So you wanna build a stocker!?!?

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Nick Reiter III

Hello gentleman, my time has come to give it a shot. After 25 years of dreaming and thinking of combos and cars and avalible parts I think I got it together. However, I need help from you guys that have done it all before. The victim is a 71 Nova. I am looking for rear wheel backspacing, how wide of a rear wheel, drag radials? and size, The car will be going for new quarters and inner rear fenders soon, is there anything I need to let the body man know about the lips? If anyone can help, it would be great! I will keep you updated. Thank you!

Start off as a Pure Stocker and work forward !!

D

[tj310]

Rules allow for minor modifications. I'm sure you will want to trim the leading edge and I would trim and roll the lip so that if the tires do rub they will not catch a sharp edge ,same on the inner fenders , avoid sharp edges . 8 or 10 " wheels 30 x 9" tires ,not sure of the backspace .---Trevor

[Billy Nees]

Hey Kid, you can send me a PM or give me a call(I'm sure that your Dad has my#) if I can help. I might know a thing or two about those cars.

[James Perrone]

Nick I have found using a 9 inch rim with a 6 inch backspace is the way to go.
Learned this from Ed Bendez..
Dan stop beating a dead horse PURE STOCK IS FOR DUMMIES..

[Dave Ribeiro]

Nick ,

Glad to see you finally jumping in , listen to James & Billy they will save you time & money ... Most of all build a NHRA stocker, so you aren't limited where you can run...

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

Nick I have found using a 9 inch rim with a 6 inch backspace is the way to go.
Learned this from Ed Bendez..
Dan stop beating a dead horse PURE STOCK IS FOR DUMMIES..

Jim..
You are jealous !!

We have quite a following too...!!
AND
Sponsoring the Pure stock Challenge next April..

Dan

[James Perrone]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Jim..
You are jealous !!

We have quite a following too...!!
AND
Sponsoring the Pure stock Challenge next April..

Dan

Ya i'll bring my wifes 2013 camry...There aren't enough pure stockers [active ] to make a calender

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

Ya i'll bring my wifes 2013 camry...There aren't enough pure stockers [active ] to make a calender

So I guess there is some issue with Cricket and Curling now.... WOW !!
The nice thing is there is a community of non-couch potato people are out there doing it.
(Dan Quayle notice the correctly spelled word POTATO)

Hey Guys:
I am not a sideliner and trying to better OUR sport where it needs some support.
General Patton said and clearly: Lead, Follow or get the Hell out of the way.

FWIW I think adding imports is a good idea. Toyota is already an America car...(and NASCAR Sponsor)
James please do contact Mike Baker and see if he can get it classified for Stock/Pure Stock.
Bet you Sifu Billy Nees can make that car competitive overnight.

What is really sad is NHRA and IHRA not classifying any of the new US Cars and Trucks into Stock and Super Stock.
So any push from the racing membership would helpful... !!!!!!!!!!!!.....
Instead of being a bunch of grumpy old men sideline whiners!!

Dan

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Jim..
You are jealous !!

We have quite a following too...!!
AND
Sponsoring the Pure stock Challenge next April..

Dan

Yeah, so do cricket and curling.