The Super 10 is a success, now what?

[Dragsinger]

Colby,

I am a big man and such a small car is not comfortable for me. In addition, the work required for a FWD conversion is beyond what I want to take on.

For my situation a practical approach is one to consider. Such an approach requires considering;

*parts availability
*does the chosen body/chassis have a winning record?
*are off the shelf headers available?
*does the body have a favorable weight bias?
*does the body have a favorable aero shape?
*does the body have a reasonable wheel base length?
*will the completed package weight about 2950 - 3000 race ready?
*does the engine compartment have good access?
*does it have a proven front suspension?

One body that easily complies to all the above is the 3rd gen Camaro. Without question, a very capable and proven package.

Yet, the information gathering continues. I am open to suggestions.

[Tim H]

I vote for 3rd gen Camaro !

[Alan Nyhus]

The 78-83 Malibu would make a slick piece with a S/S '70 LT-1 motor.

Not sure where you'd be with the GT rules on weight but the cars themselves can be built pretty light.

[FireSale]

Anything but a Cobalt. I don't like the conversion cars running as "stockers". Comp. In my opinion.

Too many Camaros out there. How about an early Nova or Chevy II?

What about a Tri-5? Lots of room for comfy drag racing in a '55-'56-'57.

Dale

[Dragsinger]

Dale,

I like your thoughts and they give me a smile.

Yet, consider this;

*Tri - five Chevy's = too large, too heavy, aero shape of a shoe box, too expensive to find a "core"

*The Chevy II is a valid thought

Let's keep brain storming with these thoughts in mind;

*reasonable aero shape
*reasonable "core" price
*no heavier than about 3000 with driver

And about "too many Camaro's" I agree, yet they are popular because they are a practical way to build a hot rod.

At the Lucas D 4 race this weekend I will have my antenna up.

Another option, a second S-10 with fleet side body and built with a closer eye on weight "Super Too"

[rboyle]

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

Dale,

I like your thoughts and they give me a smile.

Yet, consider this;

*Tri - five Chevy's = too large, too heavy, aero shape of a shoe box, too expensive to find a "core"

*The Chevy II is a valid thought

Let's keep brain storming with these thoughts in mind;
*reasonable aero shape
*reasonable "core" price
*no heavier than about 3000 with driver

And about "too many Camaro's" I agree, yet they are popular because they are a practical way to build a hot rod.

At the Lucas D 4 race this weekend I will have my antenna up.

Another option, a second S-10 with fleet side body and built with a closer eye on weight "Super Too"

What about a 1975 Monza with the V8? I think the base V8 was a 265ci and a 305ci as an option. Not much initial outlay for sure and they fit the other requirements too.

[Dwight Southerland]

I vote for a Corvette. '84 has a shipping weight of 3062 lbs and can be bought for a song.