race car pics from the early 70's

[jeff morocco]

although i dont have alot of race car pictures of other cars, i will be posting some pictures of the cars that went racing with my dad since i was a baby. i also have every receipt my dad has. i mean EVERY receipt. if one of his cars needed something, he saved the receipt. i will be posting some of this stuff for all to see. i think its cool stuff so ill let you guys see some of it too. i have hundreds of pics and paperwork so be patient with me.......

here is a teaser....my first racecar next to my dads in 1971.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001.jpg

now ill go start scanning all this stuff............

[CC Rider]

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

[Dog427435]

[b]NICE! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jeff morocco]

here is one for you guys that like wild paint jobs from the era. Steve Arentz 56 chevy. check out the helmet and he's wearing a sleeveless shirt.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-1.jpg

[DarrenX33]

Ahhh... The wait is over.. Thanks Jeff and Nick!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[jeff morocco]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006.jpg

yes he cut hole in the hood for this

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0007.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009.jpg

and heres me.....i may go take this picture now 38 years later.....just kidding Shor http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010.jpg

[DarrenX33]

Jeff, what town are those pics taken in?

[jeff morocco]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-1.jpg

in the back ground is an LS6 car owned by Fred Lepey.its a Brigance car and i think is now in a barn in Elburn....or so i hear..
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-1.jpg

kind of hard to see,but here it is on the line at Oswego ..

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-1.jpg

[jeff morocco]

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Jeff, what town are those pics taken in?

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Arlington Heights apartments off rt 14.

[DarrenX33]

Here is that LS6 today Jeff.. Check this thread. (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/275597/page/0/fpart/1/vc/1)

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/275597-IMGP0322.JPG

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Here is that LS6 today Jeff.. Check this thread. (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/275597/page/0/fpart/1/vc/1)

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/275597-IMGP0322.JPG


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that is awesome, i do know that Fred put the name on the car and has more pictures/paperwork.

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]
here is one for you guys that like wild paint jobs from the era. Steve Arentz 56 chevy. check out the helmet and he's wearing a sleeveless shirt.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-1.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]
Ha! A man after my own heart... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jeff morocco]

this is Fred Lepey, the original owner of the LS6 car from Brigance

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-3.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-2.jpg

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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-2.jpg

my dad traded my moms impala in on a '68 SS396/L78 chevelle
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005-2.jpg

and here it is....Grecian Green,black top,M22. bought at Lattof chevy. i want this car....anyone know of it ??

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-2.jpg

he didnt like the dog dish caps so he threw them away and painted the rims black.........ugh!!!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-2.jpg

[Salvatore]

Ah man Jeff, You made my week! Great pictures and an even better story! Don't stop! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
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here is one for you guys that like wild paint jobs from the era. Steve Arentz 56 chevy. check out the helmet and he's wearing a sleeveless shirt.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-1.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]
Ha! A man after my own heart... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Looks like a '69 Camaro headrest bucket seat. Either Steve was a huge dude or that seat is mounted high up off the floor! On second look, he must have been pretty tall as his shoulder blades are up on the headrest!

thanks for posting the pics, Jeff, keep 'em coming! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jeff morocco]

my mom drove this cutlass convert and my dad got this 66 buick wildcat for free.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-2.jpg

now for a little bit of paper............

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i never knew JC Penney sold parts??

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-3.jpg

awhile ago someone was inquiring about Albert-Peters Chevy..

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-3.jpg

[jeff morocco]

Sam, ill have to ask my dad what the deal is on the seats...he's not real tall so maybe the seats are mounted up higher for some reason ?

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Ah man Jeff, You made my week! Great pictures and an even better story! Don't stop! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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Sam....i have literally hundreds of pics so ill probably spend the rest of the day scanning and then ill post more throughout the week.they are mostly of the Y-chevelle and a few cars of his buddies from back in the day.ill post 1 picture of each car as a teaser next.....................

[DarrenX33]

Can I come over? This is awesome! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[jeff morocco]

Russ Recque's Yenko Vega

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-4.jpg

Larry Laas L78 Nova....later named Nice'N'Nasty....
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-4.jpg

Ken Kapcoe.....Prosti II Tion Nova....WOW !!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-5.jpg

and my all time favorite car growing up, John Cunat's Foolish Pleasure "57..........AWESOME !!!!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-4.jpg

i have alot pictures of all these cars so check back often..............

[DarrenX33]

If your gonna letter up a day 2 Chicago themed race car ya damn well better use "Grand Automotive". Way too cool!

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
although i dont have alot of race car pictures of other cars, i will be posting some pictures of the cars that went racing with my dad since i was a baby. i also have every receipt my dad has. i mean EVERY receipt. if one of his cars needed something, he saved the receipt. i will be posting some of this stuff for all to see. i think its cool stuff so ill let you guys see some of it too. i have hundreds of pics and paperwork so be patient with me.......

here is a teaser....my first racecar next to my dads in 1971.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001.jpg

now ill go start scanning all this stuff............

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Jeff do you happen to have a better picture of that Grand Automotive decal in the back window??

