HURON COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS - 2015
80S & NEWER NO PROTECTORS
FINAL VERSIONGeneral: All entrants must be 16 years or older. Any entrant under 18 must have a notarized release signed by parent or legal guardian. The Huron County Agricultural Society or any of its members will not be held responsible for any injuries or damage of cars, participants, mechanics, or car owners.
Any protest must be done 10 minutes prior to 1st heat. A protest fee of $150.00 must be made.
All winning cars may be re-inspected after heat or feature to confirm car is legal. If you are caught cheating you will forfeit any entry fee, prize money, or trophy. Derby officials’ decision is final.
Drivers must wear a crash helmet with shield or eye protection [full face helmet is recommended] long sleeve shirt & long pants. Seat belts are required in all vehicles.
Driver will not extend any part of his/her body outside of car at anytime while heat is running.
Driver & front passenger side doors must be painted white.
All cars must have brakes before inspection.
ENGINE:
• Full engine cradles, distributor protectors, header protectors, carburetor protectors, front/mid engine plates, etc are NOT permitted.
• A lower engine cradle is permitted for mounting purposes only. May not reinforce or strengthen the car in any way.
• Engine swaps are permitted (Ford to GM, GM to Chrysler, etc). Engines must be mounted to the factory K-member/cradle only. Aftermarket engine mounts WILL be permitted.
• Stacks/Headers will be permitted. You may bypass electrical components with mechanical.
• May weld, wire, bolt or chain the engine mounts to the K-member only. Chains may not be attached to frame rails.
TRANSMISSON:
• Aftermarket shifters WILL be allowed. Slider shafts, telescoping driveshafts are NOT allowed.
• Transmission protectors, transmission braces, aftermarket bellhousings and tailshafts are NOT permitted.
• Maximum 2”x 2” transmission cross member. Mounting bracket can be welded to frame, not to exceed 5-in. in length.
FRAME & SUSPENSION:
• MUST BE 100% STOCK. Tilting, cold bending, reshaping of any frame is NOT permitted.
• 2003 and newer fords are permitted, but must have factory front suspension, cradle and steering.
• Front suspension may be solid. If welded, a maximum 2”x2”x1/4” plate is allowed on front and rear of upper A-arms. Bottom A-arms may NOT be welded in any way.
• Must run factory front suspension components. No aftermarket or reinforced ball joints or spindles.
• You may cut/notch/dimple the rear frame rails to help roll. Notched areas may NOT be rewelded.
• Frames may NOT be shortened, front or rear.
• Rear suspension may NOT be solid. No all-thread shocks. Must have bounce.
• Hump plates are NOT permitted. A chain may be attached between the humps to prevent rear frame rails from hitting tires.
• Rear bumper & frame height must be at least 15-in.
• Front sway bars may only be attached using the factory brackets/mounts. No welding permitted.
REAR-END:
• Any factory 5-lug automotive/passenger car rear-end housing is permitted.
• Rear-end braces, and housing reinforcement is NOT permitted. Spider gears may be welded.
BODY:
• MUST REMAIN STOCK. The quarter panels may be pinged/creased.
• Body bolts may be replaced with maximum ½” bolts and 3-in. washer on top of body.
• Factory rubber body mounts or hockey pucks must be used. Must have a 1-in. gap between body and frame. Steel spacers are NOT permitted.
• Doors may be bolted, chained, wired or welded in (6) locations per door. If welded, plates to be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4”. Only the driver’s door may be fully welded/reinforced, may not extend more than 3-in. past driver’s door seams.
• Trunk may be bolted, chained, wired or welded in (10) locations. If welded, plates are to be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4”. Trunk must be located in original position. No V-ing, tucking, folding or wedging of the trunk deck or quarter-panels. Quarter panels must remain at stock height. An 8”x8” inspection hole must be cut in the trunk deck.
• The hood must be wired, chained or bolted. May be secured in six [6] locations. Two locations may go through the core support mount to the frame. Maximum 5/8” all thread and 3-in. washer. No other metal may be added or welded onto, inside or across the core support.
• No inner body seam welding for any reason.
