Please read the rule again.
The body stretch must be in the "cowl area in front of the firewall".
I understand that "cowl area" is rather vague
Defined as: cowl: the top portion of the front part of an automobile body forward of the two front doors to which are attached the windshield and instrument board.
Which presents a problem since the firewall is at the front edge of the cowl. I think it should read as the area immediately in front of the firewall. That would also increase WB for stability, get some added engine setback and not add any streamlining effect.
Thank you for your interpretation. Maybe I was wrong thinking the wheelbase had to remain stock for the Classic part of C/GALT. It was just confusing how to stretch this area that didn't change many other measurements. Just polling the masses.
The Websters definition of "cowl" doesn't matter when it comes to SCTA rules since it's defined in the rule book under 4.MM.
As far as wheelbase goes in the Altered class, it's open since "any frame can be used". Keep in mind that this cannot affect the body requirements/restrictions of the class.
This is not an "official" statement, and you should check with the committee chair for confirmation.
Cheers.