Dick Harrell drag car (new thread) - Page 20

davenkc · #**191** 12-04-2002, 02:11 AM

Rick
Thank you. I assure you I am proud to have been involved. Joe's Chevelle is a great example of our work. And it is original that is the best part. When I saw it at the reunion it looked the same as it did when I last saw it 30 years ago.
As far as well known Chevelle f/c there were a couple that come to mind but were what I call second generation cars being 66-67 I think Bobby Wood and Malcom Durham had them a few others but names dont come to mind just now. Best example I know of in the post 68 Chevell class car was a 73 or 74 Pontiac Grand Am built by Micky Thompson. With the front end stretch it was a good looking car.
Think you read the obit wrong Dick was 36 not 26

Dave.

ORIGLS6 · #**192** 12-04-2002, 03:46 AM

Dave,
I too am a big fan of Joe's car. I had a brief opportunity to see the car and talk with Joe at this year's Reunion. Also got to chat with he and Brian on Friday eve. at VetteFest. I wish I'd had more time at the Reunion so I could have met you but we had to leave early for a wedding. Maybe next year.
Thank you for the fantastic photos and stories. It brings back fond memories of one of Chevy's greatest champions. Please take good care of those photos.
Dennis

Rick, how bout we convert your car to a FC? It's already the right color and I don't think we'd have to cut it up too bad [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] . Maybe we could establish a new class: SB/FC (Stock Bodied Fuel Coupe!) [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

JoeC · #**193** 12-04-2002, 04:01 AM

Dave,
Great info and pictures thanks for posting. What year did you begin to work with Dick Harrell?
Do you know anything about a shop called Harrell and Sanders Automotive on 411 East Church Street
Carlsbad, New Mexico Phone TU 5-3532.
They did some of the 427 conversions on the Yenko Camaros in 1967.

menmyfcs · #**194** 12-04-2002, 06:08 AM

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 · #**195** 12-04-2002, 04:14 PM

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 · #**196** 12-04-2002, 10:18 PM

JoeC
I have no personal knowledge of the shop other than it existed.
The Sanders in the name of that shop is I believe the first name is right Frank Sanders. He was responsible for S&S headers, I remember the mention of that name as the builder of many sets for Dick for his racecars. I have a picture many have seen it is on many web sites of Dick's 64 Chevelle (427 Z11 power) racing a Ford Thunderbolt.
On the front fender is clearly seen "S&S Headers"
One other thing to answer another question I "officially" went to work for Dick when we started moving into the shop on Hickman Mills drive in KC. (winter/spring 67-68) One of the things Dick had brought with him was several sets of headers for Camaros with a 427, Guess what they were... S&S. This leads me to believe that the header equipped Early (stress on the early) Yenko cars had S&S headers. How does that prove out?

Dave
ps I can post the pic of the 64 Chevelle if you have never seen it.

davenkc · #**197** 12-04-2002, 10:32 PM

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

**Stefano** · #**198** 12-04-2002, 10:41 PM

The information and participation on this thread has been phenomenal but I would like to get back to the issue at hand.

Since many have stated (certainly not to my satisfaction) that which Tim/COPO Locater does not have, then someone please tell me just what he does have.

As an independent bystander I am more confused than ever [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

Who, what, where and when, built/raced the Funny Car which he has?

Copo Locater where are you??????

davenkc · #**199** 12-04-2002, 10:42 PM

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)

copolocater · #**200** 12-04-2002, 11:29 PM

Stefano please don't pull me back into this issue.I originally ask for help and received none.Now all this info is pouring out of the woodwork.Thats all I ask for from the beginning.The car is for sale like it was before this happened.It's just a 69 funnycar body with an updated chassis.I just want to get rid of the albatross.It's become a thorn in my side.You will see that I will not make other posts.But to reinterate Stefano I don't care.Thanks anyhow the more my name pops up the more people pressure me to respond.I don't need it anymore

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