No disrespect to you, but another racer by the name of Bob Glidden built a somewhat similar Plymouth Arrow from the corporate Body In White program and won the NHRA Pro Stock world championship in 1978. Glidden's career spanned over 25 years and in addition to running Pro Stock, Glidden made a few appearances at . Plymouth wasted no time in stepping up to the plate, and for the 1979 season Glidden found himself behind the wheel of a Pro Stock Plymouth Arrow. Bob Glidden Probe 8x12 NHRA Pro Stock Ford Team Photo Ca. . When Pro Stock racer Bob Glidden retired in 1997 with 85 event victories, he was the winningest driver in NHRA history. In this photo from Columbus, Ohio, Glidden had updated the Arrow with the 1980 sheet metal. time in his Ford Fairmont racecar that didn't lose a single round before being retired in 1979 when he moved to a Plymouth Arrow. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Sunday. Check out the new Fall 2016 issue of Drag Racing Scene. 1994. Retired after three years with the Belows. Glidden had opted to park the Plymouth Arrow; a car later sold to Don Campanello . Bob Glidden's Arrow. Glidden was famed for his relentless work-ethic. Bob Glidden won 9 Pro-Stock Championships with Ford and one with Plymouth,when Ford would not give Bob the kind of money deal he wanted. By Stephanie Peterson | 2017-07-04T16:32:01-04:00 July 4th, 2017 | Uncategorized | Comments Off on NHRA TOURING PROS SCORE BIG AT ADRL . After winning the 1979 . Featured in couple drag racing magazines in the 1970s. Find this Pin and more on Model cars by Alec Roberts. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. 818 views . See more ideas about bob glidden, drag racing cars, glidden. All were either taken by me or downloaded from the internet. Interviews were conducted with George Kubis with the "Billy the Kid" Plymouth Arrow, James Brown with the Bo Beverly, Jr 1973 Dodge Dart, Steve Ingold with the Motorcraft Parts Ford Tbird, Ed Miller and his 1970 Plymouth Duster, Larry Snead and his 1982 Ford EXP, Shane Westmoreland and his 1988 Chevy Beretta, Mike Ruth and his Ford Fairmont, Steve Stanick and his 1971 Chevy Vega, Larry Gurdo . 27 days Find a Grave ID 47989573. As drag racing evolved, the cars began to look less and less like production cars. Plymouth Cars. Bob Glidden's Plymouth Arrow Pro Stock. The Arrow body design was used on both Pro Stock and Funny Cars in the late 1970s by noteworthy racers such as Ray Godman, Don Prudhomme, Bob Glidden, and Raymond Beadle. After finishing the 1978 season with seven straight victories, Glidden opened the 1979 season with a victory at the Winternationals and didn't lose a round until June, when a foul start in the second round of the Mile-High Nationals . A New Era of Domination. Album was created 6 years 8 months ago and . He was retired from Pro Stock racing in 1997 and returned in 2010. . Shipping Your Car. . Paul Gentilozzi was the technical editor for Popular Hot Rodding magazine at that time and Glidden allowed Paul to do an depth feature on his . Robert "Bob" Glidden, 78, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. These little touches were the benefits of an upgraded trim level back in 1977. The car was sold to a guy and it was given a very ugly paint job, and after that Lee Hunter got it and it was painted blue with yellow lightning bolts, it looked very good at that point. the glidden slam: glidden wins every event for calendar year (1978-79) With 10 world championships, Bob Glidden is revered as the greatest Pro Stock racer in NHRA history, and no feat better exemplifies his 1970s dominance than his phenomenal string of national event victories that stretch from July 1978 through June 1979. Send Message Follow Following Unfollow. In fact, when Glidden introduced his Plymouth Arrow Pro Stock in 1979 his competitors were practically salivating at the prospect of finally being able to get the better of him. Glidden retired his undefeated Ford Fairmont in 1979 in favor of a Plymouth Arrow. By Douglas Herzog on Friday, 25 November 2011 at 13:08. He was 73. Ten-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Bob Glidden passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, at 73 years old. . Here, unknown, Bob Glidden, blasted down the 1320 at the US Nationals in 1972. Bob Glidden's highly modified Dominators . So I came across this crankshaft in his shed marked "340 3.250 stroke, 2" rod journal, Bob Glidden 79 Pro Stock" so I looked up Bob Glidden's successful '79 Plymouth Arrow that did . 