Vehicle Description
Back in the early '60s, if you wanted to buy a turn-key racecar
from your local Dodge dealer, it would look a lot like this 1964
Dodge 330 Super Stock Clone. Of course, the full-race lightweight
machines were incredibly rare, but the guys who knew their hardware
also knew that when they saw a car that looked like this
industrial-strength Mopar, they should probably steer well clear of
it lest they get badly hurt. This tribute bruiser features a
chest-thumping 426 Street Wedge V8, dual Holleys atop a cross-ram
intake, and a quick-shifting 4-speed gearbox all stuffed into a
slick red-on-black package. Many consider these early B-Body Mopars
to be the very first muscle cars, and what better way to pay homage
to that pedigree than with a Super Stock clone like this?
In the mid '60s, Mopar had an amazing racing program with unrivaled
results out on the track with their Ramchargers and Super Stocks.
Whether you bought a 426 Max Wedge from the factory, or one of the
very lucky few that scored a genuine Super Stock HEMI complete with
aluminum front end, showing up to the drag strip in one of these
Mopars meant you were going home with the fastest quarter times.
Finding one of those genuine Super Stocks is all but impossible
these days, and when they do come up they sell for mind-blowing
figures - a truth that seems rather incongruous to the very nature
of the original cheap thrills of Mopar racing. Hence, a robust
tribute community has been born, and cars like this original 330
6-cylinder are given the NHRA-style treatment. Make no mistake,
this no-nonsense 330 carries a genuine Wedge-head V8 built with
Stage II internals, a more user-friendly version of the full-race
piece. It also offers the same bare-knuckle street fighter look
that screams high performance in a very low-key way. The bodywork
is super straight, almost like it rolled out of the factory just a
few years ago, and it shows off the work of guys who knew their
stuff. It has been refinished in a Code P Ruby Red, so maybe it's
not designed to be subtle, but even in red, most guys won't know
what's coming until it's too late. Chrysler's turbine look was in
fashion in 1964, and they retained all the chrome and stainless
trim on this one to enhance the sleeper look. To guys who know what
they're looking at, this car is gorgeous. As for everyone else,
well, don't say we didn't warn you.
Just because it was built to pound the pavement doesn't mean it
wasn't also comfortable and stylish inside. With big-car comfort
and sporty twin buckets flanking an almost intimidating Hurst
shifter, it balances just the right amount of flash with
no-nonsense attitude. The interior is in excellent condition, with
nice seat covers, plush black carpets, and a straight dash full of
modern upgrades. Most notably, the original gauges have been
swapped in favor of a set of aftermarket Mopar instruments arrayed
just ahead of the driver. The big tach practically taunts you with
its lack of a red line, and the odometer does indeed reflect the
miles on this Mopar's build: a scant 2,464. A cue-ball topped Hurst
4-speed emphasizes the no-nonsense racing vibe and the
vintage-looking steering wheel has a wood rim that feels really
good when you're holding on for dear life. In the spirit of
stripped-down Super Stock racing, there really are no options or
amenities inside (including the lack of a rear seat), although you
do get lap belts, neatly stitched door panels, and finished black
headliner above, so the car certainly feels a lot more finished
than most early dragsters. Out back, the giant trunk houses an
aluminum fuel cell and relocated battery, but it too has been
neatly finished with matching red paint and a plaid mat.
The engine under the big scooped hood is 426 "Street Wedge" V8 with
correct heads, professionally built with Stage II forged internals
akin to the 1964 models. Not related to the Hemi, it nevertheless
was one of the most feared powerplants on the streets in the early
days of the horsepower wars. It's a blistering big block that's
been built for battle and set-up similar to the original
dealer-ordered cars, topped with dual Holley AFB 4-barrels atop a
cross-ram intake, an 8 qt. oil pan, and factory cast-iron headers
that have been ceramic coated and really glisten against the orange
block. There's also a mini-starter, full MSD ignition, billet
distributor, a serpentine belt system driving the polished and
detailed accessories and fresh wiring, plumping, and components
everywhere you look. Twin orange air cleaners match the block and
the firewall and inner fenders were stripped down and painted to
match the body, meaning the engine bay is ready to be shown. An
aluminum water pump and 5-core radiator keep the big block cool,
and it's matched to a quick-shifting 4-speed gearbox that's a
perfect dancing partner, spinning a new 3.25 Sure Grip rear end.
Underneath the quality of the restoration really shines, with
neatly detailed stain black pans and axles, and several new
components like the driveshaft, frame connectors, and shocks. An
H-pipe dual exhaust system is equipped with aggressive Flowmasters
and you'd better believe this sucker sounds nasty when those
electric cut-outs are deployed. US 'Old Style' Mags finish off the
killer look, wrapped in fat 215/70/15 front and 275/60/15 rear
BFGoodrich radials to round out the package.
A fine tribute to one of the earliest and most vaunted muscle cars,
this freshly built Super Stock clone is ready to rock your world.
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