Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU - Page 2

Larry Hill · 04-02-2015, 04:08 PM

Will, thanks for the heads up on the article. Compared to the other racers in the article I should be listed on the back page under the heading of "other racers that have raced a six cylinder". Perry, Ambrose,Daniels, Ingersoll, and the rest are great racers. I have to admit that Garley Daniels and Gary Jennings have been a big help since we first built the truck.

The truck has a clutch and flywheel system recommend by Gene Bichlmeier: big heavy flywheel, McLoud softlock clutch, and a deep gear in the back. Make et on the low end 'cause its not going to do it on the top end.

Engine is a back yard bullet with help from CP, Total Steal, Chris@ Comp, John@ Bullet, Bridges, Marshal, Van Lant, and Wingo. Machine work by Frank @ Tommy's

Truck prep and clutch linkage by Gary Jennings, he is quite the craftsman.

Brain trust and coaches: Jennings, Danny Byrd, Keven Helms, and Jim Schaechter.

Race pack computer tutor: Randy Eakins

Hp of the V6 just a little north of 320.

Dwight Southerland · 04-04-2015, 12:05 PM

It takes a village??

impstocker · 04-04-2015, 09:02 PM

Yes Larry I have been around 6 cylinders with my brother Ed running a V/SA 68 Nova in the eighties. Also Clem LaChance "Mad Frenchman" 6 Ford Maverick H/MP later C/SX. That Jerico 4 Speed is some tranny too. I made 100 passes in my 4000 lb Impala never broke. I had Soft Lok too. Yes my 396/325 is sort of a backyard build too with no real "tricks" CP. Bullit can "old" Shubecks s290 Heads still made 490 using slide rule. Same motor going into my 65 Impala.
Thanks for the info.
Will

Larry Hill · 04-05-2015, 08:10 AM

I need all the help I can get.

Ed Wright · 04-05-2015, 10:00 AM

Impressive little truck.

Randall Klein · 04-08-2015, 10:46 PM

No bigger cheer at the Nats than rd 1 win, at least I think it was rd 1

Tim H · 04-09-2015, 12:55 PM

Think about all of us, myself included, who were listening in on-line and cheering for the truck on every pass ! Great story for sure.

Superfan1 · 04-11-2015, 03:04 PM

I go to Indy every year, so I was able to see Larry's truck in person. To say that it was impressive would be an understatement!

04-02-2015, 04:08 PM	#11
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,284 Likes: 1,637 Liked 9,461 Times in 1,960 Posts	Re: Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU Will, thanks for the heads up on the article. Compared to the other racers in the article I should be listed on the back page under the heading of "other racers that have raced a six cylinder". Perry, Ambrose,Daniels, Ingersoll, and the rest are great racers. I have to admit that Garley Daniels and Gary Jennings have been a big help since we first built the truck. The truck has a clutch and flywheel system recommend by Gene Bichlmeier: big heavy flywheel, McLoud softlock clutch, and a deep gear in the back. Make et on the low end 'cause its not going to do it on the top end. Engine is a back yard bullet with help from CP, Total Steal, Chris@ Comp, John@ Bullet, Bridges, Marshal, Van Lant, and Wingo. Machine work by Frank @ Tommy's Truck prep and clutch linkage by Gary Jennings, he is quite the craftsman. Brain trust and coaches: Jennings, Danny Byrd, Keven Helms, and Jim Schaechter. Race pack computer tutor: Randy Eakins Hp of the V6 just a little north of 320. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 04-05-2015 at 08:10 AM.

04-04-2015, 12:05 PM	#12
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,980 Likes: 53 Liked 724 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU It takes a village?? __________________

04-04-2015, 09:02 PM	#13
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU Yes Larry I have been around 6 cylinders with my brother Ed running a V/SA 68 Nova in the eighties. Also Clem LaChance "Mad Frenchman" 6 Ford Maverick H/MP later C/SX. That Jerico 4 Speed is some tranny too. I made 100 passes in my 4000 lb Impala never broke. I had Soft Lok too. Yes my 396/325 is sort of a backyard build too with no real "tricks" CP. Bullit can "old" Shubecks s290 Heads still made 490 using slide rule. Same motor going into my 65 Impala. Thanks for the info. Will

04-05-2015, 08:10 AM	#14
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,284 Likes: 1,637 Liked 9,461 Times in 1,960 Posts	Re: Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU I need all the help I can get. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

04-05-2015, 10:00 AM	#15
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU Impressive little truck. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

04-08-2015, 10:46 PM	#16
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 784 Likes: 45 Liked 317 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU No bigger cheer at the Nats than rd 1 win, at least I think it was rd 1

04-09-2015, 12:55 PM	#17
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,010 Likes: 898 Liked 430 Times in 142 Posts	Re: Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU Think about all of us, myself included, who were listening in on-line and cheering for the truck on every pass ! Great story for sure.

04-11-2015, 03:04 PM	#18
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,946 Likes: 1,547 Liked 2,344 Times in 409 Posts	Re: Larry Hill's V/S Chevy PU I go to Indy every year, so I was able to see Larry's truck in person. To say that it was impressive would be an understatement! __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT