Old Drag Car Pictures.........

[kwhizz]

The First Three or Four are "Classic" Photo's........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/OOOPSTOSSACRANK.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/untitled.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MikioYoshiokaStoneTPOPS.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/scan0016-6.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/scan0008-4.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/scan00311nc6.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/2222913149_3b0e095666.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/312889-Sat030.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/562389-nobigthing.jpg

Those were some "Great" years in Drag Racing.......

Ken

[kwhizz]

More.............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/6ps8ye9.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/6xgi8n9.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/57CHEVYBG.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/64GTOBSTOCK.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/70AHRARULEBOOKFCDICKHARRELLFREDGIBB.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/012603JJSCAN17.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/0292230_R2_E0195B15D2028Small29.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/0292230_R2_E0245B15D2028Small29.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/14620289.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

More................Mr. Norm's first Fiberglass lift-up Funny Car built by John Buttera at R&B in Kenosha

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/107205177-M.jpg

Frank Bell's Anglia (Bell and Zeliewski)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/2222912635_3aba9e9a21.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/2222913149_3b0e095666.jpg

Perry Seitz's Anglia

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/2223706540_66195d8f80.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/afxmopars20072.jpg

Don Schumacher's Injected Glass Car also built by Buttera at R&B

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/afxmopars20095.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/afxmopars20538.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

More...............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/afxmopars205692028Small29.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/afxmopars2011362028Small29.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/afxmopars2012982028Small29.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/banged_one.jpg

Melrose Missle when it still had it's top.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/beeline11.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/CHITOWNHUSTLER.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/ckc20fastback20chevy.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/davewjb04.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/DICKHARRELLCAMARO.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/dixie20twister20chevy.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/dragcoupes.jpg

Ken

[1969l78]

Great pic's http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

Really neat stuff Ken!

[kwhizz]

More............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/DRAGRACERSEPT98BALTHERBMOLLER.jpg

Fred Hurst and the First Late Model to Run A/G......



http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/DRAGRACING4FREDHURSTAGASCUDA.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/DRAGRACINGJAN90AFXARNIEBESWICK2NDPA.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/DRAGRACINGJAN90FCDICKHARRELLCAMARO.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/ELKINS3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/GREENVALLEYLEESMITHPLYMOUTH.jpg

Fontanini and Nannini

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/FANTANINICHARGERPOPRODAPR69C.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/GREENVALLEYMELROSEMISSILEPLYMOUTH.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/HAYDENPROFFITTCOVAIR.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/HRMAY65ARNIEBESWICK64GTO.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/JACKDITMARSHOTRODOCT68.jpg

Ken

[Bill Pritchard]

[ QUOTE ]
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/davewjb04.jpg


[/ QUOTE ]

This is what I see in my mind's eye every time I see an ad for a car that "Still has it's numbers matching original engine" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Great pictures Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[kwhizz]

More...........The "Classic" shot of the Time.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/harrell0535B15D.jpg

Nick Gaglione's "JailBait"

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/jailbait.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/JungleJim24.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/kohler20brothers201xu3.jpg

Palmer Lazarus against the Orange Crate



http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/Lazarus-vs-OrangeCrate.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/lions_06.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/LionsStaging.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MarchMeetR680189.jpg

Mike Marinoff's Willy's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/Marinoff1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MILNEBROS62PLYMOUTH.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MODERNRODJAN6564NHRANATSLUTZNLUNDBE.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MRNORMCHARGERC.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/nd_bo-weevil_3-6-70.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/pam.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/rc3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/rc6.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

More.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/Stone20Woods202620Cooke_2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/Stone20Woods202620Cooke_1_edited.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/sucs_0700_03_zCKC_chevy_II_funny_ca.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/superIIChevyfastback.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/SWC_edited.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/WALLEYBOOTH66CHEVELLE.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/ZULMA11456362-0026.jpg

Ken

[Salvatore]

The shots of the SWC Willys made my week Ken! Both the A and the B car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif Thanks, Sam

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
More............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/DRAGRACERSEPT98BALTHERBMOLLER.jpg

[/ QUOTE ] Then and now. The Lil' Screamer is still alive and kickin!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/dmcumby/WHDR3018.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/dmcumby/WHDR3019.jpg

[Verne_Frantz]

Love'd them all Ken! Thanks!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Verne

[CC Rider]

These are great Ken! Thanks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[47Hammer]

Thanks for the show Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Dog427435]

Cool Shots!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/rc3.jpg

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Those are some serious ladder bars!

[SSjeff427]

Is that rearend in that first Jungle Jim picture a LOCKER or a Limited slip?

Not sure what gear is in it, but it looks like it will pull hard!!

[nobile motorsports]

Scrolling through these pictures has put a huge smile on my face! I love it.
Ken, do you have any pictures of my favorite...Lee Shepard?

[SUSQ]

Awesome shots. Keep 'em coming! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[SOM2001SS]

Love the cars too...but...more pics of Jungle Pam please http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[mockingbird812]

Hey Ken- GREAT thread http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif!! Will have to do some digging myself to contribute. Thanks for working an old 1st year Super Stocker Plymouth into the mix! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif


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

[427TJ]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/32AASR64.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/32Dragger64.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/64TopolinoHemi.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/WildWilly.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/34dragster.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Altered64.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/GBP.jpg

[427TJ]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/JackWilliamsTE64.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/MazWillys64.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Maz392.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/TonyNancyWedge.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Mazmanian62.jpg

[427TJ]

I found this photo in a 1971 Air Progress covering the San Diego Cup "1,000 mile" air race that year. Clay Lacy, famous Lear Jet operator and film pilot, "races" his DC-7 against someone's FED during the airshow. Lacy placed sixth at the 1970 California 1,000 air race in Super Snoopy.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/DC-7vsDigger1971.jpg

[mockingbird812]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Thanks Bill!

[Salvatore]

Anybody remember/know whose red corvette that is with the chute out? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Isn't it Big John's?

Pre-Willys era I think.

http://bigjohnmazmanian.com/?page_id=5

[427TJ]

I love this shot from the bridge across the big end at Riverside, 1964. I wonder if that's Keith Black's '59 Ranchero? That would mean that the GPB car is making a pass here.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/64Riverside.jpg

[427TJ]

Love this crossed-up shot at San Gabriel, c64.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/GBPxdup.jpg

[427TJ]

Can't get enough of back-in-the-day '55 2-door sedans with radiused rear wheel arches.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Gasser55.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/55gasserr.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/ClassicGassers.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Gasser5532.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/55andLaSalle62.jpg

"Cut" '56s are cool too!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/55and56Gassers61.jpg

[kwhizz]

Yep!!..................That's when Drag Racing "Was" Drag Racing..........

Ken

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Isn't it Big John's?

Pre-Willys era I think.

http://bigjohnmazmanian.com/?page_id=5

[/ QUOTE ]Yep! You are the winner Mr. Cumby.

[Dog427435]

[ QUOTE ]
Can't get enough of back-in-the-day '55 2-door sedans with radiused rear wheel arches.


[/ QUOTE ]


I've posted these before - but they still are COOL!!


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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/img057.jpg
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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/img037.jpg

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/img079.jpg
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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/55d.jpg


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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/aa069.jpg

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And one from Verne
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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/Ball55.jpg

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[John Brown]

Jerry Marquart, New Paris Indiana. D/Altered 55 Chevy with a 288 incher.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/361299-MarqBadJose.jpg

He won Comp eliminator, first ever Popular Hot Rod meet, Martin Michigan, 1969

[427TJ]

[ QUOTE ]
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/55d.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

I WANT THOSE TWO! A 210 Delray and a 150 tow car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[427TJ]

[ QUOTE ]
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/img079.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Looks almost like Falfa's car (chrome steelies) with Milner yellow paint!

[427TJ]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/00012.jpg

A little grainy but still cool. Note: '55 in the left lane!

[ORIGLS6]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/Ball55.jpg

Ferd Napfel's "Storm'n Bull" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif



Here ya go Bill.

http://gassermadness.com/trifives/

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Jerry Marquart, New Paris Indiana. D/Altered 55 Chevy with a 288 incher.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/361299-MarqBadJose.jpg

He won Comp eliminator, first ever Popular Hot Rod meet, Martin Michigan, 1969

[/ QUOTE ]Boy was he FAST in Modified/Comp Eliminator in the late 70 early 80's in a corvette I believe. Can't remember without looking if it was an E, F and G/Gas car or Modified Production or even D/A class. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif Remember Jerry Ault and the Ault and James corvette, Tony Christian and even Albert Clarke and Don Koonce. All corvettes at one point! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[John Brown]

Jerry was big into those screaming 288's in heavily weighted little cars. It was nothing for him to have 500 pounds of "crossmembers" somewhere toward the rear of the car. Here's a picture of his last Corvette at the old airport/dragstrip Suffolk Virginia.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/361368-Marquart%40Suffolk.jpg

Somewhere between the 55 Chevy and the 63 Vette, he bought my 57 Corvette and turned it into a 3500 pound gasser. He was racing it at a Division 3 Indy points meet when the car ahead blew an engine and oiled the track. He got into the oil, went sideways, full throttle into the guard rail at half track. Don't have any pictures of the 57 Vette when he raced it.

[427TJ]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/BourgeoisWade.jpg

[1969l78]

Love the old pics http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[67 442]

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6548/docorders1se5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8916/frustration2jt6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[427TJ]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Zakia3.jpg

[427TJ]

A while back somneone asked for a photo of Ace Wilson but I can't find the thread. Here's Ace with Wangers in 1963:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Wilson-WangersHRM5-63.jpg

[SUSQ]

Thanks guys. I can't tell you how much I enjoy these photos. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[427TJ]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/64Chargers.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/55and56Gassers61.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/JJMufflerWillys61Inyokern.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/StudeGasser.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/MazVette63-1.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/MazVette63-2.jpg



http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/57birdie.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/RingSlotWillys.jpg


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Gasser5532.jpg

[67L78conv]

One of the many sections of a Camaro website that I have been working on putting together for a while is a drag race section. This weekend I started to clean up some of the pics that will be used. Some are not final shots and are literally pictures pf pictures at this point as I am waiting for true scans so quality is not always great but figured some of you may like them. Also if anyone would like to contribute any pictures for use on the site of any year Camaro please feel free to contact me.

1. 1967 Camaro L78 convertible, true day two pic as it is literally the day after it was bought. The paper in the rear quarter window is actually the window sticker. This car would go on to become the BatCar setting numerous NHRA and AHRA records and winning numerous championships under both race drivers in its career.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/abatcarday2.jpg

2. Early front launch shot of the BatCar.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/bbatcarearly.jpg

3. Rear shot of a launch of the BatCar

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/bbbatcarlaunch.jpg

4. Color shot of the first BatCar paint scheme taken at Englishtown NJ in early 1968

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/cbatcraenglishtown1968.jpg

5. Picture of the BatCar after receiving the Rod Shop paint scheme, yes the Rod shop of Hemi fame, this is one of the beasts that put them on the map.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/dbatcarrodshop.jpg

6. BatCar after it left the Rod Shop and went to it's next owner
http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/fbatcarafterrshopb.jpg

7. Another shot after the Rod Shop. The other 67 that you can see in the top left corner is an L78 Pace car that was raced out of Canada.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/gbatcarafterrshopc.jpg

8. Everyone loves anything that says Grumpy's Toy

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/igrumpysa.jpg

9. Dick Harrel, what more needs to be said.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/kharrel1.jpg

10. A car that I know nothing about, reportedly taken at Englishtown, NJ.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/mmimia.jpg

11. Mr. C's 67 L78 also reportedly taken at Englishtown but am not sure of this for a fact.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/nmrcsa.jpg

12. An unknown 67 SS 350 car, track unknown to me.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/punknown1.jpg

13. A 68 coupe and 67 ragtop head to head. Again unknown track and am not sure of the names on the cars.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/qunknown2.jpg

14. Little Giant 1968 Z-28 awaiting a new motor.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/llittlegiant68zin69.jpg

I will try and post a few more later on if people are interested or they can see everything once they go up on the site but that may be months off yet. So far the only part that has much in it is the vintage advertising section.

[Dog427435]

Great - Great shots!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Please give us more!



Good luck with your website! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

Michael.

Truly awesome photos. Please - please post more. Wonderful effort!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[67L78conv]

Well, if you are going to crash the grand daddy of all Yenko Camaros do it right and Dick Harrell did just that in 1967. He was not injured in this crash thankfully.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/harrellcrash1.jpg
http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/harrellcrash2.jpg
http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/harrellcrash3.jpg
http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/harrellcrash4.jpg
http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/harrellcrash5.jpg

[olredalert]

------What great pics these are. Thanks!!! Im almost sure I saw the "Batcar" Camaro in its original livery back in the day. Probably at 42 although I got to Columbus quite a bit while at Ohio U.
------And that Camaro shot with the Mopar in the backround sort of reminds me of 42 back in the day. "Dragway 42" isnt any more modern today but they have changed around a bunch of stuff like the starting line, tower, etc.......Bill S

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]

8. Everyone loves anything that says Grumpy's Toy

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/igrumpysa.jpg
The Kimball Bros. out of KC got this car from Grumpy, and were *very* successful with it...

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9. Dick Harrel, what more needs to be said.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/kharrel1.jpg

That's Jim Kirby out of StL, not Dick Harrell...

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10. A car that I know nothing about, reportedly taken at Englishtown, NJ.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/mmimia.jpg

That is the "Mimi" Camaro...iirc, it's been talked about on this site.

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13. A 68 coupe and 67 ragtop head to head. Again unknown track and am not sure of the names on the cars.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/qunknown2.jpg

Looks like the "Old Reliable" Z and the Midwest Auto Parts Camaro...

[budnate]

More '67's please. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo69]

The "Batcar" is alive and well, still owned by 2nd owner. It's a really neat stripper black convertible with gold interior restored back to stock configuration. Car was ordered to be heater delete car but it got the heater.

[67L78conv]

Thank you Chevy454, any corrections or further information is appreciated. I would prefer to have more than just the pics on the site and include some info with them. For the names I am going by what is on the cars at the moment and will be the first to admit that there are many more knowledgeable about the actual history of the particular cars than myself.

Yes the BatCar is alive and well rolling around with a mere 1495 miles on it. The owner even made it out to the Nationals in Carlisle this year but for all the coaxing I could not get him to bring the car out with him and show it. I have become pretty good friends with the owner and was able to go out and photograph the car very extensively and interview him for the site getting many great stories of the car and racing in the day from him. Truly a great guy.

[MosportGreen66]

[ QUOTE ]

13. A 68 coupe and 67 ragtop head to head. Again unknown track and am not sure of the names on the cars.

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/qunknown2.jpg

Looks like the "Old Reliable" Z and the Midwest Auto Parts Camaro...

[/ QUOTE ]

Good eye Rob, you're right. I have an original of this photo hanging on the wall.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/017-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/018-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/023-1.jpg

-Dan

[scuncio]

How did you get a Petersen pic? The mags are pretty serious about their property so I'd keep that one on the d-l...seriously!

[Jerry@CHP]

This Strickler "Old Reliable" and Dick Arons 67 Camaro photo was taken at the 1968 NHRA World Finals in Tulsa, OK on Oct 20, 1968. This was the semi final round in Super Stock eliminator. Strickler went on to beat his team mate, Bill Jenkins in the final round for the World Championship title.

Jerry

[Salvatore]

Didn't he beat Ed Hedrick in Grumps 1968 SS/D nova? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[owners2]

Wow such cool pics.Do you have any Sec. Gen. Camaro pics ???

[Jerry@CHP]

No, Hedrick was driving the Camaro. Jenkins drove the Nova that year in Super Stock.

