H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. - Page 78

TOSTO RACING · 12-12-2018, 08:09 PM

Todd save the call to cal trac. I chose not to weld my bottom bar on the wheelie bar and just use a bolt to set height (I figured I would weld it once I made a few runs so I can set height perfect) and mine hit the ground so hard it broke the bolt on a pass leaving the bar dragging down the track !!! I set my bar 13 inches on these runs. Now its 15 inches off the ground to hopefully not have it hit on the leave.

I think its a stick car thing as far as axle movement maybe a good shock will stabalize it a bit more idk.

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-12-2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

Todd save the call to cal trac. I chose not to weld my bottom bar on the wheelie bar and just use a bolt to set height (I figured I would weld it once I made a few runs so I can set height perfect) and mine hit the ground so hard it broke the bolt on a pass leaving the bar dragging down the track !!! I set my bar 13 inches on these runs. Now its 15 inches off the ground to hopefully not have it hit on the leave.

I think its a stick car thing as far as axle movement maybe a good shock will stabalize it a bit more idk.

I did the same thing, bolted it to get it right then I'll weld. Crazy how much it moves. I have a new set of DA shocks on the way to replace the Caltrac shocks.

J&S Racing · 12-13-2018, 12:19 AM

Not sure if it was shenanigans but when ken found my car was a stick he sold me on a bigger diameter bar. It’s crazy how violent the bars move shifting a stick. ( could see it in your first vid )

When I recently ordered my rear shocks Marty had me measure from the mounting spot to the cal tracs with the rear end hanging. He mentioned some stick guys having issues with to short of rear shock travel.

TOSTO RACING · 12-13-2018, 09:43 AM

I also got the bigger bar from Ken because of the stick . I think the shock deal is the ticket in fixing this . Actually my bottom bar is slightly bent from smacking the ground also . What's weird is I don't remember the dual bars ever smacking the ground like this and it shouldn't matter they both bolt to the housing ?? I dont have a real good shock yet just a single adjustable so we will see .

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-13-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by J&S Racing

Not sure if it was shenanigans but when ken found my car was a stick he sold me on a bigger diameter bar. It’s crazy how violent the bars move shifting a stick. ( could see it in your first vid )

When I recently ordered my rear shocks Marty had me measure from the mounting spot to the cal tracs with the rear end hanging. He mentioned some stick guys having issues with to short of rear shock travel.

I could definately see a real traction issue if the shocks were to bottom out. I noticed a puddle in the trailer and one shock was all wet so it must be time. I ordered QA-1 shocks, not the best but hopefully they'll be up to the task.

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-13-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

I also got the bigger bar from Ken because of the stick . I think the shock deal is the ticket in fixing this . Actually my bottom bar is slightly bent from smacking the ground also . What's weird is I don't remember the dual bars ever smacking the ground like this and it shouldn't matter they both bolt to the housing ?? I dont have a real good shock yet just a single adjustable so we will see .

When I purchased the car the shocks were full loose so I put them back the same way, I can see where a stiffer shock setting would calm it down a bit.

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-13-2018, 11:23 AM

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I know this is a longshot but I have been waiting for a Grant quick release steering wheel hub (for a stock GM column) for 8 weeks and it looks like Grant won't have them to ship till October, we need something shallow and this would be perfect. If anyone knows where one of these are hiding I need it, otherwise I guess just a regular install kit till the end of the year.
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/230/

An update to the quick release saga... the ship date has been moved all the way to 2-22-19 which at that point will be 7 months. I'd say Grant needs to re-evaluate the vendors they work with.

Dwight Southerland · 12-13-2018, 11:55 AM

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When I purchased the car the shocks were full loose so I put them back the same way, I can see where a stiffer shock setting would calm it down a bit.

Before good shocks were available, road race or dirt track 50/50 shocks were the answer. Very stiff.

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-13-2018, 12:35 PM

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Before good shocks were available, road race or dirt track 50/50 shocks were the answer. Very stiff.

Gonna need a log book.

Alan Nyhus · 12-13-2018, 12:59 PM

Interesting from 28 to 32 seconds. -Al

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12-12-2018, 08:09 PM	#771
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 808 Likes: 592 Liked 471 Times in 136 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Todd save the call to cal trac. I chose not to weld my bottom bar on the wheelie bar and just use a bolt to set height (I figured I would weld it once I made a few runs so I can set height perfect) and mine hit the ground so hard it broke the bolt on a pass leaving the bar dragging down the track !!! I set my bar 13 inches on these runs. Now its 15 inches off the ground to hopefully not have it hit on the leave. I think its a stick car thing as far as axle movement maybe a good shock will stabalize it a bit more idk. __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA Last edited by TOSTO RACING; 12-12-2018 at 08:15 PM.

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J&S Racing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 280 Likes: 102 Liked 288 Times in 78 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Not sure if it was shenanigans but when ken found my car was a stick he sold me on a bigger diameter bar. It’s crazy how violent the bars move shifting a stick. ( could see it in your first vid ) When I recently ordered my rear shocks Marty had me measure from the mounting spot to the cal tracs with the rear end hanging. He mentioned some stick guys having issues with to short of rear shock travel.

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TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 808 Likes: 592 Liked 471 Times in 136 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. I also got the bigger bar from Ken because of the stick . I think the shock deal is the ticket in fixing this . Actually my bottom bar is slightly bent from smacking the ground also . What's weird is I don't remember the dual bars ever smacking the ground like this and it shouldn't matter they both bolt to the housing ?? I dont have a real good shock yet just a single adjustable so we will see . __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

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Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,163 Likes: 1,013 Liked 761 Times in 225 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Interesting from 28 to 32 seconds. -Al https://www.facebook.com/jim.schaech...epa=SEARCH_BOX __________________ "That'll never work....."