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How about Indy.

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Great shots! Thanks for posting.

M68

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Don't know what track it is that's why I ask.

M68

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I read an interview with Grumpy years ago. Don't remember where.
What I do remember was when asked how, when building a car, did he decide if the part was too heavy.
To the best of my memory the answer was,
"I throw it into the air. If it comes back down and the car will run without it, it's too heavy." :)


Two Toys in Tow.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2670/3...f71eb97ae7.jpg

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M68....I was just taking a guess at it looked Iike indy to me that was all.

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You get an "A" for effort. :)

M68

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The dazzling, glory days of Pro Stock racing...

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3092/img1319qg.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4532/img1318a.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3476/img1317de.jpg

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8494/img1297f.jpg

Who's the guy to the left of Ronnie Sox in the above photo?

M68

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great pictures M68
wondering what they're lookin at so intently
Interesting to see Jenkins car on a jack in front of S&M's trailer

liteweight

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Mr. Mopar,

The man on the left with Grumpy, Ronnie, and Buddy is Jim Henderson. Jim was tech inspector at Pittsburgh International Dragway where the photo was taken. Jim still races his J/S Chevelle locally at the IHRA and NMTRA races. Jim was fortunate enough to get all 3 to sign the photo for him and brings it to all of our P.I.D. reunions. Now as to what was being discussed, I will have to get back to you on that!

I thank Mr. Truby every time I see him for all of the great drag photos that he took. He is the link between my generation (32) and the good old days of stock / super stock racing.

Carl Schodde Jr.

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http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...7376669_o1.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...Picture013.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...3LlYhcN_ph.jpg

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Thanks, Carl. Yes, I'd like to know what Ronnie said that was so funny. :)

I've downloaded hundreds of his photos (including pix of your dad's Mopars) and am very grateful he was so generous to share.

M68

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As far as Camaros go, this is my favorite "Toy."

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5760/stoyvi.jpg

M68

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Anyone here know the number of Camaros that were in "Grumpy's Group" as seen in this pic on the rear spoiler...

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...1130080012.JPG

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...1130080010.JPG

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I dunno. Here's another...

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8584/alolster.jpg

M68

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http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4126/grump5.jpg

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/2654/grump9.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1269/dynodon1.jpg

M68

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http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/53...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/42...600x600Q85.jpg

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Thunder Valley Dragways
Marion, SD
roughly 1982

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...lus/aad913.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...lus/aad912.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...lus/aad911.jpg

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Hey mcink,
Did Grumpy have his Monza PS that Larry Lombardo was driving for him by then or was he in Grumpy's Camaro Z/28 PS, but judging by the year you say of the pics it probably was the Camaro Z/28...would you happen to have any more pics of the car at Thunder Valley Dragway.

http://www.v8monza.com/album/images/...enkins-045.jpg

.

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See ya there.

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http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...ins/1234b0.jpg

'68 winternats....

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...latt2-1968.jpg

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Note that even back then, on the January 1968 cover of the magazine someone was asking...What's wrong with drag racing?

Would love to read that article to see the issues of the time.

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Think you're right on Lepone...but I'm going to guess that's Niagara Dragway in NY. They had a "hot car" lane off to the side...just where the Vega is parked...I think?

I don't see the building that would show up in photos taken in this direction though....Across the street was an Air Force base...and the building was part of it...so I'm not sure?

One thing I AM sure of...is that I've got one of those Chevrolet racing jackets worn by the fellow in the background...think I got it from Berger Chevrolet...about that time.

I'll be DAMNED if it fits me today....HA HA HA!!!!!

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tribute 2012 COPO camaro....

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...psa0b724bc.jpg

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http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ps111c332e.jpg


Jenkins and Strickler at the 1970 World Finals in Dallas.


Dwight Southerland

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H.M. Yellow COPO Camero looks a lot like Ed Hedrick's car, so I contacted him and had him look at the site. He got back with me and sure enought thats his car. He is coming up to my place and we are going out to Ohio very soon and pick up my new race car (N/SS 68 Dart) If you have a picture of his car I would like to purchase one to give to Ed.....Jack

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Early 1967

Running in 'SS/C'


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...n-jpg.2791428/

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In reference to post # 39 &41
My guess on the guy in the driving suit behind Grump is Jack Trost. Jack had an SRD P/S Vega. The Trost family had a body shop near Malvern that did most of the paint work for Jenkins and always did a great job in a short amount of time. They also did some work on Trans Am Camaros for a guy named Roger something from that area. Lots of experience with "thin" metal.

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FB find.

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More.

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More.

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Here's a view of the left side of Bill's 66 Nova after the towing incident.

http://i57.tinypic.com/2b5fkx.jpg

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Wow! Would also like a set of those Hurst trailer wheels too please.

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Has anyone else seen the Morton buildings ad on tv that show a Morton building with a replica of the Grumps 66 red Nova sitting on the side of it?You have to look real close,or have a TV with rewind .

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http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...254F1B4C054287


at the 11 second mark:

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Red doesn't appear to be a lucky color for da Grump.

http://107.imagebam.com/download/5Mc...nkinscrash.jpg

http://107.imagebam.com/download/n0J...kinscrash2.jpg

Pete

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http://107.imagebam.com/download/w9j...rumpy%2027.jpg

http://105.imagebam.com/download/Q4e...rumpy%2025.jpg

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I found this bit of info from April 1975. Bill Jenkins and his Pro Stock Vega won a match race at Maple Grove Raceway against Barry Setzers Funny Car, driven by Tommy Grove. Jenkins car received a 2.2 second head start and defeated Groves 6.60 with a 8.73 at 159.10 mph.
later the same month Jenkins put 2 cars up for sale. 1975 Vega, turnkey with all the trick parts for $26,500. he also asked $16,000 for his 1973 Vega, also turnkey.
FYI, the NHRA National reconrds as of January 1975 were: Pro Stock Bob Glidden 8.81/154.90, AA/FC Dale Pulde 6.16/233.76, and T/F Don Gatlits 5.78/247.76
Rod in AZ