Jimmy Means' 1975 Chevy C60: Old School NASCAR Hauler Stuck In Time! (The Owner-Driver Era)

Jimmy Means was a regular in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series from the late 1970s until the early 90s. A casual fan may only be familiar with his name since he was one of the independent owner-driver gladiators of the era along with guys like Dave Marcis and JD McDuffie. Jimmy purchased this Chevrolet C60 box truck from Bob Rahilly of RahMoc Racing in the late 70s and used it for his Broadway Motors sponsored race team until 1984ish. He sold the truck to someone out in California who somehow BARELY used it and Jimmy purchased it back in 2020 in near the same condition. Now it is parked back in its original spot at Jimmy Means Racing original race shop! If you want to see more of Jimmy you can check out the Full Shop Tour video and the Cheating Stories video on the channel!
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[@Stapleton42]

What are the odds he was able to find the truck he sold almost 40 years ago and buy it back?? In the near exact same condition no less. I really hope he is able to get something together to use it for Darlington. You can find the hoodie and hat I am wearing on stapletonautoworks.com

[@writechrisonline]

Growing up thru the late ‘70’s into the ‘80’s I’m really digging this journey you ve been own Not sure why you chose it but glad you did

[@stewart8127]

Dude that oil will pay to get that rig to the race one can at a time on Ebay

[@lucashankins9425]

Poor Jimmy at Watkins Glen with J. D.

[@chadtraylor5476]

Dude, I can’t even begin to explain how awesome what you’re are doing is!!! Your reach to younger people to show them the true history of NASCAR is unprecedented. You won the lottery with the access you have to these greats, and doing an incredible job telling their stories!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Chad...although nobody handed me this on a silver platter. It was an intentional directed effort to build this network over multiple years.

[@chadtraylor5476]

@@Stapleton42 Oh no man, so sorry, I by no means meant it like it sounded lol. Probably should have worded that better. I’m a big fan of your channel and have followed for quite a while. You have busted your ass to get to where you are, and it shows! The proof is in the pudding! My apologies on that wording lol. Reading back it does look like I accused you of "getting lucky" and I know that is by no means the case. What you have built, and the outcome are well earned!!

[@stuartpulvermacher6861]

The guys like him and all the other old timers were real racers That era was the best "run what ya brung"thanks for keepin it alive

[@dirtayk6742]

Another outstanding job of getting a casual one on one conversation with a true NASCAR legend. I love the non- scripted walk around format. The fact that he wants to use his old hauler to race again shows the no- nonsense kind of guy Jimmy is. I just turned 55, this Era of racing is what I remember as a kid. Happy holidays from northern California.

[@theotherbrent]

You have found the perfect interview format. No suits or desks Just a couple people walking around an old truck.. Remembering.

[@Stapleton42]

The show and tell aspect does add a lot. Sucks that most guys don’t have anything left like this so a sit down format is all you could really do

[@jrd0414]

Worked at JGR for13 years before being disabled. I found a diamond in the rough when I stubbled across your channel. Amazing content and some stuff that brings up great memories in racing. Thank you!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks joshua!

[@CliffsideStables]

This 71 year old really appreciates your efforts to document racing history!!! “Keep on Keeping on!” Tim in northern TN

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you being here for it!

[@michaelscott7482]

You know its going to be another banger video before you even watch it. STAPLETON42 is killing the game!

[@jonathanowens7538]

25 years ago I worked near Jimmy’s shop and you could hear him with engines on the dyno. Enjoying the series on JMR.

[@b100ka]

Cooll! wish men of Jimmys calibar still ran the show in racing

[@charlesprevatte4164]

I love Smut! I remember watching him win track championships at Huntsville Speedway. Really great guy.

