Back seat

Birch motor cars · 12-23-2016, 07:12 PM

Can someone tell me if you are required to run a back seat in Stock Eliminator ? Can you run a mini tub as well ?

David Lee · 12-23-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Birch motor cars

Can someone tell me if you are required to run a back seat in Stock Eliminator ? Can you run a mini tub as well ?

if you have a roll bar no and mini tub no

Lew Silverman · 12-23-2016, 09:47 PM

If you install a roll-bar or -cage, and if you're running any stock class "M" or above you're required to do so, you can remove the rear seat. You have to carpet the area where the seat was installed to finish the installation.

As David mentioned, modifying the inner wheel-wells with a "mini-tub" is prohibited, although you may be able to gently "massage" certain areas to get enough clearance.

The Hawk · 12-23-2016, 11:03 PM

You shouldn`t need to mini tub much anyway. You`re only allowed a 9" wide slick.

Birch motor cars · 12-24-2016, 11:30 AM

Thanks guys, I bought an 68 Camaro ex stock eliminator car with no motor. I have pictures of the car running in Stock. My car is mini tubed and has no back seat but it's all finished off with carpet. It ran in IHRA G/CM. We have installed a small block 400 in the car to get some seat time with the car first. Our goal is to race Stock. All input would be appreciated.

Timetraveler · 01-05-2017, 04:03 PM

If you run in a class lower than M and don't need a roll bar but you run a fuel cell and need a fire wall do you still need a back seat?

GUMP · 01-05-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Birch motor cars

Thanks guys, I bought an 68 Camaro ex stock eliminator car with no motor. I have pictures of the car running in Stock. My car is mini tubed and has no back seat but it's all finished off with carpet. It ran in IHRA G/CM.

The IHRA allows mini tubs. The NHRA doesn't.

Lew Silverman · 01-05-2017, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Timetraveler

If you run in a class lower than M and don't need a roll bar but you run a fuel cell and need a fire wall do you still need a back seat?

Basically, yes, without a roll-bar or -cage you still need to have your rear seat in place.. The bulkhead that the rear cushion attaches to normally serves as the fire-proof barrier for a fuel cell installed in the trunk. The seat itself doesn't effect that function.

Timetraveler · 01-05-2017, 06:08 PM

Thanks Lew. I did put a firewall in when I changed to a fuel cell in the 66. If I need to I can still get the back seat in.

12-23-2016, 07:12 PM	#1
Birch motor cars Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 42 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Back seat Can someone tell me if you are required to run a back seat in Stock Eliminator ? Can you run a mini tub as well ?

12-23-2016, 09:47 PM	#3
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Back seat If you install a roll-bar or -cage, and if you're running any stock class "M" or above you're required to do so, you can remove the rear seat. You have to carpet the area where the seat was installed to finish the installation. As David mentioned, modifying the inner wheel-wells with a "mini-tub" is prohibited, although you may be able to gently "massage" certain areas to get enough clearance. __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

12-23-2016, 11:03 PM	#4
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Back seat You shouldn`t need to mini tub much anyway. You`re only allowed a 9" wide slick. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

12-24-2016, 11:30 AM	#5
Birch motor cars Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 42 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Back seat Thanks guys, I bought an 68 Camaro ex stock eliminator car with no motor. I have pictures of the car running in Stock. My car is mini tubed and has no back seat but it's all finished off with carpet. It ran in IHRA G/CM. We have installed a small block 400 in the car to get some seat time with the car first. Our goal is to race Stock. All input would be appreciated.

01-05-2017, 04:03 PM	#6
Timetraveler Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 103 Likes: 79 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Back seat If you run in a class lower than M and don't need a roll bar but you run a fuel cell and need a fire wall do you still need a back seat?

01-05-2017, 06:08 PM	#9
Timetraveler Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 103 Likes: 79 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Back seat Thanks Lew. I did put a firewall in when I changed to a fuel cell in the 66. If I need to I can still get the back seat in.