Originally Posted by Grizzly
360 instead of the big block (-120 pounds)

get rid of the bumpers, if you are really energetic you can cut the frame rails from the rear spring shackle to the bumper

fiberglass hoods are available

That's the practical stuff, how far do you want to go? 3500 pounds for a half-ton is pretty light as it is.


I already have the built bb, so for the cost of building a small block I could buy a bunch of light weight parts.