[@Chris-sw3rx]

Another piece of racing history gold by stapleton42

[@gordonlitz4824]

Would be great if you could get with Schrader. He's one heck of a guy. Keep up the great work

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Gordon

[@castelnausci7315]

Oh man. Darlington in the old truck and put Shrader behind the wheel of the #52 car. Let's do this

[@mrray55]

@@Stapleton42 Ask Kenny Wallace if he could put you in touch with Ken Schrader. Ken is a great guy.

[@keithbailey540]

NASCAR oil in a can! That's a collectable now. Another great interview and video! That would be super cool if he could take the truck to the track as his hauler.

[@Stapleton42]

Fingers crossed!

[@jasondudley362]

Thanks for following up the old school guys in the sport love hearing the old story’s and you and Logan take the time to follow it and film for all of us

[@jenniferhoulihan3538]

We love you guys!! Great seeing Jimmy Means!!! Thank You!!! Joe was telling me all about how Jr. was a huge fan of Jimmy! Love getting some history with the name!

[@Rocketman442-RC]

Mr. Means is one of the greatest I have ever heard stories of back when I got into racing in the early 90s. Some of his little tricks like the intake pieces that I think he called sliders. The adjustments that would happen on track at the super speedway such as the hydraulic rear spoiler lol. This video brings back some awesome memories. At 36 years old and having some sponsor help for my sprint car racing I would love to help him get the truck together and take a car to race Darlington in 2023

[@scottallpress3818]

Cool old timers telling cool old stories while showing you round their rad old truck !!!

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Jimmy Means Number 52 Pontiac Grand Prix From The 80s And Early 90s Was Amazing Beautiful Car Thanks For Uploading

[@JoeKyser]

I just recently found this channel snd it had totally sparked my love for racing again. I constantly am challenged to jog memories. I have to thank you

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Joe we love to hear that!!

[@JoeKyser]

@@Stapleton42 you get to do some amazing things. I tell you I am so back into racing its not funny. You did that. You really did. I stumbled on your channel and started watching then found Dale Jrs podcast. Its a wrap

[@jamesdupree9522]

That truck would fly. Made my rear sore looking at it. Thanks for the memories!

[@tomp1612]

Another great video. Jimmy sure seems like an easy going fellow. That Union 76 Racing oil is very cool, it doesn't say what viscosity or at least not obvious when you look at it.

[@Stapleton42]

Straight 50 weight says it on the lid lol. Old school

[@tomp1612]

@@Stapleton42 Wow, not like modern ones!

[@deansimpson6618]

Job well done... I am 62, so I am an old guy and your videos are the first I watch when I open KZbin. Keep up the good work... and try, try, try to do an interview(s) with Kenny Schrader. Thumbs UP !!!

[@brianhowe4875]

JD Mcduffie was great. So sad to lose him at Watkins Glen! Was watching the race as a kid when he crashed.

[@greghall1307]

An outstanding video guys. I remember back in the 70s at Darlington, there wasnt a fence around the garage area. After the race we would go down and check out the hot beat up race cars. Man was it great!! Thanks Guys.

[@jcshort31]

I live less than 3 miles from his shop. Great video, really fun going back in time

[@Stapleton42]

That’s awesome thank you Chris!

[@davidquesnel4685]

When I see Jimmy's hands, I can only imagine how bad that must hurt. He's such a gracious guy, you should of got one of the oil cans to put on display, he'd probably of let you but I get your comment on it. Yes, I'm old and today is my 56th birthday, glad I got to spend it here on this video, thank you.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks David!

[@hoosierhandgunner6232]

What happened to his hands? I noticed both look to be in bad shape

[@v4yt126]

Nascar should be getting in touch you two are saving history right here right now.

[@Stapleton42]

They have!

[@joecepin5238]

Smut is a legend! Thank You for these videos…we love your work and appreciate every video!

[@Milf0rd1]

Pretty cool to see the Bicknell sweatshirt, Pete Bicknell is a hometown hero to race fans in Ontario Canada

[@bcbloc02]

I mentioned haulers on the last video and bam here we are with haulers! You never fail to deliver Mitchell!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@gcrauwels941]

Such an unassuming guy that loves racing.

