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Post by derbyguy02 on Jun 24, 2021 15:50:42 GMT -5
I’m going to run a bone stock 80 newer derby can’t weld anything wire doors stock bumpers stock motors in the make of car, stock tires everything my choice of cars will be listed below let me know which one you think be my best choice both cars clean and price is the same
The derby is a one heat done show.
04 p71 vic police 4.6 engine and trans
01 vic normal 4.6 and trans for the year
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Post by smashford on Jun 24, 2021 16:11:34 GMT -5
None of the above simply due to bumpers
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Post by derbyguy02 on Jun 24, 2021 16:19:25 GMT -5
I will say that the GMs that show up there don’t ever do any good the bubble ford seem to do good
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Post by klicky96 on Jun 25, 2021 7:20:42 GMT -5
I'd run the 04. Straighter frame up front. Suspension will be the only killer.
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Post by Punisher 66J on Jun 25, 2021 8:15:10 GMT -5
If I was running a 80s and up show with those rules stock bumpers I'd be looking for a square body vic, square body GM, or a diplomat.
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Post by owen11x on Jun 25, 2021 9:23:43 GMT -5
If I was running a 80s and up show with those rules stock bumpers I'd be looking for a square body vic, square body GM, or a diplomat. Or a 79-81 st.regis,newport or new yorker or definitely a 77-83 oldsmobile or buick |
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Post by Punisher 66J on Jun 25, 2021 9:30:35 GMT -5
If I was running a 80s and up show with those rules stock bumpers I'd be looking for a square body vic, square body GM, or a diplomat. Or a 79-81 st.regis,newport or new yorker or definitely a 77-83 oldsmobile or buick I agree with the R bodies too but they seem to be extremely hard to find. I have a couple but they were not a easy find nor cheap. |
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Post by cheezwhiz31 on Jun 25, 2021 10:22:42 GMT -5
if clean buy the 01 sell/trade it to a builder guy. Get yourself a gm or a square body FoMoCo.
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Post by settleit on Jun 25, 2021 18:38:38 GMT -5
98-02. No welding bumpers on? If not make sure you have a clean steel bumper, knock the bolts out of the shocks and drill extra/replace with thicker bolts. The stock bolts have a plastic backing holding them on and easily break off. Weld the rear gears and replace the pan.
The 04 is tougher up front, but suspension is definitely much weaker for a stock show. Look into the 4.6 thread to see how to move wiring(its pretty easy once you've done it) and let it eat.
Rwd windshield(smashit rules or very similar) is what I primarily run so I can do just a bit more than your rules, but 92-02 is primarily what is run in OH for this class. The vic bubble bumpers will hold up fine for a 1 and done as long as you hit square. They can v in the middle if you take/give a corner shot, but usually flatten out after a run. Can you notch the rear? If not I'd just ditch the trunk lid
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Post by Landshark007 on Jun 27, 2021 9:13:00 GMT -5
I think if I had to run one of them I would flip the hood upside down.
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Post by batman1026 on Oct 19, 2022 18:32:03 GMT -5
If I was running a 80s and up show with those rules stock bumpers I'd be looking for a square body vic, square body GM, or a diplomat. Or a 79-81 st.regis,newport or new yorker or definitely a 77-83 oldsmobile or buick Fill me in on the the 77-83 olds/buick |
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