Where are the pre 1960 stockers? - Page 5

Lew Silverman · 12-21-2011, 06:30 AM

I wasn't really sure WHY the NHRA re-instated the pre-1960 vehicles when Chevy and Cadillac were the only manufacturers that had listings in the classification guide. I've been told on more than one occasion that if a racer wants to race a certain combination not listed in the guide it's his or her responsibility to petition the Committee not the Manufacturer. So maybe if enough of us make a reasonable request to the NHRA this oversight will be corrected.

I couldn't agree more with Aubrey and dakahuna - Old Cars (and Old Folks) RULE!

Lew

Steve Hurley · 12-21-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevygary

So-after aquiring the needed parts to get my '57-150 to run m/sa with one wcfb or k/sa with the 2x4 setup is the consensus here that I'm wasting my time-money and effort on a project that cannot compete?

I think the 57 283 combination's are factored pretty fair.

Jason · 12-21-2011, 09:36 AM

Just for curiosity sake, where are the engine specs on the 55-59 Cadillac? NHRA lists engine specs for 55-59 Chevy, 49-59 Oldsmobile, and 55-59 Pontiac, but not the Cadillac and they say the Cadillacs are allowed to race.

Tony Janes · 12-21-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevygary

So-after aquiring the needed parts to get my '57-150 to run m/sa with one wcfb or k/sa with the 2x4 setup is the consensus here that I'm wasting my time-money and effort on a project that cannot compete?

The 57 150 is a N/SA, O/SA and P/SA. You forgot the powerglide weight. I would use the Rochester carb not the wcfb.. It will compete very well in O/SA at 3395 pounds

Paul Wong · 12-21-2011, 12:50 PM

If I had the time. I would do a 1957 Chevrolet. I think people would be very surprised how good one would run. It is just a 50k deal but the second you rolled into the staging lanes no one would even notice a cobra jet or challenger.

Charley Downing · 12-21-2011, 02:11 PM

Steve you can’t tell me a 1955 Chevy with 265ci and rated at 205hp can’t run mid to low thirteen’s. You only haft to scale around 3500 pounds.
Captain jacks 1960 283ci Kingswood runs 13.80s at 4400 pounds

pauldilcher · 12-21-2011, 02:46 PM

Doug , no disrespect , but with todays parts I think i could pick -up more than4 tenths in 40 years .

Tony Janes · 12-21-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

Steve you can’t tell me a 1955 Chevy with 265ci and rated at 205hp can’t run mid to low thirteen’s. You only haft to scale around 3500 pounds.
Captain jacks 1960 283ci Kingswood runs 13.80s at 4400 pounds

Here are the numbers on the 55 Bel Air . It runs P/SA QSA and R/SA at 180 hp. In Q it has to weigh 3230 and in R it has to weigh 3410 Since the Hurly car all ready run 13.80's in P/SA at 205 hp, 3460 pounds, it should do fine in R/SA. The stock hp of 180 is a good starting point.

Charley Downing · 12-21-2011, 03:36 PM

Make it 150hp while were at it. So they don't haft to spend any money or time working out this combo, it will now be the king of T/SA and U/SA with a stroke of a pen. At the end of the day you are all just beating a dead horse because less 5 people care about a 1955 in stk.

You can trust me with your life, but not your money or your wife

Tony Janes · 12-21-2011, 04:34 PM

Charley the stroke of the pen days are gone. Another thought how many 210 281 ci Fords are there?

12-21-2011, 06:30 AM	#41
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? I wasn't really sure WHY the NHRA re-instated the pre-1960 vehicles when Chevy and Cadillac were the only manufacturers that had listings in the classification guide. I've been told on more than one occasion that if a racer wants to race a certain combination not listed in the guide it's his or her responsibility to petition the Committee not the Manufacturer. So maybe if enough of us make a reasonable request to the NHRA this oversight will be corrected. I couldn't agree more with Aubrey and dakahuna - Old Cars (and Old Folks) RULE! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

12-21-2011, 09:36 AM	#43
Jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Just for curiosity sake, where are the engine specs on the 55-59 Cadillac? NHRA lists engine specs for 55-59 Chevy, 49-59 Oldsmobile, and 55-59 Pontiac, but not the Cadillac and they say the Cadillacs are allowed to race.

12-21-2011, 12:50 PM	#45
Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 384 Likes: 101 Liked 419 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? If I had the time. I would do a 1957 Chevrolet. I think people would be very surprised how good one would run. It is just a 50k deal but the second you rolled into the staging lanes no one would even notice a cobra jet or challenger.

12-21-2011, 02:11 PM	#46
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Steve you can’t tell me a 1955 Chevy with 265ci and rated at 205hp can’t run mid to low thirteen’s. You only haft to scale around 3500 pounds. Captain jacks 1960 283ci Kingswood runs 13.80s at 4400 pounds __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 12-21-2011 at 03:06 PM.

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pauldilcher Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 425 Likes: 1 Liked 52 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Doug , no disrespect , but with todays parts I think i could pick -up more than4 tenths in 40 years .

12-21-2011, 03:36 PM	#49
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Make it 150hp while were at it. So they don't haft to spend any money or time working out this combo, it will now be the king of T/SA and U/SA with a stroke of a pen. At the end of the day you are all just beating a dead horse because less 5 people care about a 1955 in stk. You can trust me with your life, but not your money or your wife __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 12-21-2011 at 03:40 PM.

12-21-2011, 04:34 PM	#50
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 94 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Charley the stroke of the pen days are gone. Another thought how many 210 281 ci Fords are there? __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS