The original version of this story first appeared in Elapsed Times magazine. One of the tricks of the Gen-1 big-block Camaro racers was substituting big-block motor mounts with a pair of small-block mounts. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 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Logged. It was Bill Jenkins who skillfully prepared and tuned a '63 Z-11 Impala that Dave Strickler drove to Little Eliminator at the 1963 Nationals. That really upset me. #(1) My P hotos are Approx. There are many neat moments here, but our favorites include the in-car segments with Jenkins up on the wheel. Grumpy's main focus was on Comp engines, which were used by a large client list, including national event winners Garley Daniels, Steve Johns, and Bob Kaiser. I recently stumbled upon Ray Brack's "lost" piece of reporting about Cecil Null's handcrafted musical long gun (i.e., gun guitar - or is it guitar gun?) Youll get interviews aplenty, looks around the cars and of course, great historical drag racing footage. Screw-in rocker studs and pushrod guideplates were used with stamped steel, pivot-ball 1.7:1 ratio rockers. It was taken back to Jenkins Competition, and the construction of a Super Stock race car began. 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"When you block those air valves and the secondaries opened, it caused the carburetor to lean out terribly," Stahl explained. XXII, No. ". Storied Past Jenkins was livid when Strickler returned home and showed him Stahl's unorthodox carburetor modification, but it was clear to Jenkins that Stahl knew Stockers. The 396/375 was also used in a brief run of 1965 Chevelles with the Z-16 option code. Of the 5,181 big-block cars produced in 1967, only 1,178 were L78s. Chevys last gasp for the W series engines produced the Z-11, a 427ci, 430hp engine and aluminum front end package for the 1963 Impala. During the restoration, theoriginal front subframe was not removed, as the rollcage is welded to it and they did not want to damage the integrity of the car. Obituary - The Winona Times, Winona, Mississippi (provided by Beth Austin) April 11, 1968 Last rites for Edd A. Jenkins held March 30 Funeral services for Edd A. Jenkins were held Saturday, March 30, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Haven Baptist Church. "That book ended up leading me to the header business," he later recalled. They may need minor dusting from transport.Here is a GMP 1/18 Bill GRUMPY Jenkins 1968 Chevy Nova SS Grumpy's Toy V Muscle CHEVY II .No original box. 12, December 1940, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. Jenkins fabricated a bolt-on rear traction bar system with a hard-rubber snubber that contacted the leaf spring itself. All rights reserved. Never saw one in '68. Both brought an engineering perspective to drag racing and were evangelists for a disciplined, scientific approach to quarter-mile racing that transformed the sport. The aluminum CanAm cast iron sleeve block used a large 4.440 in. Wheeling a number of violent Chevrolets, Jenkins was an engineer first, racer second, and tolerated no fools at the line. 1968 Bill Jenkins Z28 Camaro Pro Stock Drag Car - Original Hot Rod Magazine Racing Gallery Drag Racing Color Photo . 67impala427 TMM Moderator MR 67 IMPALA. In 1961, Jiggs began working with Chevys W series 409. Loading. J. W. Wilson officiated. After the Army, Stahl returned to the States and enrolled in college. Dale and Vickiwere hoping to find a 1969 Camaro Pace Car, but when she stumbled upon an ad that read Grumpy Jenkins-built 1967 Camarobest offer, she asked Dale who Grumpy Jenkins was. [3] He was added to Chevrolet's team in 1967. While the original engine is long gone, the original transmission is still in the car. Fun Was Had By All, And Custom Trucks Were Everywhere! IX, No. Dale started his research by calling Jenkinshimself, but as Dale puts it, He hung up on me so fast it couldve make your head spin. Over a period of six months, Dale continually tried to talk to Grumpy with no luck. 69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs. The final Jenkins/Stahl showdown came at the NHRA World Championship Finals in Tulsa, an invitation-only event where the top points earners in divisional races met to decide the championship title in a winner-take-all match. Funny Cars Lightning Aircraft Car Racer Car And Driver As most of you recognize Drag Racing Legend Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins' passed away back in March