Drag Racing team, to take part in the First International Drag Festival, a series of six events held that fall. William Tyler Jenkins (December 22, 1930 - March 29, 2012), nicknamed "Grumpy" or "The Grump", was an engine builder and drag racer. Jenkins used a small block-based 331cuin (5.4L) in a Chevrolet Vega fitted in the class' first tube chassis,[2] which debuted at the 1972 Winternationals. "That book ended up leading me to the header business," he later recalled. Sign in to see your user information. 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. "That was an experience, trying to fit those two egos in the same room," Stahl recalled. Advanced: Nectar; Daily Deals; Brand Outlet; Help & Contact; Sell; Watch List Expand watch list. 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XXII, No. 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. 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. This - FAN PAGE - is dedicated to the memory of Motorsport Legend, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and is managed by Doug Boyce, author of the. When he found the compact car was to be placed in the same class as the 426 ci/425 horsepower hemi Dodge and Plymouth muscle cars, he commented it "looked like a pretty good gimmick at the time". 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. 1968 Chevy Nova 1 1/18. [2] [clarification needed] Most of these wins were won with a four-speed manual transmission. There are some very rare cars in this collection.I will try to combine shipping when possible.For the most part, these cars were removed from the boxes and displayed in an acrylic case. His passion for performance got him noticed by many locals, and he began helping them modify their vehicles. [9] His winning pass in the final round was an 11.39 second e.t., overcoming Dick Housey's 11.37 with a holeshot[9], Jenkins couldn't agree on terms with Chrysler for 1966, so he decided to run a Chevy independently by making his own Chevy engine package. IX, No. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Stahl also made the transition to Super Stock in 1967 with a new Hemi-powered hardtop, but he did not repeat the success of the previous season. 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. [6] He started working on motors on his neighbor's tractor engine. "When you block those air valves and the secondaries opened, it caused the carburetor to lean out terribly," Stahl explained. Terms of Service apply. http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Grumpys-Toys-Book-o n-Bill-G http://www.hotrodhotline.com/sites/default/files/i http://api.ning.com/files/NqkuYxlxVg2bhLn SH6KXDFuB http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlines http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo33/69belair/ j http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/DH427Nov a http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a e http://image.superchevy.com/f/features/chevellemo n http://www.novaresource.org/engine.htm#1968, http://www.novaresource.org/production.htm#1968. In 1961, Jiggs began working with Chevys W series 409. Jenkins and Stahl invented, refined, and popularized many of the technical innovations that are now commonplace in professional racing. 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. If you have something to share let us know. His innovations include drag racing's first kickout oil pans, Pro Stock strut-style front suspension, and dry sump oiling system, and cool cans, electric water pump fan, gas port pistons, and slick-shift manual transmissions. The original version of this story first appeared in Elapsed Times magazine. [3] He became known in national circles as the engine builder for Dave Strickler in the early 1960s. Shop by category. Lex's Scale Modeling. Loved to watch Bill J. compete. Although Bill had raced and won with Chrysler products, the majority of his customers campaigned Chevrolets. 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. Never saw one in '68. This footage from the 1968 NHRA Nationals takes a look in and around Jenkins world as the race unfolds. got it as per Jerry MacNeish. Nova Father/Son Car. A Jenkins powerplant was used by Dave Connolly in his title-contending Pro Stock Cobalt to win the 2005 Winternationals and briefly placed Connolly in the POWERade points lead. Burial was in the church cemetery, with. On paper, Stahl won the battle. 5, May 1942, Matchbox Toys 1948 To 1993 Identification And Value Guide(4th Edition), 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Did Grumpy really sell his soul to make that car run like a bat of of Hell. Chick. Truly a genius. 12, December 1924, The Meccano Magazine, No. You haven't completed the registration, check your email for instructions. This is a new, original design for a historic drag racing team. 68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear. [3][12] Lombardo replaced Jenkins in the driver's seat for the second race of the 1976 season in NHRA. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. 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. 1968 TOPPS #11 JIM BUNNING-FERGUSON JENKINS-GAYLORD PERRY NICE CARD Sold by ylaf | Ends on 2023-03-05 08:43:47 "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. One of his first sets was for the Strickler/Jenkins 409 Chevy, and they agreed to meet in Detroit in 1963 to test them. Good info, again, Richard. [3] The lower displacement engine in the smaller car, hence lighter minimum weight, enabled it to outrun the larger-engined but heavier cars. When the same engine went into a fullsize Chevy it was a 375hp 396. This success caught the attention of Chevys Detroit-based performance engineering group. The rivals met again at the NHRA Nationals. 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. Advertisement. RIGHT: outline where it used to say Grumpy's Toy. Grumpy Jenkins was most likely by way the most Innovative Pro Stock Drag Racer of all time S sam stoltz grumpy jenkins 67 Nova Nhra Drag Racing Cars Chevrolet Nova Chevy Nova Car Ads 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. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Chevy Hardcore, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! Joe Lepone won the 1985 Winternationals with a Jenkins Pro Stock engine. Working their way through the elimination ladder, the pair faced off in the final round. For 1971, the Demon 340 replaced the Dart Swinger 340 (aside of a few special-order Canadian Dart Swingers). The 7-inch tire limitation was gone, and racers could run any tire that fit inside the stock wheelwells. Low prices, fast shipping and friendly service is what we're all about! 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. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. His reply was Only the guy that got me interested in Camaros in the first place, and the reason I bought my 1968 Camaro when I was 15 years old., Two people can basically carry the empty shell, thats how light and thin the metal is. Vicki, car owner. Shop by category. We'll send you the most interesting Chevy Hardcore articles, news, car features, and videos every week. [8] He would also win S/SA at the 1965 Winternationals in a hemi-powered Plymouth named Black Arrow. The "Grumpy's Toy" moniker lettered on his Chevy II's front fender became his lifelong trademark, the foundation of a brand that fostered a fervent cult following among the Chevrolet faithful. Jenkins parked the 67 for a while, running his 1969 ZL1 Camaro, and later, a new second-gen Camaro. 2. Logged. At this point, he asked if the car had thin sheet metal, and Vicki confirmed that it does. If you believed the brochure, the hottest '68 Chevy II or Nova available packed a 295-hp, 350-cube V-8. Youll get interviews aplenty, looks around the cars and of course, great historical drag racing footage. #(1) My P hotos are Approx. Jenkins spins off the road, plows through some guy's front lawn, grabs First gear, and drives back to my gas station. [3] Without factory support, Jenkins developed his first Grumpy's Toy, a 327 cubic inch / 350 horsepower Chevy II. $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. 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. 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 . Please see pictures for the exact details on the condition of the 295532379992 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. 1960s NHRA Drag Racing-Bill Jenkins-"Grumpy's Toy" IV-'68 427 Camaro-Maple Grove $4.09 Buy It Now or Best Offer , Click to see shipping cost , eBay Money Back Guarantee This mechanical design had a factory red line of 6,500 rpm but was capable of over 7,000 rpm. This 1977 Country Squire Motorhome Was Abandoned for 15 Years! This entailed relieving the car of all unnecessary weight, fitting a Grump Lump fiberglass hood and scoop and dropping in a maximum-output 440ci big-block with aluminum heads, a deep-plenum, tunnel-ram manifold, and a pair of Holley 660-cfm center-squirter carbs. 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. Strickler and Jenkins became The Dodge Boys in 1964, campaigning Hemis in Super Stock and A/Factory Experimental. [2][clarification needed] Most of these wins were won with a four-speed manual transmission. Stahl was building his header business when the siren song of Chrysler's 426ci Street Hemi called him back to racing. But there was nothing plain about this car. Jenkins knew what he would face in the season ahead. 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. INVERNESS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Grumpy Jenkins 68 Nova Toy V, Super Stock 1,753 views Sep 24, 2018 48 Dislike Share Save Alan Spence 2.48K subscribers Its a wrap, Grumpy's Toy Nova V, 396 ci. [4] Durante o vero de 1966, os treinos dos Dolphins eram em St. Pete Beach, com os treinos em agosto sendo na Boca Ciega . Pappas estimates 80-90 percent of the engine itself is original. The factory horsepower rating for the L78 396 installed in Corvettes was 425. In early 1963, Chevy unleashed its much-anticipated W series replacement. This friendship grew to become a close alliance that kept Jenkins in the loop, especially at GMs sprawling Tech Center complex in Warren, Michigan, and Jenkins was forever rumored to have clandestine help from the Bow Tie boys. A Middle Stock Eliminator victory at the AHRA Winter Nationals was followed by an ignominious loss at the NHRA Winternationals. In fact, Jenkins and Stahl were friends as well as competitors, colleagues as much as adversaries. XXVI, No. 1868 Nova SS396 Grumpy Jenkins Diecast,GMP # 8022.New In Box.1:18 Model. Articles; WorthPoint Media; Newsletter Signup . Toughest Of All Time? 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 [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. Fitted with a 331ci small-block, the Camaro made quiet test runs at a heavier weight break, proving to Jenkins that a small-block powered sub-compact Vega could compete with weight factored Pro Stocks. XXIII, No. It is said that some of the parts that were used to restore this car came from Bill Grumpy Jenkins himself. Dale and Vickihad always believed that the car was once one of Jenkins Camaros, but after stripping some of the layers of paint and primer, they were able tofind hints of the cars past. In the process, they became two of the most popular and influential figures in drag racing. Two weeks later, Stahl was in Monza, Italy, helping Ecosse compete in the Race of Two Worlds, which pitted Indy Cars against European sports cars on the high-banked Monza oval. 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. Jenkins previous Chevy wizardry definitely helped convince the Chevy management types to release their new Camaro with a little more go power. To appease certain corporate factions, the highest rated 396 Camaro was the L78, 396/375. Jenkins was intrigued by the performance of Carlo "Ollie" Volpe's fuel-injected 327ci Corvette and reasoned that a small-block in a lightweight Chevy II body might have potential. [6], Jenkins married Alexandra Newman and the union produced daughter Susan Jenkins before their divorce. More than 150 personal items from the estate of the great engine builder Bill Jenkins are up for auction this Saturday in Indianapolis, and three of the lot numbers are very unique engine items. Storied Past for Billboard s 1960s NHRA Drag Racing-Bill . In early 1963, Chevy unleashed its much-anticipated. 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. [3] Jenkins earned a total of $250,000 that year, including event and manufacturer support. This big-block type engine was designed for trucks and fullsize cars. $2.98 Buy It Now or Best Offer, $41.21 Shipping, eBay Money Back Guarantee. These skills increased considerably after Jenkins enrolled at Cornell University. Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins Malvern, PA, TR 733PAINT, Vin -114278W331441 OPTIONS, Trim Tag Tinted Glass, 05A AM radio, ST68-11427 WRN 68388 BODYExterior chrome, TR 731R-R PAINT Rally wheels, Jon Mello sold to Jeff LaTondress DATA, Jeff LaTondress sold to Chris Matte via E bayEngine replaced 1988. Jenkins teamed with Strickler to win the 1963 Little Eliminator Nationals with a 427 cubic-inch-powered, A/FX-class Chevy Impala. Jenkins 396 Camaro served him for many years after the 1967 season. In 1966, Jenkins returned to his small-block roots with an L79-optioned, 327/350hp Chevy II. I decided to bring the car back out and race for Jenkins' team." A Collection of Interesting, Important, and Controversial Perspectives Largely Excluded from the American Mainstream Media 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. 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. and about 700hp on gas. Add to Favorites . This 1966 Nova has been built to replicate the late Bill Jenkins L-79 Nova racecar. There is also a pair of original Jenkins-prepped Dominators on the engine, and an original Jones/Motrola tachometer inside the car. The stock duration was 242 degrees at 0.050-inch lobe lift; 0.520-inch lift, intake and exhaust; 114-degree lobe separation; and lash sets at 0.024-inch intake and 0.028-inch exhaust. 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. LEFT and MIDDLE: The correct transmission came with the car. Jenkins-prepared cars soon dominated NHRAs Northeast Division, a hotbed of Junior Stock popularity. 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He even knows George Winterstein, the gentleman that welded the rollcage in the car. Rest in peace Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, you were the best of the best! Jenkins was short in stature and gruff in demeanor, and his favored trackside attire was a pair of loud Bermuda shorts and a T-shirt, accessorized with a cheap cigar. Dondero won the AHRA title. 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. This moved the engine rearward between 1/2 and 3/4 of an inch, producing a slightly more favorable front/rear weight bias in the nose-heavy car. [4], He was nicknamed "Grumpy" for having a no-nonsense attitude at races. See Details on eBay available at. 