Fourth Annual York US 30 Musclecar Madness sign up

[bkhpah]

Once again, the Supercar Registry has been asked to return to the York US 30 Musclecar Madness show held at the York Pa county fairground on July 8th and 9th. Set up is Thursday the 7th. If you would like to be part of the Supercar Registy area please do not delay. The show is indoors and space is limited. It will be first come first serve and this show fills up fast. If you would like to be added to the list please contact Brian Henderson at [email protected] or simply add your name and car to the thread. This is a fantastic event and the SCR group is the largest in attendance each year. Think Summer, and lets have another great York US 30 event..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[TOM K]

Count me in :
I will bring the orignal paint, automatic 70 Yenko Deuce.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I can't attend this year, gotta stay close to home.

[L72COPO]

Brian, after a two year absence I plan on returning with the Yenko in 2005.

Don

[Mr Yenko]

Don,
Looking foward to see one of my FAVORITE Yenko's
The "MOF" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[camarojoe]

Brian, save us the same number of spaces as last year... if there's an extra spot with Marlin staying home, maybe I'll fill that spot too. York isn't THAT far to drive the Deuce... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[farone]

Brian, Count me in for 2 spots.

Thanks, Frank

[mhassett]

Brian, sign me up for 1 spot--don't know which car to bring??
Thanks, Mark

[bkhpah]

So far after less than one day we have:
Mark Hassett-?
Joe Barr-1970 Yenko Deuce
Steve Sandlin-?
Steve Sandlin-?
Joe Swezey-?
Brian Henderson-?
Glen Henderson-1981 Yenko Turbo Z
Frank Arone-1969 Copo Camaro
Caleb Arone-1969 Copo Camaro
Tom K-1970 Yenko Deuce
Barry Coughlin-1969 Yenko Camaro
Don Stowers-1969 Yenko Camaro
Chris Short-1969 Yenko Chevelle
Chris Short-2002 ZL/1

Spaces are very limited, it is a first come basis. Don't be left out of the SCR show area...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bkhpah]

Add Chris Short-1969 Yenko Chevelle
- 2002 ZL/1
..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Count me in for a Big Block Nova, naturally...

Tom http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

Brian, reserve a couple of spots for me. Most likley the funny car and Nova, but who knows.
Impressive group of cars, as usual. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

By the way, anyone up to racing on Sunday? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[bkhpah]

The York US 30 show is full. Thanks to all that reserved spaces. If for any reason you would not be able to attend please contact me ASAP so that I can re-issue your space to another car owner. The list is as follows:

Mark Hassett- Mystery machine
Joe Barr-1970 Yenko Deuce
Steve Sandlin- Mystery machine
Steve Sandlin-Mystery machine
Glen Henderson- 1981 Yenko Turbo Z
Joe Swezey- Mystery machine
Frank Arone-1969 COPO Camaro
Caleb Arone-1969 COPO Camaro
Tom Kusmiesz-1970 Yenko Deuce
Barry Coughlin-1969 Yenko Camaro
Don Stowers-1969 Yenko Camaro
Chris Short-1969 Yenko Chevelle
Tom Wiliiams-Mystery Nova 396
Tom Clary-1968 Dick Harrell Funny Car
Tom Clary-1969 Yenko Nova

Thanks to all that will participate in the East Coasts greatest drag/muscle event. You will be recieveing you info package soon. I will update as needed...BKH
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif Beers and gears.....

[Belair62]

Have fun guys ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[DarrenX33]

You know I think I am going to vacation in PA this year. Gotta hit the chocolate factory! And Sam is too cheap to fly over here with one of those philly cheese steaks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Salvatore]

Come on in Darren. Bring Rick and Belair with you! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif are on me! Bring that Irish colored Z/28 too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[68l30]

This show is a must for the 2005 calander guy's.Where else can you see a ton of vintage Super Stock cars as well as supercars.You also get chance to meet/talk with some of the legends in the sport.Don't miss it.....I know I won't!


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Will "W" be there again this year??
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
wilma

[mhassett]

Brian, I will be bringing the MOTION. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Thanks, Mark

[Mr70]

What an excellent line up of Cars.
Good to see so many attending again this year.
I am Happy to see the "Mystery Machine" is finally making a comeback. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://graphics.hobbypeople.net/gallery/641151.jpg

[bkhpah]

It may be the single largest gathering of Mystery Machines ever. Should be fun...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Jeff Murphy]

A little nostalgia flavor:

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/125145-York-700716.jpg

Sorry I can't be there this year. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Mr70]

Who put a quarter in Jeff today. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
What issue & date is that from?

