Legal seats for stock eliminator

Dave1695 · 09-04-2014, 08:22 AM

I agree with Rich, racing seats look out of place in our older Stockers, and in most of the new cars as well. Yes they are an easy way to loose fifty or sixty pounds, but I my opinion they take away from the "stock" identity. Just my two cents.

Run to Rund · 09-04-2014, 11:20 AM

I too hate seeing modern race seats in a 60s or 70s stocker, even though I understand the reasoning for using them. I like stock cars to look as stock as is reasonable. As every rule gets pushed and massaged, eventually you end up with a class like Pro Stock that is nothing like it started out.

Lew Silverman · 09-04-2014, 06:35 PM

If I may, I'd like to add something that I experienced when the rules were changed to allow aftermarket "bucket" seats in stock. When I asked the NHRA Tech Department if I could replace the stock bench seat in my 'wagon, I was told no, because that model did not have a bucket seat option from the factory. I'm sure there are others out there who have the same situation facing them, so you may want to do some research of your own because the newer, safer seats may not be allowed.

09-04-2014, 08:22 AM	#1
Dave1695 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Legal seats for stock eliminator I agree with Rich, racing seats look out of place in our older Stockers, and in most of the new cars as well. Yes they are an easy way to loose fifty or sixty pounds, but I my opinion they take away from the "stock" identity. Just my two cents.

09-04-2014, 11:20 AM	#2
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 586 Likes: 9 Liked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Legal seats for stock eliminator I too hate seeing modern race seats in a 60s or 70s stocker, even though I understand the reasoning for using them. I like stock cars to look as stock as is reasonable. As every rule gets pushed and massaged, eventually you end up with a class like Pro Stock that is nothing like it started out.

09-04-2014, 06:35 PM	#3
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Legal seats for stock eliminator If I may, I'd like to add something that I experienced when the rules were changed to allow aftermarket "bucket" seats in stock. When I asked the NHRA Tech Department if I could replace the stock bench seat in my 'wagon, I was told no, because that model did not have a bucket seat option from the factory. I'm sure there are others out there who have the same situation facing them, so you may want to do some research of your own because the newer, safer seats may not be allowed. __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA