The Keir Stocker is absolutely 1st rate craftsmanship - but is it legal?

[herbjr]

The frame connected above the floor has only been legal for what 15-20 years. And the motor plate is only a 1/2 plate according to someone who saw it. Before you can bitch about someones car you need to know the rules yourself.

[Jesse Knapp]

Rule book Section 8A Stock cars, #4 Frame (page 109) says frame can be joined front to rear in a straight line "extending through car floor" with floor completely welded to member. Is this only regarding round tubing? I had the 2"x3" material and had to run it through floor. This was Div. 4 tech. Someone please enlighten me.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by herbjr

The frame connected above the floor has only been legal for what 15-20 years. And the motor plate is only a 1/2 plate according to someone who saw it. Before you can bitch about someones car you need to know the rules yourself.

You are correct Herb.....this thread is getting old from all the BS from the "arm chair" tech people on here. Why dont you give it a rest until Dave Ley or one of the other Div. 1 tech guys who accually knows stockers and cares about stock and super stock gives the car a through inspection at one of his circuit races or an NHRA event in Div. one. Dave is VERY knowledgeable and pulls no favorites. Ive known Ken Kier since the early 70's and he built my SS/IA Camaro when he was just starting out over 30 years ago so I doubt very much he is pushing the rules here. He's one of the best chassis guys in the business and has built more than just comp cars. When Dave Ley or one of the "real" NHRA tech inspectors sees it I have no doubt that the results will be plastered all over this forum in a matter of min. if not seconds. Theres "Telephone....Telegraph....and Tell-A-Racer". All of this speculation means squat and just causes hard feelings for all involved. In fact I will call Dave Ley this evening and ask him to take a close look at it the first chance he gets. Beautiful car Ken ! This thread is starting to sound like a bunch of old women...LOL.