Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova - Page 4

modelman1960 · 03-13-2014, 02:33 PM

Tim Pogue,
I tried to reply to your PM. Don't know if you got it, as I seem to have a bit of challenges in that area. Yes please e-mail those pictures to me.
you can use either:
wcheney@ manth.com
or
wbcheney5@yahoo.com.
Thanks very much Tim, for your efforts and your comments.
Walt

Charlie A · 03-13-2014, 03:45 PM

Here's an "AFTER" shot for you.
Only one I have been able to find so far.

modelman1960 · 03-13-2014, 04:10 PM

Geez! We can all be thankful that it was a towing accident. If Bill had been injured badly, it could have changed the face and events of drag racing history. It's truly amazing how 1 thing can completely alter things in life.
It boggles the mind when you put that into perspective. Thanks for sharing this photo Charlie.
Walt

Lyn Smith · 03-16-2014, 02:37 PM

Was Grumpy's first 66 Nova a white car or a red car originally?Im say white with red painted sides,and roof stripes.

Charlie A · 03-16-2014, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

Was Grumpy's first 66 Nova a white car or a red car originally?Im say white with red painted sides,and roof stripes.

From the black and white shot above, you can see the hardware is "natural" metal color and the door skin is "red" on the inside of the door. Doesn't prove anything if they "jammed it" if they color changed it. But, would they have taken that much effort to remove or tape the nuts, screws and latch before painting?

Lyn Smith · 03-17-2014, 11:13 AM

There is a guy who posts info on Grumpy's Facebook site that claims he helped Bill build the 66,and the replacement car.I sent him a inquiry,but got no reply.

modelman1960 · 03-17-2014, 01:14 PM

Thanks to Mr. T. Pogue, I was able to complete the engine bay this past weekend. The article he sent was great. It will also assist me with accurately detailing the rear suspension. Stay tuned(LOL).... I'll be posting a picture of the completed engine with the fender well headers tomorrow morning. Thanks again all.
Walt

Steve1118 · 03-17-2014, 01:35 PM

The white 66 was sold to Joe Sedilko of Johnstown, Pa., who owned a Sunoco gas station in suburban Johnstown. Joe ran it for a while as a stocker, then put tunnel ram on it and ran it as a C/MP production car. He was pretty successful with it.

As I understand it, it's still in the area, although in pieces. Parts of it are in Bedford County, parts in Johnstown.....Joe knows where everything is. I also understand that big time collector Don Fezell is hot after it...

modelman1960 · 03-18-2014, 05:42 AM

Good morning all.
Here is a picture( maybe 2) of the completed engine bay. I did most of the rear suspension last evening, and included the extra shock that "Grump"
added to the left rear spring. Next is making the exhaust system.
Hope you like it.
Walt

rod · 03-18-2014, 10:47 PM

didnt Bill run a P&G shifter in that white car? or was that some later in the Camaro
Rod in AZ

03-13-2014, 02:33 PM	#31
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 230 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Tim Pogue, I tried to reply to your PM. Don't know if you got it, as I seem to have a bit of challenges in that area. Yes please e-mail those pictures to me. you can use either: wcheney@ manth.com or wbcheney5@yahoo.com. Thanks very much Tim, for your efforts and your comments. Walt

03-13-2014, 03:45 PM	#32
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Here's an "AFTER" shot for you. Only one I have been able to find so far. Last edited by Charlie A; 03-13-2014 at 04:07 PM.

03-13-2014, 04:10 PM	#33
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 230 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Geez! We can all be thankful that it was a towing accident. If Bill had been injured badly, it could have changed the face and events of drag racing history. It's truly amazing how 1 thing can completely alter things in life. It boggles the mind when you put that into perspective. Thanks for sharing this photo Charlie. Walt

03-16-2014, 02:37 PM	#34
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,216 Likes: 293 Liked 1,002 Times in 203 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Was Grumpy's first 66 Nova a white car or a red car originally?Im say white with red painted sides,and roof stripes.

03-17-2014, 11:13 AM	#36
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,216 Likes: 293 Liked 1,002 Times in 203 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova There is a guy who posts info on Grumpy's Facebook site that claims he helped Bill build the 66,and the replacement car.I sent him a inquiry,but got no reply.

03-17-2014, 01:14 PM	#37
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 230 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Thanks to Mr. T. Pogue, I was able to complete the engine bay this past weekend. The article he sent was great. It will also assist me with accurately detailing the rear suspension. Stay tuned(LOL).... I'll be posting a picture of the completed engine with the fender well headers tomorrow morning. Thanks again all. Walt

03-17-2014, 01:35 PM	#38
Steve1118 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Walton's Mountain Posts: 116 Likes: 2 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova The white 66 was sold to Joe Sedilko of Johnstown, Pa., who owned a Sunoco gas station in suburban Johnstown. Joe ran it for a while as a stocker, then put tunnel ram on it and ran it as a C/MP production car. He was pretty successful with it. As I understand it, it's still in the area, although in pieces. Parts of it are in Bedford County, parts in Johnstown.....Joe knows where everything is. I also understand that big time collector Don Fezell is hot after it... Attached Thumbnails

03-18-2014, 05:42 AM	#39
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 230 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova Good morning all. Here is a picture( maybe 2) of the completed engine bay. I did most of the rear suspension last evening, and included the extra shock that "Grump" added to the left rear spring. Next is making the exhaust system. Hope you like it. Walt Attached Thumbnails

03-18-2014, 10:47 PM	#40
rod Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kingman, NW AZ. in the middle of the longest stretch of Route 66 Posts: 316 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova didnt Bill run a P&G shifter in that white car? or was that some later in the Camaro Rod in AZ