Painting a new SS/GT G5 (Rich South)

[Angelo DiTocco]

These modifications have been allowed for a while.

I just think the NHRA should open those rules up to all SS cars though.

[novassdude]

Been allowed or are legal? It should be the same thing but it is not. That is the problem. Some tech people let certain thing slide. Next thing you know they can’t stop it and rather than enforcing the rules they change the rule to what the cheaters are doing.

[Larry Fulton]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

These modifications have been allowed for a while. I just think the NHRA should open those rules up to all SS cars though.

I'd disagree with that statement...

I'm certainly not a proponent of Tube Frame '55 Chevys, Dusters or Fairlanes for Super Stock?
That sounds like a Super Street or Super Gas car to me.

No wonder this **** is outta control!

[gmeyer]

Are you a proponent of Tube Frame '55 Chevys and Dusters

Is'nt that called comp!!!!!!!!!!

[Larry Fulton]

Originally Posted by gmeyer

Are you a proponent of Tube Frame '55 Chevys and Dusters

Is'nt that called comp!!!!!!!!!!

....how about Super Gas / Super Street!!

Super Stock is now comprised of Comp Cars with Stocker motors....
and Stock has evolved into some high dollar - "hybrid" bracket class, where almost anything goes as well!

[Jason]

I'm not sure that its a case of some tech people letting certain things slide. I think it is more of nobody in tech ever looks. When was the last time you saw a techman get down on the ground and look under a car they are teching?

This illegal modification was seen because a picture was put on the forum. That picture was clearly evident to many readers that this car has illegal floors. Now it comes to light that there may be other SS/GT conversion cars out there that also have illegal floors.

Will the rule be enforced and floors replaced or will once again the powers that be cave and the rule get changed?

[Angelo DiTocco]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

These modifications have been allowed for a while.

I just think the NHRA should open those rules up to all SS cars though.

BTW - I was also referring to the other allowances given to the construction of the FWD Conversions.... like the complete elimination of the factory K frame & the fabricated control arms. It makes the cars a lot safer and a lot easier to work on. (Albeit more expensive). I have no problem with it. But..... I'd like to be able to do that to my Firebird. It would make it a better car.

And to Rich South - Best of luck with the new car - it looks like a 1st class piece.

[Chris "drooze" Wertman]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

BTW - I was also referring to the other allowances given to the construction of the FWD Conversions.... like the complete elimination of the factory K frame & the fabricated control arms. It makes the cars a lot safer and a lot easier to work on. (Albeit more expensive). I have no problem with it. But..... I'd like to be able to do that to my Firebird. It would make it a better car.

And to Rich South - Best of luck with the new car - it looks like a 1st class piece.

I heard a "story" from a Stocker about his motor mount location this weekend I want there so I cannot attest to its accuracy, but he had a modified K member , and he was incorrect on his location, it was almost 1inch too far forward. HE was a stand up guy to bring it to the NHRA's attention. Class in my book.

NHRA Tech told him, as long as it wasnt a rearward location, and hence a competitive relocation it was OK.

He has since changed it to "legal" location, but for a guy to say "Hey I screwed up" Mia Culpa.....well........good deal.

Makes horse sense to me.

Cheers

Chris

[Ross Family Racing]

I want to thank all of you that have enjoyed this post as intended. I will tell you that there is stock floorpan in this car. The rule says the driveshaft tunnel must be fully welded to the as built OEM floor. It does not say you must use the COMPLETE oem floor. I can tell you for a fact that there is oem floor in this vehicle.
I got more than a few Private Messages from racers that said they don't post pictures of their in process builds because of the exact reaction of many on this site.
These photos were posted for your enjoyment, it's sad what this thread has become.
Jeff Ross

[fredjohnston]

Originally Posted by Ross Family Racing

I will tell you that there is stock floorpan in this car. The rule says the driveshaft tunnel must be fully welded to the as built OEM floor. It does not say you must use the COMPLETE oem floor. I can tell you for a fact that there is oem floor in this vehicle. Jeff Ross

There is nothing oem about this floor.