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Jake Elder time line

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In conjunction with the greatest crew chiefs list, I was always wondering if anybody had a timeline for whom, where and when Jake Elder worked on each team he helped. Itseems as though whoever he worked with always had some level of success. I know he has worked with greats such asEarnhardt, Davey Allison, Rob Moroso, and many others. Can we fill in the long list?

updated by @dave-rinn: 03/18/17 01:08:14PM

Trying to get info on a possible Petty chassis

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Well my suspisons were correct, just picked up the latest issue of Mopar Muscle and low and behold it has the whole story of the restoration of the one and only #40 Superbird which was the chassis from the first post. It also states in the story that there were only two Superbirds built that year. Apperantly the car was identified as such by Richard, Dale and Richie. I wonder if Pete will get a chance to see his old ride? That would be a great moment to capture. Billy, do you ever get a chance to stop by Petty grounds anymore or perhaps even worked on this car?

Trying to get info on a possible Petty chassis

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Let me try this again, can't get the Hamilton link to work.

If it doesn't here is the address: http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/79930495/Getty-Images-Sport?language=en-US&location=CAN I'm just wondering if the car in the above post could possibily be the chassis that McGriff has purchased at the end of 1970. Billy do you recollect how many Superbirds were constructed. My gut tells me two. I wish that the car above was mine but I do not have any ties, just a history nut. My wife thinks I'm nuts!

Trying to get info on a possible Petty chassis

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Here the link to the interior of Hamilton Superbird. I believe pics were taken at Mich.

Trying to get info on a possible Petty chassis

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Hi Billy, nice to have first hand information. Were not all early 1970 Petty cars (I'm thinking the two Superbirds for RP & PH plus the first short track Road Runner (destroyed at Darlington) Nichels based chassis'? It's just that the dash panel, main hoop and headrest look so very similar. I've attached some Superbird interior pics of Petty and Hamilton for reference. Thanks agian for your insight.

Trying to get info on a possible Petty chassis

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Wow, that would be great. How would I go about sending him this link?

Trying to get info on a possible Petty chassis

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Just checking around to see if (with the apperant knoledge here) if anyone knows anything about this cars history orwhereabouts. It to me appears to be a '70 vintage Petty chassis. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.petrol-head.com/2010/08/found-in-a-barn-in-iowa-nascar-dodge-charger-with-petty-chassis.html

updated by @dave-rinn: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM