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Burner · 03-27-2009, 01:48 PM

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.

Ron Brown · 03-27-2009, 01:57 PM

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

Burner · 03-27-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Brown

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

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

Brandon Peterson · 03-27-2009, 02:23 PM

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

Bob Pagano · 03-27-2009, 02:52 PM

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.

Burner · 03-27-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Pagano

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.

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

Joe Marcinowski · 03-27-2009, 03:27 PM

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

treessavoy · 03-31-2009, 10:53 PM

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!

Marc Kinton · 04-01-2009, 06:23 AM

burner,

check your pm's

Pistol Pete · 04-01-2009, 02:42 PM

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

03-27-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
Burner Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have question 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.

03-27-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
Ron Brown Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mt. Washington, Ky Posts: 86 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Have question Phillip, FOR GOD SAKE DON'T molest the 68 z-28. __________________ Ron Brown be back soon

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Brandon Peterson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 436 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Have question build you a crate motor car..cheaper,easier and just as fun...no hastle or chasing part numbers...

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Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 237 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Have question 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. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

03-27-2009, 03:27 PM	#7
Joe Marcinowski Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 203 Likes: 838 Liked 33 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Have question 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 __________________ Joe Marcinowski 3377 STK

03-31-2009, 10:53 PM	#8
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Have question 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!

04-01-2009, 06:23 AM	#9
Marc Kinton Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Have question burner, check your pm's

04-01-2009, 02:42 PM	#10
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,623 Likes: 3,368 Liked 770 Times in 207 Posts	Re: Have question 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