In the early 70's I was involved with a group of engineers that built a
Pinto for Trans AM, IMSA & SCCA B sedan racing. We started with a body in
white. Eliminates a lot of work & discarded pieces.
We ran a 1600 cc pushrod, 2.0L SOHC & a 2.3L SOHC in various configurations
as determined by the ruling bodies. For an independent, we did alright. Held
the B sedan track record at a local track, finished several 6 hour enduros,
one in 4th place. Never really could compete with the Datsun 510 factory
cars - too much HP among other things.
I got my regional SCCA license with it. Won overall in a regional race at a
local track in the rain.
The owner just did a ground up restoration after all these years - he'll
probably try to pedal it.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph McAllister" <pentax...@mac.com>
Subject: Re: Magazine Cover
Many manufacturers make available a "body in white" for those who wish to
do the mechanicals themselves. I know Porsche does, either stock,
reinforced, or lightened. No running gear at all, no suspension or
rolling bits.
Very reasonable, if you wish to build a custom wet bar next to your pool.
Or if you've rolled your car a dozen times on the interstate and wish to
stick your remaining working parts on a fresh body.
On Jan 14, 2009, at 07:24 , Ken Waller wrote:
The idea is that it's cheaper to build a Super Stock race car starting
with the factory package than it would be if one started with a new
car.
I suspect it may also have something to do with the manufacturer's
liability. They're not selling a complete. streetable vehicle.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
Joseph McAllister
pentax...@mac.com
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