[@macsmith-cg6wg]

I always enjoyed watching the independents racing. They were back in the pack or mid pack but they put on a good show. Each spot gained meant more money.

[@968porsche9]

Good stuff! Y'all could probably help Jimmy set up a souvenir auction with stuff he was talking about getting rid of. Boom tubes, cans of oil, etc.

[@doughall5350]

Every video is money. Thank you for keeping history alive!!!

[@robnorman1122]

Awesome!! Have met him several times and is always nice and willing to talk. Even gave us a couple of JMR shirts!

[@kevinwells4888]

You may be 26 but you're an old soul. Thanks for sharing.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Kevin. Maybe I’m just an NOS 1970 kid that wasn’t actually born until 96 😂

[@kevinwells4888]

@@Stapleton42 The appreciation, knowledge, and respect that you show for that era of NASCAR is surely appreciated by us old timers. Keep up the good work!

[@brianculbertson4288]

It always amazes me how much you know about the history. Thank you for sharing and saving it.

[@Stapleton42]

You’re welcome Brian thank you for being here

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

Let go... We gotta help Jimmy go racing

[@davidcollver6155]

Memories coming back even for those never involved in the sport. Thanks for this history and the back stories. I'm over here in the Chattanooga area I hope you're all are staying warm.

[@larryjohnson7591]

Someone took the AAFES box from a military base. That stands for Army Air Force Exchange Service. Wow, that brings back memories. Loved the video. Love when you see those guys eyes light up when they remember things.

[@caseylovelace9995]

Yeah I live two minutes down the road from him an he's always been a great guy an was a awesome racer

[@joshuapaulsen7414]

Another awesome vid. Can't overstate how much you guys make us smile with these adventures. Mitchell...Logan...you guys are the best at what you do, no one even close to the same level.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Joshua!

[@stewpuddy4161]

Mitchell knows exactly the questions I would ask...."Which cars did you haul around in here so I can go look them up." I'm older than you are, bud, but I damn sure would love to meet you and shake your hand! Amazing content!

[@Stapleton42]

thank you stew

[@larryburwell8550]

Nice video. Jimmy is one of the nice guys of nascar racing. Great history I knew him when he crew chiefed for bud Moore. Thanks for posting

[@ttocselbag5054]

Absolutely love those old-school, Union quart cans! 😁😁

[@IISTAGII]

The G body Era of Nascar has to be my favorite. Dale's wrangler Monte Carlo is still my favorite car to ever grace a nascar track. Handsome Harry Gant and his #33 skoal car is a close second lol

[@PSHAW2009]

Almost twice your age (50) and love the content. My dad took us to races in the 70s and 80s, so a lot of it really resonates with me.

[@Stapleton42]

We appreciate you sir!

[@joshs199]

Renber when you were a little fella. And could just crawl up into the sun on the rear deck of that old 70's sedan your parents drove. 😌👍

[@BrianRaby998VL]

Really do enjoy watching the videos on this channel. I am a Nascar fan from the mid 80’s . 🏆🏁👍

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jimhaines8370]

Just another great history video of a racing lifer, just well done sir

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Jim 💪🏻

[@stoney093]

Good ol rutherford county nc .. forest city actually. I'm born an raised here still

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Very cool part 2 of the video series with Jimmy Means! Appreciate your efforts immensely! You guys rock.

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenniferdunbar7130]

Incredible Mitchell, as usual! Thanks to Jimmy too.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you

[@markbenson351]

I was a big Jimmy Means fan when he raced in the cup series . Wish he could had gotten that big break with a top tier team so he have show off his talent. Great video and thanks for doing it.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Mark

[@BB-kp9xh]

Good job. I watched Jimmy race many times. Back when racing was good.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

In Brock Baird's book titled "JD", there's a picture of Ol Blue. It's sitting in Bailey's garage with their late model on it. They got it from Kenny, fixed it up and use it.

