The Super 10 is a success, now what?

[Dragsinger]

I have a Doc who takes care of my mental health, he knows me better than I know myself. Doc tells me the worst thing than can happen to me is to finish a project.

And we understand that race cars [and trucks] are never finished but we also understand what he means. For me, the mental juices are strongest during the construction and problem solving stages.

I like the Super 10 and expect to win some Super Stock races with it. It's a good package with quality parts and is easy to drive. I feel very comfortable when driving it.

My Son Jeff has an advanced ET adtered under construction and we expect to finish it early spring. In addition, team member Monte has a Pontiac Sunfire that is well along and we will be working toward getting it on the track also.

Beyond that and while enjoy the fruits of my labor when racing the Super 10 I will begin another Super Stock package.

So I have a request;

I plan to use the 350/360/325 engine combo that came in the 1970 Camaro.

I want y'all to brainstorm and post suggestion of which body to build. I want something that will be race ready with driver about 2950 - 3000 pounds. The expected performance is mid 9's in GT/BA or GT/CA

Let me hear your thoughts.

[colby]

Cobalt of course!

[Dragsinger]

Colby,

I am a big man and such a small car is not comfortable for me. In addition, the work required for a FWD conversion is beyond what I want to take on.

For my situation a practical approach is one to consider. Such an approach requires considering;

*parts availability
*does the chosen body/chassis have a winning record?
*are off the shelf headers available?
*does the body have a favorable weight bias?
*does the body have a favorable aero shape?
*does the body have a reasonable wheel base length?
*will the completed package weight about 2950 - 3000 race ready?
*does the engine compartment have good access?
*does it have a proven front suspension?

One body that easily complies to all the above is the 3rd gen Camaro. Without question, a very capable and proven package.

Yet, the information gathering continues. I am open to suggestions.

[Tim H]

I vote for 3rd gen Camaro !

[Alan Nyhus]

The 78-83 Malibu would make a slick piece with a S/S '70 LT-1 motor.

Not sure where you'd be with the GT rules on weight but the cars themselves can be built pretty light.

[FireSale]

Anything but a Cobalt. I don't like the conversion cars running as "stockers". Comp. In my opinion.

Too many Camaros out there. How about an early Nova or Chevy II?

What about a Tri-5? Lots of room for comfy drag racing in a '55-'56-'57.

Dale

[Dragsinger]

Dale,

I like your thoughts and they give me a smile.

Yet, consider this;

*Tri - five Chevy's = too large, too heavy, aero shape of a shoe box, too expensive to find a "core"

*The Chevy II is a valid thought

Let's keep brain storming with these thoughts in mind;

*reasonable aero shape
*reasonable "core" price
*no heavier than about 3000 with driver

And about "too many Camaro's" I agree, yet they are popular because they are a practical way to build a hot rod.

At the Lucas D 4 race this weekend I will have my antenna up.

Another option, a second S-10 with fleet side body and built with a closer eye on weight "Super Too"

[rboyle]

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

Dale,

I like your thoughts and they give me a smile.

Yet, consider this;

*Tri - five Chevy's = too large, too heavy, aero shape of a shoe box, too expensive to find a "core"

*The Chevy II is a valid thought

Let's keep brain storming with these thoughts in mind;
*reasonable aero shape
*reasonable "core" price
*no heavier than about 3000 with driver

And about "too many Camaro's" I agree, yet they are popular because they are a practical way to build a hot rod.

At the Lucas D 4 race this weekend I will have my antenna up.

Another option, a second S-10 with fleet side body and built with a closer eye on weight "Super Too"

What about a 1975 Monza with the V8? I think the base V8 was a 265ci and a 305ci as an option. Not much initial outlay for sure and they fit the other requirements too.

[Dwight Southerland]

I vote for a Corvette. '84 has a shipping weight of 3062 lbs and can be bought for a song.

[Dragsinger]

Dwight, I think the Vette it is worth a closer look.