The original 340ci block of Craig’s Dart was rebuilt and fitted with a Herbert cam with 480-degree lift, new valves and Manley pushrods. The car was featured in the March 2007 issue of American Car World.
The 340 was eventually replaced with a 408ci small block with a 550 lift cam and iron heads. The first run at York Raceway’s Easter ’07 RWYB resulted in a 12.9 second ET.
Mick’s Coronet underwent a full restoration at Billadeau Speed. The 440 engine, built to stock appearance, features forged pistons and a hydraulic cam. The body was fully restored and painted in original TT1 Light Metallic Green, with a bumble bee stripe also made up and applied.
Further work in July ’07 included changing the gears from 323 to 391, which saw ETs drop from 14.1s to 13.6s, and also MOT work on the front brakes and bottom ball joints.
At the 2012 August bank holiday weekend round of American Super Stock, Mick had a slight skirmish with another car. Billadeau Speed was able to help Mick begin the road to repair before the car was taken to Ash Rawson’s bodyshop for a new side to be fitted.
Before this Challenger was sold on to Brad it was owned by Dave himself, who performed a full restoration. Bodywork, paint, interior and the 440 Magnum engine were all given attention. The car was originally blue with a white vinyl roof and a 318 motor.
Billadeau Speed fitted the engine and transmission to Pat’s Charger. A roll cage was also installed and the car was fully rewired. The Bumble Bee stripe was also applied.
Billadeau Speed rewired this 440 Challenger, performed a general service, did some minor body work and completely overhauled the gearbox.
For Jeff’s Coronet we built a 440 with Edelbrock Heads, an hydraulic cam and forged pistons. A nitrous oxide system and a six point roll bar were also installed. The car ran a best ET of 12.1 without nitrous and 10.9 with.
