Ron Garey's 68 olds - Page 4

RJ Sledge · 01-27-2009, 06:31 PM

Chuck

Great pics and info. I never knew you Dad had a pair of shorts. I almost didn't recognize him without a cup of coffee and a Camel cigarette. Hope to see you somewhere soon. Later RJ Sledge

Jim Cimarolli · 01-27-2009, 07:29 PM

I sure do miss seeing Ron Garey at the races. I went to see him at his home in Cleburne a couple of years ago, we sat out in the garage and told jokes and I listened to old racing stories until we both gave out. One of the good ones (that I can put in print), was the time when he had a '56 Pontiac with a 3 speed stick on the column. He rigged up an oven door spring on the shift linkage and filed off the shift gate so that when he let go of the stick from low gear it would just pop into second.
I always looked up to the guys that came before I did (all except RJ Sledge), and it was a milemark when Ron Garey retired, he was real pioneer in Stock Eliminator.

Chuck Garey · 01-27-2009, 07:46 PM

Dad is definetly in a class by himself in my opinion, the 68 car had the spindles cut and extended 2 inches so the wheels would stay in the lights long before any one knew what roll out was. Also I don't know how many times people he beat couldn't understand how he beat them when they were faster. (Back when you ran off record). What's reaction time? Dad said the reaction time on time slips killed racing.

Mark Yacavone · 01-27-2009, 11:50 PM

Ron Garey ...Definitely one of a kind .
I remember when he found an acid dipping place down there in Texas. That Buick's hood was kinda wavy. He told me he thought they left the bumper in there too long. I came out like tinfoil.
I asked him where he got the bucket seats for it. He said,...I don't know ,...outta something I had out in the yard...Toyota or something..

Run to Rund · 02-13-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Run to Rund

The article in 1971 or 72 discussed Ron and Jack, rebuilding an engine in a hotel room, and had a photo of Ron with his arm up, car and transporter. Other photos showed rear suspension etc. IIRC, it was in SS&DI. I won't have access to my old magazines for a week or two.

the article appeared in July 1971 Super Stock & Drag Illustrated.

Chuck Garey · 02-13-2009, 02:32 PM

I think I need to clear up the fact that dad is alive and kicking still in Texas. If anyone wants to contact him here's his e-mail address, yes he has a computer!

Ron_Garey@msn.com

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01-27-2009, 06:31 PM	#31
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 496 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Ron Garey's 68 olds Chuck Great pics and info. I never knew you Dad had a pair of shorts. I almost didn't recognize him without a cup of coffee and a Camel cigarette. Hope to see you somewhere soon. Later RJ Sledge

01-27-2009, 07:29 PM	#32
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 742 Likes: 144 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Ron Garey's 68 olds I sure do miss seeing Ron Garey at the races. I went to see him at his home in Cleburne a couple of years ago, we sat out in the garage and told jokes and I listened to old racing stories until we both gave out. One of the good ones (that I can put in print), was the time when he had a '56 Pontiac with a 3 speed stick on the column. He rigged up an oven door spring on the shift linkage and filed off the shift gate so that when he let go of the stick from low gear it would just pop into second. I always looked up to the guys that came before I did (all except RJ Sledge), and it was a milemark when Ron Garey retired, he was real pioneer in Stock Eliminator.

01-27-2009, 07:46 PM	#33
Chuck Garey Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 173 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ron Garey's 68 olds Dad is definetly in a class by himself in my opinion, the 68 car had the spindles cut and extended 2 inches so the wheels would stay in the lights long before any one knew what roll out was. Also I don't know how many times people he beat couldn't understand how he beat them when they were faster. (Back when you ran off record). What's reaction time? Dad said the reaction time on time slips killed racing.

01-27-2009, 11:50 PM	#34
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,782 Likes: 2,874 Liked 5,070 Times in 1,932 Posts	Re: Ron Garey's 68 olds Ron Garey ...Definitely one of a kind . I remember when he found an acid dipping place down there in Texas. That Buick's hood was kinda wavy. He told me he thought they left the bumper in there too long. I came out like tinfoil. I asked him where he got the bucket seats for it. He said,...I don't know ,...outta something I had out in the yard...Toyota or something.. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

02-13-2009, 02:32 PM	#36
Chuck Garey Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 173 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ron Garey's 68 olds I think I need to clear up the fact that dad is alive and kicking still in Texas. If anyone wants to contact him here's his e-mail address, yes he has a computer! Ron_Garey@msn.com

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