1961 corvette stocker info - Page 3

Mark Yacavone · 10-04-2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Mark,
If you where to run a Chevy 55-62 combination in stock eliminator, what would it be?

Ha, Money no object?
1957 Nomad, 283/ 245, 4 speed. N/Stock

Alan Roehrich · 10-04-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rory Christianson

Think a standard would be fun , don't know how consistent, but would be fun
Hoping might get away with a built 10 bolt to be a little lighter
Thanks for all the input

I don't think an 8-5/8" 10 bolt would like the 4 speed, and I doubt there's enough advantage to be found to make it worth the hassle.

Billy Nees · 10-04-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rory Christianson

Hoping might get away with a built 10 bolt to be a little lighter
Thanks for all the input

Methinks that if you're "hoping might get away with" anything, then maybe you shouldn't be building a Corvette!

Rory Christianson · 10-04-2015, 10:53 AM

Me was mainly wanting input if a 10 bolt would handle it because if it would I thought there might be advantage to it being a little lighter

Thanks for the info

Mark Yacavone · 10-04-2015, 01:02 PM

I don't think the later 8.5 is much lighter, if at all.
More light weight goodies are available for the 12 bolt.
By the time you piece together an 8.5 at the correct width, you won't save much.
Just buy a complete Moser deal and bolt it in.
I'm not the type to just throw money at these cars, but in this case, it makes the most sense.

Rory Christianson · 10-04-2015, 08:12 PM

Thanks Mark
Ya the more. I Think about it sounds like that makes the most sense
Thanks for your thoughts

Rory Christianson · 10-05-2015, 07:58 PM

What I am allowed with changes of the steering box ?

Thanks in advance for any help

Mike Taylor 3601 · 10-06-2015, 01:26 PM

No matter how low of a class stocker I was building,with a stick,I would not use a rear that pro gears aren't available for.
Also 35 spline and 5/8 wheel studs do it once and be done.
Mike Taylor 3601

10-04-2015, 10:53 AM	#24
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 1961 corvette stocker info Me was mainly wanting input if a 10 bolt would handle it because if it would I thought there might be advantage to it being a little lighter Thanks for the info

10-04-2015, 01:02 PM	#25
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,579 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: 1961 corvette stocker info I don't think the later 8.5 is much lighter, if at all. More light weight goodies are available for the 12 bolt. By the time you piece together an 8.5 at the correct width, you won't save much. Just buy a complete Moser deal and bolt it in. I'm not the type to just throw money at these cars, but in this case, it makes the most sense. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

10-04-2015, 08:12 PM	#26
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 1961 corvette stocker info Thanks Mark Ya the more. I Think about it sounds like that makes the most sense Thanks for your thoughts

10-05-2015, 07:58 PM	#27
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 1961 corvette stocker info What I am allowed with changes of the steering box ? Thanks in advance for any help

10-06-2015, 01:26 PM	#28
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,303 Likes: 198 Liked 116 Times in 48 Posts	Re: 1961 corvette stocker info No matter how low of a class stocker I was building,with a stick,I would not use a rear that pro gears aren't available for. Also 35 spline and 5/8 wheel studs do it once and be done. Mike Taylor 3601