• Must have a front window bar, chain, wire to prevent hood from entering driver’s compartment. Can only be attached to top of fire wall and roof. Maximum 2”x2” material.
• May have a rear window bar, chain, or wire. May only be attached to roof and speaker deck. Maximum 2”x2” material.
• Large holes in the fire wall should be covered.
DRIVERS COMPARTMENT:
• May have a 4 point cage around driver’s compartment for safety. Maximum material dimension is 3-in. bar, square tube, channel, etc. One bar may be located behind the driver’s seat, across dash, and two connecting bars along driver and passenger doors.
• The bar behind the seat can sit no further back than 6-in. past the front door post.
• A roll over bar is permitted. May NOT be attached to frame or floor.
• The cage bars may be attached to the sheet metal only with a maximum 12”x12”x1/4” plate. Cage may NOT be attached to frame. If the cage bars are not welded securely, they must be removed in order to participate. This is a safety concern.
• A gas tank “HOLDER” is permitted. Holders may be attached to the floor OR cage. If attached to the cage, the holder may be up to 24-in. wide and must be 5-in. away from ALL sheet metal on ALL car. This rule will be strictly enforced. IF LESS THAN 5-IN. GAP, THE HOLDER MUST BE REMOVED TO RUN. This rule is to protect the fuel tank, not to prevent the rear of the car from rolling.
GAS TANK:
• PLASTIC TANKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• All stock gas tanks MUST be removed from car.
• A metal gas can, boat tank, propane tank, fuel cell, etc may be used. Must be located in the back seat area. All gas tanks must be vented to outside of vehicle. Electric fuel pump may be used, must have on & off switch clearly marked on the dash.
• ALL FUEL TANKS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED AND COVERED BEFORE INSPECTION.
TIRES/WHEELS:
• Any air filled tire permitted. Solid or foam filled tires will NOT be permitted. Wheel weights must be removed before inspection.
• No deep lug tractor treads, due to safety concerns.
• Stock automotive wheels only. Full wheel centers, wheel protectors, bead protectors, bead locks are NOT permitted.
ELECTRICAL & BATTERY:
• One (1) automotive type battery may be used.
• Must be securely fastened & covered BEFORE inspection.
• Battery may be relocated into the driver’s compartment. All other electrical parts must remain under hood, in front of firewall.
BUMPER:
• Any 1980’s and newer factory bumper may be used on front & rear. Front & rear bumpers may be welded or bolted. If welded, it must be performed in one of the following two methods.
Option 1: Bumper may be welded directly to frame. A 6”x6”x1/4” plate may be used between bumper and frame, to attach bumper. NO bumper shocks/brackets may be used in this method.
Option 2: Bumper may be welded to bumper shock that is factory to the car. Bumper shock may be welded to prevent separating. Bumper shock must be located in the factory position.
• Must be able to see into the end of the bumper or end of bumper must be cut off.
• NO other welding or modifications of bumper or bumper shocks will be permitted.
• DO NOT PUSH THIS RULE, UNLESS YOU WANT TO RUN WITHOUT BUMPERS!
FIX-IT-PLATES:
• Fix-it-plates will be allowed on pre-ran cars only. Must have visible and significant damage. (A small dimple or bubble does NOT warrant a fix-it-plate. This is for significant damage only).
• May have (2) fix-it-plates per side. Plates to be no larger than 4”x4”x1/8”.
• May be welded on 3-sides only.
• Any fix-it-plates larger in size or thickness will be cut off COMPLETELY to run. If you abuse this rule, you lose it.
ALL ENTRIES WILL HAVE 1 CHANCE FOR REINSPECTION IF YOU DO NOT PASS INSPECTION 2ND TIME YOU WILL BE PLACED INTO THE WELD CLASS OR WILL FORFEIT YOUR ENTRY & NO REFUND!!!!!!!!
Car Explanation
There have been some questions on how we are going to determine which cars are acceptable as 1980 and Newer. We realize that most cars were manufactured in the late 1970's through the 1980's. Where do we draw the line? Read below.
In order for a car to be allowed/accepted/legal for the 1980's & Newer class the car and body style must have been offered in 1980 and up.
For example,
•Chrysler Cordoba - The body style/platform changed in 1980. Any 1979 and older Cordoba's are not permitted.
