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Grassroots racing, a great time for drag racing.
Yes, it was flag start. I don't think the Christmas Tree appeared until the '64 Winternationals. I don't remember the cars you mentioned, but...
Yes, olscrounger, we did go to Madera once. It was April 16, 1961. It was an official NHRA record meet (I have the document). The GB set the...
296ardun, April 1960 is very close to the time frame for the video clips at San Fernando. So, most likely it was Glen Ward. Thanks for the...
Steve32, sorry for the slow response, just seeing this. I'm sorry, but no other information is available regarding the two asians that chopped...
Thanks 296ardun. Jack Chrisman is a name I was trying to remember. My son, Jeremy is actually the one who posted the video to YouTube earlier...
Glad you were able to find this Speed Gems! It just went up today (2/17/15). Yes, that was SWC a couple of times. Not sure about Eddie Hill's...
@ Steves32 ... that is definitely a unique chop, but, as you said, not the Grist Bros former coupe. There is something that looks somewhat...
An awesome reminder of an awesome time Chad! Thanks for posting! That is such an awesome Willys ... and it always will be!
Yes, that is Ben Ryan, Sr., Dad (Floyd Grist), and myself at about 12 years old. I believe the pic was shot in the pits at San Gabriel circa 1963.
Chad, this is a little late in posting ... I've been speechless and words just couldn't come. But, you and everyone that touched it did a most...
More on the Grist Bros Chopped Coupe in this thread ... !!FOUND!! Grist Bros. chopped 41 Willys Build updates, History & Pics? Eddy
You mentioned slides ... would you happen to have anything that would show a chopped Black Willys run by the Grist Brothers in '61 through '63 or...
Chad really is an awesome metalsmith, a true craftsman. I assume you're talking about the www.gristbrosracing.com website ... thanks. The plan...
Cool stuff ... Great job guys! Would love to see more pics.
John, Glad you are enjoying the thread. An 11.61 @ 121.45 doesn't seem very fast by todays times, although it was a record-setting run. But,...
Great post Bob. Glad to see you here. Ether is doing a most excellent job with the old Willys. It has been really cool to be following along,...
Weasel, I'm impressed you knew that Freddie Owens sold his coupe to the Grist Bros. Not very many people know this. Also impressed you knew the...
Weasel, I'm impressed that you knew Freddy Owens had the Willys before the Grist Bros. I'm trying to accumulate information regarding the Grist...
Thanks Dave. You're the man!
I agree, the eBay Willys is definitely not the Grist Bros Willys. Back window is the main clue, also the windshield wipers are located above the...
Thanks for your reply Micky. If you come across any other info, please pass it along.
I sure appreciate your eyes and comments. Not too many folks would know about the roll bar. That was a great observation though. After finding...
Your comment and interest is much appreciated. However, I believe what you are seeing as the window divider is actually the roll bar and brace....
This pic was posted in the "Re: 1937 to 1942 Willys Picture Thread" here on the HAMB. Does anyone have any information about it? It looks very...
I mean this thread ... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=400697&highlight=willys+chopped
Does anyone have any clues on the black chopped Willys with the hood off with BB/G with the number 184 on the door (in the previous post)? It...
Second pic looks like it has some power under the hood! Great job Ether!
The Grist Bros Coupe was powered by a MEL style 430 bored and stroked to 501 cubic inches. It had Mickey Thompson aluminum rods and pistons and a...
Ether, neither you nor the owner have any reason to apologize. You are putting new life in a classic Willys with a "one and only" chop. The car...
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