'69 Nova for stock

[James Perrone]

Really? It's just a square camaro

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

Really? It's just a square camaro

I agree. I like them. The overhang is good, too.

But I still hesitate to suggest one to a guy who is very new to Stock, and may not really have the dedication, time, or money. It is sort of the deep end of the pool.

[Bill Bogues]

Check your private messages.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Bill Bogues

Check your private messages.

Thank you, PMed.

[Ok stocker]

I have a 73 Nova that only runs 5-6 under. Competitive but many cars are faster in my class but I love the car . I don't have the budget to make it run 1+ under but I have a blast. Figure out what your foul is and look at the cars for sale that meets your goals. Cheaper to buy than build in most cases.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Ok stocker

I have a 73 Nova that only runs 5-6 under. Competitive but many cars are faster in my class but I love the car . I don't have the budget to make it run 1+ under but I have a blast. Figure out what your foul is and look at the cars for sale that meets your goals. Cheaper to buy than build in most cases.

Honestly, we will have a bit of a learning curve in tuning, driving, and how the events are run, so if we can run at all, we will be fine. We can come out and run competitively after we get our feet wet for a bit. We are still in the planning stages but have been looking forward to leaving the bracket side and moving into stock for more than a year. I just bought a new motorhome and trailer so we can travel as a family for the divisional and national events as soon as we stop with juniors and get a car done.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

I agree. I like them. The overhang is good, too.

But I still hesitate to suggest one to a guy who is very new to Stock, and may not really have the dedication, time, or money. It is sort of the deep end of the pool.

Obviously I don't want to flush money away but honestly I would rather it be tough. My daughter(s) will be doing the driving and we are leaving Jr Dragster so I have already pulled all my hair out from that. Whatever we chose will be a stick combo also. Thanks for all the comments and advice. Todd Greene

[Alan Roehrich]

Research what is running in your area.

If your daughter is driving, the 255/350 with a 4 speed is still a decent combination. It's fun, quick, and easy on parts. A good engine will not be cheap.

It will be expensive to build a car if you cannot do the vast majority of work yourself. Chad's car : http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=62036 is a sweet piece and worth the price. You won't beat it for the price, unless you build it yourself. Good people to deal with, too.

[Painter]

I really don't know who Steve Williams is or where he bases his opinion, but I really have to disagree. I have been running one of these cars for awhile and believe I am qualified on this subject. There is no more versatile platform to race available. From AA to W stock depending on engine, year and weight. I do not know of another platform that will do that. All first gen Camaro suspension parts fit and are available. No real research needed. And if you want to run a stick, one of the very best, under rated combos is available in this car. Would like to help you with the project.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Painter

I really don't know who Steve Williams is or where he bases his opinion, but I really have to disagree. I have been running one of these cars for awhile and believe I am qualified on this subject. There is no more versatile platform to race available. From AA to W stock depending on engine, year and weight. I do not know of another platform that will do that. All first gen Camaro suspension parts fit and are available. No real research needed. And if you want to run a stick, one of the very best, under rated combos is available in this car. Would like to help you with the project.

The versatility is really what caught my attention, the parts interchangeability is also a plus imo. I have asked locally and saw a cringe also, but I believe that to be based on the class being ridden fairly hard. Honestly I just want my kids to move away from a typical bracket class and they like older body styles (I would do a '99-'02 F-body). I have an option to buy a pretty nice '72 reasonable but I don't want to pick up the first thing I see. Thanks for the offer for help I will lean on you for sure.