Musclecars That Should Have Been Made

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

It (the X Ram) was never assembly line installed. If you ordered the X Ram it came in the trunk. Either the dealer installed it or you did the job yourself. No over the counter parts were allowed in stock which is why the 389 SD Pontiacs (1960-1961) were outlawed and dropped from the class guide. I bought a new British Racing Green with white stripes, spoiler package and console with gages, and black interior 68 Z-28 and went over the order sheet with the salesman. You could also order rear disc brakes and Doug headers which also came in the trunk. The cowl cold air air cleaner was also an option but it was installed from the factory. The NHRA stock rules were more restrictive back then. The stockers had to come with a transmission, rear end, and be fully assembled on a standard assembly line which is not like what we see today. . The headers were an allowed add on in stock so you could use the GM parts or get them from another supplier.

Thanks! I kinda suspected that was the reason & I knew about the headers & brakes being in the trunk when ordered. BUt as you mwntioned, the ehaders were allowed so I don't see the difference between allowing a bolt-on factory exhaust system & a bolt-on factory intake system, but I guess it's just the way it was back then. Personally, I think they should go back to alot of the old Stock rules..........