Big Oly Pics

Broncoman · Jul 28, 2009

I am sure some of you have seen these.....but I thought I would share just in case. I though they were really nice.
http://www.off-road.com/dirtsports/Masterpiece+In+Metal/Golden-Icon-Parnelli-Jones-Timeless-Big-Oly-Bronco/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/470191#

toddz69 · Jul 28, 2009

Broncoman said:
I am sure some of you have seen these.....but I thought I would share just in case. I though they were really nice.
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The best modern write-up on that truck, for sure. Boyd Jaynes is an awesome photographer.

Todd Z.

sprdv1 · Jul 28, 2009

Cool, Thanks...

AGShelby · Jul 28, 2009

Peterson auto Museum

Was this truck displayed at the Peterson about 3 years back? I remember looking at one that was very similar, but didn't pay too much attention to it at the time.

I also remember one being in a cafe out in Albuquerque - possible a clone. I forget the name of the place - it was about 10 years ago. It was a 50s style diner and it had a similar race bronco behind a display in the dining area.

Anyone remember either of these ?

76 bronco J · Jul 28, 2009

>>>> here's one of big oly's twin I-beam suspension in action .........................................................................................

knoxbroc · Nov 4, 2009

While I have your ear...

I was also wondering if you guys could help me identify the logos circled in green:

Thanks again,
john

sprdv1 · Nov 4, 2009

Gud Racing, Shoot him a message..

dvldav · Nov 4, 2009

I'm curious if anyone has pics of the mechanism used to raise/lower the lights on top.
I know Ted Nuggent had something similar in a big bronco along time ago, and it has always facsinated me. thinking of doin something similar in my 71 half cab.

thx in advance, Dave

chuck · Nov 4, 2009

mechanical linkage and a lever if I remember right. we use a accuator on our racer to get the bar up and down. If you care I can dig up a picture. My guess is Todd Z has pictures of the BO device.

dvldav · Nov 4, 2009

That would be great, I dunno if it would be realistic with wipers but i work in a shop that has anything i need for fabrication. I am nowhere near ready but continue to plan.;D

knoxbroc · Nov 5, 2009

dvldav said:
I'm curious if anyone has pics of the mechanism used to raise/lower the lights on top.
I know Ted Nuggent had something similar in a big bronco along time ago, and it has always facsinated me. thinking of doin something similar in my 71 half cab.

thx in advance, Dave

I am not sure who exactly sent me these photos but here is Ted's Before "snake" paint:

Here are two of Oly:
First was in the Dirt Sports feature:

Second was taken at Fab Fords. Knob shown with the lights down. Again, not sure who took/sent it:

On both sets it appears that the knob attaches directly to the the bar that holds the lights... no rocket science here.
John

Gud Racing · Nov 5, 2009

dvldav said:
I'm curious if anyone has pics of the mechanism used to raise/lower the lights on top.
I know Ted Nuggent had something similar in a big bronco along time ago, and it has always facsinated me. thinking of doin something similar in my 71 half cab.

thx in advance, Dave

The light mechanism's don't differ too much. That red and white logo looks like Firestone. Ted's bronco was built by Stroppe.

knoxbroc · Nov 5, 2009

There is a Firestone logo above the front tire.

Here is another shot that a little clearer:

And to keep knocking the thread off topic, any idea what the small "4" above the number in the horseshoe stands for?
John

DonsBolt · Nov 5, 2009

here are two more pics

dvldav · Nov 5, 2009

Thanks all for the pics, I'm gonna try and fab it up. Gonna have to work around the wipers but I dont really see a problem.

toddz69 · Nov 6, 2009

knoxbroc said:
And to keep knocking the thread off topic, any idea what the small "4" above the number in the horseshoe stands for?
John

The '4' designated the vehicle was racing in Category 4: Non-Production or modified vehicles that have two occupants.

Todd Z.

knoxbroc · Nov 30, 2009

I was able to decern that the the decal on the rear top fender is more than likely the Taylor logo (the seat brand).

Only two left. The bumper sticker behind front fender and at the bottom of rear fender. Here is another photo I found with the latter decal (circled in green):

I have searched many photo sites of racers of that time period (Nascar, road racing, drag racing, F1, etc) and not any with that decal except for desert racers from the late 60's/early 70's. I am guessing it is a brand whose shop is located in SoCal area.

As for the decal behind the front fender, bumper sticker for a location? The current Oly has a couple of bumper stickers: San Nickolas Resort Hotel (in front of rear fender) and Mike's Sky Rancho (under the spare at the back.)

Any guesses?
Thanks

toddz69 · Nov 30, 2009

knoxbroc said:
I was able to decern that the the decal on the rear top fender is more than likely the Taylor logo (the seat brand).

Only two left. The bumper sticker behind front fender and at the bottom of rear fender. Here is another photo I found with the latter decal (circled in green):

I have searched many photo sites of racers of that time period (Nascar, road racing, drag racing, F1, etc) and not any with that decal except for desert racers from the late 60's/early 70's. I am guessing it is a brand whose shop is located in SoCal area.

As for the decal behind the front fender, bumper sticker for a location? The current Oly has a couple of bumper stickers: San Nickolas Resort Hotel (in front of rear fender) and Mike's Sky Rancho (under the spare at the back.)

Any guesses?
Thanks

The one on the front fender is "Viceroy Racing Team". I'm trying to figure out the one on the back corner for you.

Todd Z.

knoxbroc · Dec 1, 2009

toddz69 said:
The one on the front fender is "Viceroy Racing Team". I'm trying to figure out the one on the back corner for you.

Todd Z.

Thanks much Todd. Did a Google search and found the sticker right away!
If you get bored or are looking to some inside info about the dealings with Viceroy and Vel/Parnelli Jones this link is great:
http://dale.ckm.ucsf.edu/
They have scanned tons of Tobacco-related documents, and by doing a search (Parnelli for instance) you will find the terms for their partnership. Did not make time to search for Bronco-related but found their Indy car specs/brands/prices for sponsorship, etc. Funny that it says in addition to the sponsorship money they also received a free carton of sigs every week! Boy have times changed.

Todd, the other logo was also on your Rod Hall racer most of the time just able the front tire on the fender.

Again, thanks sooooo much for this help.
John

toddz69 · Dec 1, 2009

Thanks for that link, John. I could get augered in there for hours

. I'll look for that decal on pix of our truck. I tend to miss details like that.

Todd Z.

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