Dick Harrell drag car (new thread) - Page 19

davenkc · #**181** 12-03-2002, 07:13 PM

All
I have several pic of the 71 cars the Camaro and the Vega am am going to post. The first is very early on of the Camaro taken at Kansas City. This may have been even the first test session/shakedown runs. Note the lack of people in the stands. Others pics will follow later today.
Dave

Kim_Howie · #**182** 12-03-2002, 07:23 PM

The May of 1971 Rodder & Super/Stock mag shows no tinted windows. but it had a tinted back glass when i bought it.
I have a picture of it at Bristol. I know the history of the car but need history of where and when and how long it was raced. Kim

davenkc · #**183** 12-03-2002, 09:45 PM

The next pic I wish to share with the forum is the 71 car at speed. This for those who do not know this is the Chrysler powered car, speeds were in excess of 200 mph on a regular basis.
Dave

davenkc · #**184** 12-03-2002, 09:52 PM

All
Next pic is with the chute out. Notice the down attitude as compared to the previous pic at speed. Imagine what the downward force might be during this time. Might be a little scary.
Dave

davenkc · #**185** 12-03-2002, 10:00 PM

All
Next is a pic I mentioned earlier. It is taken at the same time as the other one posted which was the centerfold pic in ss&di I believe in Jan of 72. It is Bob Plummers pic and the one I had on a t-shirt at this years reunion. If you have never seen a fire burnout suffice to say you have missed something you would never forget!
Dave

davenkc · #**186** 12-03-2002, 10:09 PM

All
The next pic is of the Vega. This car was built with a partner involved Larry Christopherson. The details of that are not entirley clear to me and imo are not necessary the fact that the car existed is enough.In pic it is being driven by David Ray against The Chi Town Hustler Challenger
A car that has been restored and is in the NHRA Museum.
Fate of this car is cloudy, only thing I have been told is this.. It was supposed to be in someones back yard body and chassis in Missouri and washed away never to be seen again in the 1993 floods. If true how very sad.
Dave

davenkc · #**187** 12-03-2002, 10:13 PM

All
The next and last pic of the Vega is on a ramp truck with the body up. As you can see it is also Hemi powered.

davenkc · #**188** 12-03-2002, 10:17 PM

All The next attachment speaks for itself.

davenkc · #**189** 12-03-2002, 10:21 PM

All
One final pic on this subject. Mr. Chevrolet. RIP my friend
Dave Libby

**Mr70** · #**190** 12-03-2002, 10:46 PM

Rick
Thanks for that.I did not know you knew about F/C's too.I am selling all my stuff,and converting over to Dick H. Memorabilia....

Dave
I did not make the reunion,but I've seen the DH 1968 Chevelle in our ACES magazine from Chuck Hanson.I will see that in person someday.I envy you that you were the original wrench on that Chevelle!

Were there any Famous 1968-72 Chevelle Funny Cars?

The obit you posted on Dick H.is very Sad.I had no idea he was only 26....The last two lines in his obit are sure an understatement Today.

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