United States, Birmingham, Alabama. 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! We said time and time again, the boxes are probably worth more than the parts themselves... |. Another younger brother, Dominic, joined the business in 1954. Bobby aka K9 racer has been friends of these guys for many years. The history of Rocco and Cheaters has been well documented and is a story that NEEDS to be told. Many Grand National, now Cup racers, were their customers.
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. It's still hard to see the actual size of this enormous building. The business was incorporated in 1946 and quickly became a magnet for owners looking to soup up their cars for drag and circle track racing. 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. Domenic's son, Sam took it over in the 1970s and eventually brought his son, Anthony into the business. A Celebration of His life will be on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 11:00 a. at Elmwood Chapel funeral home with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. What is this (see photo)?? Wheels still brand new in the box stacked everywhere. Rocco & Cheaters Speed Shop on. Call them on 205-328-5140 to see if the they have in stock what you looking for.
Send a virtual gift. Oops, it looks like cookies are either disabled in your browser or expired. Friend bought a six duece manifold for a FE, it came in the original box from Rocco & Cheaters. Imagine walking into a Speed Shop and the original shop truck from the late 50's and thru the 60's is parked right in the center of the building. Rocco and my Dad were really like brothers! ) Thanks to Bobby, the Poor boys were allowed to come in and scour over the many, many parts in the 100x100 building. They had a machine and fabrication shop in the back of the speed shop and also had a garage up the street from the present location. Poor Boy Jonathan was first on the hunt for a shifter for his old Chevy. He loved spending time with his family, especially time with his grandchildren and he enjoyed all types of racing. We saw him all the time when we went to the shop or to Rocco's home. Please check back later for the rest, Most of the time Staff verify the listing in 24 hours in Birmingham dealership. When I was a kid, Sonny Black was my hero! 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.
12 years 1 month ago. Visit Rocco and Cheater`s Speed Shop Inc's Inventory in Birmingham, AL - 35204. Is this shop still around? Sanfilippo Family Rocco & Cheaters …. The late, great Sonny Black. Category: Race Car Parts, Equipment and Supplies - Retail. 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. You can't sell from an empty wagon.
What is your departure address? I could go on and on about what we saw and there's more I've already forgotten than what I can remember. Last tires in this for the top one... are M&H Racemaster "pie crust" slicks. 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! We have huge list of inventory from Rocco and Cheater`s Speed Shop Inc, please have a look below or call them on 205-328-5140 if you need something else. 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. Supporting Member 1.
This truly is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences you only hear about or read in magazines. Thanks Sam and Anthony for your hospitality and allowing the Poor Boys a once in a lifetime treat. The boys on the show American Pickers are visiting a defunct speed shop that was open from 1946-2007. While in the Navy, Mimi served in the Korean War and afterwards returned to Birmingham and joined his brothers in their business, Rocco & Cheater's Speed Shop and then married the love of his life. All photos are reviewed before being placed on our website. Big Daddy Don Garlits bought most of their stock a while back but there's still a few to choose from. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Alabama Heart Association.
There were more in other areas to choose from as well. Since 1992 We are Birmingham's best for car Audio, Tinting, Security/Remote start, Wheels and... 2104 Green Springs Hwy S. Birmingham, AL 35205. Mimi was inducted into the Alabama Auto Racing Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2011 and Sayre Speedway Hall of Fame in 2018. We were drawn to it like flys on, you get what I mean... Please wait... Block member. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 3:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home. Much to our surprise there were plenty to choose from..... Now that I'ved teased you guys soooooo 's the REALLY GOOD stuff... |. 15000. characters remaining. They closed in 2007, although the stock remains in storage and is occasionally opened up by appointment. Rocco & Cheater's Speed Shop was a hot-rod shop located at 300 1st Avenue North in Birmingham. © 1998-2021 FOTKI INC or its affiliates. Sorry guys, I jumped the gun....... a search got me all the info I needed. They knew how to market and buy parts AND they also had connections to all the manufacturers of the 40's thru the 60's.
I hope you guys can see the good selection of shifters on this shelf. Pictures by Butch Pate. Sam right where you'll usually find him... |. He got the Poor Boys set up with a free run of the shop a few weeks ago. Lots of drag racers too. You can always call them on 205-328-5140 to get the appointment fixed or walk into their Dealership to get the list. A segment of The History Channel show "American Pickers" was filmed there, for an episode that first aired on June 4, 2014. Sanfilippo Family Rocco & Cheaters Speed Shop Collection. Remember the different brands of wheels? 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.