Dick Harrell drag car (new thread)

[sixtiesmuscle]

I agree with you Ken, however, I think there are too many people who take any opportunity to downplay the authenticity & value of other people's cars. I'm afraid many self proclaimed experts compile information from a variety of sources, some accurate, some not, and, combine it with some urban myth that has been created over time. When presented as confidently as these people do, it comes off as absolute fact. Haven't we learned that when it comes to these cars, there is very little that is "absolute"?

As far as the Harrell funny cars, first there was only one. Then there was a "rumor" of a second. Now, maybe there are three. Maybe the people with the cars that are "verified" are simply protecting their own investment by making claims of exclusivity.
Knowing the time spent by the two Gibb ladies, and, the details they looked for and observed on Tim's car, I think further investigation is justified. To dismiss a car, or at least the body, based on what some people say, perhaps for their own financial gain, isn't fair. Maybe we can wait for all the facts to be discovered before we pass judgement on any of these issues.

[copolocater]

I don't know who you are or where you came from but I see you just registered on the site yesterday.Who called you to let you know this subject was being discussed on this site?I think that you know as does the administrator of this site that there were 2 funnycars if not possibly 3.We have numerous documentation to prove it.You take whatever stance you need to take by whomever sent you to this site but to question the Gibb family you better be able to back yourself up by documentation not by hearsay.We've done that.I've already spoken to a couple of those people they were wrong. Whether this is a car or not isn't the point to us now its the premise.We've been deceived and were not happy.The reason for me leaving this site is because at the reunion I had a conversation with the administrator and a couple in the know that gaurenteed me that there was only 1 car and it was an extended body car that there was no backup.And now Nancy and Mrs. Gibb has informed us there were 2.The administrator of this site sent me a private message letting us know he knows who has the backup car and he feels its not ours.Read again he knows who has the backup car.Why wasn't I told of this when I asked?This information isn't something that needs to be kept secret.I feel betrayed.Again this isn't about ewhether our car is or isn't its about honesty.Every one has looked at videoed pictured and touched our car its been out there. I think we need to start looking the other way.Since there is a backup car that the administrator confirms lets see it.I'm on my way to Daytona to have a good time I've spoken my piece .This isn't about us or our car anymore this needs to go the other direction.P.S.Our car is a stockbody 118" wheelbase car.Valerie has the only extended body Fred Gibb /Dick harrell extended wheelbase car known to exist.You want to investigate tell me her chassis is NOT 118" long .Sorry Ken I'm trying

[shor]

Thank goodness I deleted my post!!!

[mc25t190]

i'm the guy whos was stupid and sold the radio flyer wagon which is currently undergoing a frame off rest, bent axle. i will confirm as i have a picture with gibbs daughter everything i heard and all the details she pointed out for 30-45 minutes, she knew the car like she was currently driving it, every detail. she was in awe! i was on the move with a yenko shirt deal but had no deaf ears. i heard every word she said, and offered to buy the car then. btw, tim , is right here, along with stefano, myself, rick smith, bulah?sp. and tims dad. i know what i heard and could duplicate it along with stefano , rick, and others present. i am in tims corner on this one guys. this lady knew her stuff. there was no way she could explain those details without knowledge, confirmed i heard her say she had towed this car behind a station wagon at least 150 times. i had her sign the flyer wagon and guess what it is worth now. i sold it to cheap. don't take shots without ammo.

[Souperhigh]

Well put Kevin!!!To many times on our neat site some members quickly shoot from the hip without thinking.

[menmyfcs]

I have heard a lot of statements made in racing and just on TV. I am sure glad I dont believe them all. Maybe I have missed something. This is supposed to be a 69 Dick Harrell funny car. What was she doing towing it behind a wagon when Harrell had a full shop of men to work on His race cars including Ramp turcks and then an 18 wheeler.Some of The Fred Gibb door cars were towed on trailers. Do you have any clue how long it takes to make 150 trips to any where?
I would be suprised in 69 if she was even 16 years old.
On a busy year the car may have made 70 race dates.If Valerie had the 1 car. Who had or has the other.It would be a Don Hardy round tube chassis.Not a square tube car. Now I will ask you.Where is their documentation?

[menmyfcs]

First, I would like to say I hope Copolocater rejoins this site, and moreover, I never was trying to anger him. If I were in his shoes I would be upset also. When a person takes the word of others and it's what they want to hear it is very discouraging to hear from another that it is not correct. With all due respect to the Gibbs, I do not think it was fair to make a statement to a person when they were not involved that part of the history - the funny cars were built out of Dick Harrell's shop in Kansas City, not for Fred Gibb Chevrolet. My information comes from the men that worked with Dickie and helped to run the cars. They even stayed at my house. The cars were painted by OOPS, John Fenson. He re-painted the 69 F/C car several times in 69,The SAME body.Made by Fiberglass ltd as were many. As confusing as the Harrell stable was, I could understand the confusion.
In 70 to 71 there was as many as 3 at one time 1 being a Vega. Yes Valeries 69 car was 118in wheel base. If I figure out how to send a few pictures on this site I will do so.
Good nite all hope you had a great thanksgiving

[LVCamaro]

Your approach to "due respect to the Gibbs" is at a minimum curious, and more likely insulting.