Jerry

[Kim_Howie]

Hey Jerry what do Ineed to do to put my Z on your reg?? Kim

[SUSQ]

Anyone know what became of 'da Grump's 1st generation Camaros? I asked him a few years ago at the York show but he did't seem like he wanted to talk about it.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif Go figure! He did mumble something about the '69 being around the Pittsburgh area.

[Chevy454]

The '67 pictured above is alive & well in KC with the Kimballs...

[Salvatore]

I believe Brooklyn Heavy owned the 1968 car after Grump sold it. Wish I knew where the 69 car was and also Stricklers 1969 Z/28. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[jtower1969]

Carmen had the 68...My dad has a lot of stories about that one. It was the strongest 12 bolt they had ever seen...They thought the ring and pinion was heat treated or something..it never broke. Also the front wheels were staggered...it allowed the car to move first...and not red light. there were a few other tricks..ill have to ask my dad.

[Jerry@CHP]

I think Dana Mecum bought the 67 L78 Camaro this past year. I know that L. Kimball wanted one million for it. Don't know what the actual sales transaction was.

Jenkins sold the 68 L89 Camaro to Carmen Rotonda and it's location is not known. The 69 L78 is also still missing in action.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Kim,

What year Z28? I only run the registry on the 67 cars. Have been doing so now for 20 years. We have just about 200 cars now. 1/3 of the population. Larry Eakin does the 68 Z28s.

Jerry

[Kim_Howie]

1967 rs red org.black top org. standard inside. org wheels, trans ,rear end. I bought the from Dave Miner. Was a NY car. P. S. send me a personal e-mail for info. Kim

[396L35]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]

8. Everyone loves anything that says Grumpy's Toy

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/igrumpysa.jpg
The Kimball Bros. out of KC got this car from Grumpy, and were *very* successful with it...

[/ QUOTE ]
I think the one brother still owns the car today. The other Kimball brother died some years ago. Mark

[oboym]

http://www.quartermilestones.com/photos/raymann2/RMA6951.jpg

[Racefan]

Actually working on picking up a 67 strip car right now. Pretty cool little car, not cut up too badly....has been on the strip for many, many years. Still titled and can be licensed for street with minor fixes.

Any price range thoughts on something in *decent* shape, automatic (6 cyl car originally), all plexi windows, glass hood, fuel cell, MSD, cage, tubbed with Ford 9inch, no rust? Want to make sure I don't make a mistake....looks like a helluva lot of fun! Also, looking for a vintage paint scheme to run on it. What would you make it look like, if you had one?

Also, looking for vintage rims to run on the car.

[Salvatore]

I like lace paneling for the paint scheme. On the white stripes and the sail panels? Maybe even on the quarter panels, doors and fenders? Get out the old drag magazines. Good luck with it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]

I think the one brother still owns the car today. The other Kimball brother died some years ago. Mark

[/ QUOTE ]
Jerry posted above he thought Larry finally sold the car to Mecum within the last year...can anyone confirm/deny that? I can't recall that the car was @ the KCIR nostalgia event, but I've slept a couple time since then...and, when we asked him about bringing to the SCR years and years ago, he wanted big money just to haul it across the state. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Chevy454]

With the talk of the SD Tempest on Ebay, I thought this picture was appropriate...I snagged this from the HAMB site...it's Beswick's SD wagon @ the Chi-town ampitheatre...indoor drag racing, what's NOT to love! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/367968-beswick.jpg

[m22mike]

Or this http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/m22mike/knafel63.jpg

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

[Xplantdad]

That's just insane...racing indoors!

Leave it to those Chi-town folks to get their racing fix...no matter what! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mockingbird812]

2nd owner of my S/S ran at the Amphitheatre a few times. They closed it after one too many racers had encounters with the concrete posts. Go figure! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[bkhpah]

One of the coolest projects we ever were involved with was the Dick Arons/Gordy Foust/ Berger Chevrolet SS/E Camaro. The last picture shows Gordy and Dick at Arons shop in Detroit were we debuted the car...BKH
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/bkhpah/DSC02311a.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/bkhpah/DSC02396.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/bkhpah/DSC02451.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/bkhpah/DSC02482.jpg

[Salvatore]

That car never looked that good when they ran it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[olredalert]

------Wow B, I would love to see that Camaro in person. Where does it sit today??? Thats the infamous Al Maynard in the backround, by the way........Bill S

[ra6t7gto]

anybody have a pic of a 1967 turquoise pontiac gto that ran under the name of poncho via, i think it ran at great meadows and other nj tracks,thanks

[300deluxeL79]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.quartermilestones.com/photos/raymann2/RMA6951.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

did the kimballs 'update' the '67 to a '68? it has side marker lamps in this pict.

[chevelleheart]

Absolutely Stunning pics ! Post anything else if you have more !!! Thx

[427TJ]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/WWB1966.jpg

[67L78conv]

The Bill Allen car shown above is interesting, 68 fenders and quarters with 67 doors.

[al8apex]

[ QUOTE ]
Is that rearend in that first Jungle Jim picture a LOCKER or a Limited slip?

Not sure what gear is in it, but it looks like it will pull hard!!

[/ QUOTE ]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/6ps8ye9.jpg

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

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/hrdp_0801_16_ztop_100_hot_rods.jpg


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

[al8apex]

seeing all of these got me to drag out some items i got at the 1967 ? Detroit AutoRama, Dandy Dick Landy and Big Daddy Don Garlits presented on Cragar promotional advertising "hero" cards:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/JimRohn/nov06/cragarallf.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/JimRohn/nov06/cragarallr.jpg

[al8apex]

can I get a moderator to change my post to Big Daddy and correct my faux paus?

[BJCHEV396]

GREAT PICS!GOLDEN AGE OF DRAG RACING!!

[Stefano]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
http://www.quartermilestones.com/photos/raymann2/RMA6951.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

did the kimballs 'update' the '67 to a '68? it has side marker lamps in this pict.

[/ QUOTE ]

The Kimball Brother's Camaro was Originally Grumpy's Toy III.

[Chevy454]

Hey, we covered that on page 4, Stef! LOL!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/igrumpysa.jpg

[AlsV8vair]

Hi guys

I found this on a Super Stock site. Not sure which I like better the Hurst girls or the possible Yenko Camaro in the back ground. enjoy.

Al http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/Aircooled/backgroundYenko.jpg

[ChevyThunder]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ChevyThunder/dc.jpg

[ChevyThunder]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ChevyThunder/2825364870034422057xcpQam_ph.jpg

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi guys

I found this on a Super Stock site. Not sure which I like better the Hurst girls or the possible Yenko Camaro in the back ground. enjoy.

Al http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/Aircooled/backgroundYenko.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]That may be Ed Hedricks or Gemlers car in the back ground. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Stefano]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey, we covered that on page 4, Stef! LOL!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/igrumpysa.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks, I missed that page and Yes, Grump's Toy III is now in Dana Mecum's collection.

[al8apex]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi guys

I found this on a Super Stock site. Not sure which I like better the Hurst girls or the possible Yenko Camaro in the back ground. enjoy.

Al http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/Aircooled/backgroundYenko.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

you are NOT SURE ?????????


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

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Hey, we covered that on page 4, Stef! LOL!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.chevroletcamaros.com/dragracing/igrumpysa.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks, I missed that page and Yes, Grump's Toy III is now in Dana Mecum's collection.

[/ QUOTE ]
Just messing with ya, Stefano...but hold the phone a minute, did you say Kimball actually got rid of the Camaro?! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[AlsV8vair]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Hi guys

I found this on a Super Stock site. Not sure which I like better the Hurst girls or the possible Yenko Camaro in the back ground. enjoy.

Al http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/Aircooled/backgroundYenko.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

you are NOT SURE ?????????


