"Secret Photos" of the 68 Petty Road Runner at the Daytona 500

[BeatersRus]

I don't see double springs, I do see double shocks, which was the norm in the 60's in nascar, as shocks had not yet evolved.

the number 8 jpg,blow it up.
theres a covering? of some sort on the Front of the lower springs,which allows you to count Some of the leafs and see the thickness.
now,keeping in mind im on a pc and limited to how far i can blow them up,but it appears to be around 8 leaves on the pass side,and 7 on the drivers side.

also,i mentioned those shock plates and hardware because they appear? bigger than passenger car pieces.

 

[odcics2]

Anybody notice the small lip spoiler on the trunk lid??

 

[MJF_]

Steering box is something special too. Mounted to.frame rail?

 

[j-c-c-62]

the number 8 jpg,blow it up.
theres a covering? of some sort on the Front of the lower springs,which allows you to count Some of the leafs and see the thickness.
now,keeping in mind im on a pc and limited to how far i can blow them up,but it appears to be around 8 leaves on the pass side,and 7 on the drivers side.

also,i mentioned those shock plates and hardware because they appear? bigger than passenger car pieces.

Only "covering" I see is just added basic streamlining and has little to do as I see it with the actual spring, if I am seeing what you are.
I don't have a 68 to compare to, but the rear bumper's ends are definitely "tucked"?

 

[odcics2]

Steering box is something special too. Mounted to.frame rail?

Steering box is from a mid 60s Hi-Lo.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Steering box is from a mid 60s Hi-Lo.

 

[SgtSuperbird]

You always post great stuff, Greg.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Steering box is from a mid 60s Hi-Lo.

Well, someone has to ask; what is a mid 60s Hi-Lo?

 

[odcics2]

Well, someone has to ask; what is a mid 60s Hi-Lo?

Something like this.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Something like this.
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Around here, we call that a fork lift.

 

[odcics2]

A HiLo forklift is a type of forklift, especially common in the Detroit area, where the term is used as a regionalism for any forklift. It refers to a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials, particularly in warehouses and industrial settings. The term can also refer to a specific brand of forklifts, or a type of travel trailer according to Wikipedia.
Key points about HiLo forklifts:

• Regionalism:
  In some areas, particularly Detroit, "HiLo" is a common term for any forklift.
  
  
• Material Handling:
  HiLo forklifts are used to lift and move materials, especially within a warehouse or industrial setting.
  
  
• • Variations:
    The term can also refer to a specific brand of forklifts or a type of travel trailer, according to Wikipedia.
    
  • Features:
    Some HiLo forklifts, like the HiLo-ES, are electric and designed for stacking and storing pallets within racking.
    
  • Brand:
    HiLo Industrial Trucks is a company that provides forklifts and other equipment.
    
  • Riding Stackers:
    HILO offers riding stackers (also known as forklifts) that can be used for stacking and moving pallets.

Hi Lo Industrial Trucks Co. - Metro Detroit, MI.

Hi-Lo Industrial Trucks Co.​

Since 1946, Hi-Lo Industrial Trucks has been the leader in forklift & equipment rentals, sales, service and parts.​

We have enjoyed serving the needs of businesses in Southeastern Michigan for decades. As a small business, we continuously strive to meet the needs of our growing business community who need forklifts and other equipment in Metro Detroit to keep their businesses moving.

 

[j-c-c-62]

Around here, we call that a fork lift.

I admit, I have never considered calling mine a "Fork Lower"

 

[autoxcuda]

I don't think that's a stock rear window. Something is going on around there. I think the dutchman panel is reworked too.

The black top paint being extended past the window is to throw your eye off. The whole area between the 1/4 window and rear window may be shortened and/or reworked.

The underside aero is like what the Smokey Yunick 66 Chevelle has.

The whole body from the side looks rotated to move the front down and the rear up in the air to catch downforce. Similar idea to get the rear up like Ford did with the 66 "banana" cars

 

[j-c-c-62]

I don't think that's a stock rear window. Something is going on around there. I think the dutchman panel is reworked too.

I agree, I thought the rear windows were slightly concave, not sure. Could it be a stock window glass that was reversed/flipped?
This was probably what lead to the rudimentary start of body templates in Nascar.

The whole body from the side look rotated to move the front down and the rear up in the air to catch downforce.

A redneck version of a diffuser maybe?

 

[odcics2]

In 68 they had a template that ran down the center of the car, from the leading edge of the hood to the end of the deck lid.
Anyone notice the front bumper is pulled forward to get more air over the car?
The extreme rake gets laminar air flow over the roof and backlight cutting drag.

 

[odcics2]

They painted the top white for the July race at Daytona. You can see the bumper pulled forward.

 

[RemCharger]

Almost looks like the front frame rails are bent up to get rake and keep the suspension where they want it?

 

[autoxcuda]

I believe body template inspections are said to be a result of the 1966 Ford "Banana" car of Junior Johnson.

 

[j-c-c-62]

The extreme rake gets laminar air flow over the roof and backlight cutting drag.

I submit that raked brick had zero laminar air on any exterior surface other than maybe a slice on the upper part of windshield.
Did the extreme rake calm the aero down, yes IMO.

 

[Budnicks]

Dual shocks front & rear too
whole underside is 'a pan & flat-ish' too
pretty cool to see the insider stuff, we don't see in normal shots