Minor bolt ons and a tire can get into 12's definitely. I don't know the DA for when he raced or if the car even 60' that well. Having all the parts is one thing, making them all work together correctly is totally different.
If it has drag sway bars, he's a fool. You don't want a front sway bar drag racing and when you start making decent power and 60' hard, a drag bar will help straighten the launch.
If it has drag sway bars, he's a fool. You don't want a front sway bar drag racing and when you start making decent power and 60' hard, a drag bar will help straighten the launch.