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

[/ QUOTE ]


not thinking clearly. been sick for 3 weeks .
Girls, Girls , Girls http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Good!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Kim_Howie]

When TC and me were racing the 68 Harrell funny car a couple years ago. I taked to Mr. Kimbell about Jenkins car. He told me he would NEVER race it again. I thought what a PUSSY. Thank god somebody else owns the car!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[markjohnson]

There was actually a very good reason why Mr Kimball would never race the car again but it's not my position to announce it on a public forum. All I will say is that in a similar situation, if you walked in his shoes, you'd understand why. Heartbreaking story.

[Chevy454]

I'd say most of us are familiar with the story, and it is indeed sad...but, it's also disheartening that the car never saw the track again, and was pretty much out of the public eye for so many years...lots and lots of history in that car.

[Kim_Howie]

Mark, the car was raced after his brothers death. He sold the car and then bought it back. He tolded me the reason he didn't raced it was because of it was worth to much. No mention of his brother. I stand by what I said.

[Jerry@CHP]

I remember watching that car run at Cecil County and E-town when it was brand new in the summer of 1967. Always a crowd around it. Jenkins got to a point where he had to rope off the race cars to keep people back.

Jerry

[69z2x4]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/02undercover/69corvetteatkk.jpgPhoto taken in early 70s.

[69z2x4]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/02undercover/L88.jpg Later on when I raced it. Totally fun! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Now restored to org. Some one on this forum may own it now. Sherm

[69z2x4]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/02undercover/bmpnova.jpg Built from a new 396/375 car. 427 2x4 4sp. 4.88s

[69z2x4]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/02undercover/red69.jpg This car had only 800 miles on it when taken off the road. Was 376/375hp car. Now a yenko clone.

[Jerry@CHP]

The killer Z28 of the early 1970s, this 302 Z28 was unbeatable.

Jerry

[69z2x4]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/02undercover/doane.jpg

[69z2x4]

Jerry; That is an wild looking Z. Sherm http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Jerry@CHP]

Here's P. Kiel's 69 COPO at 75-80 dragway back in the late 1970s. Sold new at Valley Chev, Cockeysville, MD. In the process of being restored now!

Jerry

[69z2x4]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/02undercover/67ss.jpg

[69z2x4]

Hard to see from far away but this is a rubber bumper yellow copo at KK in 1980 Sold new at Langes Chev in Xenia Oh. http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/02undercover/69copo.jpg

[Salvatore]

Real nice cars Norm. DIV-3 always has some very competitive racecars. Hey Jerry, I bet Grump gave Tony P. many-a-pointers in those days!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[olredalert]

------Langes used to have a bunch of Hi-Po stuff. I went there in 67 to look at a new 435 Vette. While there a performance oriented salesman took me over to a Camaro with big-block emblems on it. I had only seen small block Camaros up to that point, but this car was a 396/375. To add to this the car had headers and an extra gearset in the trunk. The sales guy said that they came delivered in the car but I obviously dont have any way to verify that today. I dont think the car had one other option besides the 4-speed and engine and probably posi!!!.......Bill S

[Jerry@CHP]

One of the truly legendary sportsman race teams of the '60s that is still racing today. Dave and Ben Wenzel. Bought the car new, won Indy in 1967, set multiple national records and still race the car 41 years later. Not many can say that today?? Many don't know that Ben bought a new COPO car from Berger in June 1969. There were 23 of them on the lot at that time. He wanted the cheapest one!

This photo was taken in Vegas in 2005. Both Ben and I won class at this race! The Z28s beat up on the big block Novas that weekend. Ben had Jim Hughes in the final and I had Gary Waldo. We also changed the ring & pinion at the track in my car for the altitude change.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Read the score boards here. Final run that I shot for Ben Wenzel and Jim Hughes in the final. Wenzel left lane and Hughes right.

Jerry

[Dave Rifkin]

[ QUOTE ]
The killer Z28 of the early 1970s, this 302 Z28 was unbeatable.

Jerry

[/ QUOTE ]

Check out the Tin Indian GTO in the background

[1969l78]

Here are a few I found on-line


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/1969l78/peekbros1_1975.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/1969l78/Ivo-Cope.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/1969l78/flyin_nanook.jpg

[1969l78]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/1969l78/ramchargers_6a.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/1969l78/l_d7080e7605bc1438a79c2fe10ad51f21.jpg

[Jerry@CHP]

Tim Bishop, class win at the 1969 US Nationals in J/Stock.

Still has this 1957 Chevy sitting in a barn on his farm. Tim is running a new Firebird these days.

Jerry

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
One of the truly legendary sportsman race teams of the '60s that is still racing today. Dave and Ben Wenzel. Bought the car new, won Indy in 1967, set multiple national records and still race the car 41 years later. Not many can say that today?? Many don't know that Ben bought a new COPO car from Berger in June 1969. There were 23 of them on the lot at that time. He wanted the cheapest one!

Jerry

[/ QUOTE ]

I was fortunate to meet the Wenzel brothers at the 2004 Nationals at Indy. Here are a couple shots of their car -

"the office"

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v348/sbesser/wenzel%20bros/DSCN2562.jpg

Ben under the hood -

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v348/sbesser/wenzel%20bros/DSCN2567.jpg

Hurst ad in Hot Rod Magazine

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v348/sbesser/wenzel%20bros/DSCN2570.jpg

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v348/sbesser/wenzel%20bros/wenzelarticle.jpg

[Jerry@CHP]

That was the year that I went to Indy too. The 50th anniversary. You can see my car directly behind Ben's car.

Jerry

[Xplantdad]

Some very cool pics and history! Thanks for posting them up!

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
That was the year that I went to Indy too. The 50th anniversary. You can see my car directly behind Ben's car.

Jerry

[/ QUOTE ]

Here you are at Indy, Jerry! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/sbesser/wenzel%20bros/DSCN2551.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/sbesser/wenzel%20bros/DSCN2555.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/sbesser/wenzel%20bros/DSCN2563.jpg

The Old Reliable! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[300deluxeL79]

jerry, can you elaborate a little on how you found the car, the condition it was in?

[JoeC]

I think thats the same Tony Pizzi with the white 68 Z/28 that ran the early Yenko 67 Z/28 drag car

[Jerry@CHP]

Super Stock Magazine did a four page spread on me and the car and how I found it.....May, 1996. The Strickler family had promo photos of the car when it was being set up for a shoot with Hot Rod Magazine. In one of those photos was a picture of the engine and vin stamping on the deck. I ran it through MVA and found the car less than 75 miles from York, PA.

Guy was getting ready to part it out and sell at a swap meet. Still has the original fenders, doors, quarters, sub frame, rear axle and more. Needed floors like any other super gas car would but it was rust free and kept inside all of it's life because it was a race car. Still had the original aluminum ball joint spacers that Howie Slaybaugh, (Strickler's crew chief) installed when the car was set up for Super Stock.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Yes it was. Tony P. was a very smart racer and learned from the master, Bill Jenkins.

Jerry

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
Many don't know that Ben bought a new COPO car from Berger in June 1969. There were 23 of them on the lot at that time. He wanted the cheapest one!



Jerry

[/ QUOTE ]

Ben Wenzel's COPO today... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/372461/an/0/page/0#Post372461

[Jerry@CHP]

Looks much better than it did. Ben's car did not have spoilers or the stripe. There were 23 copos on the lot when he bought his. I have photos of this car from 1969, I'll have to dig them out. Indy 1969 or 1970.

Some copo experts said this car wasn't a copo because of the body number, etc.

Jerry

[kwhizz]

Here are some pic's from the indoor Drag Racing days at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/63Dodgeatamphitheatre.jpg

Hand written Time list.......If you look towards the bottom of the list you will see the name Don Stanley....Owner of TSI Transmissions in Addison?....Back then Don worked at Hydro-Motive.....And....at the Top you will see the Casper-Messino in B/G..(Shake Rattle and Run)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/stripepanel018.jpg

The Start of the Shake Rattle and Run Legacy

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/db_SR10-1.jpg

Some Transition Shots...........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Shake20Rattle2020Run20Oswego201963.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/068.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/022_001.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Shake/DSC07448.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Shake/DSC07450.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Shake/DSC07451.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Shake/DSC07456.jpg

Ken

[Xplantdad]

Cool stuff Ken!

