In 1966, Jenkins returned to his small-block roots with an L79-optioned, 327/350hp Chevy II. Jenkins teamed with Strickler to win the 1963 Little Eliminator Nationals with a 427 cubic-inch-powered, A/FX-class Chevy Impala. 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. [3] This car would give him thirteen wins in Pro Stock that year. Sign in to see your user information. 12, December 1924, The Meccano Magazine, No. Like my buddys L-79 Chevelle 327/325 in 1967Never understood the logic, or LACK of same.Wonder what ET the car in the test turned?? On Jenkins 68, it has an SS emblem in the grille, but does't have the SS simulated hood intakes, nor the Super Sport emblem on the lower trailing ends of the fenders the 68's had, and the only year for that. [1] Between 1965 and 1975, he won a total of thirteen NHRA events. After Brooklyn, the car passed through a couple of owners, and in the early to mid-80s, the car was parked next to a building that eventually caught fire. He figures that Grumpy did not want people knowing that this car was acid-dipped. Storied Past Chris Matte . The photo car I posted may be a replica. They just dont make em like this anymore. XXVII, No. 1960s NHRA Drag Racing-"The DODGE BOYS"-Dave Strickler/Bill Jenkins-1964-ENGLAND 1 of 1 Only 1 left See More. This 1977 Country Squire Motorhome Was Abandoned for 15 Years! One of his first sets was for the Strickler/Jenkins 409 Chevy, and they agreed to meet in Detroit in 1963 to test them. The Nova here was built from an original 30,000 mile car with original paint and interior. [3] Without factory support, Jenkins developed his first Grumpy's Toy, a 327 cubic inch / 350 horsepower Chevy II. [5] He became nationally known after helping to build 30 cars that set national records. in. IX, No. It was delivered with deliberately understated white paint, the factory black accent stripes, plus the Grumpys Toy lettering on the doors and his shops Jenkins Competition logos on the quarters. 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. As soon as the untouched car rolled out of the trailer, herecognized itimmediately. 1868 Nova SS396 Grumpy Jenkins Diecast,GMP # 8022.New In Box.1:18 Model. Jenkins Competition was the white-hot center of the Junior Stock universe in 1966. Guinnconcededthat he believed Dale and Vicki do have The Toy, so they documented everything as they started cleaning the car to begin the restoration. [3] The lower displacement engine in the smaller car, hence lighter minimum weight, enabled it to outrun the larger-engined but heavier cars. 1968 Chevy Nova 1 1/18. And while a 375-hp 396 was widely advertised starting in 1969, little was said about it for '68. The original headers, distributor, transistorized ignition, wiring harness, and original steering column and components are still in use. The engine and chassis has been restored with a fresh 327-cid race engine, four-speed manual transmission with a race clutch connected to a 12-bolt rear axle. Pappas estimates 80-90 percent of the engine itself is original. Jenkins' Chevy II made its NHRA national event debut at the '66 Winternationals, immodestly wearing "1965 NHRA Winter Nationals Mr. Stock Eliminator" lettering on its doors and "666" on its rear fenders. All Rights Reserved. He did so much more for the sport, and helped so many racers. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. 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. After graduation he worked as a service manager at several Chevy dealerships and purchased a new '60 Chevrolet with a hot 348ci engine. Shop by category. "It was just an idea I had that I should be able to promote this thing, and make it into something," Jenkins recalled in a telephone interview a few weeks before his death. Will It Run? He set a class record[clarification needed] with an 11.66 second pass. $2.98 Buy It Now or Best Offer, $41.21 Shipping, eBay Money Back Guarantee. TR 733 PAINT. [4], He was nicknamed "Grumpy" for having a no-nonsense attitude at races. We are always looking for good bang shifty stories, projects, photos & videos. Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins Malvern, PA. Vin - 114278W215410. I had a really good time, and I thought I'd like to race one. It is said that some of the parts that were used to restore this car came from Bill Grumpy Jenkins himself. [3] Jenkins earned a total of $250,000 that year, including event and manufacturer support. Nov 4, 2006. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe by Touring, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS NASCAR 'Jeff Gordon'. Jenkins parked the 67 for a while, running his 1969 ZL1 Camaro, and later, a new second-gen Camaro. Without the help of factory support, Jenkins developed his first Grumpys Toy: a Chevy II with a 327 cubic-inch engine. Privacy Policy and XXII, No. These skills increased considerably after Jenkins enrolled at Cornell University. Strickler and Jenkins became The Dodge Boys in 1964, campaigning Hemis in Super Stock and A/Factory Experimental. I blew the picture up and it looks pretty plain-jane. 1968 Chevy Nova 1 1/18. Toys, Dolls, Games & Puzzles William Tyler Jenkins (December 22, 1930 - March 29, 2012), nicknamed "Grumpy" or "The Grump", was an engine builder and drag racer. XIX, No. He started working on engines at a young age, and he began drag racing a 1955 Chevrolet just before going off to college at Cornell University. Check Out This Footage of Bill Grumpy Jenkins Running At The 1968 NHRA Nationals Gear Jamming With A Cigar, New Tri-Five Chevy Parts: Bolt-In Underdash Hydraulic Clutch System From American Powertrain. 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. [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. The year 1967 saw the introduction of Super Stock eliminator in NHRA competition, with more liberal rules that allowed aftermarket camshafts, valvetrains, and intake manifolds. XXV, No. Dale and Vicki were hoping to have the car completed by the end of 2015, and it looks like they have a made it. It was in mid-April when Dale and Vicki were able to pick up the car and bring it back to their home in Pittsburgh, wherethey could begin to trace the cars history. There is not a lot that can be said about Grumpy Jenkins that hasnt already been said many times over. Jenkins also blew away NHRAs Hemi-dominated A/S record to 11.66! The rivals met again at the NHRA Nationals. Advertisement. "When you block those air valves and the secondaries opened, it caused the carburetor to lean out terribly," Stahl explained. 2, February 1935, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. [3][12] Lombardo replaced Jenkins in the driver's seat for the second race of the 1976 season in NHRA. Grumpy Jenkins drag racing career began like many young men who grew up in the 1950s. 1968 Bill Grumpy Jenkins Chevy Nova SS396 from Log In Try for free Log In Try for free Price Guide; Marks; Library; Dictionary; Vault; Upcoming Auctions; Blog. They replaced the efficient yet heavy cast-iron manifolds. [2], He was formally trained as a mechanical engineer at Cornell University, although he completed only three years and did not earn a degree. Bill's Nova ran in A/Stock class at NHRA events, and was reputable for winning races against 426-cid Dodge and Plymouth Street Hemi cars. #(2) at the best online prices at eBay! The stock intake manifold was required, but the factory cast-aluminum, high-rise, dual-plane intake was well-engineered and carried a Holley 780-cfm, four barrel carburetor, List Number R-4346. Some Vintage Toys Have Stellar Value. Did Grumpy really sell his soul to make that car run like a bat of of Hell. Grumpys Original Camaro Z28 is officially undergoing restoration. J. W. Wilson officiated. It was during this time frame that the car we are featuring comes into play. The great rivalry had ended. This big-block type engine was designed for trucks and fullsize cars. Bill Jenkins was a newly minted statistician in 1968, and one of the first black officers in the United States Public Health Service (PHS), when a colleague told him about a government study . 12188103_10205140416098445_7215557424739895846_o. Watch The Incredible 1968 Ford F-100 Chase From The Movie Mr. Majestyk, Truckin History: Check Out This Killer Video Showing GMC Setting Land Speed Records Back In 1989, Chatsworth Street Racing Crash: Attorney Says Mustang Driver Wasn't In The Car When The Accident Occurs. The 67 Camaro came with monoleaf springs that produced extreme wheelhop. Good info, again, Richard. Articles; WorthPoint Media; Newsletter Signup . On the way back to Pennsylvania after the race, Jenkins' Chevy II was destroyed in a highway accident. Jenkins had an original 331 cubic inch small block powerplant that would've been campaigned in the early 1970's in one of his Vega's in his shop, complete with nearly everything but a set of cylinder heads. [quote}According to Jenkins the Nova started out as a L79 327 Chevy test car that was given to him by Chevrolet so it originally wasn't a SS or a 396 car. NHRAs Super Stock rules required the stock cast-iron, closed-chamber cylinder heads. 