Here's a short story and some pictures by Butch Pate. It's still hard to see the actual size of this enormous building. Bobby aka K9 racer has been friends of these guys for many years. In the late 70's, second generation (Rocco and Cheaters' nephew and Dominic's son) Sam took over the company and now he is grooming HIS son Anthony for the helm. About an air compressor from 1948 and a lathe from no telling when... |Back in the fab area we see drill presses from the late 30's and there's a workbench under there somewhere... ||Here's Sam helping Sparky find what he's looking for.
Friend bought a six duece manifold for a FE, it came in the original box from Rocco & Cheaters. He loved spending time with his family, especially time with his grandchildren and he enjoyed all types of racing. Rocco & Cheater's Speed Shop was a hot-rod shop located at 300 1st Avenue North in Birmingham. Our list of used cars for sale by this dealer is under verification, but few might be listed below. This page is for people wanting to share stories about Rocco and Cheaters Speed Shop or those that may want to get in touch with the Sanfilippo's. We would like to give a big Thank You to the staff of Journey Hospice for their tender care and genuine compassion during this time. He was preceded in death his by parents, Sam and Rosina Sanfilippo; daughter, Katherine Denise Sanfilippo; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Rocco and my Dad were really like brothers! ) ALABAMA AUTO RACING PIONEERS. This truly is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences you only hear about or read in magazines. Sonny always teased me, paid attention to me, called me "Little Man", (I was about 6 or 7 years old) and let me sit in his race car......... the 34 or 35 Chevrolet with a Cadillac engine. You can't sell from an empty wagon.
Last tires in this for the top one... are M&H Racemaster "pie crust" slicks. They closed in 2007, although the stock remains in storage and is occasionally opened up by appointment. In 1954, younger brother Dominic joined the company after returning from the navy. All latest used cars for sale are here. Photos: JPG, GIF or PNG images under 5MB. United States, Birmingham, Alabama. The boys on the show American Pickers are visiting a defunct speed shop that was open from 1946-2007. I hope you guys can see the good selection of shifters on this shelf. We have huge list of inventory from Rocco and Cheater`s Speed Shop Inc, and All of the cars are analysed by their Qualified Auto Engineers. What is your departure address? Guest: Today, 0 seconds ago. Send a virtual gift.
It looks like a tornado went through this building but the truth is Sam can go right to most of the parts they have cataloged! Call them on 205-328-5140 to see if the they have in stock what you looking for. Thanks Sam and Anthony for your hospitality and allowing the Poor Boys a once in a lifetime treat. We saw him all the time when we went to the shop or to Rocco's home. Thanks to Bobby, the Poor boys were allowed to come in and scour over the many, many parts in the 100x100 building. The late, great Sonny Black. Sanfilippo Family Rocco & Cheaters Speed Shop Collection. Wheels still brand new in the box stacked everywhere. The Shop s tarted in 1944 as a garage. Please wait... Block member. Oops, it looks like cookies are either disabled in your browser or expired. One of the guys in our club is in Huntsville, Alabama and has been friends with the owners of Rocco and Cheater's Speed Shop for more years than he can remember. They were friends to all the big names in all types of racing.
Visit Rocco and Cheater`s Speed Shop Inc's Inventory in Birmingham, AL - 35204. There's no way I could get a picture of all the shelves along this wall but there where 26 all together and every one was fully loaded with parts! All photos are reviewed before being placed on our website. Is this shop still around? I had lost a hero and a friend! Now that I'ved teased you guys soooooo 's the REALLY GOOD stuff... |. When I heard Sonny was killed driving the little super modified some years later.......... In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Alabama Heart Association. © 1998-2021 FOTKI INC or its affiliates. Sorry guys, I jumped the gun....... a search got me all the info I needed.
He got the Poor Boys set up with a free run of the shop a few weeks ago. Another younger brother, Dominic, joined the business in 1954. With this being the case they always had lots of stock. We always try to make sure that live inventory is available at their dealership but please call them on 205-328-5140 to make sure. These guys have been supplying parts for the circle track guys for a number of years... |A few shots from the top of the stairs. Hashtags: Write your message here... We were drawn to it like flys on, you get what I mean... Lots of drag racers too. You guys are the greatest! Big Daddy Don Garlits bought most of their stock a while back but there's still a few to choose from.
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