well,you guys have just about ....

Todd Boyer · 12-27-2009, 05:01 PM

What kind of stocker are you building? A Rambler by chance? Now THAT would be different! There is a SS/J 343 Rambler in Sweden of all places. Saw a pic of it in the summer taken at a SS/S race in Sweden. Go for it!!!

Paul Merolla · 12-27-2009, 05:22 PM

I know how you feel...I've been working on my stocker for over 7 years now, and check this site almost every day...there are a lot of bitter people out there that do most of the talking!! That being said, I have learned probably 50% of what I know about class racing from the guys on this site...And when my car's done, I'll know who NOT to pit next to!

Tom keedle · 12-27-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

I know how you feel...I've been working on my stocker for over 7 years now, and check this site almost every day...there are a lot of bitter people out there that do most of the talking!! That being said, I have learned probably 50% of what I know about class racing from the guys on this site...And when my car's done, I'll know who NOT to pit next to!

me?!?!?!

anyway, i ain't giving up yet...

i'm a stubborn bastid, ask my wife....oh, what do she know, she's a full blooded german..

btw, we both grew up in hastings....

Paul Merolla · 12-28-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tomslik

me?!?!?!

anyway, i ain't giving up yet...

i'm a stubborn bastid, ask my wife....oh, what do she know, she's a full blooded german..

btw, we both grew up in hastings....

That's not what I meant... I was talking about certain people on this site that are always "Glass half empty".
And I agree 100% about hoping for some heads-up. I look forward to getting my share of ***-whoopins from the likes of the Schaechters, Parsons, Hladky, current F stick record holder Strang, etc. Maybe after I've been at it for some years, I'll be able to return a few.
It gets me to thinking about all the doomsday talk that goes on here...I realize the situation in NHRA and IHRA isn't perfect, but I think that even if they dump S/SS there are enough of us out here that enjoy the rules we are subject to that this type of racing will survive. Not everyone wants an expanded-metal grille and a 'glass tilt front end.

Tom keedle · 12-27-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Boyer

What kind of stocker are you building? A Rambler by chance? Now THAT would be different! There is a SS/J 343 Rambler in Sweden of all places. Saw a pic of it in the summer taken at a SS/S race in Sweden. Go for it!!!

yep, 67 american 440 290/4speed natural l/s with a 4bbl 290 but i've got a 2bbl 290 for

natural O/S

funny how some of these guys will go to a lot of trouble to avoid a heads-up race.
i'm gonna be looking for one

that's the whole reason to do it, to have a chance at a heads-up race,otherwise it's bracket racing...

gmonde · 12-27-2009, 05:50 PM

i know how you feel, but in my first year with the 70 amc 390 combo i went 6 tenths under and didnt have a ton of money tied up ,,went a few rounds and it was reliable ,,like mentioned by reading some of the post's ist hard not to wonder why we do it, but this is the grass roots of it all ,yes rules change,people change ,times change , but the basis is still the same stockbodied cars with the size engines that they came with,the challenge is to make them run as fast as you can with the means and money that you have to do so ,some with more money then resources and some with more resources than money
i had fun my first year in stock and you will to ,,,,,,gmonde
p.s. i can set you up with the 4bbl engine for you car

Tom keedle · 12-27-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gmonde

i know how you feel, but in my first year with the 70 amc 390 combo i went 6 tenths under and didnt have a ton of money tied up ,,went a few rounds and it was reliable ,,like mentioned by reading some of the post's ist hard not to wonder why we do it, but this is the grass roots of it all ,yes rules change,people change ,times change , but the basis is still the same stockbodied cars with the size engines that they came with,the challenge is to make them run as fast as you can with the means and money that you have to do so ,some with more money then resources and some with more resources than money
i had fun my first year in stock and you will to ,,,,,,gmonde
p.s. i can set you up with the 4bbl engine for you car

i'm pretty good on 4 bbl 290 stuff EXCEPT i'm wanting a 4bbl 290 piston to send in to a mfgr and get some approved by nhra.....
i still think ya oughta buy that american

gmonde · 12-27-2009, 06:04 PM

i am still tossing the idea around ,,it would be a cool combo gmonde

danny waters sr · 12-27-2009, 06:05 PM

Started my car 3 years ago from scratch. I am just now getting it to be a 6 or 7 tenths under car in IHRA and " now " a 3 or 4 under NHRA. I still ain't giving up yet. I have had some help on here and some no help on here. Just trying things as i can afford them . I remember not even hitting the index at first. Still proud of what i have acomplished in 3 years. Don't give up and don't let some of the the " B S " on here lead you in the wrong direction . Good Luck.

