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SOX and Martin Superbird - pictures ?

Started by gtx6970, April 15, 2012, 11:53:12 PM

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gtx6970

Any one able to confirm there was more than one back in the day ?
Pictures of any or all gladly accepted.
Powertrain combinations along with stock  hood with or without a scoop ?

Doing some reasearch for a model kit

nascarxx29

Theres a few posts with the car pictured :Twocents:.A well known local area racer friend of mine.Was Jack Wersts crew chief back in the day and knew all kinds of details about that other superbird That Jack and Ken Jennings ran .And was also longtime friends with Ronnie and Diane Sox.And owns a original Sox Duster of Ronnies .That super chicken superbird might be in Louisiana unconfirmed though .He be the one to Ask Hemi Fred Ristagno at www.prostockhemi.com email Hemi Fred@AOL.COM





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1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

Golden-Arm

there's 2 wing cars in the garage, in the second pic....... :scratchchin:

nascarxx29

1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

Indygenerallee

I remember reading somewhere once that Sox & Martin filled the wing full of lead to get more weight over the wheels!!!  :icon_smile_big:
Sold my Charger unfortunately....never got it finished.

nascarxx29

The Jack Werst superbird had solid steel speaker shelf solid tail lights and wheel base altered in the front for a edge at the starting line
1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701

nascarxx29

 2 Race Superbirds were built according to this
http://www.dragracingonline.com/features/featurecar/vii_9-superbird-1.html
First off, the rear axle is moved forward 2-1/2 inches, and the wheel well is opened up. Why isn't it obvious? Hamerly's job, as the painter, was to use colors and create patterns that would distract the eye from the alterations. Obviously, he was successful. The engine is moved back 2 in. The right front wheel is moved 1-1/2 forward of the front left, for a big advantage in the staging beams. The fenders and hood are lightweight metal (not acid-dipped). The rear glass is thicker and heavier than stock, and the filler panel around the glass is weighted. Also weighted is the upper center tail panel, and there's additional weight behind the tail lamps. The wing supports are pot metal, but the top of the wing is heavier than stock. A 1-1/2-in. thick sheet of lead, hidden underneath the rear package tray, runs the width of the car. Other mods that probably were legal, included a Prestolite transistor ignition up in the nose of the car, and an auxiliary electric fuel pump inside the frame above the left rear wheel.

1969 R4 Daytona XX29L9B410772
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23UOA174597
1970 FY1 Superbird RM23UOA166242
1970 EV2 Superbird RM23VOA179697
1968 426 Road Runner RM21J8A134509
1970 Coronet RT WS23UOA224126
1970 Daytona Clone XP29GOG178701