55-57 Stockers?

impstocker · 08-21-2013, 09:00 AM

Since I am back, building a 1965 Impala big block 396-325 stocker right now, I noticed the rules now allow cars as old as 1955. Is there anybody out there running an early Chevy in stock today. With all the "nostalgia" racecars around it just seems somebody would build a legit NHRA stocker. Just curious.

Will Lamprecht
1965 H/I/J Impala

Dan Fahey · 08-21-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by impstocker

Since I am back, building a 1965 Impala big block 396-325 stocker right now, I noticed the rules now allow cars as old as 1955. Is there anybody out there running an early Chevy in stock today. With all the "nostalgia" racecars around it just seems somebody would build a legit NHRA stocker. Just curious.

Will Lamprecht
1965 H/I/J Impala

Hey Will...
Seen a 55 Chevy using a crate motor and 1957 in H/PS last year.
Very nice pieces.

BTW..my chassis on my 1969 is getting cleaned and powder coated.
Going to reinforce the frame from your picture.
Do you have any more frame reinforcement pics?

D

Carl Libucha · 08-21-2013, 10:47 AM

I am running a 1955 Chev Bel-Air 2Dr Hdtp in NHRA Q/SA. It's a factory rated 180hp, NHRA rated 200hp WCFB 4 bl 265 with a 2.18 low gear powerglide and 5.86 12-bolt rear. This year I ran the National Open at New England Dragway in NH and the Div 1 points meets at New England and at Lebanon Valley Dragway in NY. Also I run in the All Star Racing Association Stock/Super Stock 6 race circuit at New England and Lebanon. The car runs 13.2's, 3's and 4's on a 13.80 index depending on weather conditions. I'm glad NHRA brought these cars back. I wish there were more of them out there.
Carl Libucha

Bob Bender · 08-21-2013, 11:46 AM

Got a friend who has a 57 283 220 maybe a good O/SA car.

Wade_Owens · 08-21-2013, 11:52 AM

The carbs and intakes hurt these combos. But, they peg the cool meter!

Wade

Joe Toller · 08-21-2013, 06:32 PM

Wade, I know you kick butt with a 4bbl 283, what are your thoughts on a 2bbl version, in say a 66 Bel Air 4dr?

Tony Janes · 08-22-2013, 11:22 AM

The 66 Chevy Biscayne with a 2 barrel is a U/SA at 3570 pounds. I would say it should run about 4 tenths under the 14.85 index. In 1983 Robby Robinson " Heavy Hitter 66 Wagon ran 14.95 in U/SA. In Jan of 2011 the horsepower on that combination went from 195 to 170, a nice gift.

Joe Toller · 08-22-2013, 11:56 AM

Good to know, I saved one from the crusher, I'll keep it in the back row...

Dan Fahey · 08-22-2013, 02:20 PM

The aftermarket makes new 55-57 chassis, body shells, doors, hoods, trunks and interior parts.

Would a new build be acceptable in Stock today?

Dan

Tony Janes · 08-22-2013, 03:24 PM

Some one built a 69 camaro using all new parts. So I would think you could to the same thing with tri-fives if the chassis looks right. Sounds like a 100,000.00$ stocker.

08-21-2013, 09:00 AM	#1
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 54 Times in 16 Posts	55-57 Stockers? Since I am back, building a 1965 Impala big block 396-325 stocker right now, I noticed the rules now allow cars as old as 1955. Is there anybody out there running an early Chevy in stock today. With all the "nostalgia" racecars around it just seems somebody would build a legit NHRA stocker. Just curious. Will Lamprecht 1965 H/I/J Impala

08-21-2013, 10:47 AM	#3
Carl Libucha Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 55-57 Stockers? I am running a 1955 Chev Bel-Air 2Dr Hdtp in NHRA Q/SA. It's a factory rated 180hp, NHRA rated 200hp WCFB 4 bl 265 with a 2.18 low gear powerglide and 5.86 12-bolt rear. This year I ran the National Open at New England Dragway in NH and the Div 1 points meets at New England and at Lebanon Valley Dragway in NY. Also I run in the All Star Racing Association Stock/Super Stock 6 race circuit at New England and Lebanon. The car runs 13.2's, 3's and 4's on a 13.80 index depending on weather conditions. I'm glad NHRA brought these cars back. I wish there were more of them out there. Carl Libucha

08-21-2013, 11:46 AM	#4
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,713 Likes: 1,419 Liked 373 Times in 80 Posts	Re: 55-57 Stockers? Got a friend who has a 57 283 220 maybe a good O/SA car. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

08-21-2013, 11:52 AM	#5
Wade_Owens Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 578 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: 55-57 Stockers? The carbs and intakes hurt these combos. But, they peg the cool meter! Wade

08-21-2013, 06:32 PM	#6
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 55-57 Stockers? Wade, I know you kick butt with a 4bbl 283, what are your thoughts on a 2bbl version, in say a 66 Bel Air 4dr?

08-22-2013, 11:22 AM	#7
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 29 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 55-57 Stockers? The 66 Chevy Biscayne with a 2 barrel is a U/SA at 3570 pounds. I would say it should run about 4 tenths under the 14.85 index. In 1983 Robby Robinson " Heavy Hitter 66 Wagon ran 14.95 in U/SA. In Jan of 2011 the horsepower on that combination went from 195 to 170, a nice gift. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

08-22-2013, 11:56 AM	#8
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 55-57 Stockers? Good to know, I saved one from the crusher, I'll keep it in the back row...

08-22-2013, 02:20 PM	#9
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,114 Likes: 1,078 Liked 181 Times in 111 Posts	Re: 55-57 Stockers? The aftermarket makes new 55-57 chassis, body shells, doors, hoods, trunks and interior parts. Would a new build be acceptable in Stock today? Dan

08-22-2013, 03:24 PM	#10
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 29 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 55-57 Stockers? Some one built a 69 camaro using all new parts. So I would think you could to the same thing with tri-fives if the chassis looks right. Sounds like a 100,000.00$ stocker. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS