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Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603687 12/23/11 10:31 PM 12/23/11 10:31 PM
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maxroy member M Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1 Texas	I am not sure about the '63, but the interior of the '64's and the '65 super stocker was red. Red dash with radio and heater delete option. Red driver's seat only. Red carpet covered the firewall, floor, and rear wall that separates the trunk area from the interior. Package tray was red,too, if I recollect correctly. Red door panels. Seems like the roll bar was chrome. I rode in the car many times as it came down the return road at a couple of the dragstrips. My dad, Bert, was a mechanic for Fenner Tubbs and did all the transmission and rear axle work on those cars. He worked there with Joe and Jerry Smith.

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: maxroy] #603688 12/23/11 10:59 PM 12/23/11 10:59 PM
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dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	Thanks Maxroy, the 63 may have been red too as you would have to get a Belvedere or Fury to get the red interior. The Savoy was not available with red in 1963. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603689 12/24/11 10:48 AM 12/24/11 10:48 AM
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340Cuda master Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,586 Tulsa, Oklahoma	Quote: It was a Belvedere. Here all this time I thought it was a Savoy. Do you have any pictures of the interior? Thank you very much Randy. Where there Belvedere sedans? This looks like a post car. It would be just like them to add the Belvedere trim. Its hard to read but the name on the fender looks more like Savoy than Belvedere. One thing I always liked was since Fenner Tubbs was a Plymouth dealer (not Dodge) the ramp trucks were always a "Heavy Duty Plymouth". I don't think Fenner himself came to the races that much, but when he did there was always a new Imperial running in the pits with the AC on in case he needed to cool down. I don't think anyone has mentioned that Joe was Don Grotheer's mechanic during the Clinic days. Bill

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: 340Cuda] #603690 12/24/11 11:25 AM 12/24/11 11:25 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee OP master
dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	Yes there were Belvedere sedans. The fender script says Plymouth unless it is a Fury. It also has the Belvedere trim on the roof sail panel. Sure would love to see a picture of the interior. I spent an afternoon with Joe bench racing and he never mentioned that about being Don Grotheers mechanic. He is modest about what he accomplished. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603691 12/25/11 05:54 PM 12/25/11 05:54 PM
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Madness mopar M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 426 Ransom Canyon, Texas	Recently ran into Joe Smith again at a 60's Drag racer Reunion in Odessa, Texas. 6984271-JoeSmith2.jpg (495 downloads)

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603692 12/26/11 01:26 AM 12/26/11 01:26 AM
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70440+6bbl master 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,271 NY	Quote: Yes there were Belvedere sedans. The fender script says Plymouth unless it is a Fury. It also has the Belvedere trim on the roof sail panel. Sure would love to see a picture of the interior. I spent an afternoon with Joe bench racing and he never mentioned that about being Don Grotheers mechanic. He is modest about what he accomplished. Danny, actually the Plymouth script was only used on the Savoys. That car should have Belvedere script emblems, although, it sure looks like it says Plymouth... '70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 4.10 Dana N96 EB5 ‘70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 3.54 Dana FC7 ‘70 ‘Cuda 440+6bbl 4-spd 3.54 Dana N96 EB5 V1W

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: 70440+6bbl] #603693 12/26/11 10:00 AM 12/26/11 10:00 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee OP master
dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	I could not remember Belvedere script but that don't mean they didn't. I have only owned Savoy's and Fury's. I knew the Savoys were Plymouth and the Fury's said Fury. The Fenner Tubbs car definitely looks to say Plymouth. Without a interior picture or someone remembering what it was, might be a tough call which it was. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: maxroy] #603694 01/06/13 12:49 PM 01/06/13 12:49 PM
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69hurstsc enthusiast 6 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 217 MN, USA	Awesome info on the 64! Do you know if they ran a 64 Max Wedge Aluminum nose car that would fit that description? Also, do you know what dealership there cars were delivered to?

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: 69hurstsc] #603695 01/06/13 01:37 PM 01/06/13 01:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee OP master
dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	Would have been Fenner Tubbs Chrysler Plymouth I believe. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603696 01/06/13 08:55 PM 01/06/13 08:55 PM
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bigdad Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 35,246 S.E. South Dakota !	Not a 63 but, thought this would be good place to drop this off 7535998-fennertubbs65.jpg (1373 downloads)

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: bigdad] #603697 01/06/13 08:57 PM 01/06/13 08:57 PM
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bigdad Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 35,246 S.E. South Dakota !	and this as well 7536004-fennertubbs64.jpg (1109 downloads) The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: bigdad] #603698 01/06/13 11:14 PM 01/06/13 11:14 PM
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WH23H6 member W Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 134 Closest Race Track	Quote: and this as well Dos Joe Smith come on here? Just curious...would love to chat with him about a car he built... all good things! Car is awsume ! 7536218-GrandbendSat.Jun.11-2011.jpg (509 downloads)

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: WH23H6] #603699 01/06/13 11:23 PM 01/06/13 11:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee OP master
dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	I have never seen anything from Joe on here. Joe builds a top.notch car in my opinion. Super nice guy to talk to. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603700 01/06/13 11:29 PM 01/06/13 11:29 PM
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WH23H6 member W Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 134 Closest Race Track	Quote: I have never seen anything from Joe on here. Joe builds a top.notch car in my opinion. Super nice guy to talk to. He must do omething pretty special because the guy who certifies our cars up here knew Joe built it after 10 miuntes of looking at it! And Im in Canada!

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: WH23H6] #603701 01/06/13 11:53 PM 01/06/13 11:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee OP master
dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	I delivered a 1962 Plymouth to Vancouver island a few years ago that was done by Joe. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603702 01/06/13 11:56 PM 01/06/13 11:56 PM
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WH23H6 member W Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 134 Closest Race Track	Quote: I delivered a 1962 Plymouth to Vancouver island a few years ago that was done by Joe. This Car was one of Jim Hales's cars...ended being Jack Werst's car...awsume car... I think it would hook in the rain!

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603703 01/07/13 12:02 AM 01/07/13 12:02 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 35,246 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad Still Posting A Lot
bigdad Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 35,246 S.E. South Dakota !	Joe did a bunch of work on my 64, it was all awesome . He can't hear very well any longer, he is 71 I think ? No, its really doubtful he even knows how to turn on a computer, a Tig torch ? yes ! (Joes current car, don't think he takes it out anymore since Jr. died )

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: dannysbee] #603704 01/07/13 12:04 AM 01/07/13 12:04 AM
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mopartoby enthusiast M Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 395 campbell river B.C	Hahaha ahhhhh yes RAZZ. Hows things danny?

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: bigdad] #603705 01/07/13 12:10 AM 01/07/13 12:10 AM
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WH23H6 member W Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 134 Closest Race Track	Quote: Joe did a bunch of work on my 64, it was all awesome . He can't hear very well any longer, he is 71 I think ? No, its really doubtful he even knows how to turn on a computer, a Tig torch ? yes ! (Joes current car, don't think he takes it out anymore since Jr. died ) I can tell you his welding is pure art! What about Jum Hale...does he come on Moparts?

Re: Fenner Tubbs 63 Plymouth Max Wedge [Re: mopartoby] #603706 01/07/13 12:10 AM 01/07/13 12:10 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee OP master
dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	Hanging in there Toby. How about you? Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

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