Older Stockers
 

There was a lot of talk over the off-season regarding the allowance of the older cars in Stock Eliminator ( specifically the 1955-1957 Chevys ) , however , without horsepower help from NHRA , it appears enthusiasm has waned . The only one I am aware of that has run under the index is the beautiful 55 Chevy of Carl Libucha from Massachusetts .
Are there cars out there being built or currently being run that haven't received a lot of coverage ?

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hi brian. is carl currently racing his 55'?

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I have met several people who are interested in the older cars. But, with the HP rating that is allot higher than a recently raced 350 truck, why do it? The new trans rule will help, but it will help the other PG cars just as much. Man NHRA can not think of one idea through from begining to end. I belive Carl Downard sp? Has a O/S 55 out of Washngton State?

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The Hurley family (dad Steve and daughter Shelby) from southern Maryland (not from from the track at Delmar Del) have a P/SA '55 they've ran for a few years, at some IHRA races and my S/SS races. One of the few I can think of.

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Carl was out here in Seattle for the nationals or divisional-can't remeber which- but could only come within about a half second of the index. beautiful 55 chev but the old hp. rating does'nt work so my 57 will remain a street car until nhra pulls their head out from wherever it's at! Carl is from Boise.

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Never mind the Chevies...still waiting for one of those Olds 303 ci combos to show up!

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How about a Ford combo for 1958? I know where a Fairlane 2 door hardtop is sitting under a lean-to. Being a Chevy guy, I'm not up on any particulars from that era,, perhaps a 292 or a 312,,, McCulloch blower?,,, just thinking out loud.
Danny Durham

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They only had the blown engine in '57, Danny. More doors were fast, too; this one was a national record holder. That's Parham and Payne from Skiatook, Oklahoma at the World Finals in Tulsa, 1967. I think it ran mid-13's with a 3-speed Ford-O-Matic.

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I know of a showcase with a set of what may be original J-2 Carbs and manifold at our place.

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