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Here is one from the 1969 US Nationals.
Tim, The featured cars at next year's York Reunion will be Jr. Stockers. The show is run by Darwin Doll, former Div. 1 Director, who says it is...
Jim, Tony gave me the fixture he had for "Slik-Clicking" syncro sliders when Borg Warner started manufacturing the sliders already machined....
Beaver Bob ran a "Jr Stock" eliminator this year. His version is period correct looking cars ( no hood scoops, customizing, electronics,...
Pete, You don't have to be a racer to be JAck Approved! Here is JAck with recent inductee, the Grump (just a little beyond Jr Stock at this...
Pete, You have some good stuff here! Brad Watkins and I worked for Hallowell Chevrolet, Olds, Cadillac in 1970. He sold the '57 and had...
Bob R, Thanks for the video link, that was great. Just in case you have not, I sent it to Little George.
Terry, How do we remember this stuff and I don't know what happened yesterday????
I was reading the rules covering exhaust and remembered one of the Gay's getting bounced for a violation. I think the muffler was 1" too short....
Thanks for posting that one, it brings back a lot of memories. This is the event that took my friends on an adventure. Tony Pizzi and Brad Watkins...
Scotty, I talked with Little George at York last weekend. He seemed to be impressed with the condition of the delivery and pleased with the...
Looks like Earl Wade has an interest in a Camaro!
You have no idea how badly I wish I could ask Jay the question. He suffered a boating accident in 1987 and is no longer with us. I'll check with...
Last weekend at the York Reunion, I had a chance to chat with the current owner of the only car left from the movie. My good friend, Jay Wheatley,...
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of having dinner with Linda at York. She is a great lady with tons of personality and fun to be...
It was nice to meet some of the folks that post frequently. Here are a few photos. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Jack, There is no "Official" place to gather. Dave Bishop suggested that we stop by his EAST COAST DRAG NEWS display. He is a Jr. Stock lover and...
John, It is great to see you posting. I hope you have time to read through all that has been said and will continue to participate. You and Dave...
While I don't remember anybody racing one of those engines, I wrenched on a few. I can remember valve train noises, worn cam carriers (all...
Pete, you reminded me of a race at Capitol back in the late 60's when the announcer told a story about Joe Jacono. Joe said his dream was to be...
Here is one of me taken at Suffolk in 1970 and one from York in 2005. Other than being a little wider, I have not changed much. BTW, the ticket...
Just got back from a quick trip to Harrington, DE so I could look for a good Jr. Stock project. There were a few '55's & '56's around plus a few...
Terry, Here is a photo from the first time I saw the car, the 1979 Super Stock Nationals at York.
I will get there Thursday afternoon and will see if Darwin has the place set aside that he promised. It will be my pleasure to provide some name...
John Burkholder (55 Chevrolet) NHRA Division 1 (before he moved to CA) Frank Catone (68 Ford) NHRA Division 1 Harry Neide (57 Chevrolet) NHRA...
Perhaps rules could allow for the proper displacement with late model parts. For example, a .020 over 305 block with a 3" crank will produce a...
Don't tell me you left the surform file at home! :D
Everybody remembers having an opportunity to do something that they did not take. Right now I am remembering way back to about 1974 when I was...
Janet may not have seen this receipt for the '55 Bel Air I bought in Aug. 1965. I got drafted in September and sold the car to Charlie Hampp in...
Here is one from the 1969 Nationals that I don't think I have posted before. How many cars can you recognize? [IMG]
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