Ol' Fart's Firebird Fantasy

[HandOverFist]

All your questions answered here... http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...000&zoneid=132

[oldskool]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

All your questions answered here... http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...000&zoneid=132

OK, I'll check it out. Thanks !

[oldskool]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

All your questions answered here... http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...000&zoneid=132

I assume that means, get a rule book and search out the answers for your yourself. I found a couple of answers in the general rules, but not for some of my specific questions.

I'm not gonna join NHRA unless and until I build a car that I know will run the index or quicker.

So, if reading a rule book is the only way to get some of the answers, would one of you guys be so kind as to help out an old dude and send me one of your old rulebooks by snail mail ? It's OK if it has a few greasy fingerprints on it. Thanks !

[Tony Corley]

You can download it here. https://www.nationaldragster.net/bit...-rulebook.html

[oldskool]

Originally Posted by Tony Corley

You can download it here. https://www.nationaldragster.net/bit...-rulebook.html

OK, I'll give it a shot. thanks !

Nope, access denied--for NHRA members only !

[impstocker]

I think what Tony means you use the roll bar as a way to strengthen frame. I have lower crossbraces to that crossmember that tends to pull out. I also replaced rubber body bushings with solids.

Will Lamprecht I/SA Impala 1965 in progress

[Tony Corley]

Originally Posted by impstocker

I think what Tony means you use the roll bar as a way to strengthen frame. I have lower crossbraces to that crossmember that tends to pull out. I also replaced rubber body bushings with solids.

Will Lamprecht I/SA Impala 1965 in progress

That's what I was referring to. Roll cage to tie together and prevent frame twist, then anti roll bar to prevent suspension twist. Obviously solid bushings to help stop suspension movement (and body bushings too, as you stated). I also prefer adjustable shocks for fine tuning. Some of this is referring to coil spring cars in general, (my Mustangs), while some of it is from previous A bodies, I have owned. (Monte Carlo, several Chevelles). These are my choices, others may have a different opinion.

[oldskool]

Originally Posted by impstocker

I think what Tony means you use the roll bar as a way to strengthen frame. I have lower crossbraces to that crossmember that tends to pull out. I also replaced rubber body bushings with solids.

Will Lamprecht I/SA Impala 1965 in progress

Yeah, if I understand the general rules I looked at online, it appears that all cars must have at least a 5-point roll bar which includes a driver side bar. So, I assume that a good 6-point will strengthen the body / frame enuff for 11 or 12 sec Stocker duty.

Found this info in section 20, page 20-21 under "4:10 Roll Bar" There is an illustration on page 21.

http://www.nhra.com/userfiles/file/T...A_Rulebook.pdf

[Tony Corley]

Originally Posted by oldskool

Yeah, if I understand the general rules I looked at online, it appears that all cars must have at least a 5-point roll bar which includes a driver side bar. So, I assume that a good 6-point will strengthen the body / frame enuff for 11 or 12 sec Stocker duty.

You should reread. All cars are not required to have a rollbar. It is ET specific.

[Tony Corley]

Originally Posted by oldskool

OK, I'll give it a shot. thanks !

Nope, access denied--for NHRA members only !

I am not a member (yet). I click download pdf and it downloads on my computer