Charlie Jarzombek '36 Chevy Modified

[bobss396]

One of my LIARS club members gave me some pictures of Charlie Jarzombek's last Chevy coupe modified that I took pictures of.

I wish I had more but the craftsmanship of the build is evident. Note the offset shown in the hood/air cleaner shot.

The car was rumored to have had lots of machined parts that were made at the Grumman Aircraft plant in Calverton on the 3rd shift.

We called those sources "silent sponsors". These were contributors who didn't know that they were contributors.

[TarheelRick]

Really love those old style modifieds.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Nice detail photos.

[Rattlecan Dan]

I'm sure to take a second look at these pics. I'm currently working on a Jarzombek Vega build. Most all his builds had their own unique touches. Thanks for posting.

[bobss396]

9 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said:

I'm sure to take a second look at these pics. I'm currently working on a Jarzombek Vega build. Most all his builds had their own unique touches. Thanks for posting.

The Vega was even more radical over the coupe. I had been out to his shop once, around 1979 or 1980. The shop was on the family farm in Baiting Hollow. I recall cars in the build process and he had a frame table. 

I'm not sure where to go for reference material. There is or was a site, LaSheefs that had old modifieds on it. The Vega and other cars of his have been restored in recent years.

He came out with a radical extreme offset Chevette for 1981, maybe 1982. They wouldn't let him run it at Islip. This was about the time Charlie said "up yours" to Long Island racing and hit the tour. He would come back for the big tour races. He drove the #5 Wilsberg owned Cavalier from then on.