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Whenever I checked into a motel in my travels I always pulled out the phonebook and looked for other Asay's in the local area. I never found more...
Just for sh*ts and giggles, who can tell what the Grump charged for, say a 220/283 around 1970.
Back in 1962, I was an 18 year old hot shot (in my dreams at any rate) driving a 57 Chev convertible with dual quads. I found out about the...
My apologies Terry. I must have been in another world. I didn't even think to ask you how you're doing. Truly hope all is well on your end.
A guy I know who is not computer literate (read that as he doesn't even OWN a computer) wants to know if anyone has a list of class winners at the...
All things considered, I'm doing well. There's no sense complaining.....can't do a damned thing about it!
Those are the weirdest Stahl headers I've ever seen!
Back in late 1972, I sold my "68 Chevelle SS/PA wagon to a guy by the name of Frank Thompson. I've since lost track. Does anybody have any info...
For the really observant....look at the right side of the stands. Skip Asay
First time in a long time since I posted on here but many thanks to those who've sent pics. I really appreciate it. Terry (X-TECH MAN) - had...
Guys - I've never been one to take pics so my collection is kinda sparse. Does anybody have any pics of my cars? 1969 - '57 Chev sedan delivery...
Since I was only 13 at the time, I can't say with any first hand knowledge just how it came about but I'm going by what I was told by employees of...
"Front row, 2nd from left, "Berserko Bob" Doerrer" Not so. I don't remember just who it is but it isn't "Berserko Bob". That pic was of the...
No problem. Get it here and I'll put it up. Skip Asay
In 1965 or 66, I had a gent who owned one of these come in and complain that it no longer had the "oomph" it used to have. If he had been a little...
It's no surprise but I had a ball this weekend. I was only able to get there Saturday but....I got a chance to talk to a few guys (and girls) I...
"The York show runs 10am to 8pm on Saturday. How about anyone interested meets under the hobby horse in the lobby of the expo center at 1 pm. Does...
"It was an exciting time to be drag racing in the stock classes as it was about meticulous preperation, attention to detail and sharp consistant...
"That was the K/SA record at one time. 1969?" Yes. I set that record at York, PA in '69. Skip Asay
In '71, my convert was a dark blue and (I believe.....some things I remember like yesterday. Others....well, not so much) it had a black top....
"1968 Chevelle Malibu; 327/250HP, #3170lbs. 8.75-1 compression #290 small-port castings; 1.72 int. / 1.50 exh. (57.5 cc; chambers) .390/.410...
"Won class 9 weeks in a row in the late summer/early fall, until a black w/white vinyl-top, Keystone-mag wheel 68' Chevelle Malibu from New...
"The 327/250 was a little odd. Heads were small valve, bigger chambers and lower compression than the 350" True enough but, if my memory serves...
"Can that possibly be a SS/Q on the window?" True enough. Skip Asay
"I think the 'Cieri Brothers' 65' Wagon (SS/O) is a 327/250HP (Engine Code 'EA')." Not so. They ran a 283 ci/220 hp combo. Skip Asay
I spent a bunch of years doing my thing on the track and then spent a couple of years on the other side of the fence. The problem with letting...
In '57, the 4 speed was installed at the factory only in the Corvette. It WAS, however, available as a dealer installed option for other models....
"Skip -- did you catch him?" I don't know. That was Frank Thompson driving. He bought my then SS/PA and converted to stick. Robert Wilson -...
"I finially found the 1974 Div. 1 picture that I mentioned earlier. Damn....we look YOUNG." Now get that puppy scanned and post it or send it to...
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