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1970 Challenger TA Planning Letter from May of '69

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Cuda Cody

February 20, 2017, 10:39:17 AM
This is the Planning Letter from May of 1969.  How cool would it have been to get a 440+ or Hemi in a TA!!!!  That was the original plan.   :drooling:  Thanks Ed Poplawski for sharing.   :twothumbsup:

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soundcontrol

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February 20, 2017, 11:07:01 AM
Wow! Very interesting. I wonder why it didn't happen...

Brads70

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February 20, 2017, 12:14:06 PM
Cool stuff!
I wonder what a "Westiake" cylinder head is?

6bblgt

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February 20, 2017, 12:38:10 PM
I'm sure the SCCA required 4,000 plus (Dodge & Plymouth) units had major effects on how "crazy" (& expensive) the final approved production version was.

Dan Gurney & Weslake heads were associated in the '60s & worked on a Mopar small block V8 Indy engine in the late '60s - I'm sure a variation of this head was desired to go Trans Am racing, but the thought of putting 5000 pair in street cars would've been cost prohibitive

ec_co

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February 20, 2017, 12:38:28 PM
Quote from: Brads70 on February 20, 2017, 12:14:06 PM
Cool stuff!
I wonder what a "Westiake" cylinder head is?

I think it is 'Westlake'.
The only thing flat earthers fear, is sphere itself.

'70 Barracuda B5/B5 225 /6 3spd ... about as bare bones as they came .... now in 4spd flavor

www.eyecandi3d.com for Reproduction Fender Tags

6bblgt

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February 20, 2017, 12:41:35 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weslake

Harry WESLAKE - Weslake Research & Development

ec_co

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February 20, 2017, 12:44:13 PM
I know you are right, but the letter clearly has a T in it for Westlake. someone at Chrysler typed it out wrong
The only thing flat earthers fear, is sphere itself.

'70 Barracuda B5/B5 225 /6 3spd ... about as bare bones as they came .... now in 4spd flavor

www.eyecandi3d.com for Reproduction Fender Tags

Brads70

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February 20, 2017, 01:17:28 PM
Cool stuff, learned something new! :bradsthumb:

Chryco Psycho

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February 20, 2017, 07:19:28 PM
Love this site for bringing / sharing this kind of info  :cooldance:

Cuda Cody

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February 20, 2017, 08:19:38 PM
Did you guys see that they were original planning a Vacuum Powered Articulating Rear Wing!  That the driver can activate from the RimBlow steering wheel.  How cool would that have been.   :lookatthat:  Someone should build a T/A based on the original plans.   :cooldance:

Chryco Psycho

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February 20, 2017, 08:21:41 PM
So when do we start & where to get the Westlake heads !!  :veryexcited:

RUNCHARGER

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February 20, 2017, 09:40:45 PM
As many special parts as those cars had it is hard to believe Chrysler severely watered down the initial concept!
Sheldon

Brads70

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February 21, 2017, 05:49:54 AM
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on February 20, 2017, 08:21:41 PM
So when do we start & where to get the Westlake heads !!  :veryexcited:

LOL I was just wondering how much unobtainium those heads were made of..... :)

Brads70

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February 21, 2017, 05:51:05 AM
Quote from: Cuda Cody on February 20, 2017, 08:19:38 PM
Did you guys see that they were original planning a Vacuum Powered Articulating Rear Wing!  That the driver can activate from the RimBlow steering wheel.  How cool would that have been.   :lookatthat:  Someone should build a T/A based on the original plans.   :cooldance:

That would be so cool to see! Better than a 4 door....... never mind.  :stop:
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