Grumpy's Toys

[@tedbarnhart]

I just found out about Grumps passing. This man could make a Chevy V-8 sing like no other! There will never be another Bill Jenkins. RIP.

[@BigJimArizona]

Excellent video !! Bill represented Chevy lovers from the early 1960's til the day he passed away. He was a legend with the wrenches and behind the wheel of his many Pro Stock cars!! Rest in Peace Old Friend... Big Jim...

[@WalterEBird]

I've known of Bill Grumpy Jenkins for 45+ years and No One could ever MATCH Bills knowledge EVER, RIP BILL, I love you for you have given in your written books, I still read them, it's like he is with me, GOD bless you my brother in life ! forever, WEBII

[@NickBayne6]

Grumpys toy #14 was on sale at Mecum today in Harrisburg, PA

[@zubitron5]

He had some great and epic battles with Ronnie Sox. Great racers, competitors and men, both.

[@RobertLee-xc1qv]

The grump was the best at what i thought was magic with engines. Setting picking the right model car too race. My man.

[@buff6637]

I used to work up the street from his shop in the 80s in Malvern Pa...lot of great sounds coming out of there! My Father saw a lot of Bill at local tracks circa Old Reliable..later on they had the same Doctor.(would see him in waiting room) said he was a funny but serious guy! The Best!!!

[@wedontjudge7166]

He was one of the greatest. I got to see him at Kil Kare in Xenia, Ohio in the Vega with dyno Don, Bill Stepp, and Bob Glidden. It was one of my favorite nights.

[@tfjack97]

I was there too, I was in highschool and my brother took me with him, what a great evening that was.

[@fiddlerpin]

We lost another great legend of drag racing. I don't know why they called him Grumpy as he was the nicest guy to his fans. RIP Grump we miss ya!

[@clinteastwood9115]

He did great considering no support from GM . Not many could do what he did!

[@chevytom55]

he was the nicest guy, I remember him so well, always had encouragement for an aspiring racer, and praises for a winner.

[@imbatman3620]

"Grumpy Jenkins" The Greatest!

[@randyjones7818]

TheBatt1958.....69.68 camaro..very pretty..most famous..r.jonrs

[@oldsguy49]

In his book The Chevrole Racing Engine there are pictures of things he started with. It all looks like, well what it is. Chevrolet parts. There weren't any Eagle cranks or whatever. What he could do is amazing. It you haven't ever tried to make a car run faster, it's hard to grasp the concept. Imagine, a Muncie shifted at 9000 rpms and trying to keep the little pointy parts intact with that much power and those tires. Truly a testament to his work ethic.

[@gearheadblane6265]

Great video. Many thanks. His cars looked so plain Jane but he didn't build them to look good, he built them to win. Bill Jenkins was also a great innovator. Always looking for an edge. Thanks so much for the memories of a truly great racer.

[@376cubicinches]

Great video about Grumpy. One of the best in drag racing and inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

[@alloyrat]

My hero and mentor. The best field test engineer Chevy ever had. Miss you Grump...

[@davidkeeton6716]

I think it's neat that he used to run at Baileyton. My 68 used to launch like his and run almost as quickly when he was running SS/C.

[@BobbyDee51]

Oh the memories. Loved the Grump.

[@dennisholst4322]

Tore em a new asshole

[@dennisholst4322]

No laddy daddy

[@dennisholst4322]

Super stock winding out in low

[@craigewen2878]

Bill Jenkins showed even GM what he could do with GM stuff like no other .

[@rjb073]

Jenkins was to GM what Garlits was to MOPAR. The best in 1966 for the NHRA was Stahl vs Jenkins. What a weekend of racing that was. Chevy Vs Chevy.

[@EdwardD.Adkins]

The more I watched about this man, the more respect I have for him!! He was not cocky, he was humble, but he was a hard man to beat!! Love you Grumpy!@

[@CannTankerous]

Bill Jenkins-now there's a name. The Grump made a huge contribution to American motorsports, to racing engine technology and to Chevrolet. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest competitors to ever turn a tire in anger on the 1320.

[@zxtenn]

I think he ran BB in the Camaros and SB in the Vega and Monza- Remember his Vega VS the Pinto battles, back in those days low to mid 9's were the times to beat

[@hobbeekid]

RIP Grumpy, one of the greats of the sport!!!!

[@rjb073]

I have a picture of his original car named "The Northwind" if you would like to see it.

[@Mr1963chevy]

chevrolet owes a whole to bill jenkins and smokey yunicks.these were the chevy men from both of racings best worlds.my hats off to both of them.ive said it before,they both of them are from outer space.geniuses!

[@rjb073]

I think some credit should go to Dave Strickler who ran the car "The Old Reliable." He had two very good sponsors in GM and Ammon R. Smith Chevrolet. Check it out. Dave was a great person to be around. Well off, but not snooty.

