Bill "da Grump" Jenkins photo tribute

Dan Bennett · 04-07-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mopar68

What track?

M68

Don't know the track, but is that a very young Joe Lepone standing behind Jenkins on the other side of the car?

Ron Gusack · 04-07-2012, 11:20 PM

mopar68 · 04-08-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Gusack

Great shots! Thanks for posting.

M68

ss wannabee · 06-13-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bennett

Don't know the track, but is that a very young Joe Lepone standing behind Jenkins on the other side of the car?

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!!!!!

2drpost · 10-05-2012, 01:10 PM

tribute 2012 COPO camaro....

Ghost Missle · 12-21-2014, 10:27 PM

Dwight Southerland · 12-31-2014, 10:06 AM

Jenkins and Strickler at the 1970 World Finals in Dallas.

Dwight Southerland

dc1320Fan · 01-17-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bennett

Don't know the track, but is that a very young Joe Lepone standing behind Jenkins on the other side of the car?

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.

tommy d · 01-18-2015, 12:53 AM

FB find.

tommy d · 01-18-2015, 12:35 PM

More.

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tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 830 Likes: 1,596 Liked 359 Times in 135 Posts	Re: Bill "da Grump" Jenkins photo tribute More. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?