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OK, going to give this a try and see what happens, I am interested in building a stock eliminator car and would like some advice on what to build. I currently race brackets with a 71 Pontiac Ventura that is modified beyond the point of stock class.
I do not want to purchase a turn key car, and I do not want to spend 50k to build one. I just want to ease into it and see if I like it.
I do have several cars that may be used if they are capable. Unmolested 1968 Camaro, Unmolested 1968 Z 28 Camaro, (no motor but everything else). 1966 mustang and a 68 mustang. I do not have the original engine parts to the cars and would have to chase them down.
My question is: do I build one of these cars which will take some time or do I find something altogether and go from there?
Not looking to break records just run the race and have some fun.
I know that there is a million answers but want some feedback from people that have been doing for some time.

Thanks
Phillip B.

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Phillip, FOR GOD SAKE DON'T molest the 68 z-28.

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Don't worry it's not going to get cut up. Everybody ask why i run the ventura with a shop full of camaros, they are too hard to come by.
Phillip

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build you a crate motor car..cheaper,easier and just as fun...no hastle or chasing part numbers...

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Buy dont build, you will spend twice as much building as buying a complete car. I do not know how fast you need to go but there are half a dozen Stockers listed on racingjunk.com that run from $15000 to $25000 two are hatchback Nova's, the ex Rowe car that is sharp. The other thing is are you going to run IHRA or NHRA, if its IHRA, crate motor is an option.

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Currently run IHRA, tracks a few miles from the house, but have the option to go NHRA, baytown 2 hours from the house. Been looking on RJ and yes there are several cars in that range, just really don'nt want to spend that much up front, yes I know it is cheaper to buy than build but building is half the fun for me anyhow. Call me cheap but can't see spending 25k up front.
Their seems to be a wall of rules and its hard to figure out which way to go.
Got to be an entry level to get into the game with out going head first. Really want 70's or early iron to do it in.

Thanks for the imput, thats what i'm looking for.
Phillip

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Try IHRA Pure Stock.
Easier and cheaper than Stock, and you do not have to molest the car.
A great place to learn, then step up when your ready.
Good Luck,
Joe

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Stay with the IHRA and put a low HP crate motor in the '68 , don't cut it up , run 9" stocker tires, caltrac's, 12 bolt rear, headers, and your choice of auto....then go have fun!

Remember....the faster you go, the more it costs!

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burner,

check your pm's

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Burner

I'm having a 87 Camaro built for Stock Elim.
Yes, it's expensive to start from scratch, trust me on that one, But I personally
think, You know what you have & everything is NEW.....
I didn't have 15-25 thousand up front either, so little at a time you build & you know
what you have.

I do agree with the other guys to do a crate motor if your going to run IHRA
or Pure Stock is something to consider.

The main thing is to" Keep It Fun "................

Pistol Pete