Dave Strickler, NHRA World Championship Z28
 

Here are some very special vintage photos of D. Strickler (Mr. 4-speed) and his Jenkins prepaired Z28 race car. All taken in 1968. This one taken at the NHRA Super Stock Nationals, 1968.

Enjoy,

Jerry

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Here is one at Suffolk, Strickler won this event in 1968.

Jerry

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Here's another classic lined up with Bill Jenkins at the famed York US 30 Dragway. 1968.

Jerry

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Strickler pulling ahead of D. Arons in the 1967 396 Camaro in the semi final round at the NHRA World Finals, Oct 1968. Strickler went on to win this event and the Super Stock Championship, Tulsa, OK 1968.

Jerry

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National Dragster, January 1969. Heading says it all.....

Jerry

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Mr. 4-Speed at the World Finals, Oct 1968. Notice Marv Ripes car in the background. He went on to create A-1 torque converters, a very successful company during the 1970s and '80s.

Jerry

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One of the first NHRA Super Stock wins for Strickler during the 1968 season, Richmond, VA. May 1968. He went on the dominate Super Stock with this car for the rest of the season.

Jerry

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Jerry thanks for posting all the pictures that you take time to do. It is appreciated https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Glad this site appreciates all of the race history that is so important to our hobby.

Here is another famous article from late 1968. Cars Magazine. Stickler and Jenkins did Chevrolet performance seminars throughout the country to promote H/P Camaros.

Because of the stellar season that Strickler had with this Z28 Camaro, is was the most publisized Camaro during the late 1960's. At last count, I have over 35 magazines that published ink on this Z28. Will post more as I have time.

Enjoy,

Jerry



Jerry

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Keep 'em coming Jerry! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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Here's one more and now I have to get to work.

Can't remember what magazine this is from. Full page of killer Stock Stock cars during the 1968 season.

Jerry

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Great stuff Jerry. These are gems! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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great pictures jerry! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
any idea whatever happened to the jenkins '68 chevy II?

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Here are a couple of pictures of this car that I have from the first GM Nationals.
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Dave,

Not yet. Still trying to locate that car. I have the dealer invoice to it. B. Jenkins let me make a copy when I was up to his shop back in 1993. I do not want to post that here. Was an original L79 car!

Jerry

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Here's one more and now I have to get to work.

Can't remember what magazine this is from. Full page of killer Stock Stock cars during the 1968 season.

Jerry

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Jerry,
"Super Stockers in Action" was actually the name of the magazine. It was a pulp publication that wasn't around for that long. I have several issues and they're all packed with great photos. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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Vern,

Pulled my data base on that photo. It was from "Rodder & Super Stock" magazine, page 32, January 1969.

Jerry

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Dave,

Not yet. Still trying to locate that car. I have the dealer invoice to it. B. Jenkins let me make a copy when I was up to his shop back in 1993. I do not want to post that here. Was an original L79 car!

Jerry

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thanks jerry. had heard it was an original L79 equipped car and chevrolet used it to fit/engineer the b/blk to the 'new' body?

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One more good one to post. Strickler on jack stands after breaking a transmission at the Cecil County Super Stock Show Down. He was predicted to win this event and actually equaled Ronnie Sox's SS/F time of 11.94.

Super Stock Magazine, July 1968, page 29.

Enjoy,

Jerry

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Does anyone own is 1969 car? Is it still around?

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The little Chevys running with the Hemis. How cool is that!

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They say Dave Strickler could bang some gears.what kind of 4 speed tranny did he use in the z28.always liked the stick shift guys.Chris

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I bet a Jenkins trick shifted Muncie trans! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Strickler used an M22 with Hurst Comp Plus shifter. I have some photos of the trans and shifter in my collection. Can't post now as I'm in Iowa this week, 1 degree when I got off the plane!

Burrrrrrrrr,

Jerry

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Dave Strickler and Ronnie Sox are regarded as the two best four speed drivers of the era. Both are in the Motorsports Hall of Fame........and deserve to be there.

Jerry

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Jerry, I remember a Blue L79 at A/C show about 15years ago. Guy said it was a jenkins car. I tried to get Max To buy it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

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God....I lover Super Stock. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
I wished my parents would've just named me SuperStock instead of Jeff! Old, Vintage or todays Old, new car do it for me.https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

T/F & F/C..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

lololololo

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Jerry, I remember a Blue L79 at A/C show about 15years ago. Guy said it was a jenkins car. I tried to get Max To buy it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

[/ QUOTE ]Jenkins did have a blue L79 non SS nova about 20 years ago. He was going to restore it but decided not to. I got him some parts for it back then. Maybe it was his car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Jerry, I remember a Blue L79 at A/C show about 15years ago. Guy said it was a jenkins car. I tried to get Max To buy it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

[/ QUOTE ]Jenkins did have a blue L79 non SS nova about 20 years ago. He was going to restore it but decided not to. I got him some parts for it back then. Maybe it was his car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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It could be, it was a non SS car. And time frame is right on.