Stock Seat Rule Example Question

[Dave Casey]

I just read the rule, and it appears to be written identically to the super stock rule. That means racing seats are legal.

[FED 387]

I'd be very cautious here in interpreting what NHRA means ---yes they do seem to mirror each other in their wording but again I cannot find the word "racing' in either Stock or Super Stock regarding the use of front seats--- The only thing I see is OEM or aftermarket OEM equivalent----- NOTHING about 'RACING" seats---better get it in writing from NHRA as to "RACING" seats being OK to use in either class

[Rusty Davenport]

the clarification I needed was mainly about the replacement of bench seats where buckets seats were not an option such as the 67 Chevy ll post sedan ( non SS ) and station wagons for examples.

[FED 387]

Rusty-- I see your point but as I said better check with NHRA for the ultimate decision--- ask em outright "Can I use 1966 Chevy II bucket seats in a 1966 Chevy II 2 door sedan even tho the factory did not offer them???"---- you will get your clarification "yes its OK or no you cannot" then you can make your decision which way to go

[Rusty Davenport]

Hot off the press----stand by everyone------NHRA is rediscussing it and is going to give me a ruling in reference to replacing bench only cars.

[Rusty Davenport]

OK------- AS IT STANDS FOR NOW THIS MOMENT----FROM NHRA---- BUCKET SEATS CANNOT REPLACE BENCH SEATS IN CARS THAT BENCH ONLY SEATS WERE AVAILABLE.

now about the 1967 Chevy ll sedan post-----because it was a SS hardtop available option, could that sedan post car have ever had bucket seats ????

[Mark Madison]

Originally Posted by Rusty Davenport

OK------- AS IT STANDS FOR NOW THIS MOMENT----FROM NHRA---- BUCKET SEATS CANNOT REPLACE BENCH SEATS IN CARS THAT BENCH ONLY SEATS WERE AVAILABLE.

now about the 1967 Chevy ll sedan post-----because it was a SS hardtop available option, could that sedan post car have ever had bucket seats ????

Please don't further confuse them as they are having a hard enough time wrapping their heads around the need for a modern strut rod design

Mark Madison
7995

[Larry Fulton]

Originally Posted by Mark Madison

Please don't further confuse them as they are having a hard enough time wrapping their heads around the need for a modern strut rod design

Mark Madison
7995

Agreed!!!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by rusty davenport

ok------- as it stands for now this moment----from nhra---- bucket seats cannot replace bench seats in cars that bench only seats were available.

Now about the 1967 chevy ll sedan post-----because it was a ss hardtop available option, could that sedan post car have ever had bucket seats ????

No

[FED 387]

As we are talking about things like this seat ruling amendment and we interpret rules in many different ways I seem to remember somewhere in the rule book there is a clause that goes something like " if it is not expressly prohibited or allowed do not assume that it is/is not legal" or something along those lines. You had better get a ruling from NHRA regarding any questions regarding the legality of anything!!!! Been there done that! --FED387