[jeff morocco]

like the decal on the back window ????

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001.jpg

[jeff morocco]

i might......let me look thru some pictures....

[jeff morocco]

look at this while i look at some pics...................

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-6.jpg

[jeff morocco]

hey Darren, i dont think that decal stayed on too long, this picture was taken in '72/'73 i think. it has the Ansens on in this picture......................

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-7.jpg

but ill keep looking. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jeff morocco]

Seattle Sam, the guy with the camera around his neck is Steve Arentz......he looks to be about 6' tall. maybe he had the seat real far forward so when he mashed the pedal, he would raise up out of the seat a little.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-8.jpg

[Salvatore]

Man-O-man, How did your dad ever part with that car? A great era wasn't it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[jeff morocco]

line lock ?? we dont need no stinking line lock !!!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-5.jpg

if you look real close you can see a young Brian Henderson in the stands......right Brian?....Keystone Raceway.july 1981.........

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-9.jpg

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Man-O-man, How did your dad ever part with that car? A great era wasn't it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

it was indeed a great time!!!! and im not sure as to why he sold it. we all have our reasons for doing things i guess. at least its owned by a real Class Act in my book !! but it is still in our shop though !! he he he he he http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
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Man-O-man, How did your dad ever part with that car? A great era wasn't it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

it was indeed a great time!!!! and im not sure as to why he sold it. we all have our reasons for doing things i guess. at least its owned by a real Class Act in my book !! but it is still in our shop though !! he he he he he http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You can never deny how great these pictures are. But you know you really can't say enough good things about the relationship that you and your family have with Chris. I have heard some of the stories (such as bringing the car to Vettefest this year) and am sure that your dad is beside himself with the amount of kindness that has been demonstrated by Chris. In my opinion this speaks volumes for both sides. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[jeff morocco]

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Man-O-man, How did your dad ever part with that car? A great era wasn't it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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it was indeed a great time!!!! and im not sure as to why he sold it. we all have our reasons for doing things i guess. at least its owned by a real Class Act in my book !! but it is still in our shop though !! he he he he he http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You can never deny how great these pictures are. But you know you really can't say enough good things about the relationship that you and your family have with Chris. I have heard some of the stories (such as bringing the car to Vettefest this year) and am sure that your dad is beside himself with the amount of kindness that has been demonstrated by Chris. In my opinion this speaks volumes for both sides. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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right on Darren http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Chris is truly an oustanding individual that i am very proud to know.....after all, without him i would have never became a member of this site and would have never met the cool people here that make this site what it is.....AWESOME !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
Seattle Sam, the guy with the camera around his neck is Steve Arentz......he looks to be about 6' tall. maybe he had the seat real far forward so when he mashed the pedal, he would raise up out of the seat a little.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-8.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey Jeff, Maybe he just took it seriously when he went to "stand on it".. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[kwhizz]

I'm Speechless.......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif


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

[supcarbob]

Great pics!...is Fred Lepey that owned the blue LS6 around? I know current owner of car and am sure he would like to talk to him

[jeff morocco]

yes he is.......not sure where he lives but ill talk to my dad tomorrow.

[mockingbird812]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif Thanks for the totally cool shots Jeff!!

[Mr. Chevy]

Very Cool.. Thanks Jeff...

Rich

[JoeG]

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

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Great pics!...is Fred Lepey that owned the blue LS6 around? I know current owner of car and am sure he would like to talk to him

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Connecting them as we type Bob..

[Lemans69]

This is a fantastic thread with lots of local history, keep posting those pictures Jeff! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Xplantdad]

As everyone has said...this is way cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[jeff morocco]

these are the last i have from Lake Geneva Raceway.....ill then go to Keystone Raceway in PA for BKH to see if he remembers this weekend...........................

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[jeff morocco]

my parents w/ my grandma and aunt from Pa.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-11.jpg
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there is a story about Keystone but im not sure about how it goes.......something to the fact about the boys in Pa didnt like 2 guys from Il beating up on the local cars....ill talk to my dad about it.

[jeff morocco]

then we went to "some" dealership on the way back.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-7.jpg
i tried to take this same shot with my son...cant find it though.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-8.jpg

Geez, wouldnt that be nice to have all this aluminum in your shop?

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005-4.jpg

Don wasnt there but Bill Smith was...............
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-7.jpg

[JoeG]

Very http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif vintage "backintheday" photos...sorry you took so long to post them..............

[jeff morocco]

my dad and Larry Laas went to Martin Mi. one year. ill have more pics of Larry's L78 nova later.......................

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-9.jpg

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its no "Hotel Collinsville" but we made the best of it.....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011.jpg

this was a challenging weekend for them. they were both deep into the 11's and because they didn't have long wheel studs, they couldn't go faster than 12.00. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[jeff morocco]

pics from Union Grove Wi.

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before he screwed the slicks to the wheel, he used to pull the valve stems right off the tubes !!

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being pulled by a '79 malibu classic landau..........

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-4.jpg

[jeff morocco]

more from Da Grove.........................

