[LUST01]

Originally Posted by 383man

The Hemi was really born because Mopar wanted to win the 64 Nascar Daytona race and dominate in Nascar.

Another way of saying Chrysler was tired of losing to Pontiac in 61/62 then to the Ford Galaxie in 63 with the new fastback "SportsRoof" and 427 FE (Ford's answer to the 421 SD).

[383man]

Originally Posted by LUST01

Another way of saying Chrysler was tired of losing to Pontiac in 61/62 then to the Ford Galaxie in 63 with the new fastback "SportsRoof" and 427 FE (Ford's answer to the 421 SD).

I agree that is 100% true. Mopar didnt even really have anything competitive in NHRA until the 62 Max Wedge 413.

I do apoligize if I ruffled to many feathers as I did not intend for that. And this has gone on for many years and will for years to come. I guess its called bench racing and I know in the winter months it really gets heavy. But that is what its all about. We need many different brands as most get no pride in beating up on the same brand of car. I do love this hobby and enjoy talking about Pontiacs when I can as I do any muscle car. Thanks , Ron

[Dr HEMI]

I see the Blackbird is represented in this poster available from the Harold Sullivan site.

http://www.silverbulletgtx.com/store/merch.html

[ANDYA]

Originally Posted by Dr HEMI

I see the Blackbird is represented in this poster available from the Harold Sullivan site.

http://www.silverbulletgtx.com/store/merch.html

It's funny how of all the cars that the Silver Bullet raced against it's shown right next to the Blackbird (without the gold stripe) in the poster. BTW it is a very nice painting, I might just order one!

[Dr HEMI]

I can't believe nobody's talked Lane Automotive into building
a 1/18 of that 'Bird......They have the mold.

[Dr. Eric M. Schiffer]

Originally Posted by Dr HEMI

I can't believe nobody's talked Lane Automotive into building
a 1/18 of that 'Bird......They have the mold.

Jim Wangers a few years ago must have had a conversation with them and it must not have turned out well. Lane had introduced the '67 Tin Indian Firebird race car and some soild color ones also. I think they even had a soild black. I remember it was at Norwalk. There was a display of their cars and Jim told me to keep an eye out and see if they come out with the Black Bird. He wanted to make sure they had contracted with me for royalites.

So, I think the thought of having to pay a few pennies per car to GM, Jim Wangers and me scared them off.

I do have a sh-- load of ERTL Geeto tigers and selection of '69 Bobcats and '66 Bobcats. This is because I held some Trade Marks. So I got several die casts of each model plus a royality. I must have ended up with over 250 ERTL die cast. I have them stored away. I have a few from the now defunct Classic Metal Works.

It was more trouble and lawyer fees then it was worth going after frauds.

[Dr HEMI]

Originally Posted by Dr HEMI

I can't believe nobody's talked Lane Automotive into building a 1/18 of that 'Bird......They have the mold.

They have now! Acme is using the LANE Automotive mold to create the Blackbird.

[Dr HEMI]