Bill Summers RIP
 

Just found that Bill Summers, of Summers Brothers fame, passed away May 21st. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/21/sp...ies-at-75.html

Seems every stick car in S/S, Mod, Comp, and Pro Stock had their axles back in the day.

Re: Bill Summers RIP
 

So sorry to hear that!

You're right, Summers Brothers axle's were very popular back in the day. I also remember many articles in HOT ROD about the streamliner they raced at Bonneville that I think at one time was the fastest piston-driven vehicle on the planet!

RIP Bill!

Re: Bill Summers RIP
 

Bill and the owner of the machine shop (Bud Yancer of MACH Development) doing my engine and chassis were collaborating on a new (or refurbished) LSR car so Bill could make one more run. It was a shoestring budget and only 50% or so complete. Bud had the engine almost done and some of the chassis work. I'm not sure what is to become of the project.

Re: Bill Summers RIP
 

I was fortunate enough that Bill called me last year about this project .We supplied him with absorbant pads for the new car .I got to talk to him for over an hour Man what an honor .Bill sent me an original picture of the Goldenrod car and signed it What a nice guy Rest in Peace Bill

Re: Bill Summers RIP
 

Bought a pair of axles from him back in the '70s for my '66 Nova stick car,,,and snapped one a few years later. My buddies couldn't believe I did that. It was kind of like a badge of honor at the time. I still have both pieces as souveniers,,,loved the "Summers Brothers", Ontario- Calif. tin plates on the ends,,,so cool. Rest in piece Bill.
Danny Durham

Re: Bill Summers RIP
 

Very sad to hear that he passed.....................Great Guy