g body help

Adger Smith · 06-15-2014, 12:16 PM

Bob,
They have allowed "Mini" tub modifications (if done correctly, Stealthy) for years. I first noticed quite a few Camaros done that way. Today is a far cry from the days when I saw a Chevy 11 that had the finders "pushed" out get told not to come back until the body panels were put back stock. There was also a Fairlane that had fender/body panel issues that was told to get it put back stock. How about it, RJ?
I guess the "Old Days" of strict body rules are not with us anymore.

Robert Swartz · 06-15-2014, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Bob,
They have allowed "Mini" tub modifications (if done correctly, Stealthy) for years. I first noticed quite a few Camaros done that way. Today is a far cry from the days when I saw a Chevy 11 that had the finders "pushed" out get told not to come back until the body panels were put back stock. There was also a Fairlane that had fender/body panel issues that was told to get it put back stock. How about it, RJ?
I guess the "Old Days" of strict body rules are not with us anymore.

Yup, what Adger says! Learned the hard way. Don't call attention to your car. Your fellow competitors and tech guys will look at your car with more scrutiny.

Yes, it is funny the difference you can see looking at two different cars of the same type setting side by side in the staging lanes.

Adger Smith · 06-15-2014, 01:08 PM

Robert,
If you ever see a "real" stocker Cuda in the lanes parked beside a SSHemi Cuda take note of the windshield and other body lines. Some are done with real liberal application of "custom" body lines. ( there are engine compartment changes, too) A few years I got to see the car of Chuck Beach parked beside a "Well known" multi-even winning SS/Hemi Cuda. I had heard rumors of what had been done to some of them, but I got to take a first hand, er.. Eye full, look at the difference. I'm not just picking on the Cudas. I know "Things" get done to Chevies and Fords too. I just happened to see it for myself with those two Cudas.

CrateCamaro · 06-15-2014, 03:25 PM

Loosen the rear body bolts and ratchet strap the frame rails together. 29.5×9 MT radial will fit that car no problem and no modifications on a 8 inch rim with 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 backspace. A wagon seems to have more tire clearance. I always ran a 29×9 bias on my 2 door and they rubbed when i turned so i made sure they was no sharp edges on the frame and armoralled the inside of the tire....i know it sounds rediculous but it lasts for one day of beatings at the track.

Muffin man · 06-16-2014, 07:29 AM

Thanks to all

I dont mean to stir the poop pot and am not looking to call attention to myself or anyone else. Just looking for guidance as Bob said.

06-15-2014, 12:16 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: g body help Bob, They have allowed "Mini" tub modifications (if done correctly, Stealthy) for years. I first noticed quite a few Camaros done that way. Today is a far cry from the days when I saw a Chevy 11 that had the finders "pushed" out get told not to come back until the body panels were put back stock. There was also a Fairlane that had fender/body panel issues that was told to get it put back stock. How about it, RJ? I guess the "Old Days" of strict body rules are not with us anymore. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 06-15-2014 at 12:17 PM. Reason: sp

06-15-2014, 01:08 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: g body help Robert, If you ever see a "real" stocker Cuda in the lanes parked beside a SSHemi Cuda take note of the windshield and other body lines. Some are done with real liberal application of "custom" body lines. ( there are engine compartment changes, too) A few years I got to see the car of Chuck Beach parked beside a "Well known" multi-even winning SS/Hemi Cuda. I had heard rumors of what had been done to some of them, but I got to take a first hand, er.. Eye full, look at the difference. I'm not just picking on the Cudas. I know "Things" get done to Chevies and Fords too. I just happened to see it for myself with those two Cudas. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

06-15-2014, 03:25 PM	#4
CrateCamaro Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 411 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: g body help Loosen the rear body bolts and ratchet strap the frame rails together. 29.5×9 MT radial will fit that car no problem and no modifications on a 8 inch rim with 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 backspace. A wagon seems to have more tire clearance. I always ran a 29×9 bias on my 2 door and they rubbed when i turned so i made sure they was no sharp edges on the frame and armoralled the inside of the tire....i know it sounds rediculous but it lasts for one day of beatings at the track. __________________ Tony Valerio 1968 Camaro 1700 IHRA H/CM 1701 NHRA SS/?A

06-16-2014, 07:29 AM	#5
Muffin man Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: g body help Thanks to all I dont mean to stir the poop pot and am not looking to call attention to myself or anyone else. Just looking for guidance as Bob said.