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Old 01-28-2019, 01:15 PM   #1
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This Impala doesn't even make U/SA ..
He knows that he has to make it a 77. A 77 does.
You're right about the weight and HP but in the 21ST Century NHRA, that's just a matter of going slow, writing letters and puckering up.
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Old 01-28-2019, 01:41 PM   #2
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He knows that he has to make it a 77. A 77 does.
You're right about the weight and HP but in the 21ST Century NHRA, that's just a matter of going slow, writing letters and puckering up.
Fair enough.

Should be noted here. One has to actually go to Divisionals, at least, to get a reduction. .
Probably have to go through 2 rating periods to get all 6 hp off.
So this deal would have to live with the 120 lbs. for a while.

You can't just call 1-800-CRY- NHRA anymore ;-)
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I do have the correct 77 grille for this car. It was complete, titled, and solid, and a great home for a 305. I'd pay 500 for a stripped Nova or Camaro around here, so I'd also have to find interior and trim most likely, now that lighter roller costs me even more. I just want to get down the track, and eventually under the index. To do it in something nobody else runs is extra incentive for me.

It's odd to me that the 78 is 300lbs lighter in shipping weight than the 77 or 79, maybe an error?
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Default Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

Its a Caprice, instead of the Impala, if that helps.
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Old 01-29-2019, 12:44 AM   #5
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A used car place in town has a 74? (has the extended bumpers) Maverick for sale, anyone interested I can give you his number. I Also have some pics. Since I don't know much about the Fords I'm guessing this could be a dime rocket with the 6 or 302?
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A used car place in town has a 74? (has the extended bumpers) Maverick for sale, anyone interested I can give you his number. I Also have some pics. Since I don't know much about the Fords I'm guessing this could be a dime rocket with the 6 or 302?
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I really don't care, just thought someone might be interested in the car.
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I do have the correct 77 grille for this car. It was complete, titled, and solid, and a great home for a 305. I'd pay 500 for a stripped Nova or Camaro around here, so I'd also have to find interior and trim most likely, now that lighter roller costs me even more. I just want to get down the track, and eventually under the index. To do it in something nobody else runs is extra incentive for me.

It's odd to me that the 78 is 300lbs lighter in shipping weight than the 77 or 79, maybe an error?
http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...362&zoneid=132

WOW! Could it be that someone in the "Ivory Tower" is reading Classracer?!?
Noooo...... it can't be. A real Racer must have brought it to someones attention.
Especially a super popular combo like that!
Or maybe it was just on the "to do" list for 40 years.
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Hmmm...wonder how that happened...
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http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...362&zoneid=132

WOW! Could it be that someone in the "Ivory Tower" is reading Classracer?!?
Noooo...... it can't be. A real Racer must have brought it to someones attention.
Especially a super popular combo like that!
Or maybe it was just on the "to do" list for 40 years.
Yeah, but in typical fashion, it was only half corrected. They fixed the Caprice and missed the Impala 2dr and 4dr.
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