7.682, 177.30, def. Bob Glidden's Plymouth Arrow Pro Stock. Glidden found himself behind the wheel of a Pro Stock Plymouth Arrow. Classic Car Insurance. 20. x other Pro Stock Arrow. The ONPS is an NHRA-recognized class of drag racing where old pro-stock body styles are blended with today's technology of chassis and engines. All photos are for reference use. Bob Glidden Plymouth Arrow Owner: Rick Cassel Specifications: Owner/Driver: Rick Cassel Car: 1979 Bob Glidden Plymouth Arrow Engine: 484 Rick Cassel Chrysler Hemi, Stage V Cylinder Heads, Eagle Crank & Rods, Indy tunnel ram, Holley 150 Dominators, Cam Motion Cam. Bob was born in Windom, MN, the son of Thomas and Helen Gertrude (Putt) Glidden on July 23, 1937. Dec 18, 2017. Mopar Or No Car. The Arrow, a rebadged Mitsubishi Lancer, had enough of a racing pedigree courtesy of it's wins in rally racing, but no drag racer really gives a hoot about playing in the dirt. Warren Johnson Oldsmobile Firenza. Bob Glidden, Drag Racing, Class of 1994. . Mike Roppo Pontiac Firebird. In fact, when Glidden introduced his Plymouth Arrow Pro Stock in 1979 his competitors were practically salivating at the prospect of finally being able to get the better of him. This action-packed magazine covers all levels/classes of drag racing and exclusive "go fast. Currently viewing:Slixx #7221 Bob Glidden Plymouth Arrow Pro Stock - Slixx - Drag Racing Decals - More From This Brand # 01 Cingular Jason Leffler 2001 Slixx # 01 USG Sheetrock 2003 Slixx . Bob Glidden. Bob Glidden - Bob's Plymouth Arrow Pro Stock at Pomona! Bob Glidden (August 18, 1944:- December 17, 2017) was an American drag racer. Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Dec. 17. . After finishing the 1978 season with seven straight victories, Glidden opened the 1979 season with a victory at the Winternationals and didn't lose a round until June, when a foul start in the second round of the Mile-High Nationals . Bob Glidden's racing career began in the 1960s, when he participated in the Stock and Super Stock ranks in a Ford Fairlane and a few different Ford Mustangs. This combination of technology and drivers . The 1979-80 Plymouth "Fire Arrow" came with an even larger (2,555 cc) four-cylinder, but strangled by American emissions regulations it only offered 105 hp (78 kW), no more than the Japanese market 2000 GT. Tell-A-Friend. In Pro Stock, we see Bob Glidden's little Plymouth Arrow verses Larry Lombardo in the new "Grumpy's Toy" Camaro. Ten-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden, who singlehandedly carried the Ford banner for most of a 15-year period, died Sunday night. x Billy the Kid Pro Stock Arrow. Dec 19, 2017. Already a four-time champion, Glidden's follow-up to an incredible seven-win 1979 season, got off to a bad start through a series of misfortunes, not of his own making. Funny Car ranks, Bob Glidden controls the Pro Stock field with his Ford Fairmont. When Bob Glidden ended his 26-year career in professional drag racing, his string of 85 NHRA wins and 10 NHRA championships (including five consecutive titles from . Please note that if any of these photos are owned by someone who does not want them on this site, just contact me and I will remove them. If before reading this you weren't familiar with Bob Glidden, you've probably seen his epic crash in 1986 in . I began my genealogical research in 1992 through the help of my cousin Richard Gliddens who stopped by my ancestral farm one August day. Rick Cassel, Fredonia, Wis., "Bob Glidden" 1979 Plymouth Arrow, foul. For 1979, Chrysler provided Glidden with corporate sponsorship money to run the Plymouth Arrow. Glidden hit the track with a win. Ford racing icon and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden passed away December 17 at the age of 73. Welcome to the Outlaw Nostalgia Pro Stock Drag Racing Association. August 21, 2017. Snake ARMY Plymouth Arrow: RCCA Action #9335-1-1/24 1978 Funny Car Only 800 RARE : 169.95 : Ramchargers: 373: Ramchargers Green Paint: Johnny Lightning #9175-1: 1996: Tubbed and crammed full of angry V8, the Arrow was good enough to give Glidden a . and top speed in his final-round victory over Frank Iaconio. James Maxwell, Jan 5, 2010. The Harry Nilsson song, "Me and my arrow" (from The Point!) We see Glidden in his Plymouth Arrow pro stocker here and of course Shepherd is driving the . He was 73. Given the light body, this engine package returned very respectable performance (for 1978), and Plymouth christened it the "Fire Arrow.". He graduated from Spencer High School in 1956. By Stephanie Peterson | 2017-07-04T16:32:01-04:00 July 4th, 2017 | Uncategorized | Comments Off on NHRA