•Chevy Caprice - The caprice changed platforms in 1977. It is very difficult to distinguish between a 1977 and 1980 caprice (weather it be a 2-door, 4 door, or station wagon). 1977 and up Caprice/Impalas will be permitted.
•Chrysler St. Regis - Manufactured from 1979 to 1981. Exactly the same body/platform. Anything St. Regis older than 1979 will NOT be permitted.
•Ford Crown Victoria/Marquis/Lincoln - Platform was introduced in 1979 and ran through 1991. 1979 models are permitted. 1978 and older are NOT permitted.
•Cadillac (Deville, etc). The platform was changed in 1977. However, some models are considerably different in 1980 than the previous year. If that car & body style was not available in 1980, then the car is NOT permitted. (Example 1977 Deville 2 door is considerably different than the 1980 Deville 2 door). As such the 1977 to 1979 Deville 2 door are not permitted).
If you have any questions, please call, pm or text before you build.
ANY QUESTIONS CALL BILL MARETT @ 419-681-6121, TOM MOEHLE @419 744-4753 or RICH MARETT @419 744-7061
HURON COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS FOR 2015
COMPACT, YOUTH AND MID-SIZE CAR
COMPACT & YOUTH CLASS: Any car up to 104.5" WHEEL BASE. 4 CYLINDER ENGINE ONLY.
MID-SIZE CLASS: Any Car with 105" to 111 " WHEEL BASE. MUST BE UNIBODY (NO FULL FRAME CARS). 4&6 CYLINDER ONLY.
ENGINE:
• Mounts may be chained or welded. Engine swapping is allowed, GM to Ford, Ford to Chrysler etc. Headers to exit straight up through hood.
GAS TANK:
• All factory gas tanks must be removed and replaced with a METAL fuel cell, boat tank, etc and located in the back seat area. PLASTIC FUEL TANKS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Maximum 5-gallons.
• Fuel tanks must be securely fastened & covered before inspection. All tanks must be vented outside of vehicle.
• Electric fuel pump may be used. Must have on & off switch clearly marked on dash.
• Gas tank protectors may be used. Must be NO WIDER THAN 24” & 2" OFF FROM REAR PANEL NO KICKERS IN ANY DIRECTION. 3" maximum dimension & l /4” maximum thickness of material.
ELECTRICAL & BATTERY:
• One battery of any size may be used. Must be securely fastened & covered in drivers compartment before inspection . Solenoid, modules, regulator, etc. May be moved but must remain under hood and in front of firewall.
DRIVERS COMPARTMENT:
• May have a 4 point cage around driver’s compartment for safety. Maximum material dimension is 3-in. bar, square tube, channel, etc. One bar may be located behind the driver’s seat, across dash, and two connecting bars along driver and passenger doors.
• The bar behind the seat can sit no further back than 6-in. past the front door post.
• A roll over bar is permitted. May NOT be attached to frame or floor.
• The cage bars may be attached to the sheet metal only with a maximum 12”x12”x1/4” plate. Cage may NOT be attached to frame or floor. If the cage bars are not welded securely, they must be removed in order to participate. This is a safety concern.
TRANSMISSION:
• Trans cooler may be used, must have some type of shield protecting driver in case of cooler rupture. All cooler line must be covered.
TIRES/WHEELS:
• Any wheel or tire may be used (with the exception of deep lug tractor tires and beadlock wheels for safety reasons). No wheel weights, no studded tires. Valve stem protectors may be used.
FRAME:
• MUST BE STOCK, No plating frame for any reason inside or outside. No welding frame seams anywhere for any reason.
• Body mounts must remain in place or replace with like material, (NO STEEL SPACERS). Body bolts may be changed but no larger than 5/8 bolt with 3"x3" washer.
• Notching or pre-bending frame is allowed. Strap or chain may be used from hump to hump but cannot go around axle. If frame is pre-bent or notched NO adding metal or welding permitted @ bend point.
SUSPENSION:
• Front suspension may be solid. If welded, a maximum 2”x2”x1/4” plate is allowed on front and rear of upper A-arms. Bottom A-arms may NOT be welded in any way.
