The Super 10 is a success, now what?

[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.

[Dragsinger]

Dwight, I think the Vette it is worth a closer look.

[Dragsinger]

Dwight,

Why did you specify a 1984 year model Vette?

[Ernie Neal]

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

Dwight,

Why did you specify a 1984 year model Vette?

My guess is the 84-96 car are all pretty close, my preference is the 91-96 which what I am building. Look at your criteria
*parts availability - yes most anywhere
*does the chosen body/chassis have a winning record? - not yet
*are off the shelf headers available? Yes, not sure of application, made mine
*does the body have a favorable weight bias? best of the GM line
*does the body have a favorable aero shape? absolutely
*does the body have a reasonable wheel base length? 96
*will the completed package weight about 2950 - 3000 race ready? even lighter
*does the engine compartment have good access? more than anything I have ever raced
*does it have a proven front suspension? mostly aluminum, downfall single fiberglass front spring

Larry doing the back is similar to a front wheel drive conversion.

Mine is currently in paint prison, been there for 3 months.
Mine will see some GT but mostly SS/I J K stick

I enjoyed your S10 build!! I have pictures of my build, just haven't taken the time to post anything yet. Maybe find time this winter

Ernie Neal
SS354

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

Dwight,

Why did you specify a 1984 year model Vette?

Lightest shipping weight of the later generations. Cheap. easier to work on than earlier models because of the tilt front end.

[Bob Pagano]

I second the vette, hook never a question not to mention the engine setback.

[Ernie Neal]

Okay Larry,
I'll give you a sneak preview on your thread. I had to be a little innovative on the wheel tubs. I bead rolled every 3" before I broke 90's on the center section between the tubs to give it some rigidity.

The fuel cell is directly under the original fill lid, and you can see my battery mount, master cut-off, fuel pump and filter

Ernie Neal
SS 354