Older Stockers

Brian Fink · 09-18-2012, 04:14 PM

There was a lot of talk over the off-season regarding the allowance of the older cars in Stock Eliminator ( specifically the 1955-1957 Chevys ) , however , without horsepower help from NHRA , it appears enthusiasm has waned . The only one I am aware of that has run under the index is the beautiful 55 Chevy of Carl Libucha from Massachusetts .
Are there cars out there being built or currently being run that haven't received a lot of coverage ?

tommycarl · 09-18-2012, 07:27 PM

hi brian. is carl currently racing his 55'?

Robert Simpson · 09-19-2012, 07:19 AM

I have met several people who are interested in the older cars. But, with the HP rating that is allot higher than a recently raced 350 truck, why do it? The new trans rule will help, but it will help the other PG cars just as much. Man NHRA can not think of one idea through from begining to end. I belive Carl Downard sp? Has a O/S 55 out of Washngton State?

Mike Carr · 09-19-2012, 11:33 AM

The Hurley family (dad Steve and daughter Shelby) from southern Maryland (not from from the track at Delmar Del) have a P/SA '55 they've ran for a few years, at some IHRA races and my S/SS races. One of the few I can think of.

67chevygary · 09-19-2012, 01:44 PM

Carl was out here in Seattle for the nationals or divisional-can't remeber which- but could only come within about a half second of the index. beautiful 55 chev but the old hp. rating does'nt work so my 57 will remain a street car until nhra pulls their head out from wherever it's at! Carl is from Boise.

ss wannabee · 09-19-2012, 07:21 PM

Never mind the Chevies...still waiting for one of those Olds 303 ci combos to show up!

Geerhead55 · 09-20-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ss wannabee

Never mind the Chevies...still waiting for one of those Olds 303 ci combos to show up!

How about a Ford combo for 1958? I know where a Fairlane 2 door hardtop is sitting under a lean-to. Being a Chevy guy, I'm not up on any particulars from that era,, perhaps a 292 or a 312,,, McCulloch blower?,,, just thinking out loud.
Danny Durham

bill dedman · 09-20-2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

How about a Ford combo for 1958? I know where a Fairlane 2 door hardtop is sitting under a lean-to. Being a Chevy guy, I'm not up on any particulars from that era,, perhaps a 292 or a 312,,, McCulloch blower?,,, just thinking out loud.
Danny Durham

They only had the blown engine in '57, Danny. More doors were fast, too; this one was a national record holder. That's Parham and Payne from Skiatook, Oklahoma at the World Finals in Tulsa, 1967. I think it ran mid-13's with a 3-speed Ford-O-Matic.

Dick Butler · 09-20-2012, 04:31 AM

I know of a showcase with a set of what may be original J-2 Carbs and manifold at our place.

Hemi Moose · 09-20-2012, 06:02 PM

09-18-2012, 04:14 PM	#1
Brian Fink Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 173 Likes: 39 Liked 28 Times in 9 Posts	Older Stockers There was a lot of talk over the off-season regarding the allowance of the older cars in Stock Eliminator ( specifically the 1955-1957 Chevys ) , however , without horsepower help from NHRA , it appears enthusiasm has waned . The only one I am aware of that has run under the index is the beautiful 55 Chevy of Carl Libucha from Massachusetts . Are there cars out there being built or currently being run that haven't received a lot of coverage ?

09-18-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
tommycarl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: enfield ct Posts: 39 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Older Stockers hi brian. is carl currently racing his 55'?

09-19-2012, 07:19 AM	#3
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Older Stockers I have met several people who are interested in the older cars. But, with the HP rating that is allot higher than a recently raced 350 truck, why do it? The new trans rule will help, but it will help the other PG cars just as much. Man NHRA can not think of one idea through from begining to end. I belive Carl Downard sp? Has a O/S 55 out of Washngton State?

09-19-2012, 11:33 AM	#4
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Older Stockers The Hurley family (dad Steve and daughter Shelby) from southern Maryland (not from from the track at Delmar Del) have a P/SA '55 they've ran for a few years, at some IHRA races and my S/SS races. One of the few I can think of. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

09-19-2012, 01:44 PM	#5
67chevygary Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Older Stockers Carl was out here in Seattle for the nationals or divisional-can't remeber which- but could only come within about a half second of the index. beautiful 55 chev but the old hp. rating does'nt work so my 57 will remain a street car until nhra pulls their head out from wherever it's at! Carl is from Boise. Last edited by 67chevygary; 09-19-2012 at 01:46 PM. Reason: correction

09-19-2012, 07:21 PM	#6
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Older Stockers Never mind the Chevies...still waiting for one of those Olds 303 ci combos to show up!

09-20-2012, 04:31 AM	#9
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Older Stockers I know of a showcase with a set of what may be original J-2 Carbs and manifold at our place.

09-20-2012, 06:02 PM	#10
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Older Stockers Last edited by Hemi Moose; 10-26-2012 at 04:33 PM.