[kwhizz]

Jungle Jim.......and......What's her Name??......LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/AWBJJ66Nova-1-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/2744227740051671230S600x600Q85.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/60_chevy.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/63CHEVYAWB-vi.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/2-P5-2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/46.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/38.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/56150.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/1163261009_95-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/1163261035_114-2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Back20up20Wench208.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

More...........1963 picture of Al Pfeiffer from Kenosha......Sammy would get Bored if he was on Als Pit Crew......The Car was always spotless so he wouldn't be able to work his Magic..

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/A-G20Willys202.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/b03Hollish_1959_det_nats_from_randy.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/CharlieAllen1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/coronet_camaro.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Fitzgerald1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/geezers172.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/gm2_00032.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/gm2_00033.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/gm2_00043.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

More......................

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/green_valley_staging.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Grenaded392.jpg

One of the "Classic" Photos of all time......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/gt1fcnightshotwq0.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/hrdp_0709_01_zwhere_it_began_motora.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/IMG168-1225031275.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/RMA6604-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/schartman__ed_3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/SpiegelBrosA-Gas.jpg

Ken

[Jerry@CHP]

Great shots Ken,

The 65 AFX car is a good friend of mine, Danny Householder. Lives about four miles from me. We started out racing at Capital Raceway together about 1970! Those were the days.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Here's a good one. Charlie Braxton's '67 Z28 at Capital Raceway about 1968. He bought this car new at Lustine Chevrolet in July 1967. Ordered the car in Feb but wanted factory headers and cowl plenum and had to wait extra months for the hot rod options.

Car is now in Idaho and we're building the 302 mill for this hot rod. This car and the new Stocker 67 Z that I built are the first two 67 Z28s that I saw in person. Back then, most people didn't know what they were.

Note the fancy lettering job. Charlie always had the car like this. Ask any of the old timers at Capital Raceway. Open headers and seven inch tires put this car in the 12.60 zone.

Jerry

[kwhizz]

Yeah!!.......What a "Great" shot........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/geezers172.jpg

Ken

[Jerry@CHP]

Know where that photo was taken..........Maple Grove Raceway, Monton, PA. Those altered wheel base cars hook up on ice!

Jerry

[kwhizz]

Here's a Pic of Jerry's Car "Launching".......Another Great Shot.........Those rear tires are "Working"....LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/jerryscar.jpg

Ken

[Verne_Frantz]

Beautiful shot! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Jerry, Just curious, where did the '67 Z-28 originally fall in the NHRA Stock weight break? Where did it fall after NHRA refactored the HP?

Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Jerry@CHP]

Verne,

In E/Stock, the weight break is 3260 lbs. 1968 Z28s are a natural E car and the 67 Z28 is a natural D car. Have to weigh 3105 in D. If I can get the new 67 Z28 race car to hook up like the Old Reliable, I should be able to run in the high 10.40 zone.

Out in Vegas, the old car was hooking up like gang busters. Two foot wheel stands on 9" tires. Felt like the car was bolted to the ground. When you let the clutch out all you saw was the sky. 7000 rpm launches!

That was an amazing race weekend for me. Got to pit with one of the all time legerdary sportsman races of our time, Ben Wenzel, both Ben and I won class. During the eliminator, 128 car field, I made it to the semi final round........4 cars and then the throw out bearing siezed up against David Rampy. The round before, I took out World Champ, Lee Zane. I was on a mission until the car broke. But as we say in the world or racing, [censored] happens.

Jerry

[300deluxeL79]

tough 'break'http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif jerry.
that would've been wild to see that car win another national event eliminator almost 40 yrs later. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
good luck in '09 with the new car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Jerry@CHP]

That's as close as I got at a National Event. Three times it's happened. Won two divisional races over the 14 seasons that I campaigned the car.

Anyone who races will tell you that it's not easy! You have to do it because you love it. If you win, then it's a bonus. Both of my outings to the west coast in 2002 and 2005 were fun and made many new friends out there. I was in the $$$ rounds while on tour out there both trips. Did better than I do here in Div 1! NED is tough!

Jerry

[sixd8rs]

Found these on photobucket. 1968 AHRA Bristol TN

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/Aligator.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/KellyChadwick.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/SteakleyBros.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/DickHarrell.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/JetCamaro.jpg

Here is a link to the rest of them.
http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/?start=0

[kwhizz]

Look at the Big Block Chevelle behind the Bike.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/V8Bike.jpg


Ken

[John Brown]

[ QUOTE ]
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/V8Bike.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

A little more about E.J. Potter.....

A short history of E. J. Potter

(or: So you thought Evel Kneivel was a wild and crazy guy!)

I don't know where E. J. Potter came from, the first time I became aware of him was when he was racing/showing off his exotic motorcycle. He took a Harley Davidson frame and put a small-block chevy engine in it, sideways. This engine had Hilborn injectors and burned Nitro, and was producing about 500 Hp. It was started by having a couple guys hang on from the side, and it was pushed with a truck. When the engine fired, the assistants lifted the rear of the bike (these must have been some strong guys!) and put it up on a wooden stand that kept the rear tire, a 10" wide racing slick, off the ground. When the christmas tree said go, E. J. would rev the engine to 6000 RPM and the assistants would push him off the stand! It did a wheelie about half-way down the strip, and did about 160 MPH in the quarter mile. E. J. tried to find a small, light clutch for the thing, but he never found anything that would work. He tried helicopter clutches, but even they didn't quite do it. The rear wheel was coupled to the engine with a huge multi-width roller chain. Well, one day he reached the end of the strip and closed the throttle, and nothing happened - the throttle was stuck! He cut off the magneto, but a very hot engine (no radiator, just the thermal mass of the water in the block) burning nitro at wide open throttle doesn't need much ignition! It kept right on running. He hit the brakes (dual caliper aircraft brakes) and that slowed him to about 150 MPH, but he could feet the handle retreating under his grip. There was no fuel cutoff! As he was approaching a line of trees at the end of the strip, he took the only action he could think of, he jumped off! He slid on his rear until it burned through his chaps into his skin, and then did some somersaults. Amazingly, he ended up being able to walk after all this, and followed the new gap into the forest to see what became of his machine. All he could find was an engine block! Nothing else recognizable.

Realizing that this was a bit more dangerous than he imagined, he started thinking of ways to make life safer, and while continuing with a rebuilt 327 CID bike (with, amazingly, a fuel cutoff!) he started to design his next generation machine. He got an old Dodge Dart station wagon and put an Allison 17xx CID V-12 airplane engine in the back, hooked up to something like a Borg Warner truck transmission. I don't know how he ever heard another sound after being inside a station wagon with an 1800++ horsepower engine. Anyway, there were some problems with the new machine, but it certainly was a crowd pleaser, and it did fairly good times on the clock, too. He felt that his new exhibition machine was a whole lot safer. Then, something happened. I suspect he couldn't leave well enough alone, and had to soup-up that Allison! Well, the engine blew apart one day, and he felt himself in a bit of deja-vu, sliding down a drag strip at 100+ MPH on his rear, again! This time, he was wearing Nomex, and had a racing seat still strapped to his rear, but the somersaults at the end were just as hard on the body!

Well, maybe giant engines are dangerous - so he had to get the engine OUT of the car! How can you do that? Ah ha! Make the "World's Fastest Slot Car" is how! So, he put another Allison on a flatbed trailer, hooked it to a locomotive dynamo, and laid copper strips down the length of the track. He gutted an old Honda Civic (back when they were little more than tin cans, anyway) and put four rewound jet engine starter motors in the Honda. Aside from brake rotors, there wasn't much else in the car but those 4 motors, 4 wheels and tires, and a seat! Well, it WENT! I don't remember the times, but it was FAST! This thing weighed something like 800 Lbs, hardly more than the drive train on a rail. It would beat the rails off the line like they were standing still. No tire burning, just 4 racing slicks pulling the car like a rock out of a sling shot. I think the rails sometimes caught up at the far end, since the Honda wasn't really designed for 300 MPH aerodynamics. This all takes the history up to maybe 1975 or so. I haven't heard any more stories about E. J. Potter since the slot car. I wish now that I had taken the opportunity to SEE this in person. All I know about this is from reading magazines, and I'm sure it would be MUCH more memorable to have actually SEEN it!

Taken from this link. http://www.crazyrider.com/historypage1.htm

[Salvatore]

E.J. Potter "The Michigan Madman." http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Look at the Big Block Chevelle behind the Bike.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/V8Bike.jpg


Ken

[/ QUOTE ]

Notice the Whizzer Gas Tank 0n the Bike..........LOL

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

[Mr70]

Ha!..

[olredalert]

-----I watched E.J. run at Epping back in about 68 or 69. He was certifiable. He launched just as the story above said and ran all the way thru the back door with the front wheel a foot off the ground and the back wheel spinning. He made two runs that day and we went down to the finish for the second run. I thought it was cool seeing it from the starting line but his run was unbelieveable when watching him come at you!!!.........Bill S

[427TJ]

Found this over on the HAMB. The perfect '50 Austin gasser. So sanitary.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/PerfectAustin.jpg

[Jerry@CHP]

I have a shoe box full of photos that Tim Bishop and cousin David Bishop took at the tracks throughout the 1960s. Thousands of color photos here and I just don't have the time to fool with them and log them in. I could of if I was retired but not yet.

If anyone would like to take on this scanning project and work with me I would be glad to do it. FYI, David Bishop is the official NHRA photographer for Division One. Both Bishops are world class people. Timmy tells me that he has more photos in his hog house at the farm. That's a drag racer for you!

Jerry

[HPMIKE]

my 71 Hemi Challenger at Etown in '74

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/376928-hemicaratEtown004%28Medium%29.jpg

[HPMIKE]

Here it is on the starting line.. Racing in SS/D

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/376929-hemicaratEtown003%28Medium%29.jpg

[COPO_Anders]

This is my factory 327 Chevy II the first summer in Sweden. That´s the paint it had when it was shipped from the U.S.A in 1975. There was a 427 under the hood at this time.

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq85/COPO_Anders/SuperNova.jpg

[Jerry@CHP]

Here's a good Champion spark plug ad photo after Strickler won the world championship title. The Strickler Jenkins team got all kinds of ink after that big win.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Here's the man himself, Ben Wenzel, B/Stock. Same class as many of the L78 big block cars. This car was one of the badest Z28 Camaros in the land and is still bad to the bone!

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Old Reliable Stickler SS/F Z28 Camaro, Sept 1968 just after winning the Super Stock All Star Meet. I followed this car in high school and it dominated the ranks of Super Stock in 1968. The Jenkins-Strickler team was loved by all Chevy enthusiasts.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Wheels up, on a 10.80 pass at Maple Grove, 2004. E/Stock.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Another big win for the Strickler Jenkins team in August 1968.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Sorry, here's the photo.

Another big win for the Strickler Jenkins team in August 1968.

Jerry

[Jerry@CHP]

Ben and Dave Wenzel, victory lane, Indy 1967, US Nationals win. The big one! Car still has the original 7.35 red lines on the front! Big ticekt tires.

Jerry

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Old Reliable Stickler SS/F Z28 Camaro, Sept 1968 just after winning the Super Stock All Star Meet. I followed this car in high school and it dominated the ranks of Super Stock in 1968. The Jenkins-Strickler team was loved by all Chevy enthusiasts.

Jerry

[/ QUOTE ]I love the utility bodied tow truck! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[AlsV8vair]

Hi guys

Here are two links to many old photos . you may have seen this link before . photos by Bill Floyd , have seen his photos on a few drag racing web sites.

http://dragnut.smugmug.com/gallery/4257101_8N7LQ#P-1-12

http://public.fotki.com/mastermodeler/11...redman-floyd-c/ (http://public.fotki.com/mastermodeler/11_reference_pictures/photos_from_the_web/drag-cars-by-contri/bill-redman-floyd-c/)

Many photos , one sample

http://public.fotki.com/mastermodeler/11...oyd-c/599a.html (http://public.fotki.com/mastermodeler/11_reference_pictures/photos_from_the_web/drag-cars-by-contri/bill-redman-floyd-c/599a.html)

Al http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Salvatore]

They are some of the best pictures around! Some real Day-2 ideas!! Thanks, Sam

[COPO_Anders]

Ha ! I visited a guy in Linköping (close to Mantorp Park Raceway) the other day to buy his dragracing-photos from the seventies. I hoped to mabye find a pic of the "Convincer II" among them, but instead I found this one of my 327 Chevy II. This one should be from 1976 or possibly 1977.

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

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq85/COPO_Anders/HasseJohanssonpMantorpPark1977002.jpg

[1968 nova ss]

Those floyd pictures are really cool ;I went through all 612 pictures;those were the day.chris

[69z2x4]

If you look in the second set of pictures,on pg8/photo80, there is a pic of what apperes to be the old Alt & James corvette.Behind it you will see a black 68 Z28. A friend bought this car new in Dayton,Oh. Was the first black Z i had seen.He had put the cross ram carbs on it as well.That is where i got the idea for my black cross ram 69 Z28.I keep looking at these old pictures hopping to see some pics of my old cars.Thanks again Bill for the great photos. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Sherm

[1970Ls6]

Just saw this camaro (http://dragnut.smugmug.com/gallery/4257101_8N7LQ#263129235_5cHch-L-LB) on the first link and was wondering if it might be a possible copo car.

[Jerry@CHP]

Probably was. Super Stock/D was a very popular class for these cars back in 1969 and 1970. The 10.80 on the window should be the national record at the time. All Stock and Super Stock cars ran off the national record in the eliminator.

Jerry

[kwhizz]

More Old Pic's.........Looks like somebody other than me completely "Trashed" an L-79 Car.......LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/tripplenova1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/tripplenova2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/tripplenova3.jpg

"And" a Z16.............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/jack.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/hihi.jpg

Classic........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/AWBJJ66Nova-1-1-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/2744227740051671230S600x600Q85-1.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

More.............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/untitledWW-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/untitledvvvvv-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/untitledFF-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/ooo.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/untitled-3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/malcolmSS.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/hhhhhhhh-1.jpg

ken

[kwhizz]

More............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/green_valley_staging-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/coronet_camaro-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/A-G20Willys202-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/2121430370051671230S600x600Q85.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/2803521247_acaaeddb21_o.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/1163261035_114-2-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/1163261009_95-1-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/221768516_vKqeV-L.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/56150-1.jpg
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Ken

[kwhizz]

More.................

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/60_chevy-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/46-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/38-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Back20up20Wench208.jpg

Ken

[bpodner]

http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/524/medium/Revenge_Camaro.jpg

My dad's 69. I think this was taken at the original "Swamp", SLRP, just before it became a 1/4 mile track. It also ran at Alton and other central/southern IL tracks.

[olredalert]

------Ken,,,I have to say that a triple engined Chevy II ranks right up there with the strangest thing I have ever seen,,,,hands down!!!!!!!!!! Wonder where that car is today???........Bill S

[al8apex]

[ QUOTE ]
More............








http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/221768516_vKqeV-L.jpg

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Ken

[/ QUOTE ]

looks like that car was getting ready to mow down the starters ... and the pole ... and ... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif sure hope those two in red were not hurt badly ... and survived

[Seattle Sam]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/AWBJJ66Nova-1-1-1.jpg

What are those little things behind the rear wheels on the ground - are those really short wheelie bars?

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/AWBJJ66Nova-1-1-1.jpg

What are those little things behind the rear wheels on the ground - are those really short wheelie bars?

[/ QUOTE ]


Interesting.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif.........Wayne Bushey is Restoring this car right now.......Next time I talk to him I will ask..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif......Wilmasboy talks to him on a daily basis.....maybe he can ask before I get a chance.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

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

[Xplantdad]

Neat stuff Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Dave Rifkin]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/524/medium/Revenge_Camaro.jpg

My dad's 69. I think this was taken at the original "Swamp", SLRP, just before it became a 1/4 mile track. It also ran at Alton and other central/southern IL tracks.

[/ QUOTE ]

Looks like your Dad's about to do battle with a factory Hemi Dart in the other lane........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Salvatore]

Yep, they are wheelie bars Ken on the Jungle Jim car. Looks like Brad Anderson's??? red Mopar going sideways at Fremont! Man they were the days! Love the black Modified Production camaro too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Mr70]

Those really are some great vintage action shots.

[TMcCrea]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi guys

I found this on a Super Stock site. Not sure which I like better the Hurst girls or the possible Yenko Camaro in the back ground. enjoy.

Al http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/Aircooled/backgroundYenko.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

The photo is mine, taken at the 1969 US Nationals. The Camaro in the background was Ed Hedrick's.

[TMcCrea]

[ QUOTE ]
Tim Bishop, class win at the 1969 US Nationals in J/Stock.

Still has this 1957 Chevy sitting in a barn on his farm. Tim is running a new Firebird these days.

Jerry

[/ QUOTE ]

Here is a shot of Tim in the staging lanes at Indy. In his typical form, he finished the car while going through tech.

http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/43852/2301018150051671230S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2301018150051671230sLoNpW)

Here is the car after it was lettered.

http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/43311/2675791870051671230S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2675791870051671230xVbyVv)

[TMcCrea]

[ QUOTE ]
More Old Pic's.........Looks like somebody other than me completely "Trashed" an L-79 Car.......LOL


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/2744227740051671230S600x600Q85-1.jpg

Ken

[/ QUOTE ]

Glad to see that my photos are getting around. I just sent an 8X10 of this one to Pam.

Some of you may know me from other sites. For those that don't, all the photos I post were taken by me. On a rare occasion, I'll use someone else's and give them the photo credit.

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
More Old Pic's.........Looks like somebody other than me completely "Trashed" an L-79 Car.......LOL


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/2744227740051671230S600x600Q85-1.jpg

Ken

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Glad to see that my photos are getting around. I just sent an 8X10 of this one to Pam.

Some of you may know me from other sites. For those that don't, all the photos I post were taken by me. On a rare occasion, I'll use someone else's and give them the photo credit.

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

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

[TMcCrea]

Thanks Ken.

Are the photos that you posted from Delmar yours? During the 1969 season I was still in the Army and stationed at Ft. Riley, KS so I didn't make it to Delmar. The previous two years spent in Ethiopia so I really missed some good racing and never got to see some of the cars.

I was able to meet up with the Hampp's at Indy in '69 for my first national event.

Tom

[Jerry@CHP]

Tom,

Timmy sent them to me in a shoe box about two years ago for some reason or another. I can't remember why, maybe a Strickler connection.

You should hook up with him and ask to scan and post all of the other thousands that he has.

For those on this site, that '57 Chevy is still in Timmy's barn rotting away. Keeps telling me he'll bring it back from the dead but at 65 years young, the clock is ticking away. LOL.

Jerry

[ORIGLS6]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/A-G20Willys202.jpg

Ken,

Did Al Pfeiffer also have a Black Anglia at one time? Maybe not Black, (Dark Blue?) but I recall seeing him run at Indy at least one year. I used to letter race cars and the lettering style on his car caught my eye. I probably have a picture of it SOMEWHERE. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[kwhizz]

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/A-G20Willys202.jpg

Ken,

Did Al Pfeiffer also have a Black Anglia at one time? Maybe not Black, (Dark Blue?) but I recall seeing him run at Indy at least one year. I used to letter race cars and the lettering style on his car caught my eye. I probably have a picture of it SOMEWHERE. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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Dennis.......I don't know.......Al passed away a couple of years ago......His cars that he raced were Show Cars, Al was a Detail Guy before anyone knew what detail was......all the slotted screw heads holding the Aluminum floors in the car had all the slots in the same direction along with everything else.....
Al raced the 40 for a while with a Caddy Engine, then with a Hemi....he then built a 33 Willys around 65 and was very successful with it until he put a Clutchflite in it ...... At the Grove he did a wheelstand leaving the line and flipped the car over on the Roof.....He sold the car and never raced again..........

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

[Xplantdad]

Neat stuff Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[ohhawk]

Yesterday.....

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/4260/2104620550048869335S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2104620550048869335UTOtpg)

http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/22081/2156005890048869335S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2156005890048869335gyhuau)

Today....

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/44382/2873432240048869335S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2873432240048869335qVsVoI)

Car friend I run into on occasion at some shows in the area. Nicely restored and great history....track decals still preserved on the rear window.

[cammer427]

[ QUOTE ]
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/JackWilliamsTE64.jpg


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This is quite possibly the greatest photo ever. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[SSRSBOB]

great shot!

Bob

[C1SS396]

The old Tokyo rose and the tow car(66 ss396 ) having a bad day.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii128/c1ss396/648.jpg

My good friend old Chevelle wagon racing what looks to be 1 of 4 factory GTO wagons at York US 30

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii128/c1ss396/65wagon.jpg

[Tenney]

Not pics, but flicks (by Keith Seymore) ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj0M4DQhXKE

[Dave Rifkin]

[ QUOTE ]
Not pics, but flicks (by Keith Seymore) ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj0M4DQhXKE

[/ QUOTE ]

I think I like the surfing music as much as the footage http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[SUSQ]

[ QUOTE ]
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/JackWilliamsTE64.jpg


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This is quite possibly the greatest photo ever. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif I'm inclined to agree! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[1969l78]

Cool pics

[1970Bluel78]

[ QUOTE ]
The old Tokyo rose and the tow car(66 ss396 ) having a bad day.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii128/c1ss396/648.jpg

My good friend old Chevelle wagon racing what looks to be 1 of 4 factory GTO wagons at York US 30

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii128/c1ss396/65wagon.jpg

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I was under the Impression you could get that GTO nose as an option on the Lemans, which I guess includes wagons. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[al8apex]

it was called the "sport" package, avail on any 71 or 72 Lemans

I worked at Pontiac from 71 - 74 and the "last" of the 72 model production run was mostly "Sport" versions, I recall seeing SEVERAL 100% loaded convertibles going to a Las Vegas dealer, the window sticker was twice the base msrp ... and they weren't even GTO's ...

common mistake by people over the years, any 71-72 LeMans with the Sport option was automatically considered a GTO because it looked like one ...

[StealthBird]

The option was called T41, which attached the Endura "GTO" front bumper to any 1971/1972 Lemans or Lemans wagon. When an owner plopped some GTO stickers on the fenders and a GTO emblem in the grille, well, it leads to all sorts of confusion today. As a sidenote, they never made a 71/72 GTO station wagon, or a 72 GTO convertible, but there are lots of T41-nosed Lemans's running around with GTO stickers. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

I was looking at this ad for a rough Lemans w/ the factory Endura nose & Canadian docs last week..

http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicl...QAdIdZ107205802 (http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-71-LEMANS-ENDURA-FRONT-END-W0QQAdIdZ107205802)


~ Pete

[C1SS396]

I read in the GTO Red Book by Peter C Sessler that it was 1 OF 4 not my facts .What ever it is or what ever you want to call it ..I like it . http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TonyHuntimerRaceHome]

[ QUOTE ]
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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/AWBJJ66Nova-1-1-1.jpg

What are those little things behind the rear wheels on the ground - are those really short wheelie bars?

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Interesting.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif.........Wayne Bushey is Restoring this car right now.......Next time I talk to him I will ask..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif......Wilmasboy talks to him on a daily basis.....maybe he can ask before I get a chance.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

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

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I'm the Goodies Speed Shop historian and have some pictures Wayne may need for his restoration.