[Jeff Murphy]

National Dragster - July 17, 1970

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

Keep feeding the meter ... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Chevy454]

I agree...keep up the good work, Jeff! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Steve Shauger]

I will be bringing my Yenko camaro, and look forward to seeing you all and a spectacular show.

[camarojoe]

This show is already shaping up to be a nice East Coast display of Supercars! Can't wait til July...

[sYc]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-York, PA A tribute to Ronnie Sox of the famed Sox & Martin race team will be one of the features at this year's Fourth Annual York US 30
Musclecar Madness show to be held at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, on July 8-9th presented by Cloister Car Wash and Lube. A host of Sox & Martin race cars will be on display for the first time at this show.

160 entries, the most ever, will grace the two exposition halls this year. Entries received include Joe Jacono's Rollin' Stoned Funny Car, the Jungle Jim Liberman Vega Funny Car, and the Dickie Harrell Funny Car, along with an Ace Wilson Royal Pontiac out of the state of Texas, the '70 Boss 429 Mustang of Sam Auxier, Jr., Bill Jenkins' '74 Vega Pro Stock and his '70 Camaro Pro Stock, Dave Koffell's original '59 Studebaker "Flintstone Flyer", a '65 altered wheelbase Plymouth of Ronnie Sox, the "Brief Encounter" top fueler of "Biddy" Winward and the King and Marshall top fueler, and the list goes on.

Personalities to appear during the weekend's festivities include Don Grotheer, Herb McCandless, Buddy Martin, Ronnie Sox, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, Dick Brannan, Sam
Auxier, Jr., Bud Faubel, Joe Jacono, Bruce Larson, Jim & Alison Lee, "Jungle" Pam, "Miss Hurst Golden Shifter" Linda Vaughn, and Tom Coddington of the "original"
Ramchargers to name a few.

The action packed show will also feature the Second Annual Legion of Honor awards for deserving recipients from the drag racing industry. All recipients receive an individual award and are placed on a perpetual award that will be on display at the Eastern Museum of Motor
Racing in York Springs, PA. The recipients this year include Bill Holz, original promoter of York US 30 Dragway, William "Biddy" Winward, Rich Lamont, Harold Shorb (posthumous), Harold "Chub" Lorah, Linda Vaughn, Ronnie Sox, "Jungle Jim" Liberman (posthumous),
Tony Feil, Dick Moroso (posthumous), Jere Stahl and Al Olster.

[sYc]

160 entries, WOW...

A couple of cars I am anxious to see are Grumpy's '70 Prostock Camaro(owned by a sYc member)and Jungle Jim's Vega, which I believe is out of Big Daddy's museum.

I know Larsen and Jacono are going to a nearby track on Sunday for a match race, would be wicked to see several more of these cars make an appearance.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Will this years event be held in the new building or the same spot as last year?? Hopefully no big politicians will show up to make a speech!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

wilma

[bkhpah]

Are there any members of the sYc group that are not able to attend the York US 30 show? I need an accurate count so we can settle on floor spacing issues. Thanks...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[John]

...only a week away....
...You guys don't want to miss this show
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[mhassett]

Oh yeah---NEED a ROOM : Where's everyone staying?? Can you give me a couple names of hotels??
THANKS,
Mark

[WILMASBOYL78]

Mark, sent you a PM. What's the deal for thurs nite? is there a barbecue or something? Also, read somewhere about an info package concerning event, didn't get one yet. Looking forward to good show. Happy 4th!!!

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[John]

Get some photos of the cars unloading.....
.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
...with sound effects http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[camarojoe]

Just got back... was a great show. Met some nice folks and saw some excellent cars. The sYc had a very strong showing, with many new cars that have not attended in the past. I took a bunch of pics for those who could not attend, some didn't turn out as well as I hoped, but I'll post 'em anyhow.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147308-york2005056.jpg

[camarojoe]

Here's a shot of Caleb Arone's bad as$ 69 COPO "Day 2" Byrne Bros. car...(it sounds as vicious as it looks btw) Shor's 69 Yenko Chevelle can be seen in the background, I accidenly deleted the close up pic of it when trying to zoom in on the photo... he brought along an awesome DVD copy of over 30 minutes of drag racing footage of the car (as well as a Yenko Vega!) shot by the previous owner's wife... I think i stood and watched the whole thing at least 3 times... very cool. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147311-york2005002.jpg