• Rear suspension may NOT be solid. Must have bounce. Coil springs cannot be welded solid. Coil spring swap is permitted. NO leaf spring conversions.
BUMPERS:
• NO LOADED BUMPERS. ANY YEAR FACTORY BUMPER. Seam welding is permitted. Manufactured or aftermarket bumpers are NOT permitted. Ends must be cut off FRONT & REAR bumpers, NO rolling ends.
• Bumper may be welded to plate & plate welded to frame. NO EXTRA PLATE OR BRACING.
• Bumper brackets or bumper shocks may not extend further than 4-in. past core support mount or be longer than 10-in. Anything past or longer must be cut off/out.
• If front frame is cut short, or bumper shocks located inside frame, a 1" inspection hole in frame must be provided at the end of the bumper shock.
BODY:
• No inner body seam welding for any reason.
• Doors may be bolted, chained, wired or welded in (6) locations per door. If welded, plates to be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4”. Only the driver’s door may be fully welded/reinforced, may not extend more than 3-in. past driver’s door seams.
• Trunk may be bolted, chained, wired or welded in (10) locations. If welded, plates are to be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4”. Trunk must be located in original position. No V-ing, tucking, folding or wedging of the trunk deck or quarter-panels. Quarter panels must remain at stock height. An 8”x8” inspection hole must be cut in the trunk deck. BODY CANNOT BE WELDED TO BUMPER.
• Hoods may be chained, wired or bolted in 6 places, must be opened for inspection. 2 front hood pins may go through core support & frame. 5/8” rod MAX.
• A single front and rear window bar is permitted, Rear bar must be attached to speaker deck (in-between rear wheels). Rear speaker deck must remain in stock position or be removed completely.
• Minimum rear bumper height is 16” from bottom of bumper to ground.
RADIATOR:
• Must be stock automotive type radiator & remain in original position NO ANTIFREEZE.
FIX-IT-PLATES:
• Fix-it-plates will be allowed on pre-ran cars only. Must have visible and significant damage. (A small dimple or bubble does NOT warrant a fix-it-plate. This is for significant damage only).
• May have (2) fix-it-plates per side. Plates to be no larger than 4”x4”x1/8”. May only be welded on 3-sides.
• Any fix-it-plates larger in size, thickness or welded pre-maturely will be cut off COMPLETELY to run. If you abuse this rule, you lose it.
HURON COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS FOR 2015
FULL SIZE & COMPACT TRUCK
BODY & FRAME REGULATIONS:
• FULLSIZE TRUCKS: ½ and ¾ ton trucks, suburbans, Blazers & Broncos and other similar vehicles are allowed. 1-ton trucks, vans and SUVs will NOT be permitted.
• COMPACT TRUCKS: any 2 or 4 wheel drive mini truck (S-10, Blazer, Bronco II, Dakota, etc are allowed). NO V-8 engines permitted in compact class. 4 & 6 cylinder engines only.
• All 4-wheel drive models can only have one functioning drive axle. Only one driveshaft can be installed.
• BODY & FRAME MUST BE FACTORY STOCK HEIGHT. No body or suspension lifts are permitted.
• Frames must be stock. No reinforcing anywhere, for any reason. Rust holes may be patched with similar thickness & like material. No extra plating in anyway.
• ANY OEM STYLE FACTORY BUMPER ON FRONT & REAR. BUMPERS MAY BE SEAM WELDED
• NO LOADED BUMPERS. Ends must be cut off the FRONT & REAR bumpers for easy inspection. NO LOADED BUMPERS.
• MANUFACTURED or AFTER MARKET BUMPERS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
• Bumper brackets or bumper shocks may not extend further than 4-in. past core support mount or longer than 10-in. anything past must be cut off.
• Front suspension MAY be solid. Upper A-Arms can be bolted OR chained OR welded (only one). If welded, must use a MAXIMUM 2”x 2”x1/4” plate on front and rear of A-arm. No welding of lower A-arms. IF YOU ABUSE THIS RULE, YOU WILL CUT A-ARMS completely LOOSE.
• Rear suspension may NOT be solid. Must have bounce. Solid shocks or welding rearend to frame is not permitted.
