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  1. 04-25-2009 02:39 PM #1
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    "Chet" Herbert dies at 81.

     



    Chet Herbert, Drag Racing Hall Of Fame member, was disabled by polio at a young age. He didn't let the wheel chair slow him down. Credited for developing roller cams, the first to use nitro in a dragster, the developer of "zoomie" headers, not to mention famous cam manufacturer and more, died of neumonia at 81.
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    RIP chet, you sure gave us alot of great stuff.
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    Sad to hear. But sounds like he made the most of his life and contributed to this sport! RIP.
    " "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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    RIP CHET, The Real Deal
    A Ranchero is NOT an El Camino
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    Quote Originally Posted by shoprat View Post
    RIP CHET, The Real Deal
    And condolences to Doug and family..
    60 Vette 350 5speed not much stock.
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    RIP CHET,
    Truly one of the greats, a lot of things have come and gone but Chet will always have an impact on hot rodding, a great innovator...... I can still remember getting a Chet Herbert Regrind cam for a whopping 39.99 in high school! He never forgot his roots
    Lets not forget him.......
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