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Forum: Dick Harrell 07-29-2025, 01:42 PM
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When this article was written, Dan Bott was the...

When this article was written, Dan Bott was the associate editor of Popular Hot Rodding magazine.
A follow up legacy to Dan Bott can be found in a link about the career he established being a Ford...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-25-2025, 05:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
A clipping of Fred Gibb and racing of the Nova....

A clipping of Fred Gibb and racing of the Nova. T. L. Walker is shown with a 427 Nova, however in noticing it has stainless window & door trim, this feature wasn’t a part of the original feature of...
Forum: Dick Harrell 07-22-2025, 06:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 45,245
Posted By copo-2
Mark, I too have wondered about this association?...

Mark, I too have wondered about this association? JoeC posted a copy of the invoice to Don Yenko for charges of a 427 Camaro conversion while in St. Louis. The scratched out part is that of Sanders...
Forum: Dick Harrell 07-19-2025, 09:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 45,245
Posted By copo-2
Good work Dystra in bringing forth a member from...

Good work Dystra in bringing forth a member from the city this thread is about. A lot of names have been associated here in the legacy of Dick Harrell in his short tenure while in St. Louis. Always...
Forum: Dick Harrell 07-17-2025, 08:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 45,245
Posted By copo-2
Pete; Thanks for supplying the link to the thread...

Pete; Thanks for supplying the link to the thread about the activities Frank Sanders was involved in during the 409-427 Z-11 era while Chevrolet was still factory backing and building lightweight...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-15-2025, 10:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
The number 50 Fathom Blue Nova finds its way back...

The number 50 Fathom Blue Nova finds its way back to LaHarpe, IL from where the Fred Gibb 68 SS COPO Novas were ordered and received the first 2 weeks of July 1968. Helen Gibb displayed & attended...
Forum: Dick Harrell 07-15-2025, 06:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 45,245
Posted By copo-2
In Dick Harrell’s invoices to Don Yenko, they had...

In Dick Harrell’s invoices to Don Yenko, they had a heading of “Harrell and Sanders Automotive.”

In the early going of the 409-427 era researching of the ties between Harrell & Sanders, both of...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-11-2025, 12:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
You are correct, Rick! Thanks for the reminder!

You are correct, Rick! Thanks for the reminder!
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-10-2025, 07:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
This picture is of the former Kim Howies Dick...

This picture is of the former Kim Howies Dick Harrell/Fred Gibb 427 COPO Nova.
Forum: Dick Harrell 07-03-2025, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,280
Posted By copo-2
Original inspection sheet & adjustment sheet...

Original inspection sheet & adjustment sheet received when picked up @ DHPC. No Chevrolet dealer information or buyer information or no dealer window information? However, in the upper right hand...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-27-2025, 11:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
That was Kim, not only as a hoot to be around,...

That was Kim, not only as a hoot to be around, but became serious in the legendary Fred Gibb’s involvement with Chevrolet hi-performance.

In post #48 you posted a picture of a Grecian Green Nova...
Forum: Dick Harrell 06-24-2025, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,280
Posted By copo-2
The above article was useful in confirming that a...

The above article was useful in confirming that a 427 Nova ever existed and was sold through Chevrolet Dealerships complete with the original 90 day warranty and could be fully financed by GMAC.
...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-23-2025, 04:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
A picture of the Nova that came about from the...

A picture of the Nova that came about from the Super Chevy Show in Topeka. This picture was taken in front of the building tha housed the former Fred Gibb Dealership.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-23-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
Just remembering that most, if not all on the...

Just remembering that most, if not all on the list, were discovered before Helen released the Vin number's list of the 9738 Gibb COPO Novas. After consulting with Fred Gibb, who disclosed the...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-20-2025, 06:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
Pete, thanks for posting this link. Upon...

Pete, thanks for posting this link. Upon examining this, I immediately noticed my Nova isn't included in the list?

The late Kim Howie, I, and others shared information on these cars gathering...
Forum: Dick Harrell 06-17-2025, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,280
Posted By copo-2
Dick Harrell Prepared Chevy ll’s

An article about Dick Harrell Performance Center in Kansas City, MO and the result of prepared 396-427 Chevy ll’s combined with a modified Turbo-400 automatic transmission.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-14-2025, 04:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
Frank, Yes, I do still have the Nova. It has...

Frank,
Yes, I do still have the Nova. It has been with me for 57 years coming November 11. I, myself, have survived for 83 years, but still have the urge to talk & listen to others.

The Nova...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-13-2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 71,091
Posted By copo-2
Dave, Fred had 50 of these Novas built for this...

Dave, Fred had 50 of these Novas built for this purpose. This picture had some modifications added from the original purchase with 4:88 gearing, Lakewood traction bars, & 10:50 X 15" slicks, plus a...
Forum: Dick Harrell 06-05-2025, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,666
Posted By copo-2
Dick Harrell was forced to change to Hemi power...

Dick Harrell was forced to change to Hemi power to stay competitive as GM lost out in the fuel classes for a short duration in 1971. The Hemi block was superior in strength allowing for higher...
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-19-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,666
Posted By copo-2
Wasn’t the year of change to Hemi power 1971?

Wasn’t the year of change to Hemi power 1971?
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-03-2025, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,666
Posted By copo-2
Harrell’s long time devotion to the Chevrolet is...

Harrell’s long time devotion to the Chevrolet is well embedded into his following. Personally, I have never heard different except the end results was going to Hemi power in his funny car?

Wes...
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-01-2025, 09:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 45,245
Posted By copo-2
Additional pictures of the Harrell funny car...

Additional pictures of the Harrell funny car crash and afterward damage resulting.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-28-2025, 07:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 45,245
Posted By copo-2
Having competitive cars carrying a sponsors...

Having competitive cars carrying a sponsors carrying their is an effective way to advertise your hi-performance product as many fans & participants at the drag strips. Watching their performance,...
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-25-2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 45,245
Posted By copo-2
In following the journey and his devotion to...

In following the journey and his devotion to Chevrolet, both on the track & working with some active dealerships, many names appear that can be associated with “Mr. Chevrolet.”

The clipping in...
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-19-2025, 07:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 45,245
Posted By copo-2
Another Camaro that carried the Yenko banner...

Another Camaro that carried the Yenko banner while in St. Louis.That being Mike Garfinkel.
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