Street car to stocker....how much? - Page 3

Dan Fahey · 07-31-2017, 02:35 PM

Go Pure Stock...
Quicker cars are Corvette, GTO, Mustang, Camaros mid 11s and 12's
Or a heavy car like my Impala SS high 12's low 13's

I can drive mine on the street by putting the street tires back on..
In fact drove the car to all the races changing tires to go racing.

Just has to be 2005 or older.
Some people have barn finds that are in great condition.

Figure about $25k - $ 30k including purchasing the car.

The real cost of racing is getting to the track and home.
Tow vehicle, trailer, motel, food, frustration

Wonder how much it cost to go 9.96 in D/SA...damn !

Dan

Mike Gray · 07-31-2017, 02:43 PM

Forget what they all said, build the car you want to have............Don't keep track of the $$$ and don't tell the wife what anything cost.
Then have fun!

David Lee · 07-31-2017, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Forget what they all said, build the car you want to have............Don't keep track of the $$$ and don't tell the wife what anything cost.
Then have fun!

I completely agree. I started my 67 cuda project trying to build it on a budget, a real tight budget. But taking on this project is forcing me to do mechanic work, I have never done before. It has become not only a fun project but a learning experience. I dedicate about $500 to $600 a month to it. If it takes two to three years to do, and it is done right, i can be proud that I created this car.

GUMP · 07-31-2017, 09:13 PM

I am with these guys. Half the fun is setting goals and learning new tricks.

SStockDart · 07-31-2017, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Forget what they all said, build the car you want to have............Don't keep track of the $$$ and don't tell the wife what anything cost.
Then have fun!

I did that....had to convince her that the tax benefits with our LLC paid for everything. "Why pay the government when we can build a race car and advertise our business." About 100k later she figured it out.......I still have cast iron skillet scars on my head...lol

Everett Vassar · 07-31-2017, 11:57 PM

I had pretty much quit working on it because the dealer dropped the ball getting my registration and title transfer done. Looks like that's straightened out now. I still have to replace the window motors and a couple cosmetic issues. After it's done if I can't sell it for at least what I have in it,or trade it for something cool, I may go for it. Maybe the first year,just do the rearend, suspension, wiring,wheels, tires,etc . The pure stock deal sounds fun for now but I'm worried if the rearend will survive.

David Lee · 08-01-2017, 01:48 AM

how about in the beginning just build it into a nice bracket car and let it evolve

David Lee · 08-01-2017, 01:56 AM

multiple post

Everett Vassar · 08-01-2017, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Lee

how about in the beginning just build it into a nice bracket car and let it evolve

Yep that's kinda what I meant. Cal tracs 9" slicks etc. Stocker with a bracket motor

John4428 · 08-01-2017, 10:31 AM

The pure stock deal is not hard to do at all. Depending on weight if im not mistaken an lt1 fbody can run D/PS. With a very small amount of work you should be able to run under that index to at least get you out there and racing. There are very few pure stockers in our area anyway so a heads up is a pretty slim chance. You really wont need to mess with the suspension too much to make it work, and the stock 10 bolt is a lot stronger than people give it credit for.

Holler if you have any questions, i've looked at about every option you are currently looking at in the last year with mine. I haven't spent a ton of money on mine and i've qualified mid pack at each race so far being 150 pounds heavy in C/PS.

07-31-2017, 02:35 PM	#21
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Street car to stocker....how much? Go Pure Stock... Quicker cars are Corvette, GTO, Mustang, Camaros mid 11s and 12's Or a heavy car like my Impala SS high 12's low 13's I can drive mine on the street by putting the street tires back on.. In fact drove the car to all the races changing tires to go racing. Just has to be 2005 or older. Some people have barn finds that are in great condition. Figure about $25k - $ 30k including purchasing the car. The real cost of racing is getting to the track and home. Tow vehicle, trailer, motel, food, frustration Wonder how much it cost to go 9.96 in D/SA...damn ! Dan Last edited by Dan Fahey; 07-31-2017 at 02:44 PM.

07-31-2017, 02:43 PM	#22
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 619 Likes: 312 Liked 691 Times in 199 Posts	Re: Street car to stocker....how much? Forget what they all said, build the car you want to have............Don't keep track of the $$$ and don't tell the wife what anything cost. Then have fun! Last edited by Mike Gray; 07-31-2017 at 02:45 PM.

07-31-2017, 09:13 PM	#24
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,823 Likes: 2,171 Liked 2,354 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Street car to stocker....how much? I am with these guys. Half the fun is setting goals and learning new tricks.

07-31-2017, 11:57 PM	#26
Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Street car to stocker....how much? I had pretty much quit working on it because the dealer dropped the ball getting my registration and title transfer done. Looks like that's straightened out now. I still have to replace the window motors and a couple cosmetic issues. After it's done if I can't sell it for at least what I have in it,or trade it for something cool, I may go for it. Maybe the first year,just do the rearend, suspension, wiring,wheels, tires,etc . The pure stock deal sounds fun for now but I'm worried if the rearend will survive.

08-01-2017, 01:48 AM	#27
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Street car to stocker....how much? how about in the beginning just build it into a nice bracket car and let it evolve

08-01-2017, 01:56 AM	#28
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Street car to stocker....how much? multiple post

08-01-2017, 10:31 AM	#30
John4428 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Street car to stocker....how much? The pure stock deal is not hard to do at all. Depending on weight if im not mistaken an lt1 fbody can run D/PS. With a very small amount of work you should be able to run under that index to at least get you out there and racing. There are very few pure stockers in our area anyway so a heads up is a pretty slim chance. You really wont need to mess with the suspension too much to make it work, and the stock 10 bolt is a lot stronger than people give it credit for. Holler if you have any questions, i've looked at about every option you are currently looking at in the last year with mine. I haven't spent a ton of money on mine and i've qualified mid pack at each race so far being 150 pounds heavy in C/PS.