ffreak Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Just heard that Grumpy Jenkins has passed away. " Da Grump " was a legend of drag racing and will be missed. Also my understanding that Caroll Shelby is hospitalized and is very ill also. God speed to these great men !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 We been loosing alot of great ones and the last couple years thats for sure. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Just read an article on the NHRA site. He'll be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffreak Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 http://www.nhra.com/story/2012/3/29/pro-stock-legend-bill-grumpy-jenkins-dies/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Danny, I saw it bout an hour a go on da H A M B . I'm sad for his family ................ Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sorry to hear it. Condolences to all his loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktom24 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 The world just got a lot slower RIP Grump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 We will miss Da Grump..... Godspeed to Chevy's answer to those nasty Hemis.. That man FORGOT more about Chevrolet engines than most will ever learn. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellonwheelz3 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 So sad to hear about grumpy. Condolences to his family. Does anyone have info on Carroll Shelby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Grumpy was the opposition in the Pro Stock ranks, but you have to acknowledge innovation & success. RIP to a true legend in the sport. Did I just hear Ronnie Sox fire up his Barracuda in anticipation of a certain small block Vega coming to annoy him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 A legendary hero loved by all no one will forget his contributions to the sport or to peoples lives!!! God speed and our prayers go out to your family (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja-view Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) I have some of his diecast "Toys". But I could reallllly use some pics of the engine in his '69 Camaro strip cars. I believe he had both prostock and something else. I'd like to build some tribute versions of those if I can get drivetrain and interior pics. Edited April 3, 2012 by deja-view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I remember him most from his '66 nova. I watched him run in a NHRA event in Muncie, Indiana and talked to him in the pits. Another time in Indy at the Nationals. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffreak Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 I have some of his diecast "Toys". But I could reallllly use some pics of the engine in his '69 Camaro strip cars. I believe he had both prostock and something else...and a yellow Yenko. I'd like to build some tribute versions of those if I can get drivetrain and interior pics. A google search will bring up lots of pics of his cars. And if your on facebook, search Bill "grumpy " Jenkins and there's a treasure trove of pics of his toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja-view Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) A google search will bring up lots of pics of his cars. And if your on facebook, search Bill "grumpy " Jenkins and there's a treasure trove of pics of his toys. Quite a few car pics, but not much of the engine bay or interior last time I looked. Edited March 31, 2012 by deja-view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 RIP Grumpy, I am behind on my news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 ROUND 2, TIME TO BRING OUT HIS MPC VEGA KIT AGAIN. HOW ABOUTTHE 69, 68, 67 AND 70 CAMAROS" GRUMPY'S TOYS?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.