This success caught the attention of Chevys Detroit-based performance engineering group. Jenkins Competition was the white-hot center of the Junior Stock universe in 1966. "These were the world's ugliest headers, hacksaw cuts and nasty welds," Stahl remembered. 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. Henry Smokey Yunicks Mark II-powered 1963 Impala took the pole and led early until valvetrain failure forced him out of the race. [3] Without factory support, Jenkins developed his first Grumpy's Toy, a 327 cubic inch / 350 horsepower Chevy II. 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. Select Post; Deselect Post; 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. All products are produced on-demand and shipped worldwide within 2 - 3 business days. The new 396 was called the Mark IV, but there was no mistaking its Mystery Engine heritage. There is also a pair of original Jenkins-prepped Dominators on the engine, and an original Jones/Motrola tachometer inside the car. And don't think Chevy's Camaro isn't going to be a worthy strip contender. XXVII, No. 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. A link to reset your password has been sent to your email address. 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. "Jenkins took one look at them and said they wouldn't work, but Strickler insisted that they were going to try them. It was a fateful move. HEDs Peter Harrell Was Tuning A Ton Of Cars At Lights Out In Georgia, Historic Promo Video: Chevrolets Promo Movie Selling Ram-Jet Fuel Injection for 1957, New Product: Hurst Direct Fit Roll/Control Line/Loc Kits For GM F-Body And GM G-Body. Advertisement. 2023 Power Automedia. "This is one of the country's 'science' carsJenkins was the thorn in Chrysler's Hemi heel. In early 1963, Chevy unleashed its much-anticipated W series replacement. Youll get interviews aplenty, looks around the cars and of course, great historical drag racing footage. 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. In 1966, Jenkins decided to independently run a Chevrolet of his own, and developed an engine package that made him a stand out in racing circles. Despite its early exit, Jenkins's Chevy II was already gaining notoriety in a sea of Chrysler products. Privacy Policy and 12, December 1940, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. 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. Jenkins and Stahl were the odd couple of Top Stock. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. 8, August 1937, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. 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 . 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). This is a new, original design for a historic drag racing team. XXV, No. In 2006, two-time Pro Stock champion Jim Yates announced a testing program with a Jenkins motor in his 2005 Pontiac GTO. Drag racing has had some famous rivalries. "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. As soon as the untouched car rolled out of the trailer, herecognized itimmediately. Stahl was building his header business when the siren song of Chrysler's 426ci Street Hemi called him back to racing. 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. 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. Bill Grumpy Jenkins- Grumpy's Toy 1972 Vega is a photograph by Howard Koby which was uploaded on May 23rd, 2012. Chevy offered the L78 396/375 through its 1971 model year. Their improbable rise to stardom could be the story line for a real-life Revenge of the Nerds. Early Version Full-size Tonka Jeep--in Very Nice Shape! [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. got it as per Jerry MacNeish. Yet Jenkins won the war. In 1961, Jiggs began working with Chevys W series 409. 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. Advanced: Nectar; Daily Deals; Brand Outlet; Help & Contact; Sell; Watch List Expand watch list. for Billboard 's June 22, 1968 edition: Billboard June 22, 1968 "the guitar strings are attached near the mouth of the rifle barrel - which forms the neck of [] These greatly deserved honors are at least partially attributable to his 67 big-block Camaro. Jenkins and Stahl invented, refined, and popularized many of the technical innovations that are now commonplace in professional racing. All Rights Reserved. After graduation he worked as a service manager at several Chevy dealerships and purchased a new '60 Chevrolet with a hot 348ci engine. Jenkins, who started his career in 1967 as one of the first African-Americans in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, said he learned about the study in 1968 and worked with fellow. Liebe Leser, dies ist eine Weiterfhrung meines Blogs "Germanmissing". This allowed for a little hot rod ingenuity, and that meant stock lift with more duration and a tighter lobe separation. Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, as memorialized in a classic poster from Moroso. 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. These housed 2.20-inch intake valves and 1.88-inch exhaust valves controlled by dual valvesprings. 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. Soon, other drag racers were eager to pay for the counsel and hands-on touch available from one Jiggs Jenkins. 5, May 1942, Matchbox Toys 1948 To 1993 Identification And Value Guide(4th Edition), 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. [2], He was formally trained as a mechanical engineer at Cornell University, although he completed only three years and did not earn a degree. NHRA changed the 1972 rules to allow drivers with a small block wedge engine to run a lighter car. 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 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. Nova Father/Son Car. 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 Vicki tells us that these are correct, Jenkins-prepped carburetors for the engine, and Grumpy wrote the numbers on them. The performance heads had the words Hi Perf cast on their intake runners and came with much larger inlet ports. 1960s NHRA Drag Racing-Bill . The great rivalry had ended. Add to Favorites . 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. Vin -114278W331441 . A Collection of Interesting, Important, and Controversial Perspectives Largely Excluded from the American Mainstream Media [3] Jenkins earned a total of $250,000 that year, including event and manufacturer support. That was one of my big Hemi secretscoffee sticks in the carburetors!". Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 12, December 1924, The Meccano Magazine, 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. [3] He was added to Chevrolet's team in 1967. For 1971, the Demon 340 replaced the Dart Swinger 340 (aside of a few special-order Canadian Dart Swingers). Authentic kit of Bill Jenkins' 1966 Nova drag car. 2, February 1935, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. 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 site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Bill Jenkins passed away in 2012 and Jere Stahl passed away in 2016, both leaving an indelible mark on the history of drag racing and hot rodding. He was 81 and lived in Malvern. Chevy Hardcore NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP FREE! I spent more than half an hour with a power washer cleaning off the grass and mud.". The original headers, distributor, transistorized ignition, wiring harness, and original steering column and components are still in use. Running against such competition as Dick Landy, Ronnie Sox and Don Nicholson, Grumpy strived for consistency and clean performances. But for a brief moment in 1966, Top Stock was the biggest show in drag racing. This ten-minute video, which includes narration by veteran broadcaster and Car and Driver writer Brock Yates and interviews by a host of the Grump's peers, showcases Jenkins in action at the 1968 U.S. Nationals in Indy. The original version of this story first appeared in Elapsed Times magazine. Free shipping for many products! [3] He matched Wilt Chamberlain as the professional athlete with the highest salary in the United States. Although intense, their rivalry was never ruthless. [3][12] Lombardo replaced Jenkins in the driver's seat for the second race of the 1976 season in NHRA. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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. in. They replaced the efficient yet heavy cast-iron manifolds. 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