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?) bore siamese cyls design. "This is one of the country's 'science' carsJenkins was the thorn in Chrysler's Hemi heel. D Deloris Ware Biller Chevrolet Vega Camaro Z Beginning with a 1961 409 Biscayne sedan, Jenkins uncovered surprising horsepower from the cumbersome W engines. At some point after the fire, someone didnt realize the front sheetmetal had been lightened, and thought the heat from the fire made the metal feel funny. This is when the front sheetmetal from the car was discarded. "People always liked the Camaros, but I never gave a s**t about them," Jenkins later confided. TR 733 PAINT. Guinnconcededthat he believed Dale and Vicki do have The Toy, so they documented everything as they started cleaning the car to begin the restoration. Without the help of factory support, Jenkins developed his first Grumpys Toy: a Chevy II with a 327 cubic-inch engine. These greatly deserved honors are at least partially attributable to his 67 big-block Camaro. The Mark II remained a mystery for several years until the 1965 model year passed its halfway point, when Chevy abruptly halted production of the 409. [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]. Last year for the term Chevy II. Jenkins fouled in the first round of class eliminations against HOT ROD managing editor Don Evans, driving the magazine's Camaro project car (unbeknown to the HR staff, the Camaro's big-block was an oversized, and thoroughly illegal, 502ci ringer). 1868 Nova SS396 Grumpy Jenkins Diecast,GMP # 8022.New In Box.1:18 Model. *** Very nice detail with opening hood. Seems to me it has the SS rear panel that I've seen in other photos. Bill Jenkins, who was honored with induction into three drag-racing halls of fame and the winner of many other awards in his chosen field of drag racing over a nearly 50-year career, died March 29. [7] He drove hemi-powered Dodges in 1964 and 1965 after Chevy left drag racing early in the 1963 season. [5], "Pro Stock legend Bill 'Grumpy' Jenkins dies", CUP: Three NASCAR Legends Lead IMHOF Class, "Bill Jenkins, 81, Drag Racing Driver and Innovator, Dies", Jenkins' 'Grumpy' ways make for a winning way, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Jenkins_(drag_racer)&oldid=1125783351. Grumpys Original Camaro Z28 is officially undergoing restoration. There are many neat moments here, but our favorites include the in-car segments with Jenkins up on the wheel. Free shipping for many products! "I got into a disagreement with Chrysler about the transmissions, and they stopped my support," Stahl recollected. Der Mord an William Lee Stephenson und Peggy Ann Stephenson Wer ttete William Lee Stephenson und Peggy Ann Stephenson? Although intense, their rivalry was never ruthless. Lombardo raced for Jenkins until 1979, finishing third in 1977 points, second in 1978, and seventh in 1979. Posts: 1,662 Bill Jenkins 1968 Nova Aug 27, 2006 18:21:43 GMT -5 . 1. Video: Lone Star Throwdown Truck Show Recap. There are some very rare cars in this collection.I will try to combine shipping when possible.For the most part, the Bill started racing in 1953, and shortly after that he put together his first, real race car, a modest 1955 Chevrolet before graduating to Mopars. Bill Jenkins is yet to be pried from GM-type products, and if you think Grumpy made the Chevy II's parts movewell, you might keep an eye open for a slippery Camaro with Bill in the immediate vicinity.". The Grumps Nova was a dominate figure at most of the . Bill Jenkins SS 396 Nova | Vintage Video of the day Bill "Grumpy Jenkins Big Block Nova Super Stocker at 68 NHRA Nationals. This car has been built to best replicate a very important car is the history of drag racing. 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. There is not a lot that can be said about Grumpy Jenkins that hasnt already been said many times over. Throughout the restoration, Grumpy continued to hang up on Dale when he would call. Loading. At a match race at Detroit Dragway in 1962, Stahl met Dave Strickler, Jenkins' partner in a series of Old Reliable Chevrolet Super Stocks. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Drag racing has had some famous rivalries. The L78 engine appeared unchanged from the assembly line, save for the Hooker headers with 2-inch primary tubes. For that reason, this car was pushed into a corner of the Penske shop and almost forgotten. "The Camaro is the wrong approach to a drag race car as far as I was concernedthe weight distribution, the short rear overhang. 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. [1] Between 1965 and 1975, he won a total of thirteen NHRA events. 67impala427 TMM Moderator MR 67 IMPALA. Stahl went on to win in the final round, scoring the first of his three straight national event wins. 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. ". 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. 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