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the rear end would want to slide to the left real bad......

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-4.jpg

which led to this......

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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0013.jpg

he bolted a piece of angle to the frame on the drivers side and re-drilled the pass. side shock mount higher.........
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0013.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0012.jpg

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Very http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif vintage "backintheday" photos...sorry you took so long to post them..............

[/ QUOTE ]

yeah me too !!! my son got a new scanner just for doing this......... thanks Santa http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jeff morocco]

here are a couple from Byron Dragway in Rockford..........

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-12.jpg

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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-7.jpg

you guys have got to be tired of seeing the chevelle by now, so ill post some pics of the other cars i showed you yesterday next...........

[DarrenX33]

Tired? Never!

[jeff morocco]

Larry Laas '70 L78 Nova.....this car is sitting in a barn 5 miles from me. Larry has passed on but his wife still owns the car and it sits just the way you see it all lettered up, except with a small block in it.............

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-13.jpg

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out with old.....................................

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in with the new.....................................

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a vintage Old Style can...sheesh they drank alot then...

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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-14.jpg

[jeff morocco]

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Tired? Never!

[/ QUOTE ]

good !!! more to come then.......

darren, this is the best i could find of the Grand Automotive decal on the back window.............

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-15.jpg

[jeff morocco]

anybody remember these cars at Malibu Grand Prix in Ca.? they were attached to a center rail and when the light came green you floored it, they would do a wheel stand all the way down the track...........awesome http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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[jeff morocco]

next is Russ Reque's Yenko Vega.....................

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-17.jpg

see my dads vega kammback in the driveway...heres the window sticker for it...told you..he threw NOTHING
away http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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[beater68427]

Man what history there, Love the pics!! Im a newbie first day and its just this kind of stuff that I know makes this place special!! WOW!!

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Man what history there, Love the pics!! Im a newbie first day and its just this kind of stuff that I know makes this place special!! WOW!!

[/ QUOTE ]

You hit the nail right on the head!

Jeff...no sleep for you for the next few days. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Keep posting! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[bigblockkid]

Did the Chevelle run harder when your dad had the tunnel ram or did the single holley work better?. Is the chevelle still around?, kinda new at posting around here.

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Did the Chevelle run harder when your dad had the tunnel ram or did the single holley work better?. Is the chevelle still around?, kinda new at posting around here.

[/ QUOTE ]

the car ran better with the single 4. he didnt have enough cam for it. he ran Unit Stock back then which required them to use stock type cams. yes the car is still around. now owned by Chris Short.

[jeff morocco]

apparently i sparked quite an interest in the blue LS6 car.that car was sold without the LS6 motor. it had an E.T. shop built 427 with a super t-10 trans with doug nash gears . it had the E.T. Shop lettered on the doors in gold leaf and pit crew: Nick and Ray somewhere on the rear 1/4. either before the rear wheel or after. my dad doesnt quite remember.the saying on the trunk was Freds wifes favorite saying. they all had crew shirts too.check it out !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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dad.....you can chime in at anytime ya know..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[jeff morocco]

alright....back to Russ's vega....sorry Russ..............

here was a good day....Russ won some dough...probably spent on Old Style... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif thats me in the red jacket.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-11.jpg

and here was a bad day............... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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Arlingon Park Show.......................

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and a winner.......nice trophy...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-15.jpg

[jeff morocco]

heres a cool story, i posted this awhile ago but with all the new members i see popping up, i guess i can tell it again.both my dad and Russ got their motors back from the speed shop at the same time. they decided to see who can get theirs fired up first. i believe the Big Block guys prevailed......again.....more Old Style.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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[jeff morocco]

oops i forgot 1.....i also see a budweiser can.....yuck http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif


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[jeff morocco]

here is Russ and Steve( owner of that wild painted '56 ) they were the ones that did the chassis work in the vega.steve with his "thinking cap" on...thats what they called the hat....he always had it on...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/RussandSteve-1024x768.jpg

and the same two guys using a tree for an engine hoist. i think they pulled a boat to a local park,pulled the motor, moved the boat and dropped it in the bed of a pick up truck. probably Old Style influenced... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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yep....look in steves hand.........

[Rooster]

Small block boys got er done first. Didn't even have a rear end in it and we were not quite osha safe. Cunat was on the roof that day taking the photos and we had a ball. Russ

[jeff morocco]

thats it for now....i have to get the boys to Basketball practice...........ill post more tonite....maybe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jeff morocco]

hey Russ, i knew i could get you to post something..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[kwhizz]

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

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

[Chris_69_SS]

this might be my favorite thread EVER!!!! Keep em coming!