of this Year. Jenkins loved to row through the gears, so the car was fitted with a Hurst Competition-Plus shifter controlling a four-speed Muncie M21 transmission. Newly-tooled open wheels, "factory stock" style front bench sea and rear seat with authentic engraved pattern. XXVII, No. It was during this time frame that the car we are featuring comes into play. There was some info printed that the 430 Chevy was considered as a production engine for 1970 but was cancelled along with other 1970 engine options. Born in Philadelphia,[5] Jenkins grew up in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Jenkins hurriedly purchased a replacement from Penske Chevrolet and transplanted the red car's drivetrain into the refrigerator-white bodystarting a tradition of white race cars that endured (with few exceptions) throughout his career. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. He became known as the premiere normally aspirated drag race engine builder after his Super Stock victory at the 1967 Nationals. [3], In 1973, following an NHRA rule change to allow records to be set at any national meet, Jenkins drove his Vega to Pro Stock's first official record, a 148.76mph (239.41km/h) pass, at the Winternationals; "Dyno Don" Nicholson set the e.t. Early Version Full-size Tonka Jeep--in Very Nice Shape! Their improbable rise to stardom could be the story line for a real-life Revenge of the Nerds. 1966 Chevrolet Nova - Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins | Auburn Fall 2014 | RM Sotheby's, Customize your preferences and enjoy a tailored experience when visiting us, Access history files and inspection reports for your favourite cars. 10, October 1929, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. The car was then sold several more times, and eventually, in 2002, it landed in the possession of current owners, who would like be referred to simply as Vicki and Dale. The original front suspension and quick-ratio steering is still on the car, as well as the original leaf springs. Toys, Dolls, Games & Puzzles They replaced the efficient yet heavy cast-iron manifolds. Trim Tag. Hier mchte ich mich nicht, wie sonst, nur auf ungeklrte Vermissten- und Mordflle aus Deutschland und den Nachbarlndern festlegen. The 396 came in both low hp and High Perf versions. Studious looks on the faces of the numerous Chrysler personnel in attendance appeared to indicate that increased factory attention will be focused on this and other stock classes during 1967.". 5 out of 5 stars (258) $ 29.95. XXV, No. Once complete, the 1967 car looked like a 1968 Camaro, and he raced the car in this trim until 1970. He began the season racing the '66 Nova L79 he had campaigned in Stock Eliminator the year before, while working up a totally different combination: a brand-new '67 Camaro for Super Stock/C. On paper, Stahl won the battle. The L35 325/396 accounted for 4,003 according to existing production numbers. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. Then ran the 70 Camaro in Pro Stock. 68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear. Rest in peace Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, you were the best of the best! [6] He started working on motors on his neighbor's tractor engine. [11], Jenkins built a Vega in 1974 (dubbed Grumpy's Toy XI) that had several firsts which impacted future drag racing cars, including the first dry sump oiling system and a MacPherson strut front suspension. Dondero won the AHRA title. Stahl's interest in exhaust tuning was ramping up, and he began to design and build tuned four-tube headers, a radical departure from the tri-Y designs that were the state of the art in the early '60s. After sitting out the Winternationals, Stahl entered the Top Stock fray at the Springnationals. "The only reason I ended up with the '66 Plymouth was because Jimmy Davis (Super Stock and Drag Illustrated editor) had this Hemi hardtop for a magazine test car," Stahl remembered. My eBay Expand . AVAILABILITY LOW - SEE PRICE HERE 1969 Chevy Camaro RS Z-28 - Garnet Red w/ Silver . 1968 Chevy Nova 1 1/18. He set a class record[clarification needed] with an 11.66 second pass. Jenkins was personally responsible for building 30 vehicles that set national records in various racing venues and his builds won a total of 61 races including eight championships. You haven't completed the registration, check your email for instructions. Excerpts of Jenkins taken from "NHRA National Drags" (1968)Credit goes to Bee-On Video.http://beeonvideo.homestead.com/Video edit and enchancement by one-hea. [2] The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America said: "his continual search for improved performance left little time for idle chatter with his racing colleagues."