Jon Haigwood Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Snake45 said: But by your own reasoning/definition, then, the Barracuda couldn't have been the first ponycar, as it was already preceded by the Valiant compact! The prosecution rests. I was just quoting from the same Wiki article. And only if the Valiant had a factory performance package. I have never seen a "S" code Valiant. Doing a bit of googling, I find the definition of a Pony car varies all over the place. It all depends on who you ask. It is all just opinions. After all you could be as right as I am or I could be as wrong as you are. (jk) Edited February 22, 2020 by Jon Haigwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 25 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: ABSOLUTELY! I have a good friend that has one with a very healthy 340 in it now. His is auto with i think a 3800 stall convertor in it, probably somewhere around 400hp and its wicked fast. Sounds like we are not talking Factory cars here. Being the once owner of a 66 Barracuda I tend to like them. The first generation of Barracuda are an acquired taste. Either you love them or hate them. I call them the "Red Headed Step Child" of Pony Cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Jon Haigwood said: Sounds like we are not talking Factory cars here. Being the once owner of a 66 Barracuda I tend to like them. The first generation of Barracuda are an acquired taste. Either you love them or hate them. I call them the "Red Headed Step Child" of Pony Cars I like the barracuda im just more partial to the valiant. My friends valiant is a street/strip car that sees very little street driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: I like the barracuda im just more partial to the valiant. My friends valiant is a street/strip car that sees very little street driving. Just gotta love them Mopars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 35 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: ABSOLUTELY! I have a good friend that has one with a very healthy 340 in it now. His is auto with i think a 3800 stall convertor in it, probably somewhere around 400hp and its wicked fast. **ADDENDUM** I would insist upon the 8 3/4 rear , too . None of that garbage 7 1/4 stuff ! Worst differential that Chrysler ever produced during that era ! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ That 340 would be mean ride ! Exhaust would be the biggest challenge , at least conventional exhaust ( e.g. , not fenderwell-exit headers ) . IIRC , the only T-Flite that'll fit in the trans tunnel of the 1960-1966 A-bodies is the 904 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, 1972coronet said: **ADDENDUM** I would insist upon the 8 3/4 rear , too . None of that garbage 7 1/4 stuff ! Worst differential that Chrysler ever produced during that era ! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ That 340 would be mean ride ! Exhaust would be the biggest challenge , at least conventional exhaust ( e.g. , not fenderwell-exit headers ) . IIRC , the only T-Flite that'll fit in the trans tunnel of the 1960-1966 A-bodies is the 904 . it has custom built headers, we have a local guy that builds some very nice headers. im not sure what trans is in the car but i do know it has a 3800/4000 convertor and it has a 9 inch ford rear ? the car runs 6.50s in 1/8 mile on small shot of nitrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, SCRWDRVR said: Another example would be they call the Caravan the first mini van but I personally would say a VW Micro bus is a mini van If I remember correctly, Chrysler ads of the day called the Caravan "The First Garageable Van"... I agree about the Micro Bus. Edited February 22, 2020 by restoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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