Vasek Polak 1970 Chevy Ramp truck transporter

I've recently acquired the Vasek Polak ramp truck transporter. It was built in 1970, and utilized to carry the 917-10 Can Am car, among others. I was pleased to retrieve it from the gentlemen who bought it from the Vasek Estate in '98. It made its way from Berkley all the way home with me to Phoenix without a hiccup, though it is certainly ready for a full run through.

Before I embark on the restoration, I'd like to find as many period photos as possible. I'd also love to hear any stories, history, or anything that people know about the truck!

Photo would be enjoyable.

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Originally Posted by Ekoges

I've recently acquired the Vasek Polak ramp truck transporter. It was built in 1970, and utilized to carry the 917-10 Can Am car, among others. I was pleased to retrieve it from the gentlemen who bought it from the Vasek Estate in '98. It made its way from Berkley all the way home with me to Phoenix without a hiccup, though it is certainly ready for a full run through.

Before I embark on the restoration, I'd like to find as many period photos as possible. I'd also love to hear any stories, history, or anything that people know about the truck!

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Reach out to Rod Emory, I believe he has one from Vasek as well..

This, by chance?

Ekoegs,

I think I remember Vasek brought it out to Pomona CA. for a Vasek Polak tribute to start the vintage races back at that old road race venue, this was in the early '90's..... I remember Milt Minter drive'n the wheels off'a 917 to show everyone how it was done...;) I think I might have taken a photo of the truck back then, I'll try to dig it up....

There's a few period pics on the internet... but pretty low res... You might want to check with the Revs Institute Photo Archives...

I know I have a period photo in a book somewhere....:rolleyes:

Here are two pics I took at Rennsport 5 and 6 …. Of what I would guess as a clone, or two different clones ?

Good luck on the resto...

cm

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Originally Posted by Ekoges

I've recently acquired the Vasek Polak ramp truck transporter. It was built in 1970, and utilized to carry the 917-10 Can Am car, among others. I was pleased to retrieve it from the gentlemen who bought it from the Vasek Estate in '98. It made its way from Berkley all the way home with me to Phoenix without a hiccup, though it is certainly ready for a full run through.

Before I embark on the restoration, I'd like to find as many period photos as possible. I'd also love to hear any stories, history, or anything that people know about the truck!

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I can tell you that it has had recent work done on the exhaust system

Regards

Jim

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Originally Posted by ibmiked

Reach out to Rod Emory, I believe he has one from Vasek as well..

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Rod was kind enough to help me locate and acquire this one!

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Originally Posted by 72targa

This, by chance?

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That's the one! I can't figure out how to upload photos here.

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Originally Posted by Chuck Miller

Ekoegs,

I think I remember Vasek brought it out to Pomona CA. for a Vasek Polak tribute to start the vintage races back at that old road race venue, this was in the early '90's..... I remember Milt Minter drive'n the wheels off'a 917 to show everyone how it was done...;) I think I might have taken a photo of the truck back then, I'll try to dig it up....

There's a few period pics on the internet... but pretty low res... You might want to check with the Revs Institute Photo Archives...

I know I have a period photo in a book somewhere....:rolleyes:

Here are two pics I took at Rennsport 5 and 6 …. Of what I would guess as a clone, or two different clones ?

Good luck on the resto...

cm

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Hey Chuck..thank you. Any period photos would be hugely appreciated. I wish I could have seen this truck back then!

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Originally Posted by Jim Breazeale

I can tell you that it has had recent work done on the exhaust system

Regards

Jim

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Hey Jim - how do you know? Cheers.

Here are some additional VP pic's...I have more VP-Hauler pics but not sure were they are at the moment...I'll post as I stumble onto them.../ Lars...

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Originally Posted by Ekoges

Rod was kind enough to help me locate and acquire this one!



That's the one! I can't figure out how to upload photos here.



Hey Chuck..thank you. Any period photos would be hugely appreciated. I wish I could have seen this truck back then!



Hey Jim - how do you know? Cheers.

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I walked under it when my buddy was working on it

I was offered it maybe 3 or 4 months ago, can’t remember. It’s definitely a cool thing, and I probably would have been interested if it was still in its original paint etc. I’m glad it’s going to a great home where it will be nicely restored and really used. I didn’t have a real use nor the room. It’s big! So congrats!