The best "Dime Rocket" combos!

Dragsinger · 01-04-2017, 11:45 AM

Daren I like your word "slug"

And everyone please understand, I am in no way putting down anyone's performance, it is simply that 13 is not my desire.

Ron Ortiz · 01-04-2017, 11:56 AM

Dragsinger, no offense taken, but if you want a thrill ride, take that 13 second slug through Wal-Mart parking lot. I'll bet your desires take a different meaning.

As a side note, if a car cost more than 10 grand, say about $13,000, it is not a dime rocket, it is a $0.13 rocket.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA true meanings

Carguy49 · 01-04-2017, 12:09 PM

Where do the 302 Mavericks and Comets fit in to this? There are a lot of them out there, just wondering about cost to build one. I think they qualify as a Dime Rocket.

I know NHRA has factored them very well, but put that aside for this discussion.

Mike Gray · 01-04-2017, 12:47 PM

http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation...1200&year=1965
I think the cost of our hobby has gone up faster than inflation. Woodfin's 55 would only cost $9,100 in todays dollars. I don't think it could be done today anywhere near that amount.

"As a side note, if a car cost more than 10 grand, say about $13,000, it is not a dime rocket, it is a $0.13 rocket".

Base price or completed? I purchased my fastback for 12K but to complete a '67 Shelby stocker I'm looking at 45K. I guess that's a $0.45 rocket, not really sure I'm only about half way.

ALMACK · 01-04-2017, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gray

http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation...1200&year=1965
I think the cost of our hobby has gone up faster than inflation. Woodfin's 55 would only cost $9,100 in todays dollars. I don't think it could be done today anywhere near that amount.

"As a side note, if a car cost more than 10 grand, say about $13,000, it is not a dime rocket, it is a $0.13 rocket".

Base price or completed? I purchased my fastback for 12K but to complete a '67 Shelby stocker I'm looking at 45K. I guess that's a $0.45 rocket, not really sure I'm only about half way.

I would say that number is as completed.

If that's the case, then one of my Stockers is a $ 0.110 rocket and hopefully the other (when completed) will be a less than $ 0.125 rocket...

ALMACK · 01-04-2017, 03:19 PM

It's hard to find any 60' or 70's cars in junk yards anymore. ( at least not for "junk" yard prices ) This isn't the 80's anymore when the yards were packed with 60's and 70's stuff.

So, I often wonder about how the later model cars would work as "dime rockets".

There are a bunch in the junkyards and on craigslist for cheap. Nobody wants a 20 plus year old EFI car because new cars get better every year. So these older cars are super cheap and some are still in good running condition.

The one combo that stands out to me ( because I am a Ford guy) is the 96-98 Mustang GT.
I would say a stick combo would be the easiest to get to run under index even with the stock trans.

Just my .02c

Woodfin · 01-04-2017, 08:29 PM

I know we are just carrying on, however, if you are interested in winning, the package must be consistent and reliable. "Running under" is one thing, winning a race is another.

01-04-2017, 11:45 AM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: The best "Dime Rocket" combos! Daren I like your word "slug" And everyone please understand, I am in no way putting down anyone's performance, it is simply that 13 is not my desire. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

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Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: The best "Dime Rocket" combos! Dragsinger, no offense taken, but if you want a thrill ride, take that 13 second slug through Wal-Mart parking lot. I'll bet your desires take a different meaning. As a side note, if a car cost more than 10 grand, say about $13,000, it is not a dime rocket, it is a $0.13 rocket. Ron Ortiz U/SA true meanings __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

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Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,981 Likes: 2,478 Liked 2,956 Times in 710 Posts	Re: The best "Dime Rocket" combos! Where do the 302 Mavericks and Comets fit in to this? There are a lot of them out there, just wondering about cost to build one. I think they qualify as a Dime Rocket. I know NHRA has factored them very well, but put that aside for this discussion. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

01-04-2017, 12:47 PM	#4
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 619 Likes: 312 Liked 691 Times in 199 Posts	Re: The best "Dime Rocket" combos! http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation...1200&year=1965 I think the cost of our hobby has gone up faster than inflation. Woodfin's 55 would only cost $9,100 in todays dollars. I don't think it could be done today anywhere near that amount. "As a side note, if a car cost more than 10 grand, say about $13,000, it is not a dime rocket, it is a $0.13 rocket". Base price or completed? I purchased my fastback for 12K but to complete a '67 Shelby stocker I'm looking at 45K. I guess that's a $0.45 rocket, not really sure I'm only about half way. Last edited by Mike Gray; 01-04-2017 at 12:52 PM.

01-04-2017, 03:19 PM	#6
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,941 Likes: 132 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: The best "Dime Rocket" combos! It's hard to find any 60' or 70's cars in junk yards anymore. ( at least not for "junk" yard prices ) This isn't the 80's anymore when the yards were packed with 60's and 70's stuff. So, I often wonder about how the later model cars would work as "dime rockets". There are a bunch in the junkyards and on craigslist for cheap. Nobody wants a 20 plus year old EFI car because new cars get better every year. So these older cars are super cheap and some are still in good running condition. The one combo that stands out to me ( because I am a Ford guy) is the 96-98 Mustang GT. I would say a stick combo would be the easiest to get to run under index even with the stock trans. Just my .02c __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

01-04-2017, 08:29 PM	#7
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 540 Likes: 8 Liked 288 Times in 109 Posts	Re: The best "Dime Rocket" combos! I know we are just carrying on, however, if you are interested in winning, the package must be consistent and reliable. "Running under" is one thing, winning a race is another.