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Chevrolet Legend Bill 'Grumpy' Jenkins ailing

 
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David Graves
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:45 pm    Post subject: Chevrolet Legend Bill 'Grumpy' Jenkins ailing Reply with quote
'The Grump' as he has been known for years is one of Chevrolet's most legendary racers, engine builder and icon. He is recovering from a stroke and had a operation today to relieve a blood clot on his brain, Best Wishes for a healthy recovery to this Chevrolet Legend, Send cards to: Bill Jenkins, 153 Pennsylvania Ave., Malvern, PA 19355

here is a photo of the famous 'Monster Mash' '55 Chevy with a 265 3 on the tree NHRA stocker that Bill Jenkins built that was a terror in it's time



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good news ..

Grump turned 80 and now back at the shop!

http://www.nhra.com/story/2010/12/22/jenkins-celebrates-80th-birthday-after-returning-to-work/
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
For you Bill Jenkins fans....I just finished reading the latest book about him and his cars. A good read.
"Grumpy's Toys the authorized history of Grumpy Jenkins' cars" by Doug Boyce. I purchased it off Amazon.com
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
sad to report, Bill Jenkins passed today ..

http://www.nhra.com/story/2012/3/29/pro-stock-legend-bill-grumpy-jenkins-dies/
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