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Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-01-2025, 01:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,840
Posted By 1stGenFan
56 years ago, tonight, Chevrolet racing history...

56 years ago, tonight, Chevrolet racing history changed forever.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-21-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By 1stGenFan
Since this post has been helpful for others,...

Since this post has been helpful for others, regarding understanding Fred Gibb Chevrolet's initial racing efforts, I thought it would be important to post additional documents I received from Helen...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-16-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By 1stGenFan
I agree, I also just love the 1 year only Royal...

I agree, I also just love the 1 year only Royal Plum for the 1967 Camaro line. It was a near impossible decision to make, and I mulled over the decision for months, actually, a couple of years. When...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-12-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By 1stGenFan
Here is a photo progression of Mighty Mouse...

Here is a photo progression of Mighty Mouse returning to Little Hoss, from 1997-2000. The roll bar and back half modifications made by Lloyd were left untouched when I owned the car. I installed an...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-12-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By 1stGenFan
Little Hoss becomes Mighty Mouse

Around the mid 1990's, when I found Little Hoss, I spoke with Herb Fox that day. I realized it was possibly the Fred Gibb Chevrolet racecar when discussing the car with Rick Heckler, whom I purchased...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-19-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By 1stGenFan
I believe Herb put them back on his Corvette....

I believe Herb put them back on his Corvette. Lloyd told me the car was sold with factory steel wheels.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-19-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By 1stGenFan
I have more history that I will assemble and...

I have more history that I will assemble and share in the near future. The second owner renamed the car "Mighty Mouse" as you are aware Ray. Thanks for asking, as I was wondering if I should start a...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-19-2024, 03:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By 1stGenFan
That is a good question! I asked Herb Fox the...

That is a good question! I asked Herb Fox the same question, and he replied it was his idea. He owned multiple Corvettes when he worked for Gibb Chevrolet and decided they would look good on Little...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-14-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By 1stGenFan
When Helen and I first met, she said this was...

When Helen and I first met, she said this was their "fun" car. They ran Little Hoss from June 1967 through October 1968. She commented how after winning on almost all weekends during this time, the...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 02:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By 1stGenFan
Little Hoss Story

Continued story. Helen was pleased when Lane Automotive selected Little Hoss as one of the 1967 Camaro models they made in the early 2000's. I worked with Lane Automotive with the details required to...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 02:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By 1stGenFan
Little Hoss Story

I am one of the previous caretakers of the Fred Gibb Chevrolet 1967 Z28 known as "Little Hoss". I met Helen Gibb at the 1st Fred Gibb Memorial Car Show in 1999.

I put together a history of the car...
Forum: Dick Harrell 01-25-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,742
Posted By 1stGenFan
Correct. This 1970 handout shows both DHPC...

Correct. This 1970 handout shows both DHPC sponsored 1970 Camaro steel body racecars. The Fred Gibb Chevrolet Super Stocker, (a DHPC "Team car") restored by Kim Howie, and now owned by Jim Parks is...
Forum: Dick Harrell 01-24-2024, 03:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,742
Posted By 1stGenFan
I believe this pic, which was included with the...

I believe this pic, which was included with the original post, is the current condition of the car.
Forum: Dick Harrell 01-22-2024, 02:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,742
Posted By 1stGenFan
Same car. The 1970 DHPC postcard shows the car...

Same car. The 1970 DHPC postcard shows the car behind Dick and his 1970 funnycar. Harry told me the paint was hardly dry on both cars when the photo shoot for the postcard was taken! The car ran in...
Forum: Dick Harrell 01-22-2024, 12:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,742
Posted By 1stGenFan
Never sold.

Never sold.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-20-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 49,693
Posted By 1stGenFan
page 2/3 of Rays article

page 2/3 of Rays article
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-20-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 49,693
Posted By 1stGenFan
For those who have not met Ray, here is his story...

For those who have not met Ray, here is his story from 1992! He ran his COPO Chevy II when new at the tracks.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-01-2024, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,840
Posted By 1stGenFan
When I attended the 1st Fred Gibb Memorial Car...

When I attended the 1st Fred Gibb Memorial Car Show in 1999, with "Little Hoss", I spoke to Helen about the dealership's racecars. Discussing the #1 ZL1, she said she asked Bill to show her the...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-01-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,840
Posted By 1stGenFan
55 years ago tonight!

55 years ago tonight!
Forum: Auctions 01-12-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,447
Posted By 1stGenFan
I inspected this car in 2003 and found nothing...

I inspected this car in 2003 and found nothing indicating it was a Dick Harrell prepared car. It is an X66 coded 396 SS Camaro. It was restored with no verifiable evidence of a Dick Harrell...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-07-2022, 02:06 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,647
Posted By 1stGenFan
Still having fun with 1st Gen Camaros. Fortunate...

Still having fun with 1st Gen Camaros. Fortunate to have a '67 L78, and '69 Z28. Both projects, but real cars. Helped a friend with a '69 COPO, but it's sold now, so I can have fun with my own. Not...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-05-2022, 02:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,647
Posted By 1stGenFan
67 Z28 Non-original Drivetrain, but correct parts

Mark,

I have a 1967 SS/RS L78 and a 1969 Z28, however, will gladly sell the L78 when a real 1967 Z28 happens across my path.

The significant history of the 1967 Z28, designed by Chevrolet to...
Forum: Dick Harrell 01-05-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,055
Posted By 1stGenFan
Hmm 1/22

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Forum: Dick Harrell 01-05-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,055
Posted By 1stGenFan
Hmm 1/22

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Forum: Dick Harrell 01-05-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,055
Posted By 1stGenFan
Hmm 1/22

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