TOURING PROS SCORE BIG AT ADRL . Slixx #BGAPS-7221. Free shipping on many items . The fastback Arrow design superseded the earlier Crickets and Colts, and Bob Glidden used one of these cars equipped with a small-block engine to dominate the NHRA series in 1979. See all 26 photos. Steve Evans visits with Bob & Etta Glidden. EngineLabs Tries to Pry Secrets out of Bob Glidden. All photos are for reference use. Las mejores ofertas para Fred Cady Lote de 5 Hojas Calcomanías De Gas Ford ronda Glidden Tasca Butch Leal 1/25 #2 están en eBay Compara precios y características de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artículos con envío gratis! <p>— Glidden's Plymouth Arrow</p>. Mike Roppo Pontiac Firebird. in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. he came to the 1979 Winternationals with a Plymouth Arrow powered by a smallblock. HOULTON -- Robert (Bob) L. Glidden Sr., 83, died following a brief illness on Feb. 16, 2010, in a Bangor Hospital. The fastback Arrow design superseded the earlier Crickets and Colts, and Bob Glidden used one of these cars equipped with a small-block engine to dominate the NHRA series in 1979. Add to Cart. For starters we have Bob Glidden taking on Lee Shepherd which was a common sight not only in 1979 but in the years follow up until Shepherd was killed in a testing accident. He went on to win another half dozen races on his way to the . After finishing the 1978 season with seven straight victories, Glidden opened the 1979 season with a victory at the Winternationals and didn't lose a round until June, when a foul start in the second round of the Mile-High Nationals . Glidden retired his undefeated Ford Fairmont in 1979 in favor of a Plymouth Arrow. In the midst of the Fairmont's domination, Glidden began testing the Plymouth Arrow. Bob Glidden (August 18, 1944 - December 17, 2017) was an American drag racer. - Condition (VG) 1979 World Finals (41 min) Big Daddy again driving straight as an arrow while his competition continually fights traction problems leads to another Garlits victory, Gordie Bonin is back again in the Firebird Funny Car, Bob Glidden had enjoyed the best season of his career thus far — seven wins. (Click photo to see a larger image) Leroy Goldstein - Whipple and Mr. Ed 1974 Plymouth Satellite Funny! Even today, only John Force (134) and Warren Johnson (97 . RIP, Bob. Drag Cars. Glidden, of Whiteland, Indiana, was one of the most . EngineLabs is launching this week with the objective of analyzing the many avenues of engine technology, especially racing and street performance. . The streak . 1978 Plymouth Arrow Race Car presented as Lot T242.1 at Kissimmee, FL. "Bob was an exceptional racer and very private . Pre-Purchase Inspection. Get the best deals on Bob Glidden Photo NHRA Fan Apparel and Souvenirs when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. . Numbers and stats can only go so far to describe what Bob Glidden meant to the sport and to many of us on a more personal level. . The 2014 field, however, also drew Pro Stockers from NHRA's post-500 cubic inch period of the 1980s and 1990s. (Click photo to see a larger image) In 1978, the Arrow gained square headlights and flush bumper covers, along with an option 2.6 liter engine. was used in television commercials in the United States promoting the Plymouth Arrow during the 1970s. In 1979, after winning 32 straight races in a Ford Fairmont during an undefeated 1978 season, Glidden stunned drag racing followers by switching to Chrysler and a Plymouth Arrow. By Douglas Herzog on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM. 8"x10", MINT NEW Hi-Res Reprints made on Heavy GLOSSY PHOTO Paper. Enjoy the shots . 23. x other . The ONPS is an NHRA-recognized class of drag racing where old pro-stock body styles are blended with today's technology of chassis and engines. Bob Glidden had enjoyed the best season of his career thus far — seven wins. Bob Glidden became NHRA's winningest driver with a variety of cars… even a small-block 360 LA powered Plymouth Arrow, for one season! Car . [5] He opened the season with a victory at the Winternationals, and did not lose a round until June. All he did was open the season by winning the Winternationals. Plymouth Arrow. 