• ANY/ALL trailer hitches must be removed completely.
• Doors may be welded, chained or wired. All glass & chrome must be removed.
• Body and bed mounts may be replaced. Beds may be welded or bolted to rear of cab. Bed must be mounted in factory locations with 5/8” max. bolts and 4”x4” plate. No additional mounts, bolts or welding. Tailgate may be welded to bed only, may not be welded to frame or bumper.
• Bedsides may not be rolled, wedged, tucked, smashed or flattened in any way.
• Hoods must be in place & operable. Must have 12”x12” hole cut in center.
• Driver’s compartment may have a 4 point cage. 1 bar behind seat, 1 bar across dash & connecting bars along driver and passenger sides. May also have a bar behind driver to protect the head and upper body.
• Any tire and wheel may be used (with the exception of deep lug tractor tires and bead-lock wheels for safety reasons). No studded tires or split rims. Wheel weights must be removed BEFORE inspection. Valve stem protectors may be used.
• Core support may have a 3” x 3” angle across the very TOP of the core support. One kicker (bar/pipe/angle) on each side may connect the angle iron on the core support to the firewall. The kickers may be no larger than 3” in diameter and may NOT extend past or through the firewall or connect to the cage. A 4”x4” plate must be used to attach the kickers to the firewall to prevent them from piercing the sheet metal and endangering the driver.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN REGULATIONS:
• Any engine may be used. Engine swapping is permitted GM to Ford, Ford to Chry. Etc.
• Battery must be moved to driver compartment & securely fastened & covered BEFORE inspection.
• Stock gas tank must be removed. Fuel cell must be mounted in bed of truck, in the center of bed, directly against the back of the cab. Must be securely fastened & covered. Fuel Cell must be no larger than 5 gal. Electric fuel pump may be used but must have an on & off switch clearly marked in cab. NO PLASTIC TANKS.
• Gas tank protector is highly recommended. Protector may attach to frame but may NOT extend any further than 24” from front of bed.
• Radiator must be factory style radiator & remain in factory position, NO ANTIFREEZE.
• Transmission cooler is permitted cooler & lines must be covered for driver protection.\
• All trucks must have working brakes.
FIX-IT-PLATES:
• Fix-it-plates will be allowed on pre-ran vehicles only. Must have visible and significant damage. (A small dimple or bubble does NOT warrant a fix-it-plate. This is for significant damage only).
• May have (2) fix-it-plates per side. Plates to be no larger than 4”x4”x1/4”.
• May be welded on 3-sides only.
• Any fix-it-plates larger in size or thickness will be cut off COMPLETELY to run. If you abuse this rule, you will lose it.
HURON COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS FOR 2015
FULL SIZE WELD CLASS (ERIE COUNTY RULES)
Any American made hardtop sedan or wagon is permitted (with a few exceptions). No pre 1967 Chrysler Im-perials (full frames), convertibles, limos, jeeps, hearses, or 4-wheel drive cars.
ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS/ELECTRICAL/FUEL
1. Engines may be changed from car to car (GM to Ford, Ford to Chrysler)
2. Engines mounts may be welded in solid or engine cradle may be used. Extreme cradles may be used but may not help strengthen car in any way. Nothing wider than the outside of headers.
3. No motor plates to frame!
4. Four 3/8 chains max may go from engine to engine cradle. No chains to frame!
5. Distributor Protectors allowed but must be no wider than 14".
6. Transmission cooler permitted.
7. Transmission protector permitted. May be bolted to dp but must stay close to trans and not help strengthen the car what so ever.
8. All cars must have the air cleaner secured to the carburetor.
9. One battery may be used. Must be moved to the passenger area inside of car. Must be securely fastened to the floor and be covered up with a fire resistant material.
10. Radiator must be in stock location.
11. Gas tanks must be securely fastened to the floor in back seat area or the gas tank protector. 10 gallons max. Gas line must be doubled and gas tanks must be covered up with a fire resistant material. Gas tank vent must exit out of car.
12. Oil pans and transmission pan may be plated. Must not go 1'' past pans.
13. No skid plates.
FRAME
1. No seam welding, plating, pinning, heat treating, or stuffing the frames what so ever!
2. No painting of the frames!!!!!!!!! Will not be inspected!!!
3. Patching of rust will be permitted. Must be same gauge steel. Must be butt welded, no overlapping. Call first and have picture!
