70's & 80's Pro Stockers - Page 18

Rich Erickson · 12-02-2012, 12:02 AM

[QUOTE=Dan Bennett;358566]You had to admire Peternel's determination to race. The last few times I saw him, he had a GM F-body in a well used Chapparal trailer. The wheelie bars were two piece; he'd unbolt the back half so he could get the trailer door shut. Just about everytime I saw the guy race, he was absolutely a one man team. Others had crews all over the starting line, but Larry managed to get in the water, do his burnout, and stage properly all by himself.

Thanks Dan. Larry, as most who know him is one of the true innovators. He used a camper special converted ramp truck that was pretty trick. Really looked out of place with all the 18 wheelers. His main crew guys Paul and Steve are very sharp. It's shame they raced on a shoe string budget. Larry could use our thoughts and prayers right now. He just got released from Mayo in Rochester today and is far from out of the woods.

71Dartman440 · 12-02-2012, 08:22 AM

71Dartman440 · 12-02-2012, 08:33 AM

From a post on Yellowbullet: Geremy Glass wrote "This is my dad's friend, Floyd Williams, testing out his car at his service shop.

He ran pro stock back in the 70s. He qualified 2nd to Bob Glidden at Indy one year. He raced the Williams/McEwen pinto.

He was a legend in SE michigan. Im sure some members here remember him from detroit dragway, ubly, etc."

In seeing this picture, it sure captures the 70's when many a car were built, wrenched, and tuned in gas stations, home garages, small shops, etc. and maybe even run up and down the street a time or two...very cool picture!

Brett Rose · 12-02-2012, 11:44 AM

This is a pic of the ex- Cotton Pony of Bunny Burkett, and I believe an ex- Vindicator of Drake Viscome. This was the Mr. Preston Pro Stock Pinto belonging to Preston Whitacre out of Winchester, VA. His son Patrick sent me this pic a while back. I think he said this car used a 427 Tunnel Port for power.

Charlie A · 12-02-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brett Rose

This is a pic of the ex- Cotton Pony of Bunny Burkett, and I believe an ex- Vindicator of Drake Viscome. This was the Mr. Preston Pro Stock Pinto belonging to Preston Whitacre out of Winchester, VA. His son Patrick sent me this pic a while back. I think he said this car used a 427 Tunnel Port for power.

mopar68 · 12-02-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 71Dartman440

In seeing this picture, it sure captures the 70's when many a car were built, wrenched, and tuned in gas stations, home garages, small shops, etc. and maybe even run up and down the street a time or two...very cool picture!

That's one main reason why that era was so great.

M68

mopar68 · 12-02-2012, 03:54 PM

Anyone know whose Maverick this is?

M68

mopar68 · 12-02-2012, 04:00 PM

M68

71Dartman440 · 12-02-2012, 09:38 PM

Landy vs. Jenkins grudge race...VIDEO..

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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8alIH2LxnWY[/ame]

mopar68 · 12-02-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 71Dartman440

Landy vs. Jenkins grudge race...VIDEO..

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Cool video! I wonder what Da Grump was mad about after the end of the run? Something must've really pissed him off for him to turn around and drive right down the track to the starting line and give the starter a piece of his mind.

M68

12-02-2012, 12:02 AM	#171
Rich Erickson Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 246 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 70's & 80's Pro Stockers [QUOTE=Dan Bennett;358566]You had to admire Peternel's determination to race. The last few times I saw him, he had a GM F-body in a well used Chapparal trailer. The wheelie bars were two piece; he'd unbolt the back half so he could get the trailer door shut. Just about everytime I saw the guy race, he was absolutely a one man team. Others had crews all over the starting line, but Larry managed to get in the water, do his burnout, and stage properly all by himself. Thanks Dan. Larry, as most who know him is one of the true innovators. He used a camper special converted ramp truck that was pretty trick. Really looked out of place with all the 18 wheelers. His main crew guys Paul and Steve are very sharp. It's shame they raced on a shoe string budget. Larry could use our thoughts and prayers right now. He just got released from Mayo in Rochester today and is far from out of the woods.

12-02-2012, 08:22 AM	#172
71Dartman440 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 70's & 80's Pro Stockers

12-02-2012, 08:33 AM	#173
71Dartman440 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 70's & 80's Pro Stockers From a post on Yellowbullet: Geremy Glass wrote "This is my dad's friend, Floyd Williams, testing out his car at his service shop. He ran pro stock back in the 70s. He qualified 2nd to Bob Glidden at Indy one year. He raced the Williams/McEwen pinto. He was a legend in SE michigan. Im sure some members here remember him from detroit dragway, ubly, etc." In seeing this picture, it sure captures the 70's when many a car were built, wrenched, and tuned in gas stations, home garages, small shops, etc. and maybe even run up and down the street a time or two...very cool picture!

12-02-2012, 11:44 AM	#174
Brett Rose Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 70's & 80's Pro Stockers This is a pic of the ex- Cotton Pony of Bunny Burkett, and I believe an ex- Vindicator of Drake Viscome. This was the Mr. Preston Pro Stock Pinto belonging to Preston Whitacre out of Winchester, VA. His son Patrick sent me this pic a while back. I think he said this car used a 427 Tunnel Port for power. Attached Thumbnails

12-02-2012, 03:54 PM	#177
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 70's & 80's Pro Stockers Anyone know whose Maverick this is? M68 __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus

12-02-2012, 04:00 PM	#178
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 70's & 80's Pro Stockers M68 __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus

12-02-2012, 09:38 PM	#179
71Dartman440 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 70's & 80's Pro Stockers Landy vs. Jenkins grudge race...VIDEO... [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8alIH2LxnWY[/ame]