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z 2.2L 5-speed 160K miles 1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V-6 4-spd auto 4WD 242K miles; 2011 . Please note that if any of these photos are owned by someone who does not want them on this site, just contact me and I will remove them. in nine national events with his Ford Fairmont — in 1978, so it was shocking that. He was able to earn his fourth NHRA Pro Stock Championship in the Arrow. Bob Glidden Ford Fairmont & Plymouth Arrow Pro Stocker's "Collage" PHOTO! (Click photo to see a larger image) Bob Glidden - Bob's Blue and White 1981 Ford Fairmont Pro Stock at the Gatornationals! Welcome to the Outlaw Nostalgia Pro Stock Drag Racing Association. In 1979, Glidden jumped to a Plymouth Arrow and won seven events. $3.75 shipping. Place Your Ad -. He opened the season with a victory at the Winternationals, and did not lose a round until June. Bob Glidden had every reason to believe he wouldn't win the 1980 NHRA Pro Stock crown. Despite his inexperience with the car and its drivetrain, Glidden lost just three national events over the entire season, posting seven national event wins for the second season in a row. The finals in Funny Car saw Gordie Bonin in the "Bubble Up" Firebird defeating Kosty Ivanof when Ivanof's Corvette funny car broke on the starting line. In a star-studded career that spanned more than 25 years in . On Sunday, drag racing lost one of its true legends--Bob Glidden. Dodge Muscle Cars. Hall of Fame NHRA Pro Stock driver Bob Glidden dies (at. It was kind of like the Plymouth Arrow when we came out with it." Halfway into the Fairmont's existence, Glidden secured a deal with Chrysler to run a factory-backed effort in 1979. My P hotos are " Approx. [5] All were either taken by me or downloaded from the internet. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. Although I had wondered about my family background for many years, I did not do . While Glidden retired from competitive Pro Stock racing in 1997, he returned […] 1979. All he did was open the season by winning the Winternationals. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and . He went on to win another half dozen races on his way to the . . in nine national events with his Ford Fairmont — in 1978, so it was shocking that. Bio. SOLD! Glidden retired as the driver with the most wins in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history at that time — a feat recently topped by 16-time Funny Car champion John Force — and he was the third-most successful drag racer of the professional . 1979. Bodies became all fiberglass and one of the most popular bodies of all time was the 1978 Plymouth Arrow. Here Glidden squared off with Bill Jenkins at Ontario, California. Bob Glidden (August 18, 1944 - December 17, 2017) was an American drag racer. Glidden, of Whiteland, Indiana, was one of the most prolific builders and drivers the sport of drag racing has ever seen. Bob Glidden Plymouth Arrow. Free shipping. . He not only was one of the giants of our . He was retired from Pro Stock racing in 1997 and returned in 2010. . Glidden was at the controls of his Martin Ford super stock Mustang. Plymouth Arrow. Dec 21, 2020 - Explore Aaron Robinson's board "Bob Glidden", followed by 111 people on Pinterest. This combination of technology and drivers . See all 8 photos. All were either taken by me or downloaded from the internet. Change My Ad -. #(46) $9.99. Thumbnails At the end of 1979, Glidden ended his Mopar career. Driven by Lucy Below and known as "Lucy's Larceny". Warren Johnson Oldsmobile Firenza. 1395 views . He was a legend in every sense of the word, known as a feared competitor and fan favorite over the course of his 25-year driving career. 752 views . Vintage Race Car. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Navy . Quantity Available: 2. Glidden rewarded Plymouth by posting seven national event wins for the second season in a row, along with . Bob Glidden (August 18, 1944 - December 17, 2017) was an American drag racer.He was retired from Pro Stock racing in 1997 and returned in 2010. Bob Glidden's Plymouth Arrow Pro Stock. Chassis: Rod & Competition updated chassis; Competition Research Ladder bars; Lamb struts and brakes; Dana rear with 4.56 Richmond . The Celeste was originally available with 1.4- and 1.6-litre options, a bigger 2.0-litre model was added later. The 58-year-old formerly turned the wrenches for such fuel notables as Cruz Pedregon and Bob Vandergriff Jr. . Ronnie Sox's "Billy the Kid" Plymouth Arrow. Robert "Bob" Glidden. Looks like a Plymouth Arrow. He was a real Mopar guy and had couple of small block race cars, a 66 Valiant and a Duster Pro Stock chassis that he ran a 340 in Super Stock back in the early '80s. Glidden's late-season surge that year included a victory at his final Division 3 race in Bowling Green, Ky., where he set both ends of the national record (8.83, 154.90) to earn an extra 400 points (in those days, Pro racers earned points toward the Winston championship at a combination of national and divisional races). Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. Wehrly was in charge of the development group that led to a small block engine program that ended up, of all places, under the hood of Bob Glidden's 1979 Plymouth Arrow Pro Stocker. Glidden came back in '85, led the points race all season, and won five national events. Funny Car Drag Racing. PLYMOUTH: 7 Arrow: 7. It has a . 21. x other Pro Stock Arrow. Our calling is to share advice, showcase new ideas and expose risks in the competitive and exciting universe of the . Dec 21, 2020 - Explore Aaron Robinson's board "Bob Glidden", followed by 111 people on Pinterest. As a young teen, Shannon - a three-sport athlete in high school and a lifeguard - had no idea what drag racing . Plastic Model Cars. In Top Fuel, Kelly Brown defeated John Abbott. The 58-year-old formerly turned the wrenches for such fuel notables as Cruz Pedregon and Bob Vandergriff Jr. . These two guys threw haymakers at each other at strips all over the country. Ford racing icon and 10-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden passed away December 17 at the age of 73. The one year Glidden did not race a Ford, he won seven of nine races and a Pro Stock championship in the Arrow. Financing. 22. x other Pro Stock Arrow. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. The Arrow body design was used on pro stock and funny cars in the late 1970s by noteworthy racers such as Ray Godman, Don Prudhomme, Bob Glidden and Raymond Beadle. he came to the 1979 Winternationals with a Plymouth Arrow powered by a smallblock. The Arrow, a rebadged Mitsubishi Lancer, had enough of a racing pedigree courtesy of it's wins in rally racing, but no drag racer really gives a hoot about playing in the dirt. Glidden had battled heart issues . Of course, that huge, scientifically proven snorkel hood scoop was never offered on the street model. Of special note was the appearance of nitro racing tuner Rick Cassel's current reconstruction project of Bob Glidden's all-conquering 1979 Plymouth Arrow. ". 866 views . Ford hadn't offered Glidden any factory backing in his years prior. What's New; Forum Listing; Marketplace; Showcase; . Bob Glidden won the 1979 NHRA Pro Stock championships in a Plymouth Arrow. After finishing the 1978 season with seven straight victories, Glidden opened the 1979 season with a victory at the Winternationals and didn't lose a round until June, when a foul start in the second round of the Mile-High Nationals . Bob Glidden's Plymouth Arrow,ran Mopar 1 year in Pro-Stock. Glidden retired his undefeated Fairmont in favor of a Plymouth Arrow in 1979 and lost only three times all year. Shannon fully understands her commitment to family as the wife and longtime companion of second-generation drag racer Billy Glidden of Whiteland and why the couple is a phenomenon in today's ultra-expensive world of drag racing. Vintage Race Car. Rick Cassel, Fredonia, Wis., "Bob Glidden" 1979 Plymouth Arrow, foul. Nothing changed. Bob Glidden Plymouth Arrow. First Round Pro Stock Eliminations $11.99. TheNewcityFamily photos: Bob Glidden's Plymouth Arrow Pro Stock - All photos are for reference use. Full disclosure: I owned a '76 Plymouth Arrow in the same color combination as this example. Bob Glidden, Drag Racing, Class of 1994. . Vintage Humor. One of the more unique selections came by the way of Bob Glidden's Plymouth Arrow. Glidden had always run Don Hardy chassis and the Mustang II was his first and only Ness car. . 1st Place at Fremont Dragway with SS/HA class record. Return to Cars On Line Homepage. Tubbed and crammed full of angry V8, the Arrow was good enough to give Glidden a . 7.682, 177.30, def. Glidden's all-out approach to racing included wife Etta and both their sons. <p>— Glidden's Plymouth Arrow</p>. Bob Tasca Ford Castrol GTX: Action #9385-1: 2002 XX-RARE Autographed: 249.95: Force, John Autographed 2nd car: 1: Bob Tasca Ford Castrol GTX: . Les meilleures offres pour Mustang 1970 Bob Glidden FORD Legends 1:18 Die-cast ERTL commémorative #3 RARE sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! Advanced Search Cancel Login / Join. He was 73-years-old. Restored with input from Lucy and Bob Below. Of course, that huge, scientifically proven snorkel hood scoop was never offered on the . Sponsored by Foulger Ford in Monrovia, California. Bob glidden Plymouth Arrow. One of the more unique selections came by the way of Bob Glidden's Plymouth Arrow. By Mike Magda August 27, 2012.