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Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet Today, 04:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,417
Posted By copo-2
Frank, Yes, I do still have the Nova. It has...

Frank,
Yes, I do still have the Nova. It has been with me for 57 years coming November 11. I, myself, have survived for 83 years, but still have the urge to talk & listen to others.

The Nova...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet Yesterday, 05:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,417
Posted By copo-2
Dave, Fred had 50 of these Novas built for this...

Dave, Fred had 50 of these Novas built for this purpose. This picture had some modifications added from the original purchase with 4:88 gearing, Lakewood traction bars, & 10:50 X 15" slicks, plus a...
Forum: Dick Harrell 06-05-2025, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,767
Posted By copo-2
Dick Harrell was forced to change to Hemi power...

Dick Harrell was forced to change to Hemi power to stay competitive as GM lost out in the fuel classes for a short duration in 1971. The Hemi block was superior in strength allowing for higher...
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-19-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,767
Posted By copo-2
Wasn’t the year of change to Hemi power 1971?

Wasn’t the year of change to Hemi power 1971?
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-03-2025, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,767
Posted By copo-2
Harrell’s long time devotion to the Chevrolet is...

Harrell’s long time devotion to the Chevrolet is well embedded into his following. Personally, I have never heard different except the end results was going to Hemi power in his funny car?

Wes...
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-01-2025, 09:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
Additional pictures of the Harrell funny car...

Additional pictures of the Harrell funny car crash and afterward damage resulting.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-28-2025, 07:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
Having competitive cars carrying a sponsors...

Having competitive cars carrying a sponsors carrying their is an effective way to advertise your hi-performance product as many fans & participants at the drag strips. Watching their performance,...
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-25-2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
In following the journey and his devotion to...

In following the journey and his devotion to Chevrolet, both on the track & working with some active dealerships, many names appear that can be associated with “Mr. Chevrolet.”

The clipping in...
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-19-2025, 07:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
Another Camaro that carried the Yenko banner...

Another Camaro that carried the Yenko banner while in St. Louis.That being Mike Garfinkel.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-17-2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
An autographed handwritten picture of the Yenko...

An autographed handwritten picture of the Yenko sponsored fuel funny car of Harrell’s while still running injection.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-10-2025, 03:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
Personally, I don't have that information on Vin...

Personally, I don't have that information on Vin numbers of the 67 Camaros Harrell prepared while in St. Louis. All I have is the number given listed in the number 1 posting of this thread as being...
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-08-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
This was Harrell’s ride sponsored by Yenko while...

This was Harrell’s ride sponsored by Yenko while in St. Louis.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-08-2025, 02:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
In the first post of this thread, it shows Jim...

In the first post of this thread, it shows Jim Guthrie as working as a mechanic associated with Dick Harrell’s operation in St. Louis. While there, this is a picture of a topless funny car he...
Forum: Dick Harrell 03-13-2025, 04:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
In a recent display of this Camaro that was...

In a recent display of this Camaro that was prepared by Dick Harrell while in St. Louis, noticeably in the documentation, the invoice was made out on the same print as the one displayed before? This...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-17-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,992
Posted By copo-2
That is the #50 9738 Nova that came back home to...

That is the #50 9738 Nova that came back home to the former Gibb Chevrolet and was owned by Helen Gibb.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-13-2024, 04:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,992
Posted By copo-2
In the clipping shown about Lloyd Kirchoff...

In the clipping shown about Lloyd Kirchoff winning the IHRA Spring Nationals. We were there at the same event in Bristol, Tn and pitted next to "Mighty Mouse," not realizing that it was the well...
Forum: Dick Harrell 12-06-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
An invoice billing to Yenko Chevrolet for the 427...

An invoice billing to Yenko Chevrolet for the 427 Camaro conversion. N0tice the shipping date.
Forum: Dick Harrell 11-22-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,537
Posted By copo-2
Harrell Super Car Capitol

This article was written When Dick Harrell was located in St. Louis and teaming up with Don Yenko converting 67 Camaros with the 427 conversions. This article is somewhat distorted, but hopefully it...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-19-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,502
Posted By copo-2
Ken, What history would you have of "LIL...

Ken,

What history would you have of "LIL HOSS" after leaving the Fred Gibb dealership & your purchase?
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,502
Posted By copo-2
I agree that Ken has been a true asset of...

I agree that Ken has been a true asset of knowledge in the past history and to share this with many who are interested in their involvement with high performance Chevrolets.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-11-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 144,683
Posted By copo-2
On November 11, 1968, This 1968 427 Nova was...

On November 11, 1968, This 1968 427 Nova was accepted & driven from the Dick Harrell Performance Center located in Kansas City, Mo. Later on, this was recognized to be Veterans Day, of which, Dick...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-12-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,171
Posted By copo-2
The CY transmission was redesigned for the 50...

The CY transmission was redesigned for the 50 Fred Gibb Novas. on July 12, 1968, a dealers bulletin was published concerning these transmissions with higher shift points and reinforced convertors for...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-10-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 144,683
Posted By copo-2
Remembering back 50 plus years ago, this car was...

Remembering back 50 plus years ago, this car was competing at Springfield-Ozark Dragway. The picture of the Sleeth Automotive Chevelle looks like it was actually taken there as the timing tower looks...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-06-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,956
Posted By copo-2
The former driver of “LIL HOSS” caught on camera...

The former driver of “LIL HOSS” caught on camera at a Fred Gibb Memorial Show.
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-16-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,876
Posted By copo-2
There was a few 427 Novas built from the Fred...

There was a few 427 Novas built from the Fred Gibb 68 9738 COPO automatics. Just how many is still a mystery? Some of these Novas with Dick Harrell badging were the original 396
factory built 375...
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