[camaromb]

Jeff,
Was that Dan Mamsen's Yenko in the pictures at the Arlington show? When I saw your dad's pictures at the recent ChevyVette Fest there was a vintage picture of an orange '69 Yenko with your dad's Yenko. He said it was Mamsen's Camaro. I thought it was my car that was owned by Mark Janowiak in Carpentersville in the mid '70's. Your dad remembered Mark's Yenko and said it had been to his garage many times. Great pictures! Thanks for posting.
Mark

[jeff morocco]

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Jeff,
Was that Dan Mamsen's Yenko in the pictures at the Arlington show? When I saw your dad's pictures at the recent ChevyVette Fest there was a vintage picture of an orange '69 Yenko with your dad's Yenko. He said it was Mamsen's Camaro. I thought it was my car that was owned by Mark Janowiak in Carpentersville in the mid '70's. Your dad remembered Mark's Yenko and said it had been to his garage many times. Great pictures! Thanks for posting.
Mark

[/ QUOTE ]

mark, yes those were the mamsen cars, ill be posting more pics of that show later on...so you own mark J's old yenko...hes in this picture

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hes the one leaning on the chevelle..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
dad.....you can chime in at anytime ya know..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

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

[camaromb]

Jeff,
Its great you dad saved everything including the pictures! Both orange Yenkos (Dan's and Mark's) came from the same collector in Janesville, WI. He had 70+ cars back in the '70s. Dan's was the yenko that Bill Hunter bought new and blew the motor the first day he owned it. He traded it in the next day for the yellow Yenko Camaro he still owns today. Any pics of Mark's Yenko Camaro from back then? Thanks again,
Mark

[m22mike]

Jeff

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

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

[jeff morocco]

here is John Cunats 57. this thing was cool !!! small block 4 speed car.....Ron Leek named him the "madman" he wound this car up to about 7500 rpm and sidestepped the clutch...i think we have more super 8 than pictures of this car.......

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my dad told me story once about this car. they were warming it up to go racing and it just didnt sound right. after about 4 7000 plus rips of the throttle, they heard a noise and my dad looked down at his feet and there was the oil filter spiining like a top......yep threw a rod....imagine standing over the front tires and this thing lets go...WOW....

]

[shor]

best thread ever!

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[jeff morocco]

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best thread ever!

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

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thought you might like it.......any picture you dont have ?? let me know... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jeff morocco]

here are a couple for kwhizz....and not because its named Prosti II tion...i know its not your color but it is yellow AND a Nova.....wait, your a "numbers guy" now so you wont like them...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gifhis name is Ken Kapcoe...must be something with the name Ken... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
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this car has very little suspension travel....on the super 8 films, when this car dumped the clutch, it bogged real bad....too much tire....not enough motor!!!!

[jeff morocco]

this will be it for tonight guys.....i will leave you with this letter my dad received prior to the show at Arlington Park......this is classic........do you think Bob Ashton would word a letter like this ??? i dont think so......

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tomorrow will start the show cars and such......i couldnt leave out something for Bashton........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Any pics of Mark's Yenko Camaro from back then? Thanks again,
Mark

[/ QUOTE ]

Mark, i dont think i have any pics of your car. i remember the car being at my dads but i dont remember seeing any pictures of it. back in the day everyone had their cars at my dads for some thing or another. it was like a cruise night every day then...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
here are a couple for kwhizz....and not because its named Prosti II tion...i know its not your color but it is yellow AND a Nova.....wait, your a "numbers guy" now so you wont like them...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gifhis name is Ken Kapcoe...must be something with the name Ken... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
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this car has very little suspension travel....on the super 8 films, when this car dumped the clutch, it bogged real bad....too much tire....not enough motor!!!!

[/ QUOTE ]


Must have gotten a Good Deal on the tires from his buddy who couldn't turn them either.......LOL
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Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[jeff morocco]

welcome to Chicago On Wheels.........

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Hey Russ......is that one of those Yenko jacket patches on your inner fender well ?? still have it? i bet my dad has one...i want one.....

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Hank Cauwells Z28.....wonder whats in the cup? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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John Ditellas custom vette wagon....hey look same cup....

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my dad told me that where they were parked was close to the door where their cars were, and he would have me and my brother go outside and sneek beers in for them......go figure!!!!

[jeff morocco]

i just noticed he has a patch too...now i know he still has his........

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[DarrenX33]

Jeff is the other Y Chevelle black? What dealer? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jeff morocco]

yes that car is black. it was Dan Mamsens back then. i dont know the dealer. i think it was originally a fathom green car....i really dont know.

[jeff morocco]

here are more pics of the Mamsen cars at the grove......this will be it until i figure out my sons password to his computer.....i accidentally stepped on the power strip and of course he has a password on it. so im on my other sons laptop now.....stay tuned........

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[kwhizz]

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

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[/ QUOTE ] x10!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[SmallHurst]

I'm soaking this in like sunshine!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[jeff morocco]

alright.....back up and running...er scanning......

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[jeff morocco]

i think these were at a World of Wheels show.............

this is where Postsedan first saw this sign.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Larry's sign

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im wearing a Team Strange t-shirt. 2 years ago my dad gave this very shirt to Dominic. we took it with to the NHRA in joliet and had Chris Karamesines sign it......to be framed..

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[x Baldwin Motion]

These photos are so damn cool. Jeff you've lived a charmed life!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

The stantions made from trans and belhousing are absolutely THE COOLEST prop I have ever seen !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif


thanks for sharing !!

