Jeff Courtie: A pair of pretty sound careers
From Funny Car racer to movie sound engineer, Jeff Courtie has led an amazing life
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Ed Pink Racing Shop
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glofria
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Based upon the phone calls Valley Head Service is getting Ed Pink Racing Engines is getting close to closing up shop in Van Nuys. Don't know what the longterm plans are though.
A decent article, but a bit irritating that the author kept writing "nitrous" instead of "nitro" when referencing the Cammer used for drag racing,
I believe the State would pay to re-locate the shop and assist with the purchase or lease of a new location, since I recall that his property is being sold in order to provide space for a new transit station in Van Nuys. I get that Ed needs to retire, but I'm a little surprised he is not selling the business as I recall seeing a Youtube video where he indicated that they still have a lot of customers.
glofria
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I'll send a note to the writer to change "nitrous" to "nitromethane." Im sure he would appreciate the feedback.
If I understand the story correct, Ed sold the business sum 20 years ago and leased out the building to the current owner. He spent a good part of the month up north somewhere in his mountain home and would come down from time to time. What happens to the operation is up to the current owner.
If I understand the story correct, Ed sold the business sum 20 years ago and leased out the building to the current owner. He spent a good part of the month up north somewhere in his mountain home and would come down from time to time. What happens to the operation is up to the current owner.
Ed has a new shop (2013) in Newbury Park CA. "Ed Pink's Garage"
Ed and Bob Brant doing the work now.
Ed Pink's Garage Now Open For Business
The facility is located in Newbury Park, California, and will be devoted to doing special projects that range from building and installing unique engines in street rods and muscle cars to performing R&D work.
glofria
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Jeff, I didn't know that. Bob is one of the people that has been in contact with VHS recently.
I heard from Alan Gillis late last year, (passed away in Dec of 2022) that Bob Brant was running the dyno at Ed Pinks old shop in Van Nuys on the weekends by special request, for anyone who needs an engine dyno.
Not sure if it's still true as my friend/contact Alan Gillis RIP is gone now.
glofria
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As of Saturday when I checked there is no more link to the Ed Pink Racing Engine website and no answer at the given phone number. Ed Pink's Garage was shuttered years ago.
Bob has been coming in the VHS from time to time and helping our guys put together engines and other tasks.
Bob has been coming in the VHS from time to time and helping our guys put together engines and other tasks.
Last I heard was that Tom Malloy bought Ed's shop and was having someone run it for him. The city/county wanted the property for a new rapid transport/bus, train station and was going to demolish it prior to the 2028 Olympics.
From Ed Pink
I sold my business (Ed Pink Racing Engines) to Tom Malloy over five years ago, and it continues to stand on its own with Frank Honsowetz, who was my GM for many years, at the helm.
Ed Pink Racing Engines forced to find new location - Hagerty Media
The location, in use by Ed Pink Racing Engines since 1965, will be the the future site of bus terminals serving the 2028 Olympics.
www.hagerty.com
I worked for Ed over fifty years ago (1975-76) building superchargers (I built the first 871 blower for Ed Pink, and Ed the Ace used it on his F/C.
glofria
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Not sure how dated your information is, but I think it's been more than 5 years since Ed sold out to Mallory. And according to Frank's LinkedIn page, he retired in 2021 and now living in Redding.
Mallory has a collections of vintage sprint cars down in Corona. Perhaps he moved all the equipment down there. Or just shuttered the business for now. I'll ask Bob if he knows, but he may not cause he was working out of Ed Pinks Garage in Newbury Park.
Mallory has a collections of vintage sprint cars down in Corona. Perhaps he moved all the equipment down there. Or just shuttered the business for now. I'll ask Bob if he knows, but he may not cause he was working out of Ed Pinks Garage in Newbury Park.
drag racer
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I got his signed autobiography book and a t-shirt with a signed autograph card from his new website just a couple months ago.
glofria
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You mean here: https://www.edpink.com/merchandise/
If anyone else wants a book, you can try here: https://www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/
I sat behind him and a few seats over at Larry Dixon's memorial service last month, but unfortunately he went one way and I the other. Never got the chance to say hi to him.
If anyone else wants a book, you can try here: https://www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/
I sat behind him and a few seats over at Larry Dixon's memorial service last month, but unfortunately he went one way and I the other. Never got the chance to say hi to him.
drag racer
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i think it was "Ed Pink's Garage"...try Googling it, I can't check it where I am at right this minute
According to Ed's new book, he sold the business to Tom back in February of 2008.
It would be a shame if they have since closed the business due to having to move. Ed also wrote in his book that he never owned the Van Nuys property, so there would not have been big $$ from the sale of the property to relocate Ed Pink Racing Engines elsewhere.
Ed's "new" shop is just a real small operation where Ed can tinker with his toys. I don't think he does much outside work there.
The last time I talked to Bob Brant (a couple of years ago) he said they were busy doing engines for customers, also there restoring a 1930 era Indian Motorcycle.
Ed still has a huge following, so he has a lot of people who want him to build motors for their classic cars/race cars.
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