[camarojoe]

Mark Hassett's blue Phase III Motion car, a big hit with the York fans, as I'm sure it is wherever he takes it. This was the first time this car was shown at Musclecar Madness, as Mark has brought out a different Supercar from his vast collection each year. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147312-york2005017.jpg

[camarojoe]

LV Camaro's pair of unrestored Camaros, 70 Dick Harrell 454 and Azure COPO Rally Sport...A few people in attendance at York remembered the RS COPO from its early days in NJ.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147313-york2005007.jpg

[camarojoe]

another...
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147314-york2005006.jpg

[camarojoe]

Tom Clary brought back the Dick Harrell funnycar for the legendary York "Cacklefest".
Got earplugs? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147316-york2005022.jpg

[camarojoe]

Tom Williams returned this year with a different car too...the "Marine Corps Nova", a fathom blue 70 L78.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147318-york2005064.jpg

[camarojoe]

The Supercar Workshop gang brought out the Olympic Gold pair of 69's, consisting of a Dana SS396 L78 Nova, and the Mel Bogus Yenko demonstrator car.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147319-york2005004.jpg

[camarojoe]

another
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147321-york2005005.jpg

[camarojoe]

Tommy K brought the car I had been waiting to see... the unrestored Cranberry Red Wallace Deuce! Very cool Yenko. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147323-york2005009.jpg

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
Get some photos of the cars unloading.....
.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
...with sound effects http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Sorry no sound effects John, but here's the best I could do... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147325-york2005008.jpg

[camarojoe]

Glen Henderson's award winning 1981 Yenko Turbo Z... I love this car!
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147326-york2005062.jpg

[camarojoe]

Anyone know who this car belongs to? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147327-york2005060.jpg

[camarojoe]

Here's a hint... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Helen and Nancy Gibb brought out all sorts of neat photos and memorabilia for us to see, and I had a great time talking to Helen about her husband and his involvement with racing and Chevrolet. Great lady.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147330-york2005061.jpg

[camarojoe]

Thanks to LVCamaro for letting my Deuce tag along with his cars on this trip...
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147332-york2005086.jpg

[camarojoe]

Mike Guarise's awesome Bill Jenkins "Grumpy's Toy" Camaro... totally cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147333-york2005013.jpg

[camarojoe]

"Grump" was there too, as happy as always. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147335-york2005030.jpg

[camarojoe]

if you are a Sox and Martin fan, this was the largest gathering of original Sox and Martin Mopar's ever... and Ronnie Sox was even there signing autographs!!!
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147336-york2005033.jpg

[camarojoe]

Ronnie Sox
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147337-york2005032.jpg

[camarojoe]

I can only imagine what would this car be worth...
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147338-york2005040.jpg

[camarojoe]

Or this one... an original 1965 Ford GT40... totally bad a$$! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147339-york2005066.jpg

[camarojoe]

Details....
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147340-york2005067.jpg

[camarojoe]

There were TONS of other totally cool vintage drag cars, musclecars, and race cars, and the outdoor show was better than ever... I have more pics, but here's the last one for now... Matt Murphy brought out this authentic race-run 2005 Dale Jr. Monte Carlo, as well as a 2002 35th Anniversary Camaro with a 630hp C5-R engine.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147341-york2005059.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Joe,

Thanks so much for posting the pictures...I thouroughly enjoyed every one of them. LOTS of nice cars there....! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[John]

I thought it appropriate on my "396"th post to comment on how much I Love seeing Tom's 396/375 nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
...This show gets better every year ....and the cars coming out of Brian's shop are truely works of art http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
...the Gold Yenko Camaro and Joe's Gold Dana Nova....
..."WOW"....just awesome http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif
...Mark's Motion Camaro is a show in itself....
...and seeing an "original" Yenko Deuce ( I think that's spelled right )
....along with finally getting to meet up with Joe Barr and surprise him with a "Colonial" dealer emblem for his car
...seeing the 1970 Dickie Harrell car
...and meeting Helen Gibb and her daughter with the Blue Gibb Copo Nova....and then seeing the rest of the show...
...WOW....What a weekend ....
...thanks for everyone that brought there cars to make that such a great event http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[camarojoe]

John, it was a pleasure meeting you,and I thank you again for your thoughtfulness and generousity. Next year we need to add your 69 Yenko Camaro to the York lineup...Since the pics seem to be working, I'll post a few more before I call it a day...
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147388-york2005015.jpg

[camarojoe]

Dyno Don Nicholson's AF/X Comet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147389-york2005028.jpg

[camarojoe]

Jungle Jim Lieberman's flopper Vega, complete with Chevy ramp truck... how cool is this? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147390-york2005018.jpg

[camarojoe]

and if thats not enough, this wagon was tagging along right behind...

