Dick Harrell drag car (new thread)

[menmyfcs]

Hey Dave I found some documentation that does exist.The Quaker State Transporter was leased to Dick Harrell Performance dated Jan.2 1970 for $1.00 with all expences picked up by Quaker State. Dick was 39 when he died Birthdate Oct.4 1932. Dick and Clyde Morgan were partners in the 701/2 Camaro.The Christopherson Vega was also owned by Dick Harrell Performance on a joint venture of some kind.I have also found pictures of the 69 painted 3 different ways.Last of all tonite I just found another piece that you may not see from most other racers. It is a letter of Dicks sending back a contingency check because he didnt really use there brand of filter. Most would have kept it. MenMyFcs

[68TopStock]

Dave,

Thank you very much for the posting, these pictures are fantastic. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

ps: are the Leatherman's still around?

[davenkc]

Ken,
My pleasure. My only intention in doing so is to set the record as best it can be. A real bonus has been Menmyfcs to confirm much of what I said. A great guy many here will meet when the time is right.

I have not heard anything of the Leatherman bros since the 70's
Dave
ps Still have not been able to positive id on Sam's car but not giving up.(not seen it)

[davenkc]

Menmyfcs
Bingo. Thank you for confirmining.I remember that transporter when it first appeared it looked like any other Quaker State truck.
Makes me feel good to be that close to accurate after all these years. Great you posted the pic of the 69 on that rollback very glad to see both pieces at the same place,same time once more.
That letter you mention about the oil filters says a lot about the integrety of the man. As you say most would have just kept it.
Dave