4. Frames may be drilled if to believe any metal was added.
5. All factory holes must remain and untouched.
6. Tilting of frames may be done in a single area!!!! 1. Factory seams may be cut at boxes and pushed down, you may only weld the welds you cut. All factory holes must be left untouched.2. You may cold bend at cross member or cut at cross member. (No tilting anywhere other than those two areas!!!!!!
7. You may use 4'' angle 6'' long 1/4'' max for bolting of your cross member. These angles may be over bend if done at cross member. Must be at least 12'' within factory location.
8. Cross members can be no bigger than 3'' tubing, c channel, angle.
9. Notch and dimpling frame in rear ok. No rewelding seams or notches.
10. Shortening of front frame permitted. However if it is shortened past the factory core support mounting location, No bumper shocks or bumper brackets can be used. You may only use a plate between bumper and frame 6''x6''x1/4'' thick max. That’s it! You may weld a 4''x4''x1/4'' thick Plate to frame to attach core support. Cannot be no more than 1'' on frame and no gussets can be used! No welding core support spacer or core support to frame! (Any questions regarding shortening please call)
11. No shortening of rear frame!
12. 3/8'' max chain, cable or #9 wire may be BOLTED from frame rail to frame rail behind rear humps.
13. Humps plates will be allowed on all cars!!!! No longer than 24'', no wider than 3'' and no thicker than 1/4''.They must run straight across and not angle down what so ever. You must have at least a 2'' gap between bottom of hump and hump plate!
14. On 2003 and newer fords you may use an 80's and newer ford steel cradle. They must be put in like there factory counterparts only using the factory brackets. No other metal may be used. They must be in factory location and cannot be moved forward. A-arm must be in factory location, no moving them forward. You may use a spring pocket off an older model. No more than 3-3'' welds on spring pocket. You may not alter frame in any matter other than attaching factory brackets and steel cradle. All components must only have a single bead of weld. All factory holes must be open!
15. Chrysler imperial sub frames may be swapped in other Chrysler produced cars or wagons. No extra metal may be used when doing this. Must be mounted in factory matter, other than making new body mount holes if needed.
BUMPERS/SHOCKS/BRACKETS
1. No special bumpers, bumper reinforcements, or bumper fabrications. (No loaded bumpers)
2. Trailer hitches must be removed!
3. Any OEM car bumper permitted. (Dec bumpers permitted)
4. Bumper seams may be welded, bumper ends may be wrapped and welded or trimmed.
5. Bumpers may be hard-nosed.
6. Bumper shocks and bumper brackets must be factory, nothing homemade. Any bumper shocks or bumper brackets may be used. Must be on the outside and on the side of frame!
7. If bumper shocks are used inside of frame, you may only bolt end of shock through frame no more than 5'' behind core support. Or you may plug weld end of shock to frame no further than 5'' behind core support. No more than a 1'' plug weld.
8. If bumper brackets are used, it may only go 5'' past core support. Extra must be cut off!
9. Either a bumper shock inside frame or bumper brackets can be used. Not both! One or the other!
10. If a car came factory with no bumper brackets or bumpers shocks. You can either use a bumper bracket and shock or bumper shock inside frame, or you may hard nose bumper and use the factory brackets the car came with.(follow rule 6/rule 7/rule 8/rule 9)
11. Any questions regarding bumper shocks or bumper brackets please call!!
12. On 2003 and new fords. If you utilize the rules correctly, shocks to be no more than 1/2” behind the center of the last crush zone!!!!!!! (Please call if any questions, for some reason nobody can read a tape measure!!!!)
REAREND/TIRES/WHEELS
1. Any car or truck rear end will be permitted (maximum 8 lugs).
2. Rear end bracing allowed but may not strengthen the car or frame in any way.
3. Any tire, any ply, doubled tires allowed. No liquid-filled or studded tires. No screws in rims. No split rims.
4. Wheels may be reinforced
5. No metal may cover or protect tires!!
FRONT SUSPENSION
1. A-arms may be welded or bolted for desired height. Material must not exceed 2''wide 4''long and 1/4'' thick (top a-arms only/2 plates per a-arm). A-arms may not be strengthened in any way!! A-arms may be plug welded in center.
