1964 Dodge Polara

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1964 Dodge Polara - $33,900 - Clarkston, MI - Max Wedge tribute, beautiful burgundy metallic paint, pearl white top, black vinyl interior, 426 ci engine (440 block), cross ram intake manifold with twin Edelbrock 500 cfm 4 bbls, Hedman Hustler ceramic headers, electronic ignition, 580 solid lift camshaft, steel crank, Mopar radiator, front disc brakes with slotted & drilled rotors, push button 727 automatic transmission with 2800 stall converter, bench seat, factory dash, Moroso tach, am-fm-cassette, Flowmaster dual exhaust, 8 ¾ 3.23 Sure Grip rear end with Moser axles, 275/60/15 BF Goodrich Radial TA rear tires, 215/70/15 fronts, 15” polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels, Max Wedge Hood, Recent Body-Up Restoration, Show Quality!


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[Dr.Jass]

So, how did they make a 426 out of a 440? De-stroke it? Sleeve it? I guess the bigger question would be "why?".

It seems like a decent enough car, though. I thought Max Wedges weren't available in hardtops, much less top-line Polaras. The only pre-'65 Super Stock car I ever remember seeing in a hardtop body was the turquoise '64 Dodge 440 with a cross-ram Hemi originally ordered and bought new by Lyn Ferguson.

 

[68R/T]

So, how did they make a 426 out of a 440? De-stroke it? Sleeve it? I guess the bigger question would be "why?".

We both know that even a gm guy wouldn't spend the coins to do either. It's probably owned by someone that has a checkbook but couldn't find the dipstick. A 440 block makes it a 440, period. :huh: