Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

Billy, I often see nice original-condition cars at the big auctions that are Stock-eligible and can be purchased for $10k or less prior to modifications. Would they qualify for dime-rocket status? Or does it mean a ready-to-race cost of ~$10k?

I would say, if you have a first gen. Camaro roller sitting around, It's always going to be worth some good money. You could build a dime rocket powertrain for it ,such as an inline 6, and not get hurt, come sale time.
On the other hand, some of the stuff mentioned in this thread, aren't worth much more than scrap value, so you better figure in the initial cost of the body, into your equation ;-)