New guy with a Firewall Question

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Josh@KYTP

Been on the forum for a long time. Have a firewall question with my 1971 Nova. I smoothed the firewall where the heater box was. Does this make the car illegal for Stock Eliminator? I had rather not have to put a new firewall back in if I don’t have to. I have looked at the rule book. Figured I may get a better answer here from someone who has been there, done that.

Thanks everyone

As stated, I think that you could pop rivet in an aluminum plate in the shape of the heater cover where it belongs. Hang a few wires off the upper firewall. Paint it in OEM semi-gloss and you should be fine. I tried leaving the wiper hole open and it didn't fly. Of course this was when they had real tech in the lanes. You could make a patch and just keep it with you. Leave it open , as a distraction. ;-)
A BBC will hide a bunch too, if that's what you're planning.
What combo are you thinking of?

[Josh Jenkins]

Thanks guys. There are a lot of parts on the car that were geared more towards the small tire game. The steering box, brakes, tubular upper/lower control arms and front coil overs all would have to come out. Same with the leaf sliders in the back.

I am definitely gonna reach out to the Divisional office for clarification. No need to chance that. Like I said. I will patch in the firewall if needed.

As far as combo goes. I must like spending Money. I’d be looking at a 396 4 speed combo. I have a massive amount to learn and a long ways to go. It would be cheaper/easier to buy a car done is what I have been told a hundred times. I have never taken the cheap or easy route on much of anything. No point in starting now.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Josh@KYTP

Thanks guys. There are a lot of parts on the car that were geared more towards the small tire game. The steering box, brakes, tubular upper/lower control arms and front coil overs all would have to come out. Same with the leaf sliders in the back.

I am definitely gonna reach out to the Divisional office for clarification. No need to chance that. Like I said. I will patch in the firewall if needed.

As far as combo goes. I must like spending Money. I’d be looking at a 396 4 speed combo. I have a massive amount to learn and a long ways to go. It would be cheaper/easier to buy a car done is what I have been told a hundred times. I have never taken the cheap or easy route on much of anything. No point in starting now.

Brakes? Maybe not.
That would be a 402 in a 70 appearing car. Otherwise you will have to change a few cosmetic items for a 69.
Your last paragraph says it all LOL

[Josh Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Brakes? Maybe not.
That would be a 402 in a 70 appearing car. Otherwise you will have to change a few cosmetic items for a 69.
Your last paragraph says it all LOL

Yes it Does LOL. Have to dig through parts to see what I have engine wise.

[Keith 944]

101- buy a car already done

[Josh Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Keith 944

101- buy a car already done

Wish I had the budget too.

[Josh Jenkins]

Well after a lot of research. I think I will finish this Nova. Sell it and look at buying a turn key car.