SS frame question

Chipper Chapman · 04-23-2014, 11:58 PM

Rule book says bottom of frame rail cannot be higher than trunk floor, I get that. But my question is can you extend the frame rail forward of the kickup that would normally be behind rear seat, to accommodate the four link?

Mike Pearson · 04-24-2014, 07:20 AM

On a GT car you can. You can build the wheel tub to the inside of the frame rail as well.

Jim Caughlin · 04-24-2014, 01:36 PM

What Mike said is correct, the way to 'get around' making room for 4 link is to fit the frame rail inside the wheel tub. If you look at cars that are currently being built, even conventional SS cars (not FWD conversions), it appears that the rules are being totally ignored. There have been build pictures right here on class racer that show frame rails above the existing floor and floor pans between the frame rails being completely replaced and probably not in their orig locations. I don't know why I keep building legal chassis, apparently carpeting is a good way to cover up a lot of bogus stuff. The FWD conversion cars have gotten even crazier yet.

Jim Caughlin
SS 6019

Chipper Chapman · 04-24-2014, 04:28 PM

Well that explains why so many newer ss cars are able to achieve a pro stock like stance. Thanks it may be required on the upcoming build.

04-23-2014, 11:58 PM	#1
Chipper Chapman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Belmont N.S. Canada Posts: 451 Likes: 210 Liked 141 Times in 63 Posts	SS frame question Rule book says bottom of frame rail cannot be higher than trunk floor, I get that. But my question is can you extend the frame rail forward of the kickup that would normally be behind rear seat, to accommodate the four link? __________________ Chris Chapman 1969 Chevelle NHRA F-G/SA 1090

04-24-2014, 07:20 AM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,318 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: SS frame question On a GT car you can. You can build the wheel tub to the inside of the frame rail as well. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

04-24-2014, 01:36 PM	#3
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 635 Likes: 70 Liked 693 Times in 208 Posts	Re: SS frame question What Mike said is correct, the way to 'get around' making room for 4 link is to fit the frame rail inside the wheel tub. If you look at cars that are currently being built, even conventional SS cars (not FWD conversions), it appears that the rules are being totally ignored. There have been build pictures right here on class racer that show frame rails above the existing floor and floor pans between the frame rails being completely replaced and probably not in their orig locations. I don't know why I keep building legal chassis, apparently carpeting is a good way to cover up a lot of bogus stuff. The FWD conversion cars have gotten even crazier yet. Jim Caughlin SS 6019

04-24-2014, 04:28 PM	#4
Chipper Chapman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Belmont N.S. Canada Posts: 451 Likes: 210 Liked 141 Times in 63 Posts	Re: SS frame question Well that explains why so many newer ss cars are able to achieve a pro stock like stance. Thanks it may be required on the upcoming build. __________________ Chris Chapman 1969 Chevelle NHRA F-G/SA 1090