1968 Dodge Dart Hurst LO23 - 10 Second 1/4 Range 

It took very little time and tuning to push the Dart into the 9-second range

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The Fastest Muscle Car Ever? 

The '68 Dart Hurst LO23 was equipped with a 426 HEMI, Hurst did modifications to the right shock towers for valve cover clearance. They also modified the rear wheel openings to accommodate for big slicks. 

Shipped from Chrysler’s Marine and Industrial Division, the unique 426 HEMI motors had been built offline by hand-picked technicians. 

The HEMI blocks were iron with a 4.250-inch bore and a 3.750-inch stroke, with a mild street cam, 12.5:1 compression, aluminum heads and a cross-ram eight-barrel intake.

Dodge rated the cross-ram HEMI at 425hp, but experts say it was more likely closer to 535hp. Hurst equipped the Dart with Hooker headers and either a TorqueFlite automatic or A-833 four-speed manual. 

To reduce the weight of the Dart, Hurst installed fiberglass fenders, hoods and acid-dipped doors and thin-gauge front bumpers. 

Chemcor side windows were also added, secured by seatbelt straps replacing the heavier manual cranks. A pair of fixed A-100 van seats replaced the OE buckets and industrial-grade batteries were placed in the trunk.

When handed over to Dodge’s factory-sponsored racers, such as “Dandy” Dick Landy, the Darts immediately burst into the low-10 second range. It took very little time and tuning to push the A-Bodies into the 9-second range, unearthing a whole new level of Super Stock racing. In fact, these machines have become so iconic that more Darts and Barracudas have been cloned in their likeness than had been originally produced.

Over 11,000 people reached. 200+ replies with suggestions on what I should do with a 1969 Chevrolet Impala 2-door my folks bought new January of 1970. 

Should we leave original? 
Should we restore? 
Should we hot rod? 

Listen to today's podcast to see what I learned from all of the great input and what we deiced we are going to do with our one-owner, family owned '69 Impala.  

The Turboflite prototype offered a turbine engine weighing half as much as a conventional internal combustion V-8 engine. The glass canopy styling feature was one of the major design themes that attracted consumers. The glass canopy, including the windshield, would automatically raise when the doors would open. The side windows were hinged at the roof.

Virgil Exner was hired by Chrysler President K.T. Keller in 1949. He had designed the K-310 show car, which had been a great success. 

The K-310 was designed to showcase Chrysler’s upcoming revolutionary 1951 Hemi V8 engine, and the first expression of Exner’s “Pure Automobile” design philosophy. In 1953, Exner was named Director of Styling. 

The Turboflite prototype offered a turbine engine weighing half as much as a conventional internal combustion V-8 engine. 

The glass canopy styling feature was one of the major design themes that attracted consumers. The glass canopy, including the windshield, would automatically raise when the doors would open. The side windows were hinged at the roof.

Be sure to visit my Facebook Group Page to see some fantastic photos of this beautiful concept show car - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1064149667695452

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Let's have a great time going down memory lane in our favorite classic car equipped with period correct Sun tach's and instruments that are tuned by Sun Test Equipment.

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Mark has investigated and reviewed the 'Best 3 Senior Dating Sites and apps around, with reviews by friends that have been there, and done that. Whether you're over 50, 60, 70, or older, these websites will help you connect with other single seniors near you. 

Twelve years ago, Dan Buettner visited communities around the world known for having many centenarians (people who live to be 100 or older), including Okinawa in Japan, the Barbagia region of Sardinia and the Seventh Day Adventist enclave in California.

Buettner, an author and longevity expert, called these areas “Blue Zones.” He and his team of researchers wanted to find similarities among the residents that lead to a longer, happier and healthier life.

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The good news is it's never too late to adopt new habits and improve your lifestyle. Danna King, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at West Virginia University and the author of a study chronicling the declining health of baby boomers speaks about his own past research that proves that making healthy changes can produce measurable and significant benefits published in the American Journal of Medicine. His study of more than 15,000 subjects over the age of 45 found that adults who began to eat five fruits and vegetables daily walk a minimum of two and a half hours per week, maintain a BMI and the healthy range of 18.5 to 29.5, and avoid smoking enjoyed a 40% drop in mortality compared with subjects not adhering to these healthy behaviors. 

Join me for a 14-minute Podcast that could add healthy years to your life! It is NEVER to late. 

The research. The National Institute on Aging study found that the MIND Diet lowered Alzheimer's risk by 35% for people who followed it moderately well and up 53% for those who adhered to it rigorously. 

How does this program work? Starting doesn't mean making drastic changes overnight. Instead, you begin by making small changes that seem most manageable to you. It is up to you. 

Balanced Program - The MIND Diet falls within accepted ranges for the amount of protein, carbs, fat, and other nutrients they provide. 

What types of meals do you eat on this program? No food group is off-limits - you'll get your share of poultry, beef, and fish; whole grains; fruits and vegetables; dairy; legumes, nuts, and seeds; a little fat; a few sweets; and optionally wine at lunch or dinner. 

You've got lots of room to personalize your plan. You can eat meat when you want and pluck recipes from 50to120.com from any cuisine to suit your taste buds.

Join us as we discuss Hope. Our special guest is Susan Hedlund, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C. Susan has been an oncology social worker for thirty years and specializes in the development and provision of psychosocial support services for people with cancer and their loved ones. 

Susan is a licensed clinical social worker and Manager of Patient and Family Services at Oregon Health Science’s Knight Cancer Center in Portland, Oregon. Susan is also on the faculty of the school of medicine at OHSU as well as the Graduate School of Social Work at Portland State University. She has spoken and written extensively about the impact of cancer on individuals and families. In 2009 she received The Quality of Life Award from the American Cancer Society.

Why is America divided about COVID-19 injections, boosters and anything to do with the subject?

Sit back and listen to about 15 minutes that may shed some light on what people that do not agree with your point of view are thinking. Perhaps it will help us all be more accepting of people that have a different point of view. Maybe...

The goal of this podcast is to shed some light on the large variability in COVID-19 acceptance.  What exactly divides us?

We are going to hear from several people including Dr. Mercola on the natural immunity side, and Dana Loesch from Centerpoint to explain why there has been so much confusion. 

Be sure to check out Mikailer Pertson's YouTube channel. The Dr. Mercola clip comes from Mikhaila's channel.

Also, be sure to check out Dana Loesch podcast channel to get a conservative slant on the world. 

I look forward to your comments and input. 

Mark