[2]. This - FAN PAGE - is dedicated to the memory of Motorsport Legend, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and is managed by Doug Boyce, author of the. Lombardo won that season's NHRA Winston Pro Stock championship despite the late start. Randy Bolig has been working on cars and has been involved in the hobby ever since he bought his first car when he was only 14 years old. [3] Jenkins-built engines continue to be used. in. In early 1963, Chevy unleashed its much-anticipated. crank to get 430 cu. Tom Compton, president of the National Hot Rod Association, said Bill "was there from the beginning . [9], Jenkins retired as a driver,[clarification needed] hiring Larry Lombardo and Ken Dondero to drive his cars so that he could concentrate on research and development. Grumpy's giant-killer legend was growing. "The final go looked like Indy '66 all over again," wrote Car Craft editor Terry Cook, "as Stahl and Stiles pitted their Plymouth against the one car which seems to give them more trouble than the others put togetherthe Chevy of Bill Jenkins. His plain-white Grumpys Toy frequently won, and at the biggest race of the year, the 1967 NHRA Nationals, Jenkins swept Super Stock Eliminator; a career-defining win. ", Again Jenkins and Stahl met in the final roundand again Stahl was the victor. Jenkins also blew away NHRAs Hemi-dominated A/S record to 11.66! The Mark IV was soon expanded to 427 cubes with 425 hp, but this hot new engine was available only in full- and mid-size cars or the Corvette. These housed 2.20-inch intake valves and 1.88-inch exhaust valves controlled by dual valvesprings. During the 1960s, Junior Stockers acquired a near cult following, especially on the East Coast. Jenkins imagination jumped into overdrive when it came to increasing the performance of his new big-block, 67 Camaro. These problems were quickly remedied, but the fickle winds of Detroit politics forced the withdrawal of all Mark II engines before Jenkins had a crack at them for drag racing. 11, November 1938, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. Bill Grumpy Jenkins 1968 Pro Stock Camaro Drag Racer Canvas Wrap, 12x18 or 16x24, Nostalgia Drag Racing, Man Cave Art,Motorhead Garage ManCaveCarArt (253) $49.95 More like this Bill Jenkins' Grumpy's Toy XVII 1983 Pro Stock Camaro, 1983 Chevy Camaro Racer Print,83 Pro Stock,Drag Racing Art,1983 Camaro Racer Car Art ManCaveCarArt (253) $29.95 [9] His first car built specifically for Pro Stock, a 1970 Camaro, would be the first of the class to make the cover of Hot Rod (their July 1970 issue). He was a mechanical engineer to a fault. 1968 Grumpy Jenkins Chevrolet SS396 Nova 1 Of 4440, Brand New GMP Peachs 1/43 Bill "grumpy's" Jenkins 1968 S/s Nova Ss396 #1930 1/24 Grumpy Jenkins Nova 1/18 Grumpy Jenkins 1968 Nova SS396 Pro Stock 1968 Bill Grumpy Jenkins Chevy Nova SS396 Shouldn't it have the Chevy II on the hood chrome. How To Build A Chassis Table That Will Fit In Any Garage! In 1946, she challenged racial segregation at a cinema in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, by refusing to leave a whites-only area of the Roseland Theatre.For this, she was convicted of a minor tax violation for the one-cent tax difference between . Driving a converted 1968 Camaro, Jenkins won the first two NHRA 1970 races, the Winternationals and the Gatornationals, before undergoing a losing streak when the Chrysler factory-backed Dodge and Plymouth entries, led by Sox & Martin, dominated the class. [3] That year he was featured in Time magazine, the first drag racer to experience mainstream national coverage. For 1970, Grumpy used the 67 for his first legal Pro Stocker. LEFT and MIDDLE: The correct transmission came with the car. Although Jiggs passed away in 2012, in 1993 he was inducted into the Don Garlits International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1996. Contact; Day 2/Old School Nova's; 68 Nova L-79 Registry; 1. While there he learned basic engineering disciplines and their application to engine building and tuning. Its light weight placed the Nova in NHRAs A/Stock class, pitting it directly against the 426 Hemi. Vince Piggins created and oversaw Chevys Heavy Duty (aka Racing) parts program, and he also took