2. If sway bars are left on you must use stock brackets on frame. You may weld factory bracket to frame. Must be in stock location. Sway bars may be welded or bolted to lower a arms. Sway bars must not touch pulley protectors (at least 1'' gap).
3. Must use stock front shocks (suspension).
4. No aftermarket or reinforced spindles!!
REAR SUSPENSION
1. Coil springs may be swapped and welded in.
2. No leaf conversions. Stock-leafed cars must run stock leafs, mounted in stock location, with stock hangers. If broken springs needs replaced, factory step downs and thickness are required. No custom made leaf packs, leafs over mains, or inverted spring permitted.
3. Four spring clamps may be used on leaf packs. No thicker than 1/4'' and no wider that 2'' may be used. Two in front of axel and two behind axel. No welding or bolting of leaf springs or clamps to body or frame. No welding spring together and no duct tape on springs.
4. If watts link car is used, u may use brackets of earlier model and must be installed similar to early model. (Ztr brackets permitted)
5. If package tray is swapped in watts link car with earlier model car, you must leave 1’ of previous package tray and overlap new package tray no more than ½”. Must be is factory position and must be welded to package tray only. Not to frame!!
6. Lower Trailing arms may be plated and strengthen or 2'' square tubing 1/4'' thick may be used. Uppers may be reinforced of 4'' 1/4'' thick max square tubing may be used.
7. Two pieces of 1” max all-thread may be attached vertically from the rear end through the cross-member located between the humps (above rear end) to adjust rear suspension height. All-thread may not be attached to frame in any other location. If no location exists to attach all-thread, a driver may weld two washers 4”x4” in two locations onto the body (sheet metal) directly above the rear end to fasten all-thread through.
8. Frame no lower than 14’’. Bumper no lower than 15’’
BODY
1. Body mount rubbers may be removed. If they are removed, a 1/2” spacer must be replaced (not to exceed 3” in diameter) between body and frame. Spacer may not be welded to the body or the frame in any manner.
2. Replacement body bolts may be used. Maximum bolt size is 5/8”. Washers not to exceed 3” in diameter or standard thickness (1/4”).
3. No extra body mounts permitted.
4. Body bolts may not travel through both sides of the frame. Body must be bolted to the top of the frame.
5. Absolutely no body seam welding!!!
6. Floorboard rust may be patched. Metal may not be thicker than 1/16”. The overlap of new and old metal must not exceed 2”. Original floorboards may remain. Official’s discretion on abuse.
7. Body creasing allowed
8. Cutting fenders for wheel clearance is allowed. Bolting of wheel wells permitted. Four bolts 1/2'' max may be used in each wheel well. No welding of wheel wells.
9. No bolting of body unless already stated.
DOORS
1. Doors must be fastened shut by wire, chain, or welding. No loose doors permitted.
2. If welded, use steel no wider than 3” and no thicker than 1/4”. If steel is thicker or wider, it will be cut completely off to run.
3. Strapping may not be attached to the frame in any manner.
4. Doors may be welded all the way around.
5. If wired or chained, use enough to securely and safely fasten the door. No wiring or chaining to the frame.
6. A protection plate may be welded over the original driver’s door skin. It may not be thicker than ¼” and must remain within the boundaries of below the window, behind the clip/door seam, in front of the front/back door seam, above the bottom of the driver’s door.
7. Top of doors may be smashed together and seam welded. No metal may be used.
TRUNK/TAILGATE
1. Deck lids and tailgates may be wired and/or welded. Six locations of wire may be used with two strands of wire in each location. Locations may be from sheet metal to sheet metal or from sheet metal to bumper. No wiring directly to the frame. If welded, must be 5'' on 5'' off using no wider than 3'' and 1/4'' thick plate max! These plates may not be overlapped. They may only attach to the deck lid/tailgate to the adjacent metal (quarters, rear cowl, etc.). They may not attach to the trunk floor or the bumper. A mandatory 12” x 12” inspection hole must be cut in the center of the deck lid if it is welded shut. Wired trunks must be left open for inspection.
2. Washers may be welded onto the sheet metal and bumper for wiring. Maximum diameter of washers is 3”.
3. Quarter panels must remain in stock position!!! You may tuck the trunk lid, or v the trunk lid. Must be off floor. Again!!! Quarter panels must remain in stock position!!!!
4. Pounding down or removing speaker deck panel permitted.
5. No welding of trunk or tailgate seams is permitted.
6. No painting of the inside of trunks will be permitted. It will be cut open if it is.
7. Must use stock truck lid. (Newer fords may use older box style lids).
HOOD/FRONT CLIP
1. All vehicles must have a hood in place and operable. Hoods may be bolted or wired in six locations. The front two bolts may be attached through the core support mounts on the frame, 3/4'' all thread may be used. The other bolts must attach to the core support or fenders only (not to frame). 4”x4”x1/4” plates may be attached to core support/fenders to mount the hood bolts. 3/4'' bolts max. Hoods must cover fans.
2. 2'' tubing max for spacing core support. May be welded to factory core support mount. Not frame!
3. Two strands of wire may be used from core support/fenders to the front bumper.
4. Front fenders may be trimmed or folded under and bolted with two 3/8” bolts or welded. No additional metal permitted.
5. Front inner and out fender may be bolted with 4 bolts 1/2'' in size max.
6. Washers may be welded onto sheet metal, core support, and bumper for wiring. Maximum outside diameter of washers is 3”.
7. 12” x 12” square hole over the engine may be bolted with two 3/8” bolts per side (8 total bolts) OR may have the inner webbing and outer skin welded together.
CAGE
1. Drivers may install a four bar safety cage in their vehicles. Cage material may not exceed 6” in diameter. Cages must be welded to body only (not to the floor).
2. One bar may be put across the dash area (above the steering wheel) and another behind the driver’s seat. These bars may be attached to the body with two plates (not to exceed 8” wide and ¼” thick). These bars must run horizontally across the car.
3. Front Bar must be 1 inch from distributor protector
4. One bar may be put along the inside of both the driver’s and passenger’s door. No bars may not extend forward past the dash bar
5. Cage cannot be further back than where the kick panel meets the rear seat area.
6. All cage components must be at least 6'' off floor.
7. Exterior halo bars are permitted. Material may not exceed 6” in diameter. It must be attached to the rear cage bar (not to floor). It may be attached to roof in three locations via bolting or welding. All halo bars must travel straight across the roof at the same point (or approximate) they attach to the cage. No angling back or forward with the halo bar will be permitted.
8. Gas tank protectors are permitted. May not exceed 24'' in width. Must be center on back bar and be centered between frame. Must be a 1 inch gap between gas tank protector and rear decking. Must be 6'' off floor.
9. One rear window bar permitted. Can be welded or bolted no more than 6'' on the roof. Bottom must be to speaker tray. If speaker tray is removed, it must not be any further back than where it was. No more than 6'' may be welded to speaker tray area. 2'' tubing 1/4'' thick max, or 3'' wide by 1/4'' thick flat stock max may be used.
10. One front window bar permitted. Welded or bolted no more than 6'' on roof. Bottom may be welded or bolted to firewall no more than 6''. Cannot touch distributor protector!
PRE RAN CARS /FIX IT PLATES
1. Pre ran cars may fix door tears and holes. Must be no thicker than 1/16”. May not overlap tear or hole no more than 1''. No overkill on plating (officials’ decisions!)
2. Reclipping frames permitted. Must be same make and model, and same design of car. Must not be no further back than cross member. Must be butt welded with a single pass of weld. No more than 3/8'' wide. No metal may be added.
3. Fix-it-plates will be allowed on pre-ran cars only.
• Must have visible and significant damage. (A small dimple or bubble does NOT warrant a fix-it-plate. This is for significant damage only).
• May have (2) fix-it-plates per side. Plates to be no larger than 4”x4”x1/8”.
• May be welded on 3-sides only.
• Any fix-it-plates larger in size or thickness will be cut off COMPLETELY to run. If you abuse this rule, you lose it.