Tony Huntimer

[WV427]

I was looking at the class win stickers and noticed the Eldora sticker. I grew up near there and it was my home track during the 80's. My dad raced Dick Landy there during the 60's with a 63 Sport Fury.

[kwhizz]

Interesting Links.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOcMuvdz4fo&NR=1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H-HP...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpBYa...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN7JO...e=channel_page


Ken

[kwhizz]

Don Schumachers Original Stardust car......This pic was taken in front of R&B's shop in Kenosha just as it was finished....this was just before John Buterra moved to California and started working for Mickey Thompson

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/Stardust66.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/67StardustCharger.jpg

And a Picture from U.S. 30

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/67Stardustr.jpg

Other Pic's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/2009-03-10-2120-29.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/2121430370051671230S600x600Q85.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/46.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/BillKraft.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/cometafxa.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/Back20up20Wench208.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

More...........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/DaddyWarbucksFalcon.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/DonGayInfinity.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/EarlyGSDAFXr.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/File0114.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/gt1fcnightshotwq0.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/hhhhhhhh-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/IMG168-1225031275.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/JoeSmithLubbock.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/KentuckyColonels.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Mre...............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MelroseMissileTruck.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MrNormSFX.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MrTomato.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/PhantomCharger.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/RetributionII.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/untitled-3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/untitledE-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/1993MoparNatsVirginian-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/38.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/MelroseMissile1966.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/sdatmiami_74.jpg

Ken

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Interesting Links.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOcMuvdz4fo&NR=1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H-HP...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpBYa...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN7JO...e=channel_page


Ken

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Very cool! I saw the Psycho Nova that was at the reunion in there...Some defintely http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif video in there...

[kwhizz]

Hummm!!.......These are the links that were supposed to be in the Post.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOcMuvdz4fo&NR=1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H-HPJKh70E&feature=fvw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN7JOepVCbo&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpBYajH2pp4&feature=related


Sorry........

[Kim_Howie]

The old funny car pics are great. Mr. Norms 65 dodge funny car, one of the pics is from the back of the car. The guy on the left is Gary Dyer. Very young in that picture.

[Mr70]

That's who that is..WOW!,you're right..is he young there.

[kwhizz]

Neat Story about this car........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Drag%20Cars/untitled-3.jpg

This is the Birthplace of the Chitown Hustler.......John Farkonas built the car in his Garage and brought it out to Byron Dragway for the first time at a Major Area meet...Having never seen the car before I spent a good amount of time looking at it as it was Engineered better than anything else that was around at the time.......Farkonas was a "Sliderule" Pocket Protector guy that built a car ahead of it's time, but wasn't a tuner or driver....which was evident after his first pass...LOL...anyhow, Austin Coil came over to look at the car and gave John some tuning tips and Tuned the car (which John appeciated)......Don't remember what it ran, but it scared the Hell out of Farkonas.......so , he asked Coil to drive ( at the time Coil was a Chrysler Mechanic and raced a Hemi Plymouth)......But Austin didn't want to drive it either.......one of Austins friends, Pat Minnick (who was a Chicago Policeman) came walking by and Austin knew Pat had the Balls to get in the car....Pat drove the car that day and they won the meet.......And....That's how it all started

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


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

[Xplantdad]

Very cool stuff Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]


it was Engineered better than anything else that was around at the time.......

[/ QUOTE ]

I remember that car and agree with Ken. The car was impressively built. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Also forgot about the CT Engineering association. Jack Ditmars carried that on "Lil Screamer" and "Der Mini Brute".

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

[larry_csa]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc269/llang2206ASA/lakelandme-1.jpg

[larry_csa]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc269/llang2206ASA/748434440_o3ZKZ-M1.jpg

[larry_csa]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc269/llang2206ASA/748045308_dZymK-M1.jpg

[larry_csa]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc269/llang2206ASA/lakelandme.jpg

[Basesjuiced]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jerry@CHP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think Dana Mecum bought the 67 L78 Camaro this past year. I know that L. Kimball wanted one million for it. Don't know what the actual sales transaction was.

Jenkins sold the 68 L89 Camaro to Carmen Rotonda and it's location is not known. The 69 L78 is also still missing in action.

Jerry </div></div>

Hi, I know this is kind of a late response but, I'm Larry Kimball's grandson. He sold the camaro that he restored for 750,000. I would know, I counted all the cash. I believe it was sold to guy who was going to put it in a museum in PA. I can't really remember all the details from where this guy was from or where he was putting it, as I was only 12 or 13 at the time. If you guys' have any more questions just reply here and I'll do my best to help you out <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Nova Jed]

I've been sick at home for the last three days and had some time to do this. The following four shots are courtesy of <span style="font-weight: bold">Carl Rubrecht</span>.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/4-13-2010104957PM.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/4-13-2010105238PM.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/4-13-2010105540PM.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/2-15-2011101556AM.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Good stuff Jed. Love the stance on that ShangraLa Camaro!!

[Nova Jed]

Here are a couple shots of the Camaro circa 1971-72. Courtesy of <span style="font-weight: bold">Bob Moon</span>.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/CamaroShangri-La004.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/CamaroShangri-La002.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/CamaroShangri-La001.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/CamaroShangri-La003.jpg

This later paint job was done by Ron Hammerly of Hamburg PA.

[Plowman]

I like the look of the white painted background more on Shangri La &quot;69&quot; Camaro.

[Nova Jed]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Plowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the look of the white painted background more on Shangri La &quot;69&quot; Camaro. </div></div>

I'm more partial to that myself Plowman. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/NovaJed/2-15-2011101556AM.jpg



<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Great pics!!!
As everyone here knows, Marshall Chev was a Yenko network dealer!.
In the Nova pic, looking closely at the Marshall sign in the background you can easily see the Yenko crest/logo also looks like it notes 427 Chevelles/Camaros/Novas?.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif
~ Pete
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[al8apex]

Here are a couple from a &quot;Memories of Detroit&quot; site:

Sunday, Sunday at Detroit Dragway ... :

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/JimRohn/detroitdragway59.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/JimRohn/detroitdragway.jpg

[Salvatore]

Great pictures Jed, Saw both cars many times at the Grove. Perfect Day-2 pictures to copy from.

[Nova Jed]

Between you, bbbenny, and the Plowman, I'd Day 2 all of them.

[Salvatore]

Professor Benny is not a Day-2 guy as we call it. He is a drag guy with some vintage Day-2 parts on that red nova. But, the Professor is learning. May have him talked into some Day-2 dealings on that silver COPO. Lets see what the Lehighton Flash may have up his sleeve for November in Chicago! BBBBenny and the Day-2 Jets. I can see it on his camaro doors now!

[W117Monte]

Heres my dads Chevelle and Maple Grove in the late 70s.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4/Ilovearlin/scan0003_edited.jpg

[W117Monte]

same car approximately 10 years later at MG
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4/Ilovearlin/RUNNINWILD-3.jpg

[andy_exotics]

Absolutely amazing!

Good job, keep them rolling!

[W117Monte]

Pic taken by my Uncle at Maple Grove. Check out the chevelle also aside of the tower. Grump is standing behind the prostock
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4/Ilovearlin/vintageMG.jpg

[Salvatore]

who's the big guy bending over talking to Grump?

[W117Monte]

The big guy is Paul Thimm Sr. He lives in Mohton, Pa right near the track. His son races an Ex Grump Vega(im almost positive its an ex grump car) in the weekly bracket series at Maple Grove.

[Salvatore]

very good Steve. You are a smart cookie! Yes, an ex Grump Vega is correct.

[W117Monte]

Thanks! My uncle said to look closely aside of grump and see who it was. I knew it right away. It's funny, if you were to snap a pic today at the race track he stands in the exact same spot watching. Also my uncle said the guy in the striped shirt is mike Lewis.

[Salvatore]

yep, Mike Lewis. Who is driving the Grumps car?