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04-06-2016, 02:21 PM | #1 |
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1966 Coronet stocker
Would like to put this in stock with a hemi but have a few questions.
1. Since only two four doors were equipped with the hemi can I run stock with a hemi? 2. Can I run a trailer hitch in stock? 3. Can I use original paint as is? I am one sick puppy!!!!! |
04-06-2016, 04:05 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
I don't think you can run the 4 door hemi in stock if only 2 were made. I have a 68 Mustang coupe that I'd like to have dressed for stock or super stock as a GT350 but only two of those were made. The rest were all fastbacks. One is MIA, believed crushed, and Mean Green is out there somewhere.
I have a hitch on my street/strip car but I drop it before tech. It bolts to the frame. The car and trailer are both in my avatar over to the left. Paint? Rules say Quote:
Afterthought: Coronets are my favorite MOPAR body. Dale
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04-06-2016, 04:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
Its in the guide both as a Stocker and Super Stocker both the base coronet and the coronet deluxe FOUR DOORS ---
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
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As for the "Paint Rules", where did you see THAT?! It certainly was not in my NHRA rule book.
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04-06-2016, 06:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
The trailer hitch is OK if it was factory installed and not modified. You are not allowed to hang weights on it.
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
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But that rule only applies to Fords and Mopars. The '67 Corvette L88 was in the class guide for years until someone decided to race it. Then it was removed.
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
I consider the hitch as bolt in ballast.
My become the new hot item. Pete |
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
These boys are BONE stock and unrestored so I will not alter. One of eighteen auto (green) and one of thirty one stick (brown). BUT open season on four door. I just don't want to show up and be booted!!
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04-06-2016, 08:03 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
1st, i think you have a letter in your possession that may have already banned you from competition.
1A if it is in the guide, run it. 2nd the paint will not be a problem if you clear coat it. PPG industries has a paint Patina package that sure looks like your car. 3rd, hitch looks like a bolt on, so that might be the only problem. good luck, cannot wait to see this car run with a reher morrison hemi. |
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Re: 1966 Coronet stocker
In case you took me seriously, the paint rule was a joke...
This isn't. I found it on the web: Quote:
The 66 Coronet 500 4 door with the 426 HEMI is, indeed, in the NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide. Dale
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