1970-1972 Chevelle frame...what will get me bounced? - Page 3

Tom keedle · 12-24-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Sorry, but why is it everybody has to get an opinion direct from tech on every issue? NHRA makes a rulebook and it's free. You have to read it, learn it, and follow it. Every little detail can not be put into print. It's a guide that has the most important elements and from there you make the decisions.

i don't see how it's be any different than subframe connectors BUT i don't make the rules...

jeff,wanna send me one of those "free" rulebooks?
(must be a west coast book)..

12-24-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Sorry, but why is it everybody has to get an opinion direct from tech on every issue? NHRA makes a rulebook and it's free. You have to read it, learn it, and follow it. Every little detail can not be put into print. It's a guide that has the most important elements and from there you make the decisions.

If I had unlimited money to abuse the rulebook like I would like to then, I wouldn't have asked a soul about this frame question...I just don't want to be the guy who gets tossed after building a caged car just to cut it apart.. ya know...

Thanks for the advise.

Jason

Jeff Lee · 12-24-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom keedle

i don't see how it's be any different than subframe connectors BUT i don't make the rules...

jeff,wanna send me one of those "free" rulebooks?
(must be a west coast book)..

It's free, it's online and it's at www.nhra.com

rallye bob · 12-25-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

It's free, it's online and it's at www.nhra.com

Maybe I'm missing something, but it looks like the rule book is 10.00 + shipping.......

http://store.nhra.com/products/nhra-2010-rulebook/

Tom keedle · 12-25-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rallye bob

Maybe I'm missing something, but it looks like the rule book is 10.00 + shipping.......

http://store.nhra.com/products/nhra-2010-rulebook/

yeah, even the "free" downloadable one wants you to give them your membership number

http://www.nhra.com/members/registration.aspx

i guess i can wait a couple of weeks and pick one up at bandimere's swap meet space in feb...

Jeff Lee · 12-25-2010, 06:21 PM

I guess I always assumed those building or owning a class car were NHRA or IHRA members and had access to a rulebook

. My bad but that sure explains a lot!

Here is the link and as Tom pointed out, you will need to be a member. You can then download your own copy which is free with membership.
http://www.nhra.com/members/benefits.aspx

So to those out there contemplating owning or driving a class car, I strongly suggest becoming a member, knowing the rulebook, subscribing to Nitro Joes Stats and going to your local class race and talking to the participants.

Merry Christmas to all!

Tom keedle · 12-25-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I guess I always assumed those building or owning a class car were NHRA or IHRA members and had access to a rulebook

. My bad but that sure explains a lot!

Here is the link and as Tom pointed out, you will need to be a member. You can then download your own copy which is free with membership.
http://www.nhra.com/members/benefits.aspx

So to those out there contemplating owning or driving a class car, I strongly suggest becoming a member, knowing the rulebook, subscribing to Nitro Joes Stats and going to your local class race and talking to the participants.

Merry Christmas to all!

just so ya know, i DO pick one up every year but i still have questions...
i've found a few things, while not in the rule book,won't pass tech

Greg Barsamian · 12-26-2010, 08:59 AM

Jason You have a Pm

bigshow2966 · 12-27-2010, 07:51 PM

The Buick GS cars are supposed to have extra bracing in the rear of the frames. They also had a support bracket that went from the frame to the mounts for the lower control arms.

Tom keedle · 12-27-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshow2966

The Buick GS cars are supposed to have extra bracing in the rear of the frames. They also had a support bracket that went from the frame to the mounts for the lower control arms.

is that the same ones that tie the upper and lower control arm mounts together?
that was a factory deal for ALL A bodys.
must be a reason for 'em cuz just about every chevelle/montecarlo/elcamino i've ever owned (a bunch) had 'em..

12-25-2010, 06:21 PM	#26
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1970-1972 Chevelle frame...what will get me bounced? I guess I always assumed those building or owning a class car were NHRA or IHRA members and had access to a rulebook . My bad but that sure explains a lot! Here is the link and as Tom pointed out, you will need to be a member. You can then download your own copy which is free with membership. http://www.nhra.com/members/benefits.aspx So to those out there contemplating owning or driving a class car, I strongly suggest becoming a member, knowing the rulebook, subscribing to Nitro Joes Stats and going to your local class race and talking to the participants. Merry Christmas to all! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX Last edited by Jeff Lee; 12-25-2010 at 06:27 PM.

12-26-2010, 08:59 AM	#28
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,401 Likes: 723 Liked 427 Times in 97 Posts	Re: 1970-1972 Chevelle frame...what will get me bounced? Jason You have a Pm

12-27-2010, 07:51 PM	#29
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 654 Likes: 675 Liked 180 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1970-1972 Chevelle frame...what will get me bounced? The Buick GS cars are supposed to have extra bracing in the rear of the frames. They also had a support bracket that went from the frame to the mounts for the lower control arms.