Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? - Page 6

Isaac Zane · 10-14-2010, 10:36 PM

First one coming to my mind was the Bennett & Sirianni SS/I Camaro shifted by Ronnie. Another is Ken "Mr. 555" Montgomery in his Mopars. Ken Freeman's SS/C AMX was fun to watch also. I can even add Rich Oakes who is still out the shifting his car. I'll even throw in my Uncle Jim who liked to row his Z/28, then the Opel GT and a few years with the S-10 and has been threatening to put a stick back in it.

Dinsdale · 10-15-2010, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jared Jordan

I'm not as old as most of you guys, so I'm going to go with the two 4-speeds I remember best growing up at the track:

1. John Calvert - '68 'Stang

2. Allyn Lee - '68 Cuda SS/A

I still believe that Allyn would have been first in the 8's if he'd been able to travel more.

Good call there Jared. Al's car was fast and he could drive. Any idea what the status of him and his car is now? Calvert is a given. I do find it odd that my name hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet.. LOL! I always could shift but almost anyone can look good with a Jerico or G-Force. I believe the original question was intended to be for pre aftermarket transmissions. Most of the top names of that era have been mentioned.

James L Miller · 10-15-2010, 01:11 AM

I think the original question was what was the best 4-speed CAR, so I'll say one of the 1968 SS/B Sox & Martin Barracudas (I understand there were a couple of them, so hard to pick THE ONE). I saw Jack Mullin's Poncho wagon at a Division 2 race in Bradenton circa 1975. That was a fun car to watch. It broke the driveline in the final that night. I agree that the winner should be one with the OEM transmissions and not the newer design transmissions. I understand McCandless and Carlton were very good "rowers" as well. Many of the early PS cars should be included at the top of the list. $.02.

Mark Yacavone · 10-15-2010, 01:11 AM

Clutchman ;-)

Mark Yacavone · 10-15-2010, 01:42 AM

Seriously now,, Joe DeLorenzo , seen here @ about 3:15 in this video.

Joey said you have to stand up in the seat and rock back and forth between the clutch and shifter...You had to know him to appreciate that comment..

scott sanborn · 10-15-2010, 08:12 AM

Don't forget Dickie "Silly Bear" Ogles or Joe Moore no fancy trans. and using a pedal.

Dwight Southerland · 10-15-2010, 09:12 AM

Having raced only 4-speeds my entire life and associating with many, many excellent stick drivers, my top three are S.E. Buchanan (coolest under pressure), Kevin Helms, and Herb McCandless. Ronnie Sox is the most well-known and publicized.

I have known or observed 90+% of the drivers mentioned in this thread and they should all be applauded for jobs well done. I also want to acknowledge several that I have appreciated over the years not yet mentioned:

1. Dennis Oliver
2. Steve Ficacci
3. Kenny Schindler
4. John Calvert
5. Kent Hanley

CycloneFE · 10-15-2010, 10:08 AM

Ray Paquet
Paul Adams

10-15-2010, 11:47 AM

Jim Hughes

Christopher Stewart · 10-15-2010, 11:50 AM

I wish I'd seen JImmy Bridges rowing through the gears with his 283 powered Super Stockers...who knows, the planet's still turning.

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Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 361 Likes: 391 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? First one coming to my mind was the Bennett & Sirianni SS/I Camaro shifted by Ronnie. Another is Ken "Mr. 555" Montgomery in his Mopars. Ken Freeman's SS/C AMX was fun to watch also. I can even add Rich Oakes who is still out the shifting his car. I'll even throw in my Uncle Jim who liked to row his Z/28, then the Opel GT and a few years with the S-10 and has been threatening to put a stick back in it. __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43

10-15-2010, 01:11 AM	#53
James L Miller Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 494 Likes: 6 Liked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? I think the original question was what was the best 4-speed CAR, so I'll say one of the 1968 SS/B Sox & Martin Barracudas (I understand there were a couple of them, so hard to pick THE ONE). I saw Jack Mullin's Poncho wagon at a Division 2 race in Bradenton circa 1975. That was a fun car to watch. It broke the driveline in the final that night. I agree that the winner should be one with the OEM transmissions and not the newer design transmissions. I understand McCandless and Carlton were very good "rowers" as well. Many of the early PS cars should be included at the top of the list. $.02. __________________ Mopar 2 Ya!

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,901 Liked 5,114 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? Clutchman ;-) __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

10-15-2010, 01:42 AM	#55
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,901 Liked 5,114 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? Seriously now,, Joe DeLorenzo , seen here @ about 3:15 in this video. Joey said you have to stand up in the seat and rock back and forth between the clutch and shifter...You had to know him to appreciate that comment.. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

10-15-2010, 08:12 AM	#56
scott sanborn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 7 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? Don't forget Dickie "Silly Bear" Ogles or Joe Moore no fancy trans. and using a pedal.

10-15-2010, 09:12 AM	#57
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,999 Likes: 64 Liked 772 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? Having raced only 4-speeds my entire life and associating with many, many excellent stick drivers, my top three are S.E. Buchanan (coolest under pressure), Kevin Helms, and Herb McCandless. Ronnie Sox is the most well-known and publicized. I have known or observed 90+% of the drivers mentioned in this thread and they should all be applauded for jobs well done. I also want to acknowledge several that I have appreciated over the years not yet mentioned: 1. Dennis Oliver 2. Steve Ficacci 3. Kenny Schindler 4. John Calvert 5. Kent Hanley

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CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? Ray Paquet Paul Adams

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Christopher Stewart Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville, Tenn Posts: 83 Likes: 100 Liked 24 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Best 4-Speed SS Of All Time? I wish I'd seen JImmy Bridges rowing through the gears with his 283 powered Super Stockers...who knows, the planet's still turning.

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