Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova

Lyn Smith · 02-10-2014, 09:46 AM

There was some good pictures of Grumpys first 66 Nova(red and white car) in a last years edtion of Elapsed Times magazine.He had some small oval black mufflers on it,and short tailpipes.He also had a unique rear suspension at times with 2 air shocks on the right side.Also had a early version of the Lakewood slapper bar,that he helped design.Engine had fenderwell headers,with metal covers over the tubes in the engine compartment.he had a homemade coolcan. I dont think Moroso had come out with them yet,black engine with the chrome l79 valve covers,clutch type multi blade fan.I can scan some pics for you if you cant find the magazine.Bill first raced the car at the Winternationals in 1966.It originally said Grumpy on the door,but was changed to Bill Jenkins in later pictures.Car was destroyed in a towing accident coming home from the US Nationals ,and was replaced by a all white car later in the year.

02-10-2014, 09:46 AM	#4
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,213 Likes: 293 Liked 999 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Questions re: "Grump's" 66 Nova There was some good pictures of Grumpys first 66 Nova(red and white car) in a last years edtion of Elapsed Times magazine.He had some small oval black mufflers on it,and short tailpipes.He also had a unique rear suspension at times with 2 air shocks on the right side.Also had a early version of the Lakewood slapper bar,that he helped design.Engine had fenderwell headers,with metal covers over the tubes in the engine compartment.he had a homemade coolcan. I dont think Moroso had come out with them yet,black engine with the chrome l79 valve covers,clutch type multi blade fan.I can scan some pics for you if you cant find the magazine.Bill first raced the car at the Winternationals in 1966.It originally said Grumpy on the door,but was changed to Bill Jenkins in later pictures.Car was destroyed in a towing accident coming home from the US Nationals ,and was replaced by a all white car later in the year. Last edited by Lyn Smith; 02-10-2014 at 09:49 AM.