Jeff Lee · 12-27-2009, 07:44 PM

The 290 / 210 HP AMC is a GREAT combo to build. It's killing 'em in the SS/MA class!
What may be lost on some is the fact NHRA class racing NEVER used to be easy with guys working their *** off for years to RUN THE INDEX, much less under or setting a record. And NHRA had their issues back then just as today. But then there wasn't the internet for instant gossip or bitchin'; you had to go to the track to be a part of that. An outsider never would have heard all of this garbage, now anybody can listen in.
The perseverance to make it happen is what separates the men from the boys. I started in D/S with my AMX and was in the same class and races frequented by a Rob Youngblood with his '71 Boss 351 which was capable of sub 10.50's against my 11.50's or so. I did move to E/S and eventually held the record. With Rob in my sights I moved back to D/S eventually going 10.50's, close enough for a good race against Rob. Unfortunately he had moved to SS/J by then. But the point is quitters quit and those that want to succeed, do. Now I've moved to SS as well. And I won't be happy until I have the fastest in my class.
Like I said, that 290 with the superseded heads is worth the effort. It's up to you to prove it.

12-27-2009, 05:01 PM	#1
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 561 Likes: 30 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: well,you guys have just about .... What kind of stocker are you building? A Rambler by chance? Now THAT would be different! There is a SS/J 343 Rambler in Sweden of all places. Saw a pic of it in the summer taken at a SS/S race in Sweden. Go for it!!!

12-27-2009, 05:22 PM	#2
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 611 Likes: 243 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: well,you guys have just about .... I know how you feel...I've been working on my stocker for over 7 years now, and check this site almost every day...there are a lot of bitter people out there that do most of the talking!! That being said, I have learned probably 50% of what I know about class racing from the guys on this site...And when my car's done, I'll know who NOT to pit next to!

12-27-2009, 05:50 PM	#6
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: well,you guys have just about .... i know how you feel, but in my first year with the 70 amc 390 combo i went 6 tenths under and didnt have a ton of money tied up ,,went a few rounds and it was reliable ,,like mentioned by reading some of the post's ist hard not to wonder why we do it, but this is the grass roots of it all ,yes rules change,people change ,times change , but the basis is still the same stockbodied cars with the size engines that they came with,the challenge is to make them run as fast as you can with the means and money that you have to do so ,some with more money then resources and some with more resources than money i had fun my first year in stock and you will to ,,,,,,gmonde p.s. i can set you up with the 4bbl engine for you car

12-27-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: well,you guys have just about .... i am still tossing the idea around ,,it would be a cool combo gmonde

12-27-2009, 06:05 PM	#9
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: well,you guys have just about .... Started my car 3 years ago from scratch. I am just now getting it to be a 6 or 7 tenths under car in IHRA and " now " a 3 or 4 under NHRA. I still ain't giving up yet. I have had some help on here and some no help on here. Just trying things as i can afford them . I remember not even hitting the index at first. Still proud of what i have acomplished in 3 years. Don't give up and don't let some of the the " B S " on here lead you in the wrong direction . Good Luck. __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

12-27-2009, 07:44 PM	#10
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: well,you guys have just about .... The 290 / 210 HP AMC is a GREAT combo to build. It's killing 'em in the SS/MA class! What may be lost on some is the fact NHRA class racing NEVER used to be easy with guys working their *** off for years to RUN THE INDEX, much less under or setting a record. And NHRA had their issues back then just as today. But then there wasn't the internet for instant gossip or bitchin'; you had to go to the track to be a part of that. An outsider never would have heard all of this garbage, now anybody can listen in. The perseverance to make it happen is what separates the men from the boys. I started in D/S with my AMX and was in the same class and races frequented by a Rob Youngblood with his '71 Boss 351 which was capable of sub 10.50's against my 11.50's or so. I did move to E/S and eventually held the record. With Rob in my sights I moved back to D/S eventually going 10.50's, close enough for a good race against Rob. Unfortunately he had moved to SS/J by then. But the point is quitters quit and those that want to succeed, do. Now I've moved to SS as well. And I won't be happy until I have the fastest in my class. Like I said, that 290 with the superseded heads is worth the effort. It's up to you to prove it. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX