A990 Super Stockers

a990hemi · 03-13-2014, 02:14 PM

My grandfather used to volunteer his time watching over the local garbage dump since he liked shooting the breeze with the farmers and townspeople who'd dump their stuff there. One day when I was a boy, the entire aluminum front end from this very car was thrown into the aluminum pile there. Steve Link bracket raced the car at Great Lakes Dragway back in the 70s, and unfortunately stuffed the front end into the guard rail. The aluminum bodywork was badly wrinkled, but repairable by todays standards. But why go through all of that trouble when new steel panels could still be had at the local Chrysler dealership which his family just happened to own?

rickseeman · 03-14-2014, 11:39 AM

Anybody know where this one is now? Rick 501-519-7425 Thanks

bob george · 03-19-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rickseeman

Anybody know where this one is now? Rick 501-519-7425 Thanks

It is rumored to be in Canada and is up for sale for $55,000.No one will verify it's history.

mopar68 · 05-10-2015, 03:36 PM

This photo dates to late 1969. We know this because this is the ’65 Plymouth Super Stocker that Arlen Vanke built with one purpose in mind—to smoke the SS/C record, where Bill Jenkins and the Chevy guys were enjoying a cushioned index going toward the 1969 World Finals in Dallas. Since the index was based on the current class record, Akron Arlen put this car together quickly—with some factory help, took it to the last divisional race of the year at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio, and reset the record in a Sunday evening final-round charge (after missing a chance during the record runs on Saturday). He hammered the number so hard that the ZL1 cars could not even qualify at Dallas the next month. He is seen here at St. Thomas, Ontario, soon after.

Alex Polewik · 08-20-2015, 10:40 AM

Anyone have any idea what race track this is? Also anybody remember Steve Maurasic or Super Commando? Not sure yet but think this is the 5&50 sometime in late 60's early 70's.

I'm trying to track history of the 65 5&50 between Jack Werst and when Don West(bechtelsville, pa) got it. Ken Montgomery got it from Don.

Thanks!!!

Alex Polewik · 08-20-2015, 10:45 AM

Here's a another picture I believe is earlier. Anyone have a idea on the dragstrip or who Johnny White was?

Alex Polewik · 08-20-2015, 10:51 AM

Car today...

troublemaker427 · 08-21-2015, 07:19 AM

Alex, I'd bet a dollar to a donut that shot is from York US30.

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Originally Posted by Alex Polewik

Here's a another picture I believe is earlier. Anyone have a idea on the dragstrip or who Johnny White was?

03-13-2014, 02:14 PM	#1
a990hemi Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers My grandfather used to volunteer his time watching over the local garbage dump since he liked shooting the breeze with the farmers and townspeople who'd dump their stuff there. One day when I was a boy, the entire aluminum front end from this very car was thrown into the aluminum pile there. Steve Link bracket raced the car at Great Lakes Dragway back in the 70s, and unfortunately stuffed the front end into the guard rail. The aluminum bodywork was badly wrinkled, but repairable by todays standards. But why go through all of that trouble when new steel panels could still be had at the local Chrysler dealership which his family just happened to own?

03-14-2014, 11:39 AM	#2
rickseeman Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 125 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Anybody know where this one is now? Rick 501-519-7425 Thanks

05-10-2015, 03:36 PM	#4
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers This photo dates to late 1969. We know this because this is the ’65 Plymouth Super Stocker that Arlen Vanke built with one purpose in mind—to smoke the SS/C record, where Bill Jenkins and the Chevy guys were enjoying a cushioned index going toward the 1969 World Finals in Dallas. Since the index was based on the current class record, Akron Arlen put this car together quickly—with some factory help, took it to the last divisional race of the year at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio, and reset the record in a Sunday evening final-round charge (after missing a chance during the record runs on Saturday). He hammered the number so hard that the ZL1 cars could not even qualify at Dallas the next month. He is seen here at St. Thomas, Ontario, soon after. __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus Last edited by mopar68; 05-10-2015 at 03:48 PM.

08-20-2015, 10:40 AM	#5
Alex Polewik Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Huxley, IA Posts: 139 Likes: 22 Liked 97 Times in 19 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Anyone have any idea what race track this is? Also anybody remember Steve Maurasic or Super Commando? Not sure yet but think this is the 5&50 sometime in late 60's early 70's. I'm trying to track history of the 65 5&50 between Jack Werst and when Don West(bechtelsville, pa) got it. Ken Montgomery got it from Don. Thanks!!!

08-20-2015, 10:45 AM	#6
Alex Polewik Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Huxley, IA Posts: 139 Likes: 22 Liked 97 Times in 19 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Here's a another picture I believe is earlier. Anyone have a idea on the dragstrip or who Johnny White was?

08-20-2015, 10:51 AM	#7
Alex Polewik Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Huxley, IA Posts: 139 Likes: 22 Liked 97 Times in 19 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Car today...

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