OLD Modified Corvettes - Page 28

randy wilson · 12-20-2013, 01:39 PM

I actually would Dick, in private. Most will figure it out anyway, or already have. You have to understand, since 1971 we have ran at our hick track with a stick against some of the best in our area. You learn real quick, you better change things weekly, or you're going to run just like you did last week. It was never a bracket track, NEVER. Ha!

randy wilson · 12-20-2013, 01:58 PM

Also, to ALL fellow racers. I ain't no expert, and hope I don't come across that way. You guys who run S or SS, or comp on a national, or divisional level consistently, have way more real world experience then I.

joespanova · 12-20-2013, 02:48 PM

42,000 VIEWS LATER and the original poster put his thread up for adoption.

And RANDY , DO TELL........in private of course

My PM door is always unlocked.

randy wilson · 12-20-2013, 02:52 PM

Ya, I and others pretty well ruined the thread, but I didn't actually start the ruination. I think the old vettes brought out the best, or worse in us. Back on topic. I hope 50 60's vettes show up if this ever gets off the ground. My personal favorite is a 61, or 62.

Rick Shirey · 12-20-2013, 05:40 PM

Randy I may have missed it but if you allow automatics with trans brakes are you going to allow them to use a low side rev limiter? I know superclass cars with 8 & 9" converters don't use them but I'm not sure how well it would work with 7" converters. What about air/electric shifters?

randy wilson · 12-20-2013, 08:05 PM

It is really up to what auto guys want. I don't see any unfair advantage to it, including the rev limiter. Someone that knows more about it, such as yourself, needs to make the case. I'm open to anything that brings cars, and fans in. Ha! Here we are talking like it's a done deal, and I ain't heard a word from NHRA.

ss wannabee · 12-22-2013, 11:29 AM

Randy...thanks for your input...and the years with a similar concept at your local track.
You and Dick...stay with this...and narrow down the rules...and get them set. The only
reason I said Stick-only...is to make it a racer's class...ya gotta "row" to win! EVERY-
THING out there is automatic anyhow...Trans-brakes...air/electric shifters...that takes
away from SIMPLE...

My vote is for spec-head...single-4bbl....STUD rockers...and .700 max lift...I'm no
expert in all this stuff...(still learning)...but think that .750 lift means you HAVE to run
shaft rockers on some engines...aren't there problems with studs at higher lifts? Stud
is SIMPLE.....IMHO......

I'm ok on 10.5 rubber...the tires today are so much better than 30-40 years ago...
If you got to compromise on this....maybe allow 11.5??? BUT I can't see hangin'
12 or 13" rubber on the backs of these cars....NOT simple....

Wish I had the time...(and $$$)...to build one...but will be there at the fence to watch....

Merry Christmas to all....and LET'S DO THIS!!!!!

randy wilson · 12-22-2013, 12:44 PM

If it comes to fruition. IF THAT IS. I see a class, with liberal body\chassis rules, sticks, and autos, any slick up to 14 32's, shaft rockers, .700 lift area, single disc clutch, trans brake, spec heads, etc. Just what I'm hearing through PM's. But your ideas are very close to others. I personally, will run the smallest tire I can hook. But that's just me. If someone wants to run another tire lots bigger. Knock themselves out. It may leave a little quicker, but you have to pull it for another 4 gears. And that is unwarranted in a low HP motor.

Wade Mahaffey · 12-23-2013, 04:14 PM

Just thought this was the right Christmas card for this thread. Hopefully, I can have a real car photo of my baby by this time next year

Wade Mahaffey
58 Corvette RACEtoration is back on line

Glenn Hayes · 12-23-2013, 07:07 PM

Thanks Wade, that is THE coooooolest card ever!

12-20-2013, 01:39 PM	#271
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes I actually would Dick, in private. Most will figure it out anyway, or already have. You have to understand, since 1971 we have ran at our hick track with a stick against some of the best in our area. You learn real quick, you better change things weekly, or you're going to run just like you did last week. It was never a bracket track, NEVER. Ha! __________________ don,t have one

12-20-2013, 01:58 PM	#272
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Also, to ALL fellow racers. I ain't no expert, and hope I don't come across that way. You guys who run S or SS, or comp on a national, or divisional level consistently, have way more real world experience then I. __________________ don,t have one

12-20-2013, 02:48 PM	#273
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes 42,000 VIEWS LATER and the original poster put his thread up for adoption. And RANDY , DO TELL........in private of course My PM door is always unlocked.

12-20-2013, 02:52 PM	#274
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Ya, I and others pretty well ruined the thread, but I didn't actually start the ruination. I think the old vettes brought out the best, or worse in us. Back on topic. I hope 50 60's vettes show up if this ever gets off the ground. My personal favorite is a 61, or 62. __________________ don,t have one

12-20-2013, 05:40 PM	#275
Rick Shirey Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Randy I may have missed it but if you allow automatics with trans brakes are you going to allow them to use a low side rev limiter? I know superclass cars with 8 & 9" converters don't use them but I'm not sure how well it would work with 7" converters. What about air/electric shifters?

12-20-2013, 08:05 PM	#276
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes It is really up to what auto guys want. I don't see any unfair advantage to it, including the rev limiter. Someone that knows more about it, such as yourself, needs to make the case. I'm open to anything that brings cars, and fans in. Ha! Here we are talking like it's a done deal, and I ain't heard a word from NHRA. __________________ don,t have one

12-22-2013, 11:29 AM	#277
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Randy...thanks for your input...and the years with a similar concept at your local track. You and Dick...stay with this...and narrow down the rules...and get them set. The only reason I said Stick-only...is to make it a racer's class...ya gotta "row" to win! EVERY- THING out there is automatic anyhow...Trans-brakes...air/electric shifters...that takes away from SIMPLE... My vote is for spec-head...single-4bbl....STUD rockers...and .700 max lift...I'm no expert in all this stuff...(still learning)...but think that .750 lift means you HAVE to run shaft rockers on some engines...aren't there problems with studs at higher lifts? Stud is SIMPLE.....IMHO...... I'm ok on 10.5 rubber...the tires today are so much better than 30-40 years ago... If you got to compromise on this....maybe allow 11.5??? BUT I can't see hangin' 12 or 13" rubber on the backs of these cars....NOT simple.... Wish I had the time...(and $$$)...to build one...but will be there at the fence to watch.... Merry Christmas to all....and LET'S DO THIS!!!!!

12-22-2013, 12:44 PM	#278
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes If it comes to fruition. IF THAT IS. I see a class, with liberal body\chassis rules, sticks, and autos, any slick up to 14 32's, shaft rockers, .700 lift area, single disc clutch, trans brake, spec heads, etc. Just what I'm hearing through PM's. But your ideas are very close to others. I personally, will run the smallest tire I can hook. But that's just me. If someone wants to run another tire lots bigger. Knock themselves out. It may leave a little quicker, but you have to pull it for another 4 gears. And that is unwarranted in a low HP motor. __________________ don,t have one

12-23-2013, 04:14 PM	#279
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Just thought this was the right Christmas card for this thread. Hopefully, I can have a real car photo of my baby by this time next year Wade Mahaffey 58 Corvette RACEtoration is back on line

12-23-2013, 07:07 PM	#280
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Thanks Wade, that is THE coooooolest card ever! __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"