Jerry McClanahan RIP

Carguy49 · 04-27-2017, 11:19 AM

Godspeed Jerry. I remember when Car Craft? did a story on him. The garage he had wasn't big enough for the wagon to fit inside. He would pull the engine and leave the wagon outside while he rebuilt it.

That wagon (the brown 66) was here in the northwest many years ago. Steve Green drove it for awhile. Does anyone know where it is now?/ Just curious.

Prayers go out to his family and close friends. Another great person lost.

Mark Yacavone · 04-27-2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

Godspeed Jerry. I remember when Car Craft? did a story on him. The garage he had wasn't big enough for the wagon to fit inside. He would pull the engine and leave the wagon outside while he rebuilt it.

That wagon (the brown 66) was here in the northwest many years ago. Steve Green drove it for awhile. Does anyone know where it is now?/ Just curious.

Prayers go out to his family and close friends. Another great person lost.

The wagon ( Jerry Mc / Rob Robinson / ??/ John Nickel / Ryan Smith / Brian McClanahan) is in Arizona, being restored. Brian hasn't decided exactly what he will do with it, but it's back in the family.

Dave Casey · 04-27-2017, 12:16 PM

Jerry was winning lots when I first started (1974) and he was a legend in my mind even though we were on opposite coasts. Having a 283 Chevy II made me pay attention to people like him.

May he rest in peace, condolences to all.

John Kelley · 04-28-2017, 02:05 PM

This hits HARD.........but time marches on...!

04-28-2017, 09:27 PM

Very sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers to the McClanahan Family.

Carguy49 · 04-29-2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

The wagon ( Jerry Mc / Rob Robinson / ??/ John Nickel / Ryan Smith / Brian McClanahan) is in Arizona, being restored. Brian hasn't decided exactly what he will do with it, but it's back in the family.

Thanks for info Mark. I believe Rob owned the wagon when my buddy Steve drove it. Hard to remember all the details it was in the late 80's or early 90's i think.

Glad to know the wagon is back with the family where it belongs. Maybe it could go into a museum as part of west coast drag racing history. Jerry and the wagon are both legends, as far as I am concerned.

04-27-2017, 11:19 AM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,990 Likes: 2,526 Liked 2,980 Times in 718 Posts	Re: Jerry McClanahan RIP Godspeed Jerry. I remember when Car Craft? did a story on him. The garage he had wasn't big enough for the wagon to fit inside. He would pull the engine and leave the wagon outside while he rebuilt it. That wagon (the brown 66) was here in the northwest many years ago. Steve Green drove it for awhile. Does anyone know where it is now?/ Just curious. Prayers go out to his family and close friends. Another great person lost. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

04-27-2017, 12:16 PM	#3
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,205 Likes: 233 Liked 804 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Jerry McClanahan RIP Jerry was winning lots when I first started (1974) and he was a legend in my mind even though we were on opposite coasts. Having a 283 Chevy II made me pay attention to people like him. May he rest in peace, condolences to all. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

04-28-2017, 02:05 PM	#4
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Jerry McClanahan RIP This hits HARD.........but time marches on...!

04-28-2017, 09:27 PM	#5
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Jerry McClanahan RIP Very sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers to the McClanahan Family.