Nickey Camaro of 68

57tommy · #1 03-02-2006, 06:35 AM

Wow ! I did not expect such a response, but YES I have a couple of pictures, one taken at the US30 drag strip in Illinois in 1968. This car held the "C Stock" world record of 10.43 / 123mph for about 2 weeks (until Grumpy unleashed his Toys, one of which ran Factory stock for about 2 months. He trimmed the record to the low 10s) I crewed for the STP Cougar "Funny Car" in 67-68 when Maynard Rupp drove it. Employed by Holley was a great key to hot rods, cause I could "flow test" carbs for technical knowledge. I onec had a '66 corvette with a Jim Hall all alloy engine given to me for "favors" that probably had an honest 600HP. I will post the pictures of the Nickey and I will plead for mercy from my EX to allow me to retreive my "hot rod" stuff from her family's storage - like more pictures, and two motors complete. A 1967 (still in crate) 302 w/ original cross ram and my son's motor for his Camaro, a factory fresh LS7.
By the way, Stefano, I was not given too many "options" with my Nickey, but I did get a radio, 12 bolf rear / 3:70 gear, Hooker headers, M22 trans, Black cloth interior, 70 series Red Line Wide ovals, and of course the famous "Stinger Hood" minus the nose point - I think only Balwin had the true Stinger.

budnate · #2 03-02-2006, 06:54 AM

your Nickey must have been a 68??? being orange and having black deluxe cloth int???

57tommy · #3 03-02-2006, 07:14 AM

Yes it was a 1968 396 / 375 RS SS drop shipped to Nickey in early September. When I picked up the car in October, a light snow had dusted the streets and I was scared to death to "goose" the throttle for fear of spinning out of control on my way back to Detroit.

**hvychev** · #4 03-02-2006, 08:29 AM

Freakin Awesome! Post some pics! Did you save the order sheet?

Here is a REAL order sheet that I have in my Chicago area dealer memorabilia collection. This would have been one cool car!

**hvychev** · #5 03-02-2006, 08:32 AM

One bad Mo Fo

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #6 03-02-2006, 04:20 PM

Is that paperwork from Kevin's Nova?

**hvychev** · #7 03-02-2006, 05:32 PM

No Marlin. This is for another car. I own this particular piece of paperwork. I am sure if it were Kevin's he would be flying over this afternoon to pry it out of my hands!

**scott s** · #8 03-10-2006, 02:21 AM

Wow is that 4k for that eng in 71

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