Bill Jenkins in hospital
 

I just talked to the guys in his shop and he is still in the hospital ,not sure how he is ,but still not fully awake.Had to much blood on his brain and had a operation on his brain.
Send cards to :
Bill Jenkins
153 Pennsylvania ave
Malvern, Pa 19355
Lets keep him in our prayers .

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OMG ! That is a shame. Im hoping for the best for him. He has always been one of my hero's. Im glad I had the chance to talk with him again at the York Pa. show last July.

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Good thoughts! Good thoughts! Only good thoughts and prayers for "The Grump"! Jim

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God bless and i hope he gets well soon . my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. we cant afford to lose another of our heroes.

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Just heard Bill is back in his room after operation.
Let's hope he keeps doing well !

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Thought this sign in the back of a old D/G vega is about right !
High school ,picture
Hang in their Bill !!!
Also found out he has been in the hospital for 12 days and didn't want anyone to know.

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Anyone heard anything about a book about the Grump coming out later this year?

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Book should be out after the 1st of yr,
glad some of our photos will be in it.

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So sad to hear this. Probably one of the most famous drag racing photographs is Ronnie Sox and Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, two of the best driver to ever shift a 4-speed, with the wheel up off of the starting line. Get well soon Bill. Our thoughts and prayer for you and your family.

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Thinking of Grumpy and family during this time.

Triple J Motorsports & Machine
Waibel Competition

Jim & Margaret Waibel
Jeremy & Ramona Waibel

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Bill Jenkins has been in the hospital. He did have an operation to drain excess blood from his brain. Even though the technology is amazing and the success rate impressive, the first 24 hours following this surgery are dicey. He's through that and back in his room. Therapy will start soon. Recovery is a process and let us pray he travels that road as he traveled the quarter-mile, a winner!

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That is good news.....Thanks for the updates.

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Thanks for the updates, Tom! Bill has always been my hero, ever since he swerved to avoid hitting me in the pits at E-town in 1968! :)

My prayers are with him for a speedy recovery!

Lew

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Mr. Jenkins remains one of my few heroes.

In the late sixties, when other 10 year olds had posters of Joe Namath on their wall, I had pictures of each Grumpy's Toy, from the A/Stock 1966 Nova, to his 1969 Pro Stock Camaro.

What's especially poignant is the prospect of brain damage- consider all the knowledge that could be lost.

Here's hoping for the best.

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A hero to many. I would hope his knowledge has been passed on to fellow racers and friends. This is always a loss when great , skilled people are lost or injured. Good Luck Mr. Jenkins.

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Thanks Tom for that photo of him and the '72 Winternationals winning Pro Stock Chevy Vega that launched my interest in drag racing (and Vega's) in the first place! My Vega may not have had a V8 in it, but I won my first championship (Bandimere Speedways "King Of The Hill" High School Championship) with it, plus five bracket races and a semi-final finish at the Div. V et finals of '79 with it...all the while admiring all that "Da Grump" did with his Vega's!!! I should've made that car a stocker...it was easier to work on and didn't need a computer to tune!

God Bless you "Grump", and Tom please keep the updates coming...he will be in my thoughts and prayers too!!!

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Up-date from "Jungle Pam" from another board. http://classicfunnycarboard.com/CFB/...?topic=16245.0

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Sad to hear about "Grump" being in the hospital. Just read an article at www.nhra.com about it;

http://www.nhra.com/story/2010/9/22/...oma-procedure/

I have been a fan of his since I was young. Still have Hot Rod mag with an article on his Monza.

Wishing him well and a speedy recovery.

Rick

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Although I'm a lifelong Mopar fan and car owner, I've always admired and respected "da Grump" and his race cars. I am proud to be counted amongst his many legions of fans.

A fast and speedy, full recovery to you, Mr. William Tyler Jenkins!

M68

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