Travis: Stock Class Crossmember Rule Interpretation
 

This one is for Travis or any one who knows:
In the rule book, Section 5A - Stock Cars, Oil Pan, a paragraph in the section reads as follows:
Has any one done this type of modification to their cars?

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In Division 7 Joel Larkin has done this to his first generation Firebird.

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done what?

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Joel removed the crossmember under his engine so he could pull his pan without removing the engine. He sliced out a section and then flanged everything so it could be bolted together.

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So is it legal to buy a bolt in tubular cross member for a late f body.

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I don't think a tubular crossmember would work in stock and probably not in super stock..
Ed Quay has a nice piece that I know is legal in super stock and I think is OK in stock.
It is a modified factory piece and is not that expensive. If you send them your core it will
reduce the price. edquay.com

Reggie Winkles

4102 J/Stick

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Tommy,
Ya' need to stop getting all worked up over stupid issues !! The rules say it can be done, IF YOU WANT TOO !! ( Our old buddy, Skelly, got it done) I did it during the past winter so I can pull my pan anytime I WANT and it's not a bad deal. You'll never know, when at a track, a problem can bite ya. I still have the templates for the boxing if you need 'em. ( for a 4th. gen) CM tube across the cut out piece and it bolts in. When I did it, nothing moved !!!!!!!!!!
B

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So can a mod. like this (only bolt in) be done in a '70 GM "A" body?
http://www.trzmotorsports.com/images/gbodyrack/

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Bob, based on Bernie's comment, the modification shown in your pictures may be acceptable...with the exception of the rack & pinion.