Re: 1961 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe Race Car
 

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

Re: 1961 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe Race Car
 

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

Re: 1961 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe Race Car
 

Jerry, Please check your PMs.
thanks
Verne

Re: 1961 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe Race Car
 

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

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...rSptCpe036.jpg

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

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

Re: 1961 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe Race Car
 

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

Re: 1961 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe Race Car
 

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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

Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.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