23rd SW MOPAR Mini-Nationals
Our search for a MOPAR 8 3/4 inch model 489 differential (See June 11, 2007 entry) ended this past weekend at the 23rd SW MOPAR Mini-Nationals held in Garland, Texas. The differential unit we purchased has the required 3.23 ratio gears and sure grip assembly we need. This alone made the trip worthwhile.
For those of you MOPAR fans that have not attended the SW MOPAR Mini-Nationals you should give it a try. The tree lined venue provided amble shade and space for the vehicles and participants. An estimated 140 MOPARS competed in all the normal MOPAR classes. Additionally, a swap meet is held in conjunction with the event.
Of the four Lakes Area Cruiser members who attended the event 3 won trophies. One of the trophies went to the Mitchell & Mitchell 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T. A member of our group also won the 50/50 drawing. Unfortunately, none of us had the winning ticket for the new hemi engine that was raffled off.
Check out the Mitchell & Mitchell 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T on the web at: http://www.geocities.com/robertmitchell32000/index.html