note of Jenkins talent. A mechanical aptitude developed at an early age allowed him to quickly acquire an in-depth knowledge of engines. The 67 Camaro came with monoleaf springs that produced extreme wheelhop. [12], Jenkins also worked on some NASCAR engines. Toys, Dolls, Games & Puzzles $58,000 - $64,000 USD | Not Sold | Auburn, Indiana Details Catalogue This 1966 Nova has been built to replicate the late Bill Jenkins L-79 Nova racecar. [5] He married Polly Wood and they had a son named William and a daughter named Dani-El. 1966-1967-1968-1969-chevy-ii-nova-factory-assembly-instruction-manual-cd-in-5-volumes-includes-4-cylinder-or-6-cylinder-engine-including-base-models-to-fully-loaded-models-nova-super-sport-ss-66-67-68-69 3/6 map index pdf . Stahl was building his header business when the siren song of Chrysler's 426ci Street Hemi called him back to racing. [3] Considered the "Father of Pro Stock", Jenkins-built engines were used to win five NHRA Pro Stock championships and three American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) championships. "Two of the East's predominant Top Stockers matched equipment, and Jere found the beam first," McFarland wrote in HOT ROD. Cheap price for 1968 Chevy Camaro Pro Stock Grumpy's Toy IV (Exact Detail) 1/18 scale diecast model cars! XXIII, No. In 2006, two-time Pro Stock champion Jim Yates announced a testing program with a Jenkins motor in his 2005 Pontiac GTO. He was 81 and lived in Malvern. 1/43,1968 Chevy Nova SS 396,Bill Grumpy Jenkins/GMP, 1:43 GMP 1968 Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins Chevy Nova SS 396 - Rare, 1:43 GMP "Grumpy's Toy" V, Signed! By 1965, Jenkins had split with Strickler, and drove Doc Burgess' Hemi-powered Black Arrow Plymouth to the Top Stock title at the Winternationalsthe first of Grumpy's 13 NHRA national event victories. #(2) at the best online prices at eBay! It carried Jenkins to hugely popular Pro Stock wins in its first two events of the 1970 season: Pomona and Gainesville, where he defeated Mopars ace, Ronnie Sox. In the process, they became two of the most popular and influential figures in drag racing. We'll send you the most interesting Chevy Hardcore articles, news, car features, and videos every week. I just purchased the Slixx decals for Grumpys Toy 67 Camaro 68 Camaro and decals for the 72 Nova.I cannot find any info, photos on the 72 Nova that Bill Jenkins ran I would use the Old Pro for donor kit.Any help would be appreciated. "Jenkins took one look at them and said they wouldn't work, but Strickler insisted that they were going to try them. Wheeling a number of violent Chevrolets, Jenkins was an engineer first, racer second, and tolerated no fools at the line. 8"x10", MINT NEW Hi-Res Reprints made on Heavy GLOSSY PHOTO Paper. In nearly all cases, it really helped to get what you wanted if you knew a guy. [7] He drove hemi-powered Dodges in 1964 and 1965 after Chevy left drag racing early in the 1963 season. [10], Jenkins went winless in 1971. got it as per Jerry MacNeish. These greatly deserved honors are at least partially attributable to his 67 big-block Camaro. Running against such competition as Dick Landy, Ronnie Sox and Don Nicholson, Grumpy strived for consistency and clean performances. Jenkins removed the vent windows and put 1968 Camaro door glass in the 1967 body, added the trim to the doors, and also added hidden-headlights to the front end. The great rivalry had ended. Lone Star Throwdown 2023: If You Like Custom Trucks, Then This Was THE Show Of 2023 So Far. There is not a lot that can be said about Grumpy Jenkins that hasnt already been said many times over. Stahl was tall, gregarious, and buttoned down, a luminous figure in a white shirt and slacks, his pocket protector bulging with pens and mechanical pencils. "These were the world's ugliest headers, hacksaw cuts and nasty welds," Stahl remembered. Photos are from the Chrysler Historical Collection, GM Media Archive, and Car Craft magazine archives. eBay. 1868 Nova SS396 Grumpy Jenkins Diecast,GMP # 8022.New In Box.1:18 Model. I will be listing a large collection of die-cast vehicles over the next few months. Jenkins parked the 67 for a while, running his 1969 ZL1 Camaro, and later, a new second-gen Camaro. Articles, Is Space Still the Place? There is also a pair of original Jenkins-prepped Dominators on the engine, and an original Jones/Motrola tachometer inside the car. Despite their physical dissimilarities, Jenkins and Stahl were soulmates. As soon as the untouched car rolled out of the trailer, herecognized itimmediately. In those days, Jenkins was known not as Grumpy (that came later, due to Jenkins gruff facade), but Jiggs Jenkins. The Grumps Nova was a dominate figure at most of the national . Dodge Magnum RT HEMI 2005 O Red Spark 1/43 1:43, Hot Wheels Johnny Lightning Ford Gt-40 Gt Mix Lot 13, MERCEDES 170 V Limousine 1949 Ixo Altaya 1:43 Mag BENZ. 227 as driven by Bill 'Grumpy' Jenkins. [3] He matched Wilt Chamberlain as the professional athlete with the highest salary in the United States. 