Photos from York '07

[Verne_Frantz]

I was at the show all afternoon Sat. and took a bunch of photos, as promised. I made a big mistake though. I was afraid I might fill up the camera memory, so I set the resolution a notch lower than normal, and the result is that the cars are not as sharp as they should. Definitely not up to Bruce's standards... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

So, here goes. As soon as I parked I noticed this very neat Camaro next to me.
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Walked around the outside show a little and took a few more
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Fell in love with this '62 Bonny. Seemed to be mostly original with just the right patina inside
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BEautiful Camaro driving by as I was walking
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This Firebird was stunning! IT had an AACA Senior badge on the grille.
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Not a musclecar, but this IMpala just caught my eye.
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That old Gasser look. I don't think it was really a race car though.
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OK, now on to inside! This car must have been a handfull!!!
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Allen George owns this original Altered from back in the day with a Buick straight 8. The chassis from this car was actually stolen a couple years ago, then couple buddies noticed it at a local swap meet, and they got it back!
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Allen's '62 race car was parked right behind it.
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Roger Sortino from Washington brought his TWO Z-11s for display. First, the Terry Prince car. Terry gave Roger every piece of information he had on this car including the dealer order, all NHRA correspondence, trophies, even his Nationsl Winner's jacket!
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Dig those original slicks!
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This car won the entire field at the '64 Winternationals at Beeline Dragway. It was the first major race for the new AWB cars.
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Here's another wild ride!!
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Hank brought out his Z-11. Who could forget the passes he made with this car last year at Collinsville! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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Completely Original Unrestored (original owner) LS-6. Owner: Paul Gero
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I wonder what this sounded like???
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Chip Miller's old Purple People Eater
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OK, it's a FORD, but how could you not like this car?!?! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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Had to take a break from all those boring cars.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif
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Now for some SYC cars!!! Great showing guys!! 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
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I got to meet Don Stowers and his very original double COPO car! We talked for a long time and I learned more about Camaros than I ever knew. It was a pleasure Don! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
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Stepped outside for a Butt......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
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Back inside...
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Marlin's Duece
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Looking good Marlin.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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Even those Atlas wheels..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
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The original Speedwin car. Breathtaking!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif
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Loved this car!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
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Back to the SYC area: Is this car COOOOL or what??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
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Uncle Tom and Marlin....talking about nothing important.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
It was great to see you guys again. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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Hellen Gibb's Nova
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Hellen wasn't having a good time at all...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif What a sweet lady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
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Got to meet Joe who has owned this survivor since '89, and he's still in contact with the original owner!
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And finally, here are some shots of Steve Sandlin's Dana. I can't believe how solid this car is. Almost no metal work at all will be needed! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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The original vinyl roof is perfect and will likely stay there!
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Brian from the SuperCar Workshop gave a few of us a nice tour of the car and explained it's many original features! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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He made sure we saw this old Dana service sticker. He promised it will be perserved as is!
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That's it guys. Hope you enjoyed the show!!! I sure did!!

Verne

[Xplantdad]

Verne....awesome stuff! Great shots...great coverage...great narration!

You guys definitely have it covered! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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

[SS427]

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Perfect job Verne! And the resolution of the photos came through just fine. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Thanks for the coverage and Congratulations to all the folks in the sYc/SCW group. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Mr BB Chevy]

Verne, when you said you were going out side for a BUTT http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif, i thought something else... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

great photos...

** i'll try to get you that info next week.

[kwhizz]

Verne..........You have that "Extra" Special Talent for getting the right Shots http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif .......Thanks for the Pic's....Lot's of Drag Racing History under that Roof......GooseBumps....

Ken

[Z-11 396]

+++ Verne +++ Fantastic shots, and coverage, really enjoyed it all, can't wait to see alot of the cars, and folk's in person. Of course I don't expect people will be waiting in line for me , or my Vair to see... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif.. Thanks again for the time , and effort you put into to this for all of us that could'nt be there...Kasey

[Verne_Frantz]

Thanks Ken,
That reunion is very special. It's almost surrealistic. For anyone who has old time drag racing in their blood it is truly a trip back in time. So many "real" old cars and the original personalities as well, up close and personal. They're all willing to talk to anyone and tell stories of racing days. And I hate to say it, but those from that era are not getting any younger. Every year we keep losing more of them. It's uncomfortable to talk about, but I think most people realize that these opportunities to enjoy time with and learn from these old heroes are disappearing. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Verne

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]

Stepped outside for a Butt......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
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[/ QUOTE ]

I see a thong! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kwhizz]

I see a thong!


You "PIG"..............

Gavin's Buddy

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
I see a thong!


You "PIG"..............

Gavin's Buddy

[/ QUOTE ]


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif LOL

[Verne_Frantz]

Darren, Do you look at the cars that closely????

Well, I can tell you that when she turned around, there was nothing left to the imagination, if you know what I mean..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Or it could have just been the seams, which were stretched to the limit in this case http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif I really don't think there was anything under those pants except a LOT of flesh. I tried to find a good taillight shot for you, BUTT, this was the best I could do..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Salvatore]

Verne, Wern't the slicks on the Frank Sanders car killer??!! Never saw a set of slicks like that. Car was not bad either. Another great showing from The SYC, Frank Arone and The Super Car Workshop. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

Darren, Do you look at the cars that closely????

He`s been known to look at cars far away as he appears in my rear view mirror....of the Duster. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Great show...thanks for all the great pictures.

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
I see a thong!


You "PIG"..............

Gavin's Buddy

[/ QUOTE ]


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif LOL

[/ QUOTE ]

Guess I'm a detail guy.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[ QUOTE ]
Darren, Do you look at the cars that closely????

He`s been known to look at cars far away as he appears in my rear view mirror....of the Duster. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

Hey Seinfeld I think your due for some new material. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Mr BB Chevy]

[ QUOTE ]
Verne, Wern't the slicks on the Frank Sanders car killer??!! Never saw a set of slicks like that. Car was not bad either. Another great showing from The SYC, Frank Arone and The Super Car Workshop. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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here is another shot of those slicks..

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[mockingbird812]

Great pix Verne. Man, there was some awesome racing iron on hand. Thanks for sharing your day with us. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Stefano]

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Great pix Verne. Man, there was some awesome racing iron on hand. Thanks for sharing your day with us. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Very Cool!

[Postsedan]

Hey Seinfeld I think your due for some new material.

Why do you think the "Seinfeld" reruns are so popular....it`s hard to stop something so Special and Priceless.

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Seinfeld I think your due for some new material.

Why do you think the "Seinfeld" reruns are so popular....it`s hard to stop something so Special and Priceless.

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]

Ok... -Seinfeld +Rich Little http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Hey Seinfeld I think your due for some new material.

Why do you think the "Seinfeld" reruns are so popular....it`s hard to stop something so Special and Priceless.

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]

Ok... -Seinfeld +Rich Little http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


Well...at least the 302 engine yank post is getting a lot of hits!

Everybody loves DC http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Right Poopsie? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

On second thought........you might be right Darren!!

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[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif WHOA!!!! Back away!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[SS427]

Well you asked for telephoto. There ya go. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[DarrenX33]

Might!? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Great coverage Verne...unbelievable stuff!.

Each their own as beauty is always in the eye of the beholder...so;
On Steve's Dana, the more I see of it the more my vote's still for leaving it unrestored! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif.

On the Butt shot, your example looks to have the heat-treated parts for sure but I thought you'd been blocked trying to get a shot of the pumpkin on that '62.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif.
Hey, some guys love Fords too?.

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

[Verne_Frantz]

Yep, I was all focused in on that steel rear and suddenly...I got thooonged!!!

Glad you liked the coverage. I admit to a little extra Z-11 coverage. Personal bias. Can't help it... I know Roger personally and was at his place when Terry Prince was there to deliver ALL the stuff that goes with that car!

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

[Xplantdad]

We liked the extra Z11 coverage....

Now...get busy on that Members Ride! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[bashton]

Excellent cars and excellent photo's. Looks like an absolutely awesome show with a lot of neat people too. Thanks Verne, today...you are "Da Man!"

Thanks to the sYc Members too.

BA

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
...I got thooonged!!!

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

I admit to a little extra Z-11 coverage. Personal bias. Can't help it...

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I don't hear any complaints; do you? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Now...get busy on that Members Ride! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Be careful what you wish for Bruce...........

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]

Now...get busy on that Members Ride! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Be careful what you wish for Bruce...........

[/ QUOTE ]

I am...I am...And I can't wait! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

As usual, I had a great time at York. Thanks to BKH for handling things on that end.

We had several regulars attending, which always makes for a fun event, but adding spice to the mix were a couple of newbies with their cool cars.., Joe with the Soul Survivor Camaro and Tom with his L-89 Camaro.

Thanks to Ed Hedrick for accepting the the Legion of Honor award for the late Don Yenko. A very special moment for all of us Yenko fanatics.

Congrats to the SCW gang for a 1-2-3 finish in the award department.

And of course thanks to Darwin Doll and his staff for another great event.

[Kim_Howie]

Looked like a lot of great cars and agood time. My hat off to Verne great coverage. Loved the butt shots!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SmallHurst]

This was posted on another site. It has video of the reunion show as well as the drags. It even shows the F.A.S.T. racing (at least first round). 16 different chapers. Right click to get the full screen.

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