How he got "Grumpy."

[SmallHurst]

Funny how small the world is. When I got back from the Pure Stocks in MI (I live in KC), my uncle had spend the weekend at the 409 reunion. He was talking about some ruff and ready racers up for the weekend. He and his buddy rebuilt several 409 cars back in the mid to late 80's then turned to 2nd gen vette's. $$$$

To add to this story, my brother and I (age 13) were visiting my uncle and they were just finishing up a '64 Impala SS with the 409 (Roman red with the red interior) and they asked if we wanted to go for a ride. What do you think our answer was? So off we go, the front bumper isn't on the car yet so the hood was securely tied down with wire and we find a deserted strech of rural blacktop. I remember the front end of that car going higher and higher as they stepped through the dual 4's. Definately left an impression on me. About 15 years later, I was at a show in Wichita and swung passed to see my uncle and we went blasting down the same road in my car!