Bill "da Grump" Jenkins photo tribute - Page 7

Charlie A · 06-02-2012, 07:17 PM

Note that even back then, on the January 1968 cover of the magazine someone was asking...What's wrong with drag racing?

Would love to read that article to see the issues of the time.

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

jack arnew · 01-02-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemi Moose

Anyone here know the number of Camaros that were in "Grumpy's Group" as seen in this pic on the rear spoiler...

H.M. Yellow COPO Camero looks a lot like Ed Hedrick's car, so I contacted him and had him look at the site. He got back with me and sure enought thats his car. He is coming up to my place and we are going out to Ohio very soon and pick up my new race car (N/SS 68 Dart) If you have a picture of his car I would like to purchase one to give to Ed.....Jack

Paul Ceasrine · 01-03-2015, 08:50 AM

Early 1967

Running in 'SS/C'

dc1320Fan · 01-17-2015, 02:53 PM

Quote:

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.

06-02-2012, 07:17 PM	#61
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Bill "da Grump" Jenkins photo tribute Note that even back then, on the January 1968 cover of the magazine someone was asking...What's wrong with drag racing? Would love to read that article to see the issues of the time.

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tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 791 Likes: 1,376 Liked 310 Times in 116 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?