Tech Question

sscuda · 04-07-2010, 01:18 PM

I had a '68 SS Cuda built by a local chassis shop. It was supposed to be a certified NHRA 7.50 spec car (25.5).

Aside from a few other issues with the quality of the chassis work completed my main "issue" is; I'm not sure about the X-brace under the floor pan. It looks more like a Y than an X. To me it looks incomplete or unfinished.

I had another "chassis expert" from another city come out to look at the car and he said it was "unfinished".

Before I send the car out to get unnecessary work done to it I'm looking for input from the members of this forum.

Your thoughts or Comments are appreciated?

Ron Middleton · 04-07-2010, 01:40 PM

It might pay you t get a copy of the SFI chassis specs which will let you know exactly what is required to certify the chassis. You can order the specs from SFI for $35.00. It might just be the best money spent by you at this point. Go to this link: http://www.sfifoundation.com/

sscuda · 04-07-2010, 02:20 PM

I completely forgot about SFI.

I'll do that today.

Thanks Ron!!

Bob Sherwood · 04-07-2010, 05:41 PM

Don't forget when you look at the SFI , make sure it is for the right max weight for your car.

sscuda · 04-08-2010, 09:05 AM

I'll do that.

Thanks Bob

04-07-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
sscuda Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TX Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tech Question I had a '68 SS Cuda built by a local chassis shop. It was supposed to be a certified NHRA 7.50 spec car (25.5). Aside from a few other issues with the quality of the chassis work completed my main "issue" is; I'm not sure about the X-brace under the floor pan. It looks more like a Y than an X. To me it looks incomplete or unfinished. I had another "chassis expert" from another city come out to look at the car and he said it was "unfinished". Before I send the car out to get unnecessary work done to it I'm looking for input from the members of this forum. Your thoughts or Comments are appreciated?

04-07-2010, 01:40 PM	#2
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Tech Question It might pay you t get a copy of the SFI chassis specs which will let you know exactly what is required to certify the chassis. You can order the specs from SFI for $35.00. It might just be the best money spent by you at this point. Go to this link: http://www.sfifoundation.com/ __________________ #4892 J/SA. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

04-07-2010, 02:20 PM	#3
sscuda Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TX Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tech Question I completely forgot about SFI. I'll do that today. Thanks Ron!!

04-07-2010, 05:41 PM	#4
Bob Sherwood Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 153 Likes: 70 Liked 388 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Tech Question Don't forget when you look at the SFI , make sure it is for the right max weight for your car.

04-08-2010, 09:05 AM	#5
sscuda Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TX Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tech Question I'll do that. Thanks Bob