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. A 175-lb. Add to Favorites . 11, November 1941, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. for Billboard s Nova Father/Son Car. Soon, other drag racers were eager to pay for the counsel and hands-on touch available from one Jiggs Jenkins. 3, March 1942, Teddy Bears & Steiff Animals Second Series, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. How To Build A Chassis Table That Will Fit In Any Garage! 68 L-79 Nova Registry . Logged. [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. Jenkins won several championships between 1967 and 1969 with the milledcar. In 1968, Jenkins cloned this once 1967 Camaro into a 1968 Camaro Super Sport. He won the A/MP (A/Modified Production) class in a 1965 Plymouth gasser at the 1965 NHRA Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park, with a pass of 11.11 seconds at 130.24mph (209.60km/h). 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?) Grumpy's Toys offers a long overdue examination of drag racing legend Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and the 17 Chevrolet race cars that bear one of the most famous names in drag racing. Nobody. Jenkins cut down the team's match races in the early 1980s until his final season as a team owner in 1983. 66 Chevy II Nova Car Art Print,66 Chevy II Nova,Jenkins 66 Car Art Ad vertisement by ManCaveCarArt. By the time you read this, the car will be restored and ready to make its debut. [3] Jenkins used the car to win five of the first eight events of the season (some of them regionals) and six of eight Nationals. The 67 L78 big-block evolved further, and in 1969 Chevrolet created the most powerful Camaro engine combinations ever: the L72, 425/427 COPO option and the outrageous ZL1, an aluminum alloy 427 ridiculously under-rated at just 430 hp. The new 67 Camaro came as a base vehicle with a disappointing six-cylinder engine, a small-block 283 or 327, plus a new engine: the 350 V-8. 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 3/7 map index pdf muscle cars and the massive "need-for-speed" engines of the late '60s were out, and fuel efficient compacts were in . We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Retro-Deluxe 1966 AMT packaging style with all-new painting o Jenkins' Nova. 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. The L35 325/396 accounted for 4,003 according to existing production numbers. In early 1963, Chevy unleashed its much-anticipated. 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. These heads were known as Rectangular Port, or High Perf heads. 1/18 Diecast RICKO Alfa Romeo 147 Coupe, Red, Lotus 23 Nurburgring 1962 #84 Spark Model 1/43 #s0251, Ebbro 1/43 Nissan Fairlady 350z Z33 Coupe Silver. RIGHT: The years of paint on the car has left their mark. These greatly deserved honors are at least partially attributable to his 67 big-block Camaro. AVAILABILITY LOW - SEE PRICE HERE 1969 Chevy Camaro RS Z-28 - Garnet Red w/ Silver . Jenkins spins off the road, plows through some guy's front lawn, grabs First gear, and drives back to my gas station. "Ronnie Sox drove it in the introductory article, and Jimmy brought the car to me for headers. In short, this was drag racing's version of David and Goliath. But there was nothing plain about this car. Car was bought as a used car from Ed Rinke Chevrolet and was supposedly used by GM engineering before Grumpy. 285 talking about this. He had a subpar 9.90 second pass in the untested Vega, qualifying 17th of the 32 entries at the season-opening event. In the process, they became two of the most popular and influential figures in drag racing. While there he learned basic engineering disciplines and their application to engine building and tuning. D Deloris Ware Biller Chevrolet Vega Camaro Z Wheeling a number of violent Chevrolets, Jenkins was an engineer first, racer second, and tolerated no fools at the line. 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. 1966 Chevrolet Nova - Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins. 