[@olechevyguy]

My hero for a very long time and I'm 68. RIP my man, don't miss second gear!!!

[@psufbfan01]

RIP Grumpy....you were one of a kind to Drag Racing's Pro Stock Class as both a racer and master mind Engineer!

[@ronniehaley384]

Love the music !! Ronnie Sox and grumpy !

[@rogergoins9404]

Jazz the true innovative riff The original

[@FarOutRadioMusic]

If you are a Grumps fan, get the book, "Grumpy's Toys", it's fantastic!

[@DUNEATV]

The music was perfect for this video!

[@ftgrat1]

RIP Grumpy! I learned a ton of info from you! Great vid!

[@nocrap62]

Saw him and Don Nickleson match race one time. Bill was driving a 1967 Camero and Don had a 1965 Comet. Grumpy won all three runs, but for the last race Bill drained all fluids from trans and rear end. I asked him why? He answered; "Don has the Comet lined out and will be touch...the trans and rearend will last one round." Bill won, but Don was right on his ass. That was at the River-Side Drag strip at Proctorville, Ohio. Summer 1968

[@jamesmcclure4743]

Zeke Weed, wow Zeek i was there also. Remember it like it was yesterday. I lived in South Point, Ohio at the time and got to see some really cool races at Riverside. Great times.

[@victoriab7729]

Neal Branch My dad took my brother and i to the big name events like that at riverside. We lived in flatwoods Ky , I can still remember those radio promotions for riverside! Do you guys remember Darrell Kazee? he ran a 69 427 camaro A/s, Yrs later i bought that car without the 427. Funny i used to watch that same car When i was a kid. Wish i still had it!! I'd like to see some videos of that strip. Had Lots of fun there when i was young.

[@zxtenn]

SAW him in action around 72-73 at NY National speedway as a teenager, that little 327 running 9.50 at about 135, him and Glidden had some battles in the day-- Seems he never got a BB close to the SB time

[@michaelraddish7898]

Grumpy did my 396 375, a/s cylinder heads in 1968. He also guided me through a trick he invented with the solid lifters. I ran his the nhra legal camshsft. Grumpy was the first to figure out how to make a bbc. Compete

[@rogergoins9404]

This Song is fitting both the Grump and the song were EPIC INNOVATIVE AND LEADERS IN THEIR FEILDS

[@49GMC]

rip mr. chevrolet, thanks for the great memories!

[@thehoundz1]

I remember one time in York PA, Bill brought 2 camaros to town to race with Dave Strickler .wanting to find out which was naturaly the fastest.Story goes it was at the Lincoln Highway Garage,on the old rt 30. Both cars did wheel stands,heading east, from the stop light. Bill picked the fastest to improve..love it!

[@1971Racefan]

R.I.P. Grumpy.

[@331Toy]

Love the sound of the Brass.

[@rogergoins9404]

This song has been sampled by so many today

[@LordFaulkin]

Thanks. I remember Grumpy Jenkins. Nice to see photos of him in his glory days.

[@vf74tomcat]

3:29 racing together once again! RIP Lee Shepherd and Grumpy!!

[@roncoburn7771]

Loved lee shepherd back in the day still have his t shirt

[@dcfire2222]

Love this! Seen all of this at Byron!

[@dennisamburn4017]

Thanks for sharing this video! I saw Grumpy run the vega at Bristol it was amazing to watch !

[@dynodon100]

I had the luck of going to the Phelps school in Malvern Pa. and got to know him quite well (I couldn't understand why they called him Grump)and he was VERY nice to everyone! He is in good company up there,that I am shure!

[@davidkeeton6716]

I heard this song Rise by Herb Alpert today and THIS VIDEO popped into my head. Great video, perfect period correct music.

[@rogergoins9404]

RIP TO GRUMPY NICE WORK USING THIS SONG TO THIS EPIC FOOTAGE IS LIKE QUINTON Terrantino

[@BobDodge]

What a great video !! Rest In Peace: Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, you will be missed

[@Ralphlovs69cars]

What a great video of a great legend.....see you at the races Grumpy!! R.I.P.

[@FABRIC8TIONUNLIMITE1]

THE MAN !!!! " Bill Jenkins" THE LEGEND !!!

[@eddiedawkins5360]

The Novas,Camaros,Vegas,and Monzas were the coolest

[@Bobsbargainbasement]

Met Bill Jenkins back when he was racing the 68 camaro in Englishtown Good ol days !

[@michaelcopeland6159]

Nice soundtrack ... "1980" - Herb Alpert

[@LB6060]

The king is dead. R.I.P., Grump.

[@garyulyssesking]

I still have Grumpy's centerfold hanging in my garage.

[@OutlawMercenary]

lol......now THATS sexy man cave shit right there.....

[@m655john]

That white 68 Camaro was the most badass car I’ve ever seen and I’ve ioved some mustangs in my day. Hated Sox and Martin for beating Grumpy so often.

