Daytona

'Nose Candy'

...............................Shipping Weight.......Curb Weight

426 Hemi 4-Speed ............#4044 lbs. ......... #4190 lbs.
426 Hemi 'Torque-Flite' ..... #3934 lbs. ......... #4080 lbs.

440 4-Barrel 4-Speed ........ #3964 lbs. ........ #4110 lbs.
440 4-Barrel 'Torque-Flite' .. #3854 lbs. ....... #4000 lbs.
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The Dodge Daytona was built off the 1969 Charger 500 specifications.

The Nose-assembly and Rear-wing assembly added {+140 lbs.} of
weight to the already heavy coke-bottle style Charger 500.
 
Well, if I could buy one I would. I have always wanted to do 200+ mph on a high banked oval. Yeah, I know I would have to build the 426 Hemi to get that speed, but that's ok. It would take up most of my garage just like my C-body does. Doesn't matter.

I have been in and have driven the B-bodies to well over 140+ mph in a straight line. Those boats just can't get around a curve or corner without some amount of excessive body lean. You also can feel the nose come up as air gets trapped under the car and the steering gets loose. Then you can feel the rear wanting to fish tail as you start to head into a curve at speed on the freeway.

I did the You-drive-a-real-NASCAR-car at Fontana Speedway. Turning left at 150 mph is a real thrill at first. After 10 laps you get to feeling safe and wanting to remove the limiter for more speed.
Gimme a Hemi Wing Car anytime.
 
DFX 340 Duster said:
Well, if I could buy one I would. I have always wanted to do 200+ mph on a high banked oval. Yeah, I know I would have to build the 426 Hemi to get that speed, but that's ok. It would take up most of my garage just like my C-body does. Doesn't matter.

I have been in and have driven the B-bodies to well over 140+ mph in a straight line. Those boats just can't get around a curve or corner without some amount of excessive body lean. You also can feel the nose come up as air gets trapped under the car and the steering gets loose. Then you can feel the rear wanting to fish tail as you start to head into a curve at speed on the freeway.

I did the You-drive-a-real-NASCAR-car at Fontana Speedway. Turning left at 150 mph is a real thrill at first. After 10 laps you get to feeling safe and wanting to remove the limiter for more speed.
Gimme a Hemi Wing Car anytime.
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I believe the 'Wing Cars' were built for 'left turns only'.
 
Fritz,

The 1969 Dodge Daytona

Was tested on the Chelsea Proving Grounds during June 1969.

No wind-tunnel testing. There was no time, as they had to get the car
certified by NASCAR.
 
Fritz,

I'm not the expert on that question.

But I believe the 1969 1/2 Dodge Daytona with a 440 4-Barrel had an
MSRP of $3993

Dodge {Chrysler} lost $1500 per car sale.

They reached the Dealership Lots by September 1, 1969.
 
I like the car... but Barn Find??? my ***....Thanks Hot Rod, for treating us like chumps...
 
bakerlite said:
i like the car... But barn find??? My ***....thanks hot rod, for treating us like chumps...
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Ouch !!

According to Dodge,

There were '1200' pre-orders for the 1969 1/2 Dodge Daytona.

But only 503 were scheduled for production, with Creative
Industries performing the conversions on the Charger R/T's.

{500} Daytona's had to be 'on' the Dealership Lots by
September 1, 1969 for the Daytona to be 'certified' by NASCAR
for the 'inaugural' Talladega 500 held 2-weeks later.
 
Awesome car and story!!! Too bad for all the bullshit on the thread which is why i'm not on here much anymore.
 
1969 1/2 Dodge Daytona

Early 'aerodynamic testing' at the Chelsea Proving Grounds

First Test Date > April 13, 1969

A hastily 'converted' 1969 Charger 500

Conversion #1
* 8" Fibgerglass Nose

Conversion #2
* 9" Vertical-Fin Stabilizer Height
* 8" Wide Air-Foil Wing

Conversion #3
* 13" Vertical-Fin Stabilizer Height
* 10" Wide Air-Foil Wing

Conversion #4
* Front Spoiler 51" Length x 5" Depth {Downward Angle 45*}

Conversion #5
* 18" Fiberglass Nose

Conversion #6
* 15" Vertical-Fin Stabilizier
* 7.5" Wide Air-Foil Wing {15" Chord}

Conversion #7
* 17" Vertical-Fin Stabilizer
* 7.5" Wide Air-Foil Wing {15" Chord}

Conversion #8
* 23" Vertical-Fin Stabilizer
* 7.5" Wide Air-Foil Wing {15" Chord}

Final Version > July 13, 1969

Featuring 'Front Fender Exhausters'

Notice; 'No' Chrome air-deflectors on the A-Pillar.

Notice; The Trunk Deck-Lid comes in contact with the
Rear-Wing Air-Foil.

http://www.allpar.com/photos/racing/NASCAR/1970s/Charlie-Glotzbach-first-test-1969.jpg
 
Fritz,

NASCAR first reported the 1969 Dodge Daytona 'wing height'
at 18" in September 1969.

As per the 'aerodynamicists' at Chrysler's Special Vehicle Group,
there was 'no' change in effect of the Air-Foil between 15" and 17".

That was the optimal height. Any additional height in the vertical
stabilizers {Fins}, and the aerodynamic-effect tapered off.
 
Scara Mooch,

Chrysler shipped '7' Dodge Daytona's down to Alabama {Talladega}
in late-August 1969, to be driven by >

Buddy Baker .............. #88
Bobby Allison ............. #22
Bobby Isaac ............... #71
Charlie Glotzbach ........ #99 >{Driven by; Richard Brickhouse}
Dave Marcis ............... #30
Neil Castles ............... #06
James Hylton ............. #48

These Daytona's showed up with Front Fender Scoops {Exhausters}
Size {9" Wide x 14" Length x 1 5/8" Height}.

These were the rounded-shaped units.

This is what got the 'Ford Racers' all confused.
 
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