Where is this S/S Chevy II today?
 

In 1974 Ralph Van Paepeghem won the Division 6 Superstock championship in a '66 Chevy II 2 door sedan. The following year he built a 2 door hardtop that was raced by him for several seasons before being passed on to a string of other racers. I'm sure someone knows the history of the car after it left the west coast. Can we trace it to today?
Heres some shots I took of it back in the day:
Photo 1: Portland points meet, in the pits, summer '75. The car had '67 fenders and grille, but from the trunk trim, I believe it was an original '66 Super Sport.
Photo 2: Ralph making a run at Portland, which got rained out and was rescheduled just before the upcoming inaugural NHRA Fallnationals.
Photo 3: Back at Portland rerun, car is now painted, still sporting the '67 frontend.
Photo 4: NHRA Fallnationals in the staging lanes,, September '75.
Photo 5: Preparing for burnout against Judy Lilly's Duster at the Fallnationals.
Photo 6: '77 Fallnationals, the car now has graphics and lettering, and '66 frontend.
Photo 7: '80 Fallnationals, against "Old Trapper" Hemi Dart. Graphics still on Nova.
Photo 8: Seattle '85,, car now belongs to Val Hedworth, graphics still on quarterpanels. Car is now white.
Photo 9: Last time I ever saw the car, still out of Div.7. I don't know who owned it here, but amazingly, the graphics, now in different colors are still present. This was at Seattle in the early 1990s. Anyone have more current pics? Where is this car today? Thanks for any info
Danny Durham

Re: Where is this S/S Chevy II today?
 

Ask Bob Rice I'm sure he knows.

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He probably has some photos,,, I know he had these of mine before, as I sent a bunch to him for scanning. He currently is processing a second bunch from me. You're right, Ed, he'd be an excellent source. How about it Bob? Do you have any newer shots of this Chevy II?
Danny Durham

Re: Where is this S/S Chevy II today?
 

Danny I told Bob about it. He's going to look into it.

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Danny...I believe the car was the one Steve Matukas had with the dark blue paint and white flames and gold aluma-stars. Was for sale or trade for a stocker last summer (different owner). It may have been listed on this site. I will try and get more details... Maurice.

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Danny... In the classifieds go to #8 date 07-22-2012. The answer to your question is there...Maurice.

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BOB JASPERSON in MINNESOTA might still be for sale. last time i talked to bob he said he might have it sold.

Re: Where is this S/S Chevy II today?
 

Thanks Tony,, I always liked that car and was curious as to what ever happened to it.
Danny Durham

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In my garage... I bought the car from Bob Jaspersen (as Tony suggests) and am planning to race it in Divisions 3 and 5 this season. It is the dark blue hardtop with the flamed front end that once belonged to Steve Matukas. It's still an incredible car, in excellent condition and needing very little to get back into the fray. Mike Lyons.

Re: Where is this S/S Chevy II today?
 

Thanks for the update, Mike. As you get the car ready to compete again, please accept our invitation to post photos and bring us along for the ride. You could go into the racers' builds thread. Thanks again
Danny Durham

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from Ralph Van Paepeghem to Val Headworth, then to Delmor Wood, then to Steve Mutackas. He lives in Kentucky, his phone nr is 502-842-4409?
{ had this number twenty years}. You can call me at 208 462 2429
Ralph

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Welcome aboard Ralph,, thanks for the info. Your Chevy II was one of my all time favorites, back in the day.
Heres a photo I took at Seattle, the year before the hardtop,,,,love that jacket!
Danny Durham

Re: Where is this S/S Chevy II today?
 

There are actually two additional steps in the ownership chain. Ralph. From Steve Matukas, the hardtop went to Bob Jaspersen (Bob actually owned the car twice) and then to me. I'm just finishing the last few steps to get it ready to race this season. Feel free to email me if you wish, at mikelyonsmotorsports@msn.com.

Re: Where is this S/S Chevy II today?
 

Thanks mike