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147392-york2005019.jpg

[camarojoe]

Dandy Dick Landy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147393-york2005042.jpg

[camarojoe]

63 Strickler-Jenkins Z-11
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147394-york2005029.jpg

[camarojoe]

Rare 427 Comet

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147395-york2005026.jpg

[camarojoe]

Bounty Hunter Dodge http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147396-york2005037.jpg

[camarojoe]

Does that thing got a Hemi?

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147397-york2005023.jpg

[Seattle Sam]

Joe, Great pics! I was able to go to the York show two years ago, they have another great show outside besides all the terrific cars inside! I wish I could go to the York show EVERY year..
Thanks for posting them!
-Sam

[camarojoe]

You're about to find out... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147399-york2005024.jpg

[camarojoe]

You'd think Ford was still selling Boss 429 'stangs if you were at York this weekend... There were at least 3 on the premises...
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147400-york2005027.jpg

[camarojoe]

here's another, in "Day 1" configuration
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147402-york2005065.jpg

[camarojoe]

Bill Stiles, one of the events coordinators, a York US30 legend, and a VERY cool guy. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147403-york2005043.jpg

[camarojoe]

cool "Mini-Vette" funny
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147404-york2005044.jpg

[camarojoe]

another view...
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147405-york2005046.jpg

[camarojoe]

for the gasser fans... the original S&S Willys
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147406-york2005048.jpg

[camarojoe]

Who here hasn't seen "2 Lane Blacktop"?
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147407-york2005049.jpg

[camarojoe]

Last one...for you closet AMC fans. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147408-york2005025.jpg

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
Joe, Great pics! I was able to go to the York show two years ago, they have another great show outside besides all the terrific cars inside! I wish I could go to the York show EVERY year..
Thanks for posting them!
-Sam

[/ QUOTE ]

Youre right Sam... although I didn't get a chance to go outside too much, there were a ton of neat cars out there too... dig this old-school dual quad, straight axle Chevy II...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147409-york2005071.jpg

[camarojoe]

Don't know if it was a legit L89 or not, but the sign said it was...plus he had a matching orange shirt and a large rubber rat, so who needs paperwork anyhow? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147410-york2005074.jpg

[camarojoe]

Last one for real this time... Rat on guard of the Caution Fan sticker...

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147411-york2005072.jpg

[SS427]

Great pictures Joe. Thanks for posting. Looks like a show worth going to. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Many thanks Joe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
These pictures brightened my weekend!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Excellent pics Joe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

I bet TommyK's deuce looked killer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

(BTW Sam, that straight axle Chevy II is a Perkasie, PA car!)

[Kim_Howie]

Great pictures!!! Great show Be there next year http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[supersport69]

Great pics!! Looks like it was good time. Some really amazing cars there. Wish I could have been there.

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Excellent pics Joe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

I bet TommyK's deuce looked killer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

(BTW Sam, that straight axle Chevy II is a Perkasie, PA car!)

[/ QUOTE ]I know him. He has a nice 440/6 pack blue GTX also. Hangs out at Terry Gillis Automotive. GREAT Pictures Joe!!! How about Jungle Pam! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[55chevy]

[ QUOTE ]
Who here hasn't seen "2 Lane Blacktop"?
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147407-york2005049.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

AAARRRRRRGGG.... Your killin me Joe..... I'm there next year! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[sYc]

Glenn Henderson accepting his award.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147489-york-1.JPG

[sYc]

For the 3rd year now, the Harrell funny car was one of the cars chosen to fire up for the cacklefest. Here is Nancy Gibb in the car monents after she had just shut it off.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147499-york-2.JPG

[sYc]

Mike G. and Grumpy.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147500-york-3.JPG

[70 copo]

Top Notch show guys. Well done! Congrats to all.

It is especially great to see the old race cars restored. What history! Fantastic.

Phil

[bkhpah]

I just wanted to say THANKS to all the sYc members that showed off their cars at York. We once again had one of the largest groups in attendance. I had a great time and from the feedback I recieved, everyone did. Once again thanks for all the help. We really made a great showing..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[hvychev]

Man I wish that show was closer! Looks awesome. Thanks for the pics Joey! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[whitetop]

I should have went to York instead of Goodguys in Columbus. Would have been worth it to see Grumpy's toy and the straight axle Nova alone.
GG used to be about a 50/50 mix of street rods and musclecars-in cOlumbus anyway. Now it is about 95% street rods.
Mike's Camaro looks great.

[CamarosRus]

Curious if the 70 Grumpys Toy is the "real deal" restored race car........or a tribute car made to look authentic
If the actual real car, how may I learn the story on the history of ownership and restoration occured????

Chuck Sharin

[MosportGreen66]

[ QUOTE ]
Curious if the 70 Grumpys Toy is the "real deal" restored race car........or a tribute car made to look authentic
If the actual real car, how may I learn the story on the history of ownership and restoration occured????

Chuck Sharin

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I too would like to know more about this car. Check out the July Editions of SS&DI and Hot Rod. When did the RS/no spoiler come into play? The car was on e-bay right? What motor is in the car? An original "race day" unit? How many second generation Camaros did Grump have? Thanks.

[Chevy454]

Both the car and the old man in the hat beside it are the *real deal*...

[camarojoe]

And both were baaaad mf's in their day. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[sYc]

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And both were baaaad mf's in their day. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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And today!!! Grumpy is still building bad a$$ Pro-stock engines. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Belair62]

Grumpy only had one 70 1/2...the pics are of the original car completely restored to the era when Grumpy owned and built it...I have looked at a zillion pictures from lot of magazines...the RS style front is correct...it was sold to Grumpy as a "body in white"..the gold leaf work on the sides of that car is incredible...I was fortunate to see the car in person and hear it run before it went out to York....quite a piece of history....hey Brian and Mike....since you went to York you can't come to SCR now.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif I really think Grumpy's Toy should be down there on display...

[camarojoe]

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I really think Grumpy's Toy should be down there on display...

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I second that, maybe we can even talk Mike into making a few passes at the track... How cool would it be to see Grumpy's Toy coming off the line with the nose up like in all those old National Dragster ads and articles from the early 70's? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/147627-york2005.jpg

[Mr70]

I third that.
Cmon Mike G....consider it.

[Belair62]

...one of the many different scoops that car wore !!

[70 copo]

I built this model over 30 years ago..... OLD AS DIRT!!!
Somehow it survived!!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/70COPO/Cnv0785.jpg

Phil http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Supercar_Kid]

I've always thought this cover shot was hardcore. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
http://www.lookoutmodel.com/toy_8.jpg
I'll also never forget Ed Hedrick's story about how he'd set up the chassis on his DY Yenko Super Stocker with the help of Grump Jenkins, by doing 6,000 RPM launches while Grump watched how the tires, springs, and pinion would react. Sounds like a logical enough practice, except that the 6 grand launches were made in a 30ft garage while Grump would lay alongside the car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif Ed has always said the Grump would do "whatever it takes" to win, and that he probably had more speed secrets up his sleeve than Smokey Yunick. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif to them all. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I 2nd that 'S-Kid', Ed was telling that story - sounded normal till he said how he'd lock the brakes up to keep from smacking the garage wall http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

The Grump looked the car over carefully at York. He was asked if he thought it was his old one and he said "maybe, or it could be Zul's"

[Belair62]

It was Zuls too !The ownership history went from Grumpy thru 71...then it was leased to Bruce Larson for Pro Stock...then sold to Rich Zul...When new it had a steel straight bumper front end and as you can see it had RS bumperettes which was changed to an A&A glass RS front end. This car went thru a lot of different looks...I looked at mountains of photo history and it seems every one was a little different !

[sYc]

I have known about this car for some time, and was anxious to see it. Simply awesome. It was neat to be standing next to MG when Grumpy first saw it. In fact, the picture I posted of MG and Grumpy with the car was moments after Grumpy had viewed the car for the first time since being restored.

As per the car being at SCR8, Mike and I have visited aboutt his and hopefully he will bring it along with his Yenko Chevelle. Even not set up to race, it would be neat to have it at the track, maybe at the tree next to another '70 pro-stocker.

[CamarosRus]

I'm curious about the appearance of the R/S "Urathane" Nose. As the Original Pieces are quite heavy to be used on a race car.....and the "nose" on the white car appears other than Original, could someone comment on what is being used for the nose piece on Grumpy's Toy resto...........

Chuck S

[Tenney]

Was car delivered new w/RS bumpers and "conventional" parking lights as depicted in early pics? If so, probably not many showed up that way. Cool car.

[copo69]

I think the front was glass as you see pics of the spoiler molded to the front. The RS nose was cast into front end also and appears smaller than the real nose. Those things are really heavy. There is a picture of Strickler,at Indy '70 cutting the front spoiler off the car with a hacksaw because Grump told him "Remove that Damn field plow and the car will go a tenth quicker." The picture is in Larry Davis' new book "Quarter Mile Muscle" which is really excellent. One question I always had about Grump's '69 is: Were the louvers on the quarters filled? If you look at pics of the car the Lakewood decal is placed over where the louvers should be with no outline of louvers showing. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[camarojoe]

Hey guys...Am i reading the same thread as you? I think Belair explained all these questions in his above post... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif the car had a non RS front end originally, and was replaced with lightweight 'glass nose, not a heavy urethane one. It went through many changes, looks and drivers over the years, as documented in photos, ads, etc...but the first driver (and coolest one) was the Grump.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
http://www.dragraceusa.com/images/milehighnationals/GrumpyJenkins.jpg

[Kim_Howie]

I like that Idea AHRA vs NHRA http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Yeah Bob, I also thought Zul wound up with William Tyler's car. Makes you wonder what the Grump meant....

[JChlupsa]

ZUL also ran the Motion Ribbon car prior to it getting shipped to some island http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif. Grump might have been thinking of that car, which I can tell you Mike G's car IS NOT THE MOTION car!!!!!

[whitetop]

I thought the ribbon car was driven by Dennis Ferrra and later turned into the 74 body style?
Paint scheme went ribbon, yellow then red white and blue?
I have a CC that shows Ferra still runing the car in 1975 in comp eliminator or some similar "lower" class.

[JChlupsa]

I stand corrected It was Dennis not ZUL. Im thinking of another car here that was one of ZUL's.

The Ribbon car went Ribbon to Yellow and then to White (how it was shipped to Hawaii) before it was painted Blue and put on the street to match a twin to it. I have not seen any of the Red/White and Blue scheme for this car but have seen Bruce Larsons car painted that way.

[sYc]

Found this on another site.

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By 1970, Grumpy's very successful 1968 Camaro had seen over two years of heavy racing and was pretty much used up and no longer competitive. Chevrolet had just came out with the restyled Camaro for 1970, so 'Da Grump built one.

The big-block Camaro looked fantastic but was as inconsistent and troublesome as the Hemi Mopars were fierce. After two years, Jenkins retired the car to build his tube-framed small-block Vega. Eventually Jenkins leased the car to Bruce Larson while Bruce's Vega Pro Stocker was being build. After Larson was done with the car, Bill sold the '70 Camaro to New York racer Richie Zul.

In 2002 or 2003 the car was for sale on eBay of all places, ending the rumor that it had been stolen and dumped in the Hudson River back in the '70s. The last known incarnation of the car it had been painted all white and was used as a street racer. One thing is for sure, by now, it must be one beat up hulk of a car.


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[Kim_Howie]

I Talked to the guy that owned the car for several years. I think his name Richard Green. About 10 years ago I was looking for a ZL-1 block had ads in ICC and other places. I got a phone call from this Green asking if I had found a block?? He was also looking for one. He tolded me he had Jenkins old 70 Pro Stock and was going to restore it. When it came for sale on E-Bay I called him it was the same guy. He told me the first time I talked to him he had paperwork from Jenkins. I tried to buy it asked him what his reserve was and it was out of my ball park.

[MosportGreen66]

What can I say... I'm still a rookie!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/Vintage%20Speed%20Parts/GrumpyJenkins.jpg

[Supercar_Kid]

Here's a vintage candid from PID, with yet another front end treatment. Talk about a car with cool history. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/148045-Grumpy%5C%27sToy.jpg
Let's also not forget this is a born racecar. It was likely modified every weekend of it's early years. It's not surprising the car campaigned in many different configurations, but most importantly it was and is Grumpy's Toy VIII. Here's to the Grump. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

"Don't take that out of the Bag"... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[supergonzo]

This was a good event, saw lots of cool cars, weather was better Saturday