80 Corvette

Adger Smith · 06-02-2013, 01:26 PM

Billy,
Not too sure about the rear frame rail It doesn't look stock to me. I thought you could use 2X 4 or anything for a rear frame rail in SS, but had to have the stock rear frame rails in Stock. Needs the stock crossmember to mount that tank and transverse spring. Bob Pagano had a bunch of pictures of different Vettes that were built legal. He needs to see them before spending big $$ on something that NHRA Tech will frown on. BUT, Are they frowning on anything now?
I think Bob's E-mail is: l88bob@aol.com,

L79racer · 06-02-2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Billy,
Not too sure about the rear frame rail It doesn't look stock to me. I thought you could use 2X 4 or anything for a rear frame rail in SS, but had to have the stock rear frame rails in Stock. Needs the stock crossmember to mount that tank and transverse spring. Bob Pagano had a bunch of pictures of different Vettes that were built legal. He needs to see them before spending big $$ on something that NHRA Tech will frown on. BUT, Are they frowning on anything now?
I think Bob's E-mail is: l88bob@aol.com,

Rear frame rail in my car is stock.

Adger Smith · 06-02-2013, 10:04 PM

If you aren't going to build a "Legal Stocker" your good to go.. have at it.. Looks good for a wild streeter or bracket ride.

L79racer · 06-03-2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

If you aren't going to build a "Legal Stocker" your good to go.. have at it.. Looks good for a wild streeter or bracket ride.

Its been built. Last outing will be super chevy again. Then its coming apart and everything is going into a 66 convertible.

Terry Cain · 06-03-2013, 07:45 AM

I don't think L79racer runs a stocker. Coil overs are a no-no and YES you do have to have the "buggie spring" but you can get creative with it. Not sure about what billy said about cross member.

L79racer · 06-03-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Cain

I don't think L79racer runs a stocker. Coil overs are a no-no and YES you do have to have the "buggie spring" but you can get creative with it. Not sure about what billy said about cross member.

Yes its not a stocker.Its just a street/strip car. I added a 1x1 square tube between the rear frame rails to support the fuel cell.

Bob Pagano · 06-03-2013, 09:55 AM

L79 dose not run stock, if the guy with the stocker want pictures I will send some when I get home on Wed. This combo dose not need a solid axel. bp

tj310 · 06-03-2013, 07:29 PM

L79 racer car looks nice still running a stick ? ---Trevor

L79racer · 06-03-2013, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tj310

L79 racer car looks nice still running a stick ? ---Trevor

No I gave in and went with a glide the last two and a half seasons and put a couple hundred passes on it with out breaking anything. I will be going back to a stick in the 66 though. Its like child birth I guess, with time you forget the pain. LOL!!

06-02-2013, 01:26 PM	#1
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: 80 Corvette Billy, Not too sure about the rear frame rail It doesn't look stock to me. I thought you could use 2X 4 or anything for a rear frame rail in SS, but had to have the stock rear frame rails in Stock. Needs the stock crossmember to mount that tank and transverse spring. Bob Pagano had a bunch of pictures of different Vettes that were built legal. He needs to see them before spending big $$ on something that NHRA Tech will frown on. BUT, Are they frowning on anything now? I think Bob's E-mail is: l88bob@aol.com, __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 06-02-2013 at 01:32 PM. Reason: red neck spell'in

06-02-2013, 10:04 PM	#3
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: 80 Corvette If you aren't going to build a "Legal Stocker" your good to go.. have at it.. Looks good for a wild streeter or bracket ride. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 06-02-2013 at 10:05 PM. Reason: more red neck spell'in

06-03-2013, 07:45 AM	#5
Terry Cain Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, Indiana (close to Louisville, KY) Posts: 778 Likes: 530 Liked 231 Times in 107 Posts	Re: 80 Corvette I don't think L79racer runs a stocker. Coil overs are a no-no and YES you do have to have the "buggie spring" but you can get creative with it. Not sure about what billy said about cross member. __________________ Terry Cain ???? STK tcain19689585@gmail.com

06-03-2013, 09:55 AM	#7
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 243 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: 80 Corvette L79 dose not run stock, if the guy with the stocker want pictures I will send some when I get home on Wed. This combo dose not need a solid axel. bp __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA Last edited by Bob Pagano; 06-03-2013 at 10:20 AM.

06-03-2013, 07:29 PM	#8
tj310 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dresden On. Canada Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 80 Corvette L79 racer car looks nice still running a stick ? ---Trevor

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode