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I was promised that more info would come to me, as well as more photos of it back then.
I agree, if the moderators also agree, maybe a different forum is more appropriate to follow this car. Let them make the decision. Afterall, it isn't for sale anymore.

Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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Wow, great story! I'm really looking forward to seeing this thing restored. The picture of the guy working on the car before it was all painted up is really neat.
Steve

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This "no-winch loading" seems to be a trend with vehicles loading and unloading at your garage. At least you got to skip the workout that day after the winching hour.

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How cool is that? It's great when a sale is a win-win for both parties https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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This "no-winch loading" seems to be a trend with vehicles loading and unloading at your garage. At least you got to skip the workout that day after the winching hour.

We got it half way up by pushing, then since it was an open trailer I was able to pull my truck up next to his and pull it with a strap while they steered. It was a lot easier than what you had to go through with that non-running '62! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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This "no-wench loading" seems to be a trend with vehicles loading and unloading at your garage. At least you got to skip the workout that day after the wenching hour.

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...the wenching hour... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Verne, perhaps you should add a wench to your crew?
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Nice Jugs!.

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~ Pete

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Those are mugs. Get your terminology right! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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..those are steins.And two are under abreast.http://www.mvohio.net/Smileys/NgSmiley/police.gif

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Lets see...there's eight there so divided by the two, wouldn't that make it four under a breast?.

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I guess that's what you learn from traveling a broad.

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I guess that's what you learn from traveling a broad.

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Hum..traveling a broad. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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lol

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I was going to ask my two German sisters to help load it, but they don't like raincoats.....

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Vern, you need to start feeding your poor sisters, their pants are falling off !!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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I'm glad their not my sisters. Are you the protective type Verne? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Lets see...there's eight there so divided by the two, wouldn't that make it four under a breast?.

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~ Pete

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All right, hold it right there, you guys are all under abreast!

Re: 1961 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe Race Car
 

Well, I just got off the phone with the son of the new/old owner. He is still thrilled. Right now the plans are for an engine, trans, go through the electric, brakes, etc to just get it running again. He's so happy that he has it back that at this point, that's all he needs. It can sit in the garage forever, just so he knows he has it back. But I did get a hint of his intention to find the old decals he had on it and paint the replacement hood white so it looks old to match the rest of the car. He doesn't know it yet, but I have an original '61 hood that's painted white that's actually in better condition than the one on the car now. I'll ask him if he wants to trade.
You can't just let go of something you owned for 23 years and not care about its future. I was told that the car will remain in the family "forever", and that was a very good thing to hear.
As far as getting him on the site, he's old school. No computer, no interest. But as I am imparted with more history of the car, I will share it here. He's still on the track of more photos, which are supposedly in the possession of the nephew of the second owner.
I'm going to try and help him as much as I can with the future of the car (within my means). I guess I've kinda gotten attached to it...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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Way cool Verne. Keep us posted! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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He'd like to find some of the old decals that he had on it, like Keystone, Air-Lift, Hooker. If anyone has any, I'd appreciate it if you could help.

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Verne,

I've got one Air-Lift sticker. Found it while I was looking for something else. It's a freebie for a good cause. PM me your address.

-Jon

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Super Cool Jon. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Thanks. I'll make sure he gets it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
PM sent

Verne

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I'm very happy to be of help, Verne. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

-Jon

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Verne,

There is also a vendor called Past Lane Auto that sells a lot of these decals. I bought many originals from him back when I was restoring the Dave Strickler Old Reliable Z28 Camaro. I'll see if I can come up with an address and phone for you.

Merry Christmas,

Jerry

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He'd like to find some of the old decals that he had on it, like Keystone, Air-Lift, Hooker. If anyone has any, I'd appreciate it if you could help.

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Doesn't 427King peddle old stickers?

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Thanks Jerry. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif
Back on page 1, the photo of the car in front of a garage shows the way he had it decaled. The photo of it on the track was after he sold it to the next racer and some things were changed.
I spoke to his son recently and learned that the candy red and blue paint he put on it was actually model car paint! I guess that's an example of the kind of budget those Junior Stock guys were on back then. It didn't hold up at all to the sun and got real ugly. It wasn't on there very long before he went with the white and brown scheme.

Merry Christmas https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Verne

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Verne,

Here's what I have. Hope it's still good.

Past Lane Auto, C/O Ken, PO Box 69, Athol Springs, NY 14010, 716-649-4108,

Good luck,

Jerry

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....i've found some cool old decals on ''the bay''

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Past Lane website

http://www.pastlaneauto.com/

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Verne,

You would make a nice owner for the first 1961 Chevy Dave Strickler race car. Old Reliable #1. It's still out there. Just has to be found. Mike Stickler has some nice color photos of this car when it was campaigned. We are hoping that some day it will be located.

Jerry

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Thanks Jerry,

I think there's a good chance the original is out there too. But of course, since it wasn't heavily modified as a race car, it could have found its way back on the street where it might have met its demise.
There is a recreation, or tribute car being built now. I've been helping with a lot of the details. Bill Jenkins is on board, providing his details as well as some original parts he had from the real car. Bill also went through the carbs and dyno'd the motor. Mike Strickler and Susie are involved as well, providing more photos, etc. It's especially nice to know they are helping with the project. The chassis is almost done and is scheduled to be at York next July.
We're having a heck of a hard time finding correct wide white wall 7x14 cheaters. The repros are all 15". The car will be done to the OS/S configuration with the 2x4s and hood scoop. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Verne

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Verne,

Keep me posted on the new tribute car. I didn't even know that one was being built! The Strickler family are top shelf people. Have always been that way and I've helped Michael with his bracket race car quite a bit. He's a chip off the old block and drives just like his dad. If he had the backing and sponsorship, I'm sure he'd be dangerous in the world of Stock or Super Stock Eliminator.

Mike took me for a ride in the 67 Camaro that he owns many years ago after I rebuilt the 4-speed for him, that ride got my attention. Lethal with a four speed!

Merry Christmas,

Jerry

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Jerry, Please check your PMs.
thanks
Verne

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Jon,
Received the Air-Lift decal today. It will look like it's always been there!

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Verne...you are so right! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Jon,
Received the Air-Lift decal today. It will look like it's always been there!

These are the kind of things that make this hobby so enjoyable. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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That's great, Verne. Glad it made it safely from one coast to the other. It is very pleasing to know that something I was probably never going to use has now found its rightful place. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

-Jon