Jungle Jim's Match Racer
 

Has this one ever been located!!!

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/188...%2520RACER.jpg

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There is a wonderful article in SS&DI with that ZL1 on the cover and featured inside... Date slips me now...

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That is the cover! SSDI July of '69 - has the yenko camaro drag test in it https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif SSDI August of '69 has the yenko chevelle drag test.

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Has this one ever been located!!!

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/188...%2520RACER.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]I believe Collins and Hickman took this car over. Had a SB in it for awhile. Ran Modified Eliminator. Maybe still in the Delaware area. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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another of JJ's rides

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/188...sScrapbook.jpg

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Exactly what happend to JJ? I read he was in a head on collision. But was he going racing, with family, or what?
And what was he driving? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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He died in September of 1977 at the age of 32 after suffering fatal injuries in a head-on collision in his Corvette with a bus.

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He died in September of 1977 at the age of 32 after suffering fatal injuries in a head-on collision in his Corvette with a bus.

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif Thats a bad way to go, not that theres a good way... Thanks for the info. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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I good friend of mine saw that car at Capitol in 69/70 era. He said Grumpy was there with Jungle tuning the ZL1.
He was running a B/MP Candy Nova at the time. He said it had a sound of its own!

Wayne

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He died in September of 1977 at the age of 32 after suffering fatal injuries in a head-on collision in his Corvette with a bus.

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The accident happened on the Schuylkill Expressway (a major artery into Philadelphia) before there was a center barricade, the local report was that he crossed over the line intentionally https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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Liberman's accident happened on rt 3 West chester pike. hit a red arrow bus( septa / public tran bus co)
a good friend of my family, Jack Rusin(Jack the ripper car) (who was killed in a motorcycle accident 2 years ago)
http://www.junglepam.com/photos/012603JJSCAN14B.jpg (center standing)

was good friends with Jim Liberman & Pam(he drove the match car a few times) donated a fire suit to garlis. if you're ever at the garlits museum in ocala Fl. you'll see one of his cars, a fire suite, the news aticle about the accident and part of the key that was broken off in the vette's ignition.

more pics at Jungle Pam's Site

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With a sig of '1 of 311', I'm assuming you have an '69 L89 Camaro?? Very cool.

Thought it was the Sk. X-way, but, been wrong before https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I remember it like yesterday. I believe the accident occurred at the over pass on rt3, as you enter Westchester eastbound.

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I understand he had a drinking problem and was drunk when he had the accident


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He died in September of 1977 at the age of 32 after suffering fatal injuries in a head-on collision in his Corvette with a bus.

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The accident happened on the Schuylkill Expressway (a major artery into Philadelphia) before there was a center barricade, the local report was that he crossed over the line intentionally https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif will never tell....

but drinking, drugs and driving.. dont go together .


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I understand he had a drinking problem and was drunk when he had the accident


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He died in September of 1977 at the age of 32 after suffering fatal injuries in a head-on collision in his Corvette with a bus.

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The accident happened on the Schuylkill Expressway (a major artery into Philadelphia) before there was a center barricade, the local report was that he crossed over the line intentionally https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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I am friends with Jim's brother Bob. I am forwarding this thread to him and maybe he will have a few comments and share some memories.

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The acident happened on Rt 3 in West Chester. I lived in Chester, Pa at the time and drove out there after the accident.

Jeff x2 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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The acident happened on Rt 3 in West Chester. I lived in Chester, Pa at the time and drove out there after the accident.

Jeff x2 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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I would love to be able to read your attachment.

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Things were not all peaches and cream for Jim at the time and I heard all kinds of crazy rumors, But truth be told...
Only Jim knows what really happened that day https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif
God Speed JJ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Because of this thread, I had a conversation today with a long time friend, Jim's brother. I sent him this thread which he has been reading and totally denied that Jim may have intentionally crossed any line heading into oncoming traffic. He confirmed Jim was driving his Corvette on Rt.3 when he crested a hill and the cars front end went airborne loosing control. If he was a few seconds earlier or later he wouldn't have hit the SEPTA bus and probably would just would have ended up in the field.

Maybe I can convince him to register so he can comment further.

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Only Jim knows what really happened that day https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif


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Keith, I agree with this statement from the post above your last one in which you spoke with Jims brother. No one has to come to this fourm to back anything a family member had happen to them. He is more than welcome to come post and tell his stories about Jungle Jim and share any pics of Jims race cars though.

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I agree with Jeff's thoughts. Also, it's refreshing to hear the 'intentional' rumour put to rest.

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The thing I liked about watching Jungle, was his longgggg burn outs. I also loved watching Pam running back. WOW
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Than's a whole new meaning for " BUILT IN THE USA" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Going back to the original question asked here... Jungle Jim's brother has indicated this previously:
"Steve Kanuaka built the car for match racing and it had fiber glass front end it also ran with 2-4brl carbs. Dutch Ergang worked for Steve in the shop and also was a head grinder for Jenkins. The car did not last to long because Steve lost insterest in it as far as I know the car is still in existence" He went on to say that he was not sure that he wanted to see the Camaro running as it looked when JJ ran it.

No pretty uniforms but JJ was a real showman. JJ gave the fans what they really came to see; the most popular funny car on the match race circuit. Greg Steich of Pottstown PA was also a JJ fan.

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With a sig of '1 of 311', I'm assuming you have an '69 L89 Camaro?? Very cool.

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actually it the soul survivor car
http://www.dragracers.org/Soul_Survi..._76_sports.jpg

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PLEASE tell me it's currently set up like it was in the picture...https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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Ditto!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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not to highjack this thread but..
yeppers, just missing the lettering.

http://www.joespc.com/my-toys/Image2.jpg

http://www.joespc.com/my-toys/Image4.jpg

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Mmmm tasty...letter that thing up old school style, and you'll be my next hero...I love it!

BTW: is it you I see around V8Buick occasionally?

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Mmmm tasty...letter that thing up old school style, and you'll be my next hero...I love it!

BTW: is it you I see around V8Buick occasionally?

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yes, have a few buicks too: `66 GS (pop), `70 GS stage1 (pop-build-sloan), `69 GS stage1 convert 4spd(pop)

Other Chevys: `69 chevelle 396/375 4spd, `79 L-82 4spd, `91 454SS truck

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The acident happened on Rt 3 in West Chester. I lived in Chester, Pa at the time and drove out there after the accident.

Jeff x2 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Do you have a copy of that article? I'm courious to what it says.

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drop me your email...I'll send you the article.

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another of Pam..........momma mia.....

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last one tonight............ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Hey Jeff take it easy over there... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Yea Jeff...keep the excitement down...We don't want any issues!

What did you think of the DVD? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Watched it 3 times already. THANKS https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
Was planning on making it to the reunion......but gotta lay low for a bit longer according to the Docs.....There'll be another! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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drop me your email...I'll send you the article.

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Thanks.

You've got mail. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Jeff, I can't get enough of seeing "Old Yeller"....a really cool car. What size Cragar S/S's and tires are on the car? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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Getting back to original thread...pic of Collins & Hickman after getting thee Jungle '69.