[@jcnpresser]

Those old oil cans still looked brand new. I remember oil coming in cans like that when I was a little kid.

[@richardharvey8939]

Love the videos can’t get enough of the vintage haulers.

[@Stapleton42]

Same!!

[@angusphelps1986]

Excited to watch this one

[@colebertils7359]

Loving the old race haulers! Would be super cool to see that rig back out on the circuit.

[@dennisgillespie6690]

Sorry did not get to finish everything before I said I love you and always pull for you too Jimmy everybody loves underdog and he was one of the best you and J D McDuffie

[@pepsibottleq]

Smut is badass. Thanks for putting together these videos

[@Stapleton42]

you're welcome sir

[@terryvuylsteke2434]

I wanna' get some merch.... you two are AMAZING! I'm a relative newbie to your channel, (2yrs.or so) but absolutely love your content. Thankyou for all you do, never doubt yourselves, and I'll navigate your site to get some merch.... gotta get me a boom tube shirt and hat! Your Nascar friend in Canada, Terry🇨🇦👍

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Terry!! We ship to Canada 💪🏻

[@ryanhell921]

I'm an old school race fan and you got some great videos! Thanks for sharing

[@mikebryan9744]

Wonder if old Smut has any of his orange chevells that he use to race at BIR when he lived in Huntsville? He raced against all the legends, the Allison’s, Farmer, Burger Jones, Lawley, and Bo and Donnie Anthony, Dave Mader and many others. He was always a crowd favorite.

[@Stapleton42]

I didn’t see any in there

[@Stapleton42]

I didn’t see any in there

[@jamiehess6443]

You always know the perfect questions to ask. Thank you for another great History Lesson.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks again!

[@arthurhouston3]

77 years old. Go back with Red Donnie and Bobby coming to Kenner La and w 1966 Baton Rouge international Soeedway. Billy Hagan got started in racing.

[@dave3156]

Love these old throwback videos. Hope you can do one on Schrader some time. Thx!!

[@Stapleton42]

We want to!! Thanks man

[@writechrisonline]

I remember watching Jimmy “Smut” means at Huntsville

[@dennisgillespie6690]

I remember hearing Dale Jr tell the story about how he and his friends used to help still parts in the infield to help you it'll be good if he could help you again I don't know if contracts or anything has something to do with it I have a lot of friends who also pulled for you I hope something happens it would be cool

[@KalFx3]

Just when i thought you couldnt top yourself you give us this. Very good

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Another incredible video, yes l hope someone will come forward with help to get this rig to Darlington! What a blast! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻, just loving ❤️ this, the oil 🤔, two cases and only one can missing! Racing and hotrod are like that! Cars just sitting in storage, like "midnight" and Lake Speed sr. His nascar must be close to firing, blows the mind! ✌🏻🧡❄️🇨🇦☃️😉👋.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man 💪🏻

[@RearEngineShop]

Easy on the older people comments, lol. I’m only 41. Cool to see all this Jimmy Means stuff! 👍

[@topangachronic9463]

Guys like Jimmy are what the series desperately misses.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I still have my 1975 Chevy C-65 with Tandem rear axles.. 488 Cubic Inch stroker engine and a 13 speed Eaton Trasmission with air brakes..

[@Stapleton42]

What a unit 😂

[@matthewheinze1231]

Awesome guy and rig!!!! He is right about that showing doesn't win a race.

[@Country78155]

Keep doing what your doing! awesome to document this history!

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you! Will do!

[@iamgriff]

Those two old cases of oil are pretty awesome! I can’t believe they are in that good of shape after 40 years And just because I am twice your age, I know a KZbin subscription is free😂

[@Stapleton42]

thats good to know! some people don't know how KZbin works lol

[@scottmills5501]

We still miss you in Huntsville.....

[@Clay_kn4nil]

We ready!

[@advanced24tech]

Keep them coming ! big fan and lover of nascar history !!

[@irongoatrocky2343]

I can remember when Hershel McGriff (2023 NASCAR HOF Inductee) used to haul his race cars around the PNW in a converted Crown School Bus!

[@rolandtamaccio3285]

366 Big Block . 400 tall deck, probably for the 4 ring truck piston . The extra ring in the truck piston pulls more heat out of the piston and transfers the heat into the cylinder walls .

[@2dogsmowing]

I still remember going from Michigan to Indiana to my grandparents. Sleeping in the back window of my moms car. I can't remember the type of car, though. Lol

[@Jason1Pa]

New or old I've always found the transport trucks fascinating. If only the old ones could talk. Can you imagine the stories? 😆

[@Stapleton42]

I try my best. Seems talking to guys like Jimmy is the closest we can get lol

[@markmartin5477]

Another incredible video Mitchell. Thank you for doing these.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Mark. Someone out there has to have one of your old Julian Martin built rigs sitting around. They may not even know what it is 😂

[@peggyparrow2059]

My hubby won all but 2 races for 2yrs. By not cheating, but maximizing every part on the car ! Did not have a lot of money but used his brains to study the parts and make them work as intended for drag racing !

[@sforgus27]

Awesome job as always! 🏁🏁🏁

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks again!

[@kevinbowers3917]

Chevrolet Corvair advertising highlights the heated rear package tray for warm travel for your baby. Beer crates were car seats.

[@Stapleton42]

that is funny

[@shanew.williams]

Union Oil SAE 50 weight. Most watching this have probably never seen a can of oil like that you had to open with an opener. Too cool !

[@markpalmer4268]

I saw JD's hauler a few years back at Bailey Excavating in Jackson Michigan .. So they probably know where it is at, one call to them would probably get your answer.

[@rageagainstthemachine7434]

JIMMY ( SMUT ) MEANS USED TO WORK ON HIS RACE CARS AT MY UNCLE WILEY'S UNION 76 GAS STATION IN HUNTSVILLE , ALABAMA WHEN I WAS 5 -- 9 YRS OLD , AND RACED AT HUNTSVILLE SPEEDWAY 🏁🏁🏁 MY UNCLE WILEY WRECKER SERVICE👍👍👍👍EVEN RED FARMER WORKED ON HIS OWN RACE CAR AT WILEY'S GAS STATION. I'M 51 NOW.... 🌹🌹RIP WILEY🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Holywood864]

I was hoping he was gonna give you a quart of that oil ….awesome memorabilia 🏁

[@TanDawg58]

Too bad Jimmy's Xfinity team had such a tough year in '22. Hopefully they'll be back next year in some form. I think they were in at COTA but the driver cut the course and the lap got disallowed

[@timewithoutconsequence]

I do not believe they qualified for any races last year.

[@TanDawg58]

@@timewithoutconsequence They didn't. Something like 8 attempts and 8 DNQs. But, driver Gar Robinson had turned in a lap fast enough at COTA, but it was fast enough because he cut the course. NASCAR disallowed his lap, and he went for a other, but it was not fast enough.

[@jft3426]

I have been subscribed to your account for a while, as I posted earlier, I’m sure a lot of old guys, speaking for myself appreciate your work. Everyone involved in racing from those days have stories. Being from Middle Georgia, you need to research Middle Georgia Raceway (1/2 mile asphalt) Byron Ga. 😂that’s a story by itself. If you haven’t already. I’m always watching keep up the great work 👍🏼😊

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks John!

[@Dallas_Matt]

The AAFES crate at 10:43.........a relic.

[@mustangred6077]

Keep up all the hard work all of the history is great

[@richardboggs260]

Another fantastic video lots of history thank you for the video

[@Stapleton42]

You’re welcome Richard!

[@richreinhart7181]

Man you find so much neat stuff

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Rich. Lots of hard work and research!