Car Features: Roy Bryson and his 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
We recently caught up with our “No Shows No Problem” winner Roy Bryson and his 1969 Chevelle SS. We asked Roy about his build and how he got into this industry.
I have always been interested in drag racing (I set a NHRA National Record on a Kawasaki in 1975 running 10.20 @ 134.17 MPH). I’ve loved and owned Corvettes, but I always dreamed of owning a blown BBC powered Pro Street car.
5 years ago, I purchased the Chevelle from Texas. It was a driver and only had 250 miles on a 555 Dart motor. We enjoyed driving it, showing it and drag racing it. The 731 HP Dart was fast and reliable, but when the opportunity came up that I could buy a supercharged BBC with a ton more horsepower, I jumped at the chance. The motor runs on pump gas and has previously run 9.60s in a Nova.
We pulled the Dart motor and began a 12 month project of upgrades. We re-worked the engine compartment by building a smooth firewall, molding the frame rails, hiding all of the brake lines and line-lock, hiding all the wiring, and re-finishing the engine compartment in gloss black. The TH400 was race built to withstand the new motor’s power. The Gear Vendor allows is to cruise at 2500 RPM @ 75 MPH. She runs cool below 180 degrees (195 on 95 degree days).
Below is some build details on Roys Chevelle.
“SNIPER”
69 Chevelle SS Blown Pro Street
OWNERS: Roy and Yvette Bryson LOCATION: Oakley, CA.
BDS 871 Supercharged BBC with Brodix Heads (can run 91 octane) +1,000HP
2) HOLLY 850 CFM Blower Carburetors
HOOKER HEADERS Ceramic Long Tube Headers (Brite Hot CermaKrome Coating)
RON DAVIS Radiator Polished, Twin Electric Fans
TH400 Transmission Race Built by Drag Racers at Schuck’s Transmissions San Ramon
HUGHES Custom Built 10” Converter, 3000 RPM Stall, Steel Stator for Blower Torque
GEAR VENDOR Six Speed Overdrive
HURST Line Lock
FORD 9 Inch Differential with 4:10 Gears
STRANGE Third Member
DETROIT LOCKER Posi-traction
STRANGE Axles 35 Spline
CPP Hydraulic Hydro Boost
CPP Quick Steering Unit
WILWOOD 4 Corner Disc Brakes
VIKING Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks
CENTER LINE Warrior Wheels
HOOSIER Tires 31”x18.5”x15 Quick Time Pros (DOT Slicks)
FLOW MASTER Mufflers
AUTO METER Pro-Comp Gauges
JANKE MOTORSPORTS 4130 Chrome Moly cage (Current NHRA 8.50 Certification)
COMPETITION ENGINEERING 44” Wheelie Bars
SCAT RACING SEATS by PROCAR
SPECIAL THANKS TO
THE HAMMER ZONE CREW (Hot Rod Hank, Cheeseburger Dave, Octavio and Jim) &
Bill Murphy &
Andrew at Billy Built Hot Rods
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