Convo with Jim Hale

340Cuda · 03-22-2015, 02:32 PM

Jim has had more race cars than Imelda Marcos had shoes!

The first one I remember was in mid sixties, a four door 57 or 58 Plymouth with a Max Wedge. I am pretty sure it ran modified production, probably B/MP. It was named "Willie-Mo". Huge letters on the side of the car.

He was nice enough to bring back some tires for us from the Gatornationals many years ago. I when we went to pick them up I still remember a 68 Hemi Cuda the "Stax Four Speed Record Changer" parked outside his shop.

Bill

John Lang · 03-22-2015, 03:24 PM

What car was Jim Hale racing at Belle Rose ? ,,John

Troy Pourciau · 03-22-2015, 03:57 PM

64 Plymouth ?? ( big ***** car). 426 wedge motor 1 - 4 barrel.

Took everybody out in class. LOL

Paul Precht · 03-22-2015, 04:16 PM

He won class also. I've spoken with Jim a few times on the phone, he's got a full plate for sure. That car runs great considering that little AFB.

Troy Pourciau · 03-23-2015, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by John Lang

What car was Jim Hale racing at Belle Rose ? ,,John

this is the car

D. Hake 4459 · 03-23-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Troy Pourciau

this is the car

That is a '64 Sport Fury. Jim sure knows how to build them. That is a very nice car. He has probably forgotten more about racing than I will ever know. Jim is very technically oriented and he knows how to make 'em go fast. Congratulations Jim!

Ed Wright · 03-23-2015, 10:32 AM

Jim is a great guy. He helped me with advice when I first started racing. He was one of the fast guys around here.

Michael K · 03-23-2015, 01:31 PM

Most impressive to me is that he has his own NHRA accepted connecting rods for the 383.

John Kelley · 03-23-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael K

Most impressive to me is that he has his own NHRA accepted connecting rods for the 383.

What 383 ? His motor is a 426 Wedge.........

DrJRacing · 03-23-2015, 09:32 PM

Jim is a great representative of the generation that started this sport.
Always enjoy his company when crossing paths.
Doug Jonak

03-22-2015, 02:32 PM	#1
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,676 Likes: 3,892 Liked 805 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale Jim has had more race cars than Imelda Marcos had shoes! The first one I remember was in mid sixties, a four door 57 or 58 Plymouth with a Max Wedge. I am pretty sure it ran modified production, probably B/MP. It was named "Willie-Mo". Huge letters on the side of the car. He was nice enough to bring back some tires for us from the Gatornationals many years ago. I when we went to pick them up I still remember a 68 Hemi Cuda the "Stax Four Speed Record Changer" parked outside his shop. Bill

03-22-2015, 03:24 PM	#2
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale What car was Jim Hale racing at Belle Rose ? ,,John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

03-22-2015, 03:57 PM	#3
Troy Pourciau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 678 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale 64 Plymouth ?? ( big ***** car). 426 wedge motor 1 - 4 barrel. Took everybody out in class. LOL __________________ Troy "City Dog" Pourciau

03-22-2015, 04:16 PM	#4
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 733 Likes: 361 Liked 327 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale He won class also. I've spoken with Jim a few times on the phone, he's got a full plate for sure. That car runs great considering that little AFB.

03-23-2015, 10:32 AM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale Jim is a great guy. He helped me with advice when I first started racing. He was one of the fast guys around here. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-23-2015, 01:31 PM	#8
Michael K Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 101 Likes: 89 Liked 62 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale Most impressive to me is that he has his own NHRA accepted connecting rods for the 383.

03-23-2015, 09:32 PM	#10
DrJRacing Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 237 Likes: 30 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale Jim is a great representative of the generation that started this sport. Always enjoy his company when crossing paths. Doug Jonak