Under the index for under a grand!

Billy Nees · 12-21-2012, 05:40 PM

You read it right, this winters project is going to be something that should do away with all of the excuses for not being able to afford to go Stock Eliminator racing!
One of my racing buddys just bought a 1979 Pontiac GP out of the local shopper for 500 bucks and through some good scrounging, good dealing and(hopefully) good luck we are going to try and get it under the U/SA index for 1000 bucks or less(or more) not counting the price of the car.
We've got it in the garage and up in the air so stay tuned for updates.

jims5600 · 12-21-2012, 06:35 PM

This will be interesting,keep us updated.

Mark Yacavone · 12-21-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

You read it right, this winters project is going to be something that should do away with all of the excuses for not being able to afford to go Stock Eliminator racing!
One of my racing buddys just bought a 1979 Pontiac GP out of the local shopper for 500 bucks and through some good scrounging, good dealing and(hopefully) good luck we are going to try and get it under the U/SA index for 1000 bucks or less(or more) not counting the price of the car.
We've got it in the garage and up in the air so stay tuned for updates.

2 bbl 301? I hope you're planning on getting it out early in the season

Dennis P Chapman · 12-21-2012, 08:17 PM

I saw the car its for real should be good.

Bob Shaw · 12-21-2012, 08:41 PM

Let's make this a classracer project car. I know we all have extra used parts that we will never use and we can donate. Gauges, gears,tires,shifters,shocks,plug wires,coils,ignition boxes,etc. I will donate an 8" th200 converter if others are interested in helping. What do you think, Billy?

Billy Nees · 12-22-2012, 08:54 AM

Hi Bob! Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs!
I appreciate your offer but I'm going to try and hold this thing to my strict budget cap and I know that there are some things that I'm going to catch flak for already.
I like the idea of a "Project Class Racer" though. I'd be up for that. I'll have to run it past Kenny.

Dwight Southerland · 12-22-2012, 09:44 AM

Kudos, Billy! This is one of my "favs" right now. Ridiculously low power rating, cheap and not too difficult ot find, RWD, V8, available in 2bbl-4bbl-auto-stick.

I like the idea of a Class Racer "dime rocket" project! It's not too critical that it be a killer car, but fast enough to qualify at national events and not be first round fodder in class elims.

Jack Matyas · 12-22-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Hi Bob! Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs!
I appreciate your offer but I'm going to try and hold this thing to my strict budget cap and I know that there are some things that I'm going to catch flak for already.
I like the idea of a "Project Class Racer" though. I'd be up for that. I'll have to run it past Kenny.

Billy - I'm in .......And we'll see if we can make this happen .And Merry Christmas .

Ken Miele · 12-22-2012, 10:34 AM

Sounds Like a great idea, "Project Class Racer". I will start a thread and stick it to the top. I don't want to take away from Billy's build.

Bob, thanks for the input. Glad to see Jack and Billy on board. I am sure other members will also join in.

Tim H · 12-22-2012, 10:08 PM

Under the index for a $1000 ... easily if you add a blue bottle ... Just kiddin'

12-21-2012, 05:40 PM	#1
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,493 Likes: 3,595 Liked 7,716 Times in 1,738 Posts	Under the index for under a grand! You read it right, this winters project is going to be something that should do away with all of the excuses for not being able to afford to go Stock Eliminator racing! One of my racing buddys just bought a 1979 Pontiac GP out of the local shopper for 500 bucks and through some good scrounging, good dealing and(hopefully) good luck we are going to try and get it under the U/SA index for 1000 bucks or less(or more) not counting the price of the car. We've got it in the garage and up in the air so stay tuned for updates. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

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jims5600 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 125 Likes: 47 Liked 21 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! This will be interesting,keep us updated.

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Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 415 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! I saw the car its for real should be good. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

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Bob Shaw Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sedalia, Mo Posts: 436 Likes: 327 Liked 316 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! Let's make this a classracer project car. I know we all have extra used parts that we will never use and we can donate. Gauges, gears,tires,shifters,shocks,plug wires,coils,ignition boxes,etc. I will donate an 8" th200 converter if others are interested in helping. What do you think, Billy? __________________ Bob Shaw V/SA 515

12-22-2012, 08:54 AM	#6
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,493 Likes: 3,595 Liked 7,716 Times in 1,738 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! Hi Bob! Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs! I appreciate your offer but I'm going to try and hold this thing to my strict budget cap and I know that there are some things that I'm going to catch flak for already. I like the idea of a "Project Class Racer" though. I'd be up for that. I'll have to run it past Kenny. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

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Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 779 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! Kudos, Billy! This is one of my "favs" right now. Ridiculously low power rating, cheap and not too difficult ot find, RWD, V8, available in 2bbl-4bbl-auto-stick. I like the idea of a Class Racer "dime rocket" project! It's not too critical that it be a killer car, but fast enough to qualify at national events and not be first round fodder in class elims.

12-22-2012, 10:34 AM	#9
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! Sounds Like a great idea, "Project Class Racer". I will start a thread and stick it to the top. I don't want to take away from Billy's build. Bob, thanks for the input. Glad to see Jack and Billy on board. I am sure other members will also join in.

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Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,041 Likes: 1,071 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! Under the index for a $1000 ... easily if you add a blue bottle ... Just kiddin'