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 Enter the email address associated with your rmsothebys.com account. 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. Probably none more than Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins' original Grumpy's Toy IV 1968 Camaro, which was recently resurrected by Dale Carvender and Vicki Bolla of Pittsburgh, PA. We caught up with Carvender and Bolla at the NorthEastern Ohio Camaro Club Fall Classic at Summit Racing, where we got to hear the story. *** Very nice detail with opening hood. 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. Grumpy's Toys1968 BILL JENKINS CHEVROLET NOVA SS 396 Diecast 1:43 Pre-Owned $259.88 or Best Offer Free shipping from Japan Free returns Sponsored 1966 66 CHEVY CHEVROLET NOVA SS BILL GRUMPY JENKINS 1:64 SCALE DIECAST MODEL CAR Pre-Owned $11.99 Buy It Now +$4.99 shipping 19 watchers Sponsored GREAT PRICE 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. Low prices, fast shipping and friendly service is what we're all about! He changed the cars around some. The car after paint stripping, and ready for restoration work to begin. Tom Compton, president of the National Hot Rod Association, said Bill "was there from the beginning . 1960s NHRA Drag Racing-"The DODGE BOYS"-Dave Strickler/Bill Jenkins-1964-ENGLAND. He dumped the Grump in class eliminations, after Jenkins fouled. Select Post; Deselect Post; Maybe that is why it mysteriously burned to the ground after the 1966 season and what is with the the 666 on the rear quarter panel. 10, October 1929, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. Grumpy's giant-killer legend was growing. ManCaveCarArt. It was a fateful move. Please see pictures for the exact details on the condition of the 295532379992 In early 1963, Chevy unleashed its much-anticipated W series replacement. Jenkins artfully crafted his status as champion of the underdog while simultaneously forging links to Chevrolet that later became a conduit for parts and information. [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. The class was also custom-made for a shrewd racer/tuner from Pennsylvania named Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins. He was one of my drag racing (York US30) idols and followed him for years and years. Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, as memorialized in a classic poster from Moroso. Assigned to a post in Munich, Germany, he was put in charge of organizing an auto shop for Army personnel. At this point, he asked if the car had thin sheet metal, and Vicki confirmed that it does. That really upset me. "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. He was lost in his own world; he was like an artist that way. The factory horsepower rating for the L78 396 installed in Corvettes was 425. Viola Irene Desmond (July 6, 1914 - February 7, 1965) was a Canadian civil and women's rights activist and businesswoman of Black Nova Scotian descent. 11_ ST 68-11427 WRN _____ BODY. "Bill was really floggin' as he pulled and replaced two sets of heads, a clutch, a camshaft, and a set of rings all during the course of four days," wrote Jim McFarland in HOT ROD's NHRA Nationals coverage. Rest in peace Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, you were the best of the best! Jenkins and Stahl were the odd couple of Top Stock. This is a re-creation of the Bill Jenkins 1966 Chevrolet L79 Nova race car well-known in the racing world as "Grumpy's Toy." Bill Jenkins and Southern California Customs built this car together as a tribute to the original Grumpy's Toy, which was destroyed in a trailering accident. Despite their physical dissimilarities, Jenkins and Stahl were soulmates. Torque To Angle And Torque To Yield, Everything You Need To Know About Fasteners On Gen V GM Engines. 2023 Power Automedia. 7, July 1937, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. [12], Jenkins also worked on some NASCAR engines. Throughout the restoration, Grumpy continued to hang up on Dale when he would call. Beginning with a 1961 409 Biscayne sedan, Jenkins uncovered surprising horsepower from the cumbersome W engines. Bought new at Ed Rinke Chevrolet Co. 26125 Van Dyke Ave. Center Line MI . "So that's where 'Grumpy' came from.". 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. Bill, who was a pioneer in the sport of drag racing, achieved more in the sport and contributed more to the sport than almost any other single individual. "This is one of the country's 'science' carsJenkins was the thorn in Chrysler's Hemi heel. We put them on the car, and Bill went out to test them on a road alongside Detroit Metro airport. "I was perfectly content and didn't go down a dragstrip for three years.". So it was in the world of Chevrolet. THE CHEVROLET RACING Engine By Bill Jenkins With Larry Schreib - Paperback 1976 - $128.86. Working in the service department of a Chevrolet dealership, Stahl had plans to attend the General Motors Institute, a GM-owned school that developed engineers and managers, but they were interrupted by a stint in the Army. Chick. 2, February 1931, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. Lombardo won that season's NHRA Winston Pro Stock championship despite the late start. The change to 9-inch-wide tires in the Super Stock classes negated the suspension and tire technology he'd developed with the narrow 7-inch rubber mandated in A/Stock. [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]. At a match race at Detroit Dragway in 1962, Stahl met Dave Strickler, Jenkins' partner in a series of Old Reliable Chevrolet Super Stocks. "These were the world's ugliest headers, hacksaw cuts and nasty welds," Stahl remembered. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 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. 5 out of 5 stars (258) $ 29.95. Quote. 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 . And don't think Chevy's Camaro isn't going to be a worthy strip contender. FOR SALE! Some poor kid driving a Corvair sees Jenkins barreling down on him in his rearview mirror, panics, and hits the brakes. Posts: 1,662 Bill Jenkins 1968 Nova Aug 27, 2006 18:21:43 GMT -5 . The stock Chevy cam was good, but specialized race cams were better. Twice, Stahl defeated Jenkins in the final round of Top Stock; Jenkins threw it away with a red-light start at Indy, and Stahl simply drove away from him in Tulsa, a victory that secured the NHRA World Championship for the lanky racer from York, Pennsylvania. Hi all been working on 1968 Nova of Bill Jenkins.Did the roof and put the decals on.Had to remove the ribbs under the door.also used PE for the badges etc. D.K. The 396/375 was also used in a brief run of 1965 Chevelles with the Z-16 option code. 69 L34 Rest. Copyright 2023 BangShift LLC. 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. 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! XXII, No. [2] He entered Pro Stock when NHRA started it in 1970, and won the first two events of the year (the Winternationals and Gatornationals) in a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro,[2] ultimately taking the national title. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. The 1965 396 Mark IV big-block was offered in fullsize vehicles, the Chevelle and Corvette, as well as light trucks. Jenkins knew what he would face in the season ahead. Drag racing has had some famous rivalries. Yet Jenkins won the war. got it as per Jerry MacNeish. Their feats were chronicled in detail in the drag racing press, and their faces were featured in endorsements for products ranging from shifters to spark plugs. His 327ci L79 small-block V-8 gave away 99 cubic inches to the Street Hemi, but his Chevy II enjoyed a 762-pound weight advantage over the heavyweight Belvedere. He fitted the splay-valve heads in a 358cuin (5.87L) engine, used by Larry Kopp to win the 1998 Winston drag championship, and by 1998 national event winners Tim Freeman, Brad Jeter, Johns, Mark Osborne, Scott Perin, and Don Smith. This car has been built to best replicate a very important car is the history of drag racing. In this livery, the car won the very first sanctioned Pro Stock race with a 9.99 -mile e.t., and broke the 10-second barrier. Lex's Scale Modeling. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. [3] That year he was featured in Time magazine, the first drag racer to experience mainstream national coverage. Discouraged, Stahl eventually quit racing and sold his car. Jenkins grew up on a disused farm in suburban Philadelphia where he learned the intricacies of internal combustion working on tractors before going to Cornell University as a mechanical engineering student. 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