Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[joe huestis]

Back in 2014, I decided to build one of the suggested dime rocket combinations posted on this thread. Unable to decide which combo to go with I eventually went with a Gen 2 Camaro I purchased from a soldier from Fort Bragg, NC. After several PMs with Billy and one with Dwight I went with the ‘81 Camaro 267-2V combination for U/SA. Post 37, pg. 4. With Billy’s advice, and with help from 2 of my sons, Tim and Matt, Doug Hobgood, Jeff Flores, Doug Smith, Bill Bogues, and my good friend Mike Moller, this car has run a best so far of 14:19 @ 92.74 mph. .65 under the U index. Working with the Rochester dual jet carb has been a challenge however Doug Smith built one for me that works just fine. This past year added a Tim Sloan Metric 200 and an Ultimate Converter from Lenny Crouteau which really woke this combo up. She may be slow, but having a blast running this car and she has more in her. Gonna keep thrashing on it and special thanks to all of the above friends who made this all possible with me.

[Billy Nees]

Ya know, my 72 Nova 307 is at 165 HP. I know that it will never be a "killer" combo and it probably could never qualify at Indy but if someone were to have a 70-72 body just lying around, it doesn't get any easier (or cheaper) than this. I've gone 13.60s in T with a 'Glide and worn-out junk. 72 Camaro makes U at 168 HP. AND sticks for Dwight!

[Glenn Briglio]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, my 72 Nova 307 is at 165 HP. I know that it will never be a "killer" combo and it probably could never qualify at Indy but if someone were to have a 70-72 body just lying around, it doesn't get any easier (or cheaper) than this. I've gone 13.60s in T with a 'Glide and worn-out junk. 72 Camaro makes U at 168 HP. AND sticks for Dwight!

Put the TH200 in already........ya killing me with the glide

[Billy Nees]

Glenn, I'm just a leaf spring, Powerglide kinda guy.

[Jeff Jewell]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Glenn, I'm just a leaf spring, Powerglide kinda guy.

You, Dad, and Henry with the Powerglides... :-)

[Rick Unterseh]

Jeff,
Remember, Billy still has the pushbutton wall mounted phone, give him time, he will come around.

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Rick Unterseh

Jeff,
Remember, Billy still has the pushbutton wall mounted phone, give him time, he will come around.

Bend over, double up laughing!

[Dave Muller]

Originally Posted by Rick Unterseh

Jeff,
Remember, Billy still has the pushbutton wall mounted phone, give him time, he will come around.

Hey, give the man some credit. At least it's not rotary dial.

[joe huestis]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, my 72 Nova 307 is at 165 HP. I know that it will never be a "killer" combo and it probably could never qualify at Indy but if someone were to have a 70-72 body just lying around, it doesn't get any easier (or cheaper) than this. I've gone 13.60s in T with a 'Glide and worn-out junk. 72 Camaro makes U at 168 HP. AND sticks for Dwight!

That ‘72 Camaro would make one cool stocker especially with a stick ! Trouble is I haven't seen a decent early gen2 Camaro body around for the past 20 years or so. Only show cars that are far out of reach. As I have said before we need more lower class “junior” stockers !

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by joe huestis

. As I have said before we need more lower class “junior” stockers !

Lots of things have changed since this thread's inception.
National events are pretty much out of reach for a lot of us now.
The local association combos are where it's at for a good majority.
Why not put one of these "penny savers" together and support the guys who appreciate your business?