[@EdwaardAdkins]

A great tribute to a great legend!!

[@JovialSkunk]

Good stuff,well peiced together.Anxiously awaing the release of the Bill jenkins bio.

[@barrypfost2963]

I got his 1968 camaro!/+1/24 scale die cast signed!

[@427dynodon]

Really enjoyed the photos of the car and different drag strips.

[@larrylomascolo6289]

I bought a t-shirt off him at 85 U.S Nationals Lepone was driving then,i remember Warren Johnson had his pit all covered up and motor always hidden from public eye

[@morenecornelius2453]

🤦😭this take me back to LaPlace dragstrip New Orleans mid 70's. I've seen them so much fun including Ronnie Sox and the list goes but it's hard to it was so much fun back then

[@hdvictoryford5329]

Grumpy got his name, not because of a pleasant demeanor. HE WAS A Grump. At Island Drag Strip. Jack Roush , with his Tijuana Taxi Ford Maverick. Beat the Grump 3 straight. After every race Grump, destroyed his pit area, kicking, yelling at his crew, and being a total a-hole. RIP, it will be the only time,lol.

[@robertbaker9385]

Grumpy was a great man he would help you if he could but was all so a ferrous competitor. R.I.P. GRUMPY you will always be the best in my eyes.

[@jimdandy6240]

Cecil County drag-o-way, 1969, two stock cars sitting at the tree, and theres Jenkins in his camaro in back of the car in the right lane, Bill pulls around in front of it and from a slow rolling start , takes off on a test run ! LOL.

[@sharpshootah8852]

R.i.p grumpy!

[@lostsoul3154]

GM let him (et al) down in early '63 when it got out of the racing scene -- bad mistake.

[@NS_4269]

Grumpy wok his first ever race at my since torn-down home track back in the 50’s

[@marthashanahan6889]

Grump's cars bring back many great memories even though my favorite was Dyno Don.

[@michaelgarris1627]

Bob Glidden ford

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

The Legend lives on

[@user-cm9uh6sj7n]

Herb Alpert - Rise .........Great Vid Killer Camaros

[@Motown454]

Awesome Thanks for posting!

[@robmurray2936]

awesome vid- love the music too!...

[@patrickabernethy2970]

He was the Nightmare on Chrysler street. Even the Mopar big dogs had trouble with him

[@pndmnky]

my childhood hero, have a 75 starfire going together, always loved those h bodies..rip grumpy...

[@hammondleroy]

Mr Bill Grumpy Jenkins, You will be missed by me, Since 1972 I have been a fan, May you rest in PEACE!

[@thehazguy]

AWESOME, miss those times

[@cancorvette]

i did not know he was gone He was a true master got to talk one on one at dragway park cayuga we will miss you man

[@gerdes75]

RIP Grumpy!!!

[@ripwtc91101]

my dad said it best... theres garlits, the grump, and everyone else is a runner-up

[@mso430]

Got to see him win the 67 Nationals. A great Labor Day event dominated by Don Garlits.

[@sum12see]

The God Father of Pro Stock! What a runner!

[@fredrichardson3767]

Once again music fits the time.

[@davidhill5621]

@2:55 he was at bluegrass dragway nicholasville ky

[@68chargercrazy]

Master of the even wheeled wheelie

[@larrylomascolo6289]

my favorite u-tube vide,music is killer

[@Familyfirst1971]

rip grumpy drag racing isnt the same like it was then

[@jeffmartin6195]

Saw grumpy run that vega when I was about 10 never forgot BAD MAN

[@micksterboone4517]

Legend

[@toddbob55]

Those Mopars in the 1960's slaughtered poor Grumps Chevys

[@DanEBoyd]

Chevy blacked out the taillight panels on SS396 Camaros, but Grumpy also blacked out the rear valance underneath. I think it still looks good with the blacked-out valence, but why did he do that?

[@NSCA12]

Soundtrack is Herb Albert "Rise". R.I.P. - Grumpy.

[@rjb073]

Jenkins is from back in the day. I ran AHRA back then, never against him, but I ran a car called the North Wind, in case someone might remember it.

[@KeyoRacing]

I'm from Phila. He was so big around here when i was a kid....

[@rogergoins9404]

Herb Albert Smash JAM INSTANT GOLD !!

[@758meatball1]

RIP Grumpy

[@shotgunarms]

Grumpy is the MAN

[@icdedpepl]

I wonder if any of those old Vegas had Big Blocks in em ?

[@matthewhughes9169]

That tune sounds like the music to the rappers buggy smalls hypnotise

[@sparkymcplumpthepolydactyl2079]

Matthew Hughes correct. Notorious B.I.G. Samples this for ‘Hypnotize’ Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass did the original ‘Rise’

[@belair55zz56]

Those were the days.

[@ccvair]

dont be salty because he waxed the hemi with a 327!

[@karkrazy559]

Best looking Camaros and novas