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:)

Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova
 

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

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...4_310196_n.jpg

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

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.

Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova
 

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?

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.

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

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...

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

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