The Willamette Valley Street Rods has been in continual existence since first established in 1970. There were 18 club members listed on the first official roster in 1971, now referred to as the founding fathers, nine of whom are still members today.
An early club meeting photo taken at Jerry Keppinger's home April 8, 1974. First Row: Bud Graham, Dan Pullen, Dave Lecompte, Warren Sheppard, Cliff Joerg Second Row: Howard Dutoit, Jerry Keppinger, Gary Farrier, Tony Mills, Bill Sanders, Bob Pendergraft. Back Row: Mel Meyers, John Stanton, Boyd Jensen, Doug Daggett, Dale Wheeler, Gary Juran
Gary Farrier's 27 Ford Touring circa 1974 or 1975. Gary still owns it.
Dale Wheeler's 32 Ford sedan circa 1971. Built by Dale in 1969, he still has it. 375 hp 327 Chevy, 400 Turbo, vette rearend.
John & Connie Stanton's Ford Roadster Pickup circa 1974. Connie is the "blind driver" in the photo.
Gary Farrier's 27 Ford Touring circa 1974 or 1975. Gary still owns it.
Dale Wheeler's 32 Ford sedan circa 1971. Built by Dale in 1969, he still has it. 375 hp 327 Chevy, 400 Turbo, vette rearend.
John & Connie Stanton's Ford Roadster Pickup circa 1974. Connie is the "blind driver" in the photo.
Wayne Coffman 