[jeff morocco]

here are some neat Black and white pics....maybe at Arlington Park.........not sure............

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[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
alright.....back up and running...er scanning......

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[/ QUOTE ]


The first actual Supercar reunion http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jeff morocco]

these are from Super Chevy Indy 1989. im sure some of you remember this event. a whole bunch of Yenko's...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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while my dad was cleaning, i was racing my '57 on the other side of the stands............

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[jeff morocco]

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this monza is owned by Mike Mcdonald from Lake Villa

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and this deuce is Dan Bills first race car....he co-owns Finish Line Performance in Naperville. im sure some of you know him.....me ,Mike, and Dan used to go to all the shows at Indy until they turned it into a circus.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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[jeff morocco]

the next year i talked my dad into racing the car at Indy. yeah....like that was hard.......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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always launched hard!!!!!

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[jeff morocco]

this might be it for today.........this was taken in Belvidere il in the early 90's.....anyone know this car ??

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[JoeG]

They were good times back then---------But your photos are priceless........Real Nice stuff..!!

[Born30YrsLate]

[ QUOTE ]
this might be it for today.........this was taken in Belvidere il in the early 90's.....anyone know this car ??

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[/ QUOTE ]

Looks to be black w/ red interior?...is this the former Christenholz car?...



could it be (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0508-65946)

AWESOME pics by the way...THANKS for sharing...helps some of us "youngins" relive the old days for the first time! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[70LS6454]

Those are some of the best pictures I've seen. They really take you back in time.

[Jerry@CHP]

Yes, it was Christenholtz's car but before that it belonged to Jim Parks for many years. Was at the Camaro Nationals back in the mid 1990's.

Jerry

[elonblock]

Excellent pics!!! There's a whole lotta' history there!

Thanks for taking the time to scan and share them!

Elon

[Bill Pritchard]

Thanks a bunch for posting all these great pics, Jeff! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[sYc-427]

Thanks Jeff , very cool pic's
Joe

[jeff morocco]

i havent forgot about you guys.....im going thru all the paperwork today....and there is a ton.......besides....today is PAVILLIONS day.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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these envelopes are filled with receipts and other things...marked by year

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[musclecarjohn]

[ QUOTE ]
Excellent pics!!! There's a whole lotta' history there!

Thanks for taking the time to scan and share them!

Elon

[/ QUOTE ]

X2...especially like the tree hoist and all the Old Style,lol... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jeff morocco]

ive gotten alot of PM's regarding the stanchions he used for the car shows. he used to shift that car so hard , he would rip the shifter right off of the trans. i think he had 5 altogether and they did get alot of attention back then........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-16.jpg

more pictures and paperwork tomorrow.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

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

[MotionPerformance67]

[ QUOTE ]
although i dont have alot of race car pictures of other cars, i will be posting some pictures of the cars that went racing with my dad since i was a baby. i also have every receipt my dad has. i mean EVERY receipt. if one of his cars needed something, he saved the receipt. i will be posting some of this stuff for all to see. i think its cool stuff so ill let you guys see some of it too. i have hundreds of pics and paperwork so be patient with me.......

here is a teaser....my first racecar next to my dads in 1971.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001.jpg

now ill go start scanning all this stuff............

[/ QUOTE ] this is a cool pic,are those piecrust style slicks on there? This thread is by far my favorite.. oh and happy birthday!!

[jeff morocco]

this is a cool pic,are those piecrust style slicks on there? This thread is by far my favorite.. oh and happy birthday!!


yes they are. i think i have a better picture of them somewhere......and thanks for the birthday wish...

[Postsedan]

Jeff,

What can I say....that hasn`t already been said. Your Dad is one cool, Old Style drinking, Yenko Owner that did it RIGHT!!!! I`ll drink to that!

I`ll see if I can find my pictures of your Dad`s Yenko.

Dan.

[jeff morocco]

ill start today with some old time slips............

seems like he was doing a little tuning at Lake Geneva.....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-26.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-31.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-29.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-29.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005-28.jpg

one from Byron Dragway...................

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-25.jpg

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Jeff,

What can I say....that hasn`t already been said. Your Dad is one cool, Old Style drinking, Yenko Owner that did it RIGHT!!!! I`ll drink to that!

I`ll see if I can find my pictures of your Dad`s Yenko.

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]


oh hey Dan......you must be wearing gloves today huh ? yeah, see if you can find the pics...that would be cool. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jeff morocco]

some different years from Union Grove..........

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-17.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-17.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-15.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011-12.jpg

[jeff morocco]

this last time slip comes with a story....................this was in the final round at Oswego Raceway against Fred Lepey and his Blue LS-6 Chevelle. sorry LS-6 fans, the little 427 beat that big 454 for a nice tall trophy which he still has.....ill look for some pics at Vettefest where we had it on display...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0012-7.jpg

its the tall green one to the left of the sign.......very http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/vettefest013.jpg

[jeff morocco]

apparently i used up my free 25 mb on photobucket so now i have to go pro and upgrade.......but, here is the window sticker from Long Chevy for the Malibu.............

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-27.jpg

and the fuel economy.....check out the price of gas down in the right hand corner....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-32.jpg

[jeff morocco]

here are some local speed shops that he went to for parts.......i have receipts for just about every speed shop in NW illinois along with every chevy dealer also..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0001-28.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0002-33.jpg

try and get a competition valve job for this price today.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-30.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-30.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005-29.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-26.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-18.jpg

[mockingbird812]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[jeff morocco]

this is hard to read so......he sent a set of gears to Liberty and they modified them and did some other stuff. $244 total price

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-31.jpg

the "Camfather" that is cool..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-31.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005-30.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-27.jpg

i wonder if he had a problem with the above mini spool, this one is dated 1 month after the one from Geis.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
i bet this is when he bought me that Team Strange shirt too.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-19.jpg

in case anyone needs to know how to install a spool....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-18.jpg

check out the lineup of pros from Keystone Raceway in Pa...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-16.jpg

[DarrenX33]

Hillside Tire & Alignment.. That's my old neighborhood. I had my Z aligned there after it was restored.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

And I have a load of those Grand Auto receipts from Des Plaines myself. Must have been right before they closed up. Mid 80's.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[jeff morocco]

these are pretty cool too. after the E.T. shop built a 427 for the LS-6 car, my dad and fred rented an engine hoist to do the swap....here are the receipts....along with a trailer that Fred rented 16 days later................

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-32.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-32.jpg

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Hillside Tire & Alignment.. That's my old neighborhood. I had my Z aligned there after it was restored.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif



[/ QUOTE ]

its still open ?

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Hillside Tire & Alignment.. That's my old neighborhood. I had my Z aligned there after it was restored.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif



[/ QUOTE ]

its still open ?

[/ QUOTE ]

Haven't been that way in a while Jeff. Not sure..

[jeff morocco]

he even visited some junk yards as well...probably when they HAD parts....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-33.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-33.jpg

even a toy store for yours truly...........Marx Big Wheel..

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005-32.jpg

[jeff morocco]

chevy dealer receipts.....

he must have had problems with the 291 pulley....here are 2 of the 5 receipts w/ them listed on them....these are 15 days apart.....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-34.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-28.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-20.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-19.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0012-8.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011-13.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-34.jpg

wonder what hes building with that 849 crankshaft...427...are the part numbers for the rods a 427 rod......MR70... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-17.jpg

[jeff morocco]

last few until later......

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-35.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-35.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-29.jpg


in addition to the chevy dealers , he also has some receipts from other dealers i have not heard of....

sondag chevy......des plaines
thompson chevy....villa park
payton chevy......mchenry

anyone hear of them before ?

[SS427]

Awesome photos and stories Jeff. Thanks to you and your family for sharing them. Really brings back a lot of memories. I also have posted photos of the black Yenko Chevelle and Hugger Orange Camaro at the Grove.

Happy belated Birthday as well!!!

[DarrenX33]

Who was recently looking for Albert-Peter Chevy info?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

Jonesy, wake up and clean out your box!

[Mr70]

Great pics Jeff!
Thompson Chevy was on the corner of Addison & St. Charles in Villa Park.
That was my hometown dealer,that I spent many hours at and bought three cars & many parts & memorabilia from.That soon became Larry Roesch Chevrolet,but then moved to thier Bensenville location shortly thereafter.

I think Payton Chevrolet is where Gary Langs Auto group is today.
And of course Long Chevrolet in Elmhurst...Pie in the face for timmy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Great pics Jeff!
Thompson Chevy was on the corner of Addison & St. Charles in Villa Park.
That was my hometown dealer,that I spent many hours at and bought three cars & many parts & memorabilia from.That soon became Larry Roesch Chevrolet,but then moved to thier Bensenville location shortly thereafter.

I think Payton Chevrolet is where Gary Langs Auto group is today.
And of course Long Chevrolet in Elmhurst...Pie in the face for timmy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

ill have to ask my Brother in law about Payton chevy......he's a GM Tech at Gary Lang. maybe he has some info.

[kwhizz]

Wow!!.......Speed Service..(Ask your Pa if he remembers the counterman named Wally)......C.Davis Trailer Rental....."And" Rajah Clips http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif........Cool.......LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[sixtiesmuscle]

Wasn't it Ray Erikson, "the one arnmed bandit", or do I have my speed shops mixed up?

[jeff morocco]

mike, loook above the Speed Service on this.....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0005-30.jpg

[Tenney]

Too cool.


... raced moto at Lake Geneva, and the hill after the first turn crossed just behind the staging lines. Recall a chick streaking the quarter at a "Van-In" one Sunday, too ...

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Too cool.

Recall a chick streaking the quarter at a "Van-In" one Sunday, too ...

[/ QUOTE ]

any pictures?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[John Brown]

Talk about prices then and now.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-34.jpg

Worth about 100 times that today !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Wow!!.......Speed Service..(Ask your Pa if he remembers the counterman named Wally)......C.Davis Trailer Rental....."And" Rajah Clips http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif........Cool.......LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[/ QUOTE ]

Ken, my dad said he gave his last set of rajah clips to Frank Arone a couple years ago.i forgot to ask him about the counter guy.

p.s. what are rajah clips... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[John Brown]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Wow!!.......Speed Service..(Ask your Pa if he remembers the counterman named Wally)......C.Davis Trailer Rental....."And" Rajah Clips http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif........Cool.......LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[/ QUOTE ]

Ken, my dad said he gave his last set of rajah clips to Frank Arone a couple years ago.i forgot to ask him about the counter guy.

p.s. what are rajah clips... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Check out these wire ends..... Them's Rajah Clips on the ends of the wire.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/383319-Awirewithrajahclips.jpg

Pretty nifty wire too don't ya think? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Dog427435]

[b] Very Very Cool collection of Pictures & Stuff!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[jeff morocco]

i just received these from Russ's sister. he used to own this car....hopefully she sends MORE !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif thank you Debby.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Old Style for you !!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russpics.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russpic2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russpic3.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russpic5.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russpic6.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russpic4.jpg

and here is superbird jr on the track.....it sure was little

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russpic7.jpg

[jeff morocco]

more..........

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ14.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ12.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ10.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ11.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ17.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ16.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ15.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ8.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/russ9.jpg

[Tenney]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Too cool.

Recall a chick streaking the quarter at a "Van-In" one Sunday, too ...

[/ QUOTE ]

any pictures?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Didn't come prepared for class that day ... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[kwhizz]

Interesting Byron shots.........When Byron first opened in 64 or 65??.......It was a 4 lane track and the cars went down 4 at a time http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.........Just think about that http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif..........Wild!!

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

[jeff morocco]

yeah Ken i did see pics at one time but dont know where i saw them .....4 funnycars at once was the title....insane !!

[MotionPerformance67]

wheres your dads Yenko Chevelle currently?? Does he still have it?

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
wheres your dads Yenko Chevelle currently?? Does he still have it?

[/ QUOTE ]

it is now owned by a member here......

[Jonesy]

[ QUOTE ]
Who was recently looking for Albert-Peter Chevy info?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

Jonesy, wake up and clean out your box!

[/ QUOTE ]

That was me!! That may be the only surviving invoice from that dealer as it was only open for a short time.

Cool pics and paperwork. Thanks for sharing http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif


By the way, that invoice is dated 9-13-74 which was Friday the 13th and my 13th Birthday, how cool!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0012-8.jpg

[jeff morocco]

jonesy, here are the last ones i have of albert peter/peters

note that they changed locations , either late '74 or early '75. they also added an "S" to the end of Peter. so these may be the only remaining docs....that we know of anyway.....glad i could help..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-37.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-36.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-30.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-21.jpg

[jeff morocco]

since im in kind of a "scanning mood" ill post some more old stuff, mostly misc. pictures of stuff.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-38.jpg

and just to let you guys know, my dad has quite an extensive collection of T-shirts too. from NHRA event shirts to old crew shirts to manufacturer shirts. like Holley, Strange, Crower, stuff like that. all NEVER worn. maybe a few worn but mostly new in the plastic....probably in the 100's..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[jeff morocco]

his buddy Ray's monza..........

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-39.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-37.jpg

[jeff morocco]

Steve Johnson helped my dad get the chevelle ready for some street driving in many many years.....we took my 57 and his chevelle to Fiesta Days in McHenry for my first ever car show.....i won Best 50's and 60's Street Machine..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-22.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-31.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-20.jpg

my Grandma even helped..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-18.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0012-9.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011-14.jpg

[jeff morocco]

for those of you who dont know who Steve Johnson is, Steve used to race a Pro Mod car in the mid to late 90's. the first was a firebird, then to a 92 ZR1 corvette and then to a 57 chevy. the cars were owned by Dave Simpson who had quite the collection of rare muscle cars before....well, getting in some hot water. this was his first car. 75 camaro that was street raced heavily back then. Steve also worked for Nitrous Oxide and now i think is the Director of Motorsports for Edelbrock. he helped them design their current N2O systems. he is a Nitrous wizard...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

being built by John Rice.....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-40.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-38.jpg

[Jonesy]

Jeff,

Thanks again for the pics of the invoices. My car was probably on the lot when your Dad was there. My cars orig paperwork says Route 25. Does your Dad happen to know a John Filson from Elgin, IL ??? I think my car ended up at alot of car shows in the area. White 74 z/28 with chrome side pipes and pinstriped flames.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/383867-IMG_0036.jpg

[Jonesy]

Here is a pic, I am sure it had different wheels and tires on it as when I found it, it had the orig rims and wide ovals and the tires still had the nubs on them like new
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/383869-IMG_0010.jpg

[jeff morocco]

after building Steves camaro, John Rice built an all 'glass 55 chevy to compete in Top Sportsman. he built this car for specifically one purpose. to beat Rob Vandergriff in the '57 chevy Thundercraft.............John was into everything from an alcohol dragster to a '55 chevy 9 sec. street car to turbo nitroused bikes. he died tragically in a street race on his motorcycle. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

here are some of his toys......

alcohol dragster

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-32.jpg

turbo/n2o drag bike

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-23.jpg

this is Steve taking apart the motor we bought for my 57. John also is the one who narrowed the 57........

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-21.jpg

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Jeff,

Thanks again for the pics of the invoices. My car was probably on the lot when your Dad was there. My cars orig paperwork says Route 25. Does your Dad happen to know a John Filson from Elgin, IL ??? I think my car ended up at alot of car shows in the area. White 74 z/28 with chrome side pipes and pinstriped flames.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/383867-IMG_0036.jpg



[/ QUOTE ]

so they must have moved late '74 if your address shows rt 25.

ill ask my dad if he remembers the car or john....name does sound familiar to me though....how long did he own the car ? do you know his approx. age ? i have lots of friends from elgin back then that i still talk to. maybe they know of him ? ill ask....ya never know...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jeff morocco]

here is Johns "Too Fat To Fly" '55 chevy. all fiberglass body on a "lefthand steer" funny car chassis that he made himself. blown/injected big block.

here are my dad and brother working on it............

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-41.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-39.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-33.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-24.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-22.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-19.jpg

his business cards read John Rice Racecars 1 Nitrous Blvd. elgin il.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011-15.jpg

[DarrenX33]

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Here is a pic, I am sure it had different wheels and tires on it as when I found it, it had the orig rims and wide ovals and the tires still had the nubs on them like new
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/383869-IMG_0010.jpg

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I am quite certain that you wanted me to have this car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[jeff morocco]

John finished the car before the '88 Indy Super Chevy Show where he debuted the car. he was partnered with Dave Simpson...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-42.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-40.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-34.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-25.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-23.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-20.jpg

[Jonesy]

The left front tire was flat and dryrotted, so I put a rim and tire I had from home.

Sorry Darren, I peeled the sidepipes off already.

John Filson is abut 52 years old I think.

[jeff morocco]

after Super Chevy, he hit the Top Sportsman circuit........

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-35.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-26.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-24.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-21.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011-16.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0012-10.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0013-5.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0014-2.jpg

these are from World Of Wheels in '88 at McCormick Place

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-43.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-41.jpg

John built this home made turnstyle for the show....it caused quite an uproar from the ISCA guys because John won the Best Display award....Whiners !!!!! after Johns death the following summer and Daves legal matter, the car ended up at Ron Folk Racecars where Dave kept alot of his muscle cars and thats where the car sits today.....in an old barn just sitting there. what a waste of ingenuity for the time... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[jeff morocco]

Sorry Darren, I peeled the sidepipes off already.



are you trying to make darren mad or something ??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jeff morocco]

at the '86 Super Chevy Show at Indy, a guy came up to me and asked if i wanted to be in a magazine...of course i said yes. they took a few cars down to the end of the track and did the photo shoot. here are couple of the other cars that were there.

mark grimes.............

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-25.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011-17.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0010-22.jpg

and i dont know who this was............

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0008-27.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0006-36.jpg

the magazine took over a year to come out....sept. 87....

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0004-42.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0003-44.jpg


im all scanned out for today....time to peruse the rest of the board... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Way Cool Jeff.










So, tell me about the icon in your signature!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jeff morocco]

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Way Cool Jeff.










So, tell me about the icon in your signature!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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well, there was this guy that was abusing the Terrible Towel dude so i MADE him give it to ME.HE should no longer use it in further posts.......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[CC Rider]

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at the '86 Super Chevy Show at Indy, a guy came up to me and asked if i wanted to be in a magazine...of course i said yes. they took a few cars down to the end of the track and did the photo shoot. here are couple of the other cars that were there.

mark grimes.............

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0009-25.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/scan0011-17.jpg



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I remember THIS car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Either I met Mark, years back, or the new owner of the car.

[markjohnson]

That '55 has some serious engine setback! I remember it back in the Eighties but didn't realize the engine was SO FAR back. I love it! I imagine the hood scoop is probably empty. I made it to EVERY Super Chevy Indy event back in the Eighties and remember looking at the unrestored '69 Yenko that is the main subject of this thread. I really like that Butternut Yellow Yenko and spent a lot of time looking at the car. It was great seeing the car still doing what it was built to do for it's entire life!

[BARN FIND]

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Here is a pic, I am sure it had different wheels and tires on it as when I found it, it had the orig rims and wide ovals and the tires still had the nubs on them like new
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/383869-IMG_0010.jpg

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I am quite certain that you wanted me to have this car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

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Looks alot like this one

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/BARNFOUND/photos045.jpg

[Melemele]

Great pictures. I made myself a wallpaper of one your pictures, hope you don't mind.
http://i41.tinypic.com/353bnyo.jpg

[jeff morocco]

mind? not at all !! that is one of my favorite pics as well !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[day2killa]

I am new to this board and just found this thread wow... is all I can say some serious history on a great family and there cars.