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Author Doug Boyce delivers a fascinating and surprisingly personal look at "da Grump's" extraordinary career and . $2.98 Buy It Now or Best Offer, $41.21 Shipping, eBay Money Back Guarantee. 8, August 1937, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. Check Out This Footage of Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins Running At The 1968 NHRA Nationals - Gear Jamming With A Cigar Mar 05, 2015 Bryan McTaggart CHEVY, HISTORIC, Videos 5 "Grumpy" Jenkins' status as an NHRA legend is uncontested. [5] He began drag racing in a 1955 Chevrolet convertible at Berwyn, Pennsylvania before going off to college at Cornell University for engineering. This is a new, original design for a historic drag racing team. And don't think Chevy's Camaro isn't going to be a worthy strip contender. Guinn actually knows a lot about the car because his father was on Penskes race team, and hewas there when the car came back from acid-dipping. William Tyler Jenkins (December 22, 1930 - March 29, 2012), nicknamed "Grumpy" or "The Grump", was an engine builder and drag racer. NHRAs Super Stock rules required the stock cast-iron, closed-chamber cylinder heads. We cant wait to seethe carfor ourselves at an event, hopefully making trip down the drag strip, albeit at a never before seen slower speed. I had a really good time, and I thought I'd like to race one. The Authorized History of Grumpy Jenkins' Cars. Nova Father/Son Car. Match racing became hugely popular in 1968-69, and the 67 was quickly converted to a heads-up match racer. The car was then sold to another racer, Brooklyn Heavy, andit ended up in upstate New York. It looked like it had the potential to be competitive," Stahl added, "so I bought the cheapest two-door sedan that could be ordered.". Truly a genius. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2004 Bank of Canada $100 Dollar "RADAR" Banknote "PMG 68 EPQ" Jenkins - Dodge at the best online prices at eBay! Jenkins dropped the A/Stock class title to Don Grotheer's Plymouth and bowed out in the second round of Top Stock eliminations with a substandard 13-second pass. Bills Nova ran in A/Stock class at NHRA events, and was reputable for winning races against 426-cid Dodge and Plymouth Street Hemi cars. For that reason, this car was pushed into a corner of the Penske shop and almost forgotten. We'll give you credit for the submission (of course) and what is cooler than showing all your gang that you have a story on Bang Shift? 14, September-October 1920, Lionel Corp Lionel Trains Installing Nos 110 & 111 Trestle Sets For All, Doll Directory A Guide To U.S. Doll Museums, Collections & Hospitals Plu, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. It wasn't a grand debut for the first "Grumpy's Toy." He did so much more for the sport, and helped so many racers. Chevrolets gave rise to such stars as Bill . This 1977 Country Squire Motorhome Was Abandoned for 15 Years! cool pics of the 69 and the 68, 69, and the 70 show car (not the Pro Stock car) Attachments 69grumpy.jpg 45.1 KB Views: 7,675 The original headers, distributor, transistorized ignition, wiring harness, and original steering column and components are still in use. 1868 Nova SS396 Grumpy Jenkins Diecast,GMP # 8022.New In Box.1:18 Model. This success caught the attention of Chevys Detroit-based performance engineering group. He then glued side marker-light trim and lenses to the quarter panels, and cut holes in the front fenders to add actual side marker lights. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Chevy Hardcore, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! Chris Matte . 2, February 1931, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. I know he ran the 68 Camaro with a Can Am alu BB in the first ever NHRA Pro Stock race (1970) beating the Sox & Martin Hemi in the final round. 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