70's Class and rules info

[Day 2 Muscle]

Looking for anything to help with my 70's era builds, rule books would be great. Stock/SS, MP, etc

Googles been no help on this,

Thanks

Robert

[Pete J.]

Not sure what you are looking for but I will say this.  All contest rules vary and each contest creates it's own.  The closest you are going to come is the IPMS contest hand book.  http://www.ipmsusa.org/national_contest_committee/competion_handbook.shtml  Now this covers all kinds of models not just what you build, but it is a good place to start. 

There is also the IPMS national contest rules.  http://www.ipmsusa.org/files/Nats2018/2018-IPMSUSA-National-Contest-Rules.pdf Again this covers all models not just 70's era muscle cars.  In this case the rules for Factory stock would be most applicable.  

This is the real problem with rules.  There is no single cohesive rule book.  You kind of have to do your best and go with that.  

Some things that matter most in general- All four wheels on the ground.  No buggers in the paint.  Consistent finish. No glue blobs especially on clear parts.  No fingerprints in the paint.  In short, "does it look right".

Good luck!

[Day 2 Muscle]

Thanks Pete, but I was referring  to 1:1 racing.

 

Robert

[Jantrix]

We have some really great knowledgeable folks here on that sort of stuff. I think if you post each question in the Q&A section as they come up, you will likely get the help you need.

[Pete J.]

1 hour ago, Day 2 Muscle said:

Thanks Pete, but I was referring  to 1:1 racing.

 

Robert

Oops!  Just got back from IPMS Nationals and it clouded my thoughts.  Did a quick search and think you might have some luck it you searched AHRA(american hot rod association) rules.  I did that and came up with this 1966 rule book.  Might be a good place to start. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1966-ahra-rule-book-inside.371101/

[smhardesty]

See if these two links help you.

http://www.nhraracer.com/content/general.asp?articleid=46635&zoneid=132

http://www.nhraracer.com/content/general.asp?articleid=46634&zoneid=132

[afx]

This book includes year-by-year general overview of the rules and tons of period photos for the Gasser classes.  Not exactly what you are looking for but a good book to have in your reference library.

Edited August 14, 2018 by afx

[Day 2 Muscle]

Thanks everyone, I think I can build an more accurate model now.

 

Robert