"claiming" a different yr in Stock

Dano · 10-21-2019, 10:35 AM

This is a general question:

I am contemplating a change in year for my stocker. If the body style, (generation) is the same, can I use my existing NHRA # and just adjust info at the LODRS event? Or do I need a different #?

Lew Silverman · 10-21-2019, 10:59 AM

Your "Competition Number" stays the same, as long as you don't change eliminators. Some folks have been able to keep their numbers the same in both Stock and Super Stock, but obviosly with two different vehicles.

So far as "claiming" a different year is concerned, it all depends on how down in the weeds you want to go. There are some vehicles in the "Book" that only need a cosmetic change to move from year-to-year (think 3rd Gen Nova) to more involved changes like differences in sheetmetal. Many "race cars" don't have their VIN tags anymore, so who's to say what the year is, as long as the vehicle presents itself correctly.

Mark Ugrich · 10-21-2019, 11:45 AM

As far as I know NHRA does not check VIN.

Dano · 10-22-2019, 05:43 AM

The car is a 70 Nova, 402 ci with Aluminum heads that went from 405 hp to 415 which added about 80 lbs. Will paperwork as a
'69 next time out and see what happens.

Thanks for the input!

jmcarter · 10-22-2019, 06:26 AM

You might consider changing the taillight lenses. I was asked to bring my car into full compliance with the trim claimed, which I of course did without complaint. Just trying to save you some grief...

Dano · 10-22-2019, 07:53 AM

Tail lights, Markers and front bumper, (bumper has been changed) are different. '70 Fender openings for markers are too large for the '69's and the tail lights I believe will need tail panel mods. If I'm wrong about this please let me know, no offense will be taken.

Pedigo Perf · 10-22-2019, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano

The car is a 70 Nova, 402 ci with Aluminum heads that went from 405 hp to 415 which added about 80 lbs. Will paperwork as a
'69 next time out and see what happens.

Thanks for the input!

Exhaust valves, pistons, and bore size are different from 69 to 70 also.

Dano · 10-22-2019, 09:11 AM

correcto…….Thanks

Todd Bailey · 10-22-2019, 10:24 AM

I spoke with Wesley at Indy this year concerning a Nova and his reply was "Is it gonna make the car faster?" I told him no and he said there is your answer.

Rod Greene · 10-22-2019, 03:26 PM

I don't know a thing about chevies but there are a lot of Mopars out there that do not have the OEM correct trim for the year claimed. As was just posted if it doesn't make it faster..........

I remember back in the day when the VIN had to match.

10-21-2019, 10:35 AM	#1
Dano Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 156 Likes: 36 Liked 52 Times in 32 Posts	"claiming" a different yr in Stock This is a general question: I am contemplating a change in year for my stocker. If the body style, (generation) is the same, can I use my existing NHRA # and just adjust info at the LODRS event? Or do I need a different #?

10-21-2019, 10:59 AM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: "claiming" a different yr in Stock Your "Competition Number" stays the same, as long as you don't change eliminators. Some folks have been able to keep their numbers the same in both Stock and Super Stock, but obviosly with two different vehicles. So far as "claiming" a different year is concerned, it all depends on how down in the weeds you want to go. There are some vehicles in the "Book" that only need a cosmetic change to move from year-to-year (think 3rd Gen Nova) to more involved changes like differences in sheetmetal. Many "race cars" don't have their VIN tags anymore, so who's to say what the year is, as long as the vehicle presents itself correctly. __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

10-21-2019, 11:45 AM	#3
Mark Ugrich Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Auburndale,Florida Posts: 220 Likes: 27 Liked 71 Times in 38 Posts	Re: "claiming" a different yr in Stock As far as I know NHRA does not check VIN.

10-22-2019, 05:43 AM	#4
Dano Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 156 Likes: 36 Liked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Re: "claiming" a different yr in Stock The car is a 70 Nova, 402 ci with Aluminum heads that went from 405 hp to 415 which added about 80 lbs. Will paperwork as a '69 next time out and see what happens. Thanks for the input!

10-22-2019, 06:26 AM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,308 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: "claiming" a different yr in Stock You might consider changing the taillight lenses. I was asked to bring my car into full compliance with the trim claimed, which I of course did without complaint. Just trying to save you some grief... __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-22-2019, 07:53 AM	#6
Dano Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 156 Likes: 36 Liked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Re: "claiming" a different yr in Stock Tail lights, Markers and front bumper, (bumper has been changed) are different. '70 Fender openings for markers are too large for the '69's and the tail lights I believe will need tail panel mods. If I'm wrong about this please let me know, no offense will be taken.

10-22-2019, 09:11 AM	#8
Dano Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 156 Likes: 36 Liked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Re: "claiming" a different yr in Stock correcto…….Thanks

10-22-2019, 10:24 AM	#9
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 309 Likes: 26 Liked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Re: "claiming" a different yr in Stock I spoke with Wesley at Indy this year concerning a Nova and his reply was "Is it gonna make the car faster?" I told him no and he said there is your answer.

10-22-2019, 03:26 PM	#10
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 409 Liked 241 Times in 81 Posts	Re: "claiming" a different yr in Stock I don't know a thing about chevies but there are a lot of Mopars out there that do not have the OEM correct trim for the year claimed. As was just posted if it doesn't make it faster.......... I remember back in the day when the VIN had to match. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects. Last edited by Rod Greene; 10-22-2019 at 03:29 PM.