Grumpy Jenkins

'68


'69

 

Anyone have any updates regarding the O.R.1 tribute car?

 

I have no idea where I got this, but, here it is.

 

Larry has an engine-building business in Bernville, PA. He specializes in 358 c.i. oval track engines. The area is a hotbed of modifieds, and late model dirt trackers, and Larry's engines power some of the winningest cars.

 

I was at pomona in 1972 close to the starting line when JENKINS VEGA WON PRO STOCK a race that MOPAR and me willl never forget.

 

'72 winternats....

 

I saw him at Epping N.H. Pro stock Vega 331 chevy and thru the traps at
155 Mph!

 

Here you go ........

 

I have a friend who owns one of his many cars. Some were more famous then others. It is amazing the prices now, cuz he didnt pay anything close to that for his.

Back in the day I lined up against him at Norwalk. I had a 69 camaro. He was runnin his 68 Nova.ss 396. His number was 701 ss class. It was very cool.

 

I just talked to one of the guys helping with the build and he tells me pretty much all that is left is to install the front valance panels, side glass and odds and ends. Needless to say the project has taken longer (and more $$) then they would have liked.

 

detroit '62....

 

another shot of his SS/C '69 camaro, lombardo in the 'BUCKSHOT' corvette....

 

Speaking of Jenkins, what ever happened to P+G Shifters ? And , did he really use one . I always heard that there was a different shifter under the floor.

 

I guess they aren't calling him too much lately.

 

I just read this.


"More bad news. Bill Jenkins had a stroke and I understand hes still in the hosptial."

"Plum "

At this post http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=228509&page=997
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Saw on another board that Grump had a stroke and is in the hospital, keep him in your thoughts.

 

P&G I know was out of Oregon but Im not sure what became of them. Bought up by someone? don't know. Bill did use the shifters for a year.

 

new book being released jan '11 on jenkin's career
alot of never before published photos and info from bill himself and his competitors


http://www.amazon.com/Grumpys-Toys-Authorized-History-Jenkins/dp/1934709271

 

perfect!

 

That book helped build many microscopic priced "Hemi Beaters"!

I was a Mopar man and switched to Chevies because of that book!

 

Here's one of Bill (Grumpy) Jenkins books from 1971/1972.
Had this one since it came out! John

 

Fun at the Drags .........

 

^oh damn....lol

 

theres somthing about hearing a motor screeeem for its life then lock a gear in and the rear tires catch hell ! great showman both and true car master craftsmen of the 3rd pedel

 

'79....

 

A CLASSIC MATCH RACE ...............