Grumpy Jenkins

Thanks for posting this pic, It is really cool, I would love to see more pics if you have them, It's funny even though I live only about 2 miles away, I have not seen larry in a few years. He is a great guy, And when I was younger and into camaros heavy, He would always help me out when I needed hard to find parts. there was about a 6-8 year period when it seemed like he would not sell any first gen camaro parts to anyone, But he always helped me out when I needed something. He had so much good stuff, I remember calling him one day asking about a Cowl induction hood and he asked what color I needed?..LOL

P.S I dig the keystones and hauler also.

 

another kimball shot...

 

supposed to be released in august...

 

In the early-mid '60's I lived near Berwyn & drove by his shop often: Does anyone remember the "Iron Mouse" series cars that were regularly parked outside while waiting for 'attention' from the master? "Jiggs" was a cult hero (& even 'consulted' by some) to the local H.S. 'motorheads' no matter what 'brand' they favored!

 

That 251st run must have been a pisser....

 

There'll never be another guy that will come close to accomplishing what Bill did.
He was "the man" when it came to 327's and 4 speeds.

 

The one thing that I never got to do was go to a race event and watch my high school hero. This man was one amazing guy with all that he accomplished in his life time. RIP in Peace BJ

 

I was lucky enough to watch Bill run his Pro Stock Vega at Portland International Raceway about 1971-72, and IIRC it was his first Vega, I was still in high school so I thought I had hit the big time.
Due to old age and CRS I don't recall the details of the race, but I do remember this vividly; as he was waiting in the staging lane I was standing near the rear of the car and noticed one of the rear deck pin clips was not in place so I walked up to get a closer look and Bill noticed me looking and came from the front of the car, I told him about the pin and all he said was DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT KID.
Boy did I feel special.

 

Just found this I took as a kid.

 

Bought a t-shirt off the Grump around '77 at the Springs in Columbus. He got that name honest!

 

I saw his car in the paddock and seen him running the Camaro but I've never met him personally.

 

Found a few more. RIP Grump.

the Z-11



Restored

 

Let's be honest here the guy was a true legend and won just about everything in drag racing.

Jimbo