70's ERA SS car now running Stock?

Old Yellow RR · 03-15-2023, 09:23 PM

Question to those of you that may have first hand knowledge.
Can a 70's era car with mini tubs compete in Stock today with these modified tubs. Rule book mentions the leading and trailing edges can be trimmed 2" max, but doesn't directly answer this question. The car has the rear springs back in the standard location, with the standard longitudinals in place. Just the mini tubs remain.

I probably will have to call Division Tech but thought I would ask here first.

Mark Yacavone · 03-15-2023, 09:46 PM

No.
Lots of cars would have the tire hit the inner wheel well before hitting the springs.
No way to tell with tubs.
Only thing "allowed' is the use of a BFH..(Ford tool)

Old Yellow RR · 03-15-2023, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

No.
Lots of cars would have the tire hit the inner wheel well before hitting the springs.
No way to tell with tubs.
Only thing "allowed' is the use of a BFH..(Ford tool)

No. (so you can't run a car that has been mini-tubbed).
Lots of cars would have the tire hit the inner wheel well before hitting the springs.
No way to tell with tubs. (??)
Only thing "allowed' is the use of a BFH..(Ford tool)

Paul Precht · 03-15-2023, 11:15 PM

I think there might be some out there, it's up to the DD to decide if it's acceptable.

Mark Yacavone · 03-15-2023, 11:45 PM

OYRR,

There is no tech !

Sounds like you don't want to fix it anyway, so just worry about it if someone says something.

Wait..You already told hundreds of racers about it...Disregard first sentence.

Charles Stewart · 03-16-2023, 12:04 PM

You must consider those 2 portions of the rulebook before moving forward…
Stock cars rules are so clear and easily interpretable…

In the section 11A, page 10 WHEELS…Any wheel/tire combination may be used that does not require alterations to wheelwells.

In the section 11A, page 10 BODY…Alterations or customizing prohibited; extent of customizing is limited to paint only.

Old Yellow RR · 03-16-2023, 12:28 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Actually one car was repaired some time ago. Have one remaining car to deal with.

Old Yellow RR · 03-18-2023, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

OYRR,

There is no tech !

Sounds like you don't want to fix it anyway, so just worry about it if someone says something.

Wait..You already told hundreds of racers about it...Disregard first sentence.

I told hundreds of racers about what car?

I have to agree with you, there seems to be no tech based on what I have seen. No where near what it used to be in the 60's and 70's.

03-15-2023, 09:23 PM	#1
Old Yellow RR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	70's ERA SS car now running Stock? Question to those of you that may have first hand knowledge. Can a 70's era car with mini tubs compete in Stock today with these modified tubs. Rule book mentions the leading and trailing edges can be trimmed 2" max, but doesn't directly answer this question. The car has the rear springs back in the standard location, with the standard longitudinals in place. Just the mini tubs remain. I probably will have to call Division Tech but thought I would ask here first.

03-15-2023, 09:46 PM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,581 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: 70's ERA SS car now running Stock? No. Lots of cars would have the tire hit the inner wheel well before hitting the springs. No way to tell with tubs. Only thing "allowed' is the use of a BFH..(Ford tool) __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

03-15-2023, 11:15 PM	#4
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 690 Likes: 281 Liked 224 Times in 89 Posts	Re: 70's ERA SS car now running Stock? I think there might be some out there, it's up to the DD to decide if it's acceptable.

03-15-2023, 11:45 PM	#5
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,581 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: 70's ERA SS car now running Stock? OYRR, There is no tech ! Sounds like you don't want to fix it anyway, so just worry about it if someone says something. Wait..You already told hundreds of racers about it...Disregard first sentence. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

03-16-2023, 12:04 PM	#6
Charles Stewart Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rivière-du-Loup, (QC) Canada Posts: 276 Likes: 1,084 Liked 479 Times in 144 Posts	Re: 70's ERA SS car now running Stock? You must consider those 2 portions of the rulebook before moving forward… Stock cars rules are so clear and easily interpretable… In the section 11A, page 10 WHEELS…Any wheel/tire combination may be used that does not require alterations to wheelwells. In the section 11A, page 10 BODY…Alterations or customizing prohibited; extent of customizing is limited to paint only.

03-16-2023, 12:28 PM	#7
Old Yellow RR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 70's ERA SS car now running Stock? Thanks for the replies. Actually one car was repaired some time ago. Have one remaining car to deal with.