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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1989717
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Originally Posted By fullmetaljacket
Outlawd. Now that's what is going to make you fall more in love with your car then anything else. Neat idea and good craftsmanship.
They should polish up pretty good with some elbow grease and patience and look stock. It is with those little things that will make the car that more special and lighter.
Keep it up. I love it.
Can't wait to show you guys the finished and polished up aluminum inner door handles for my car. So far it looks just like chromed pot metal.
Thumper! Ever hear the Billy Joel song, "We didn't start the fire" LOL.


laugh2 This is one of those GOOD fires............... boogie

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1989762
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I did the frt brk swap last year but went from stk 73 disc to strange race frt brks and lost almost 50. I was reading a article last night on the rear drums an they swapped the 10x1-3/4 brks to the wilwoods and saved 37lbs. I have been thinking hard about doint it but I like haveing the e brk.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Scamp408] #1989767
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IIRC, The emergency/parking brake assembly along with cables and hardware weigh somewhere in the vicinity of 5 Lbs off and near the front of the car.
I would suggest keeping it on.
People think I'm crazy! just look behind the front spoked wheels of some AFX'rs with the whole front brake assembly removed for weight savings and less drag.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1989955
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Originally Posted By fullmetaljacket
IIRC,
People think I'm crazy! just look behind the front spoked wheels of some AFX'rs with the whole front brake assembly removed for weight savings and less drag.


Buddy of mine did that on a '62 Valiant Slant car to save weight. First pass he went through the traps at 110 and went right into the wall when he hit the brakes.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1990098
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Thumper, More like a Bonfire.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: slantzilla] #1990099
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Why of course he went through the wall. Hope he was okay.
One should never play with removing a brake system from a car just to gain a little and probably lose a lot.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1990181
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Originally Posted By fullmetaljacket
Thumper, More like a Bonfire.


Havn`t had a eb cable for years and regret it now for the few lbs. but just don`t park on hills lol! It`s an awesome thing to me and have gotten and passed on many tricks you guys brought forth........... bow beer

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1990303
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Yeah man, who needs a stinkin' parking brake when all you need is a wood chuck and a turn of the steering wheel. LOL.

No hills here, just potholes that are worst. Once you roll into one, you're not getting out. LOL.

Wish I could get a drum brake backing plate stamped out of 6061-T6 aluminum.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1990390
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Anyone ever wrap chrome vinyl on a glass bumper? I could lose 35 lbs off my front end with that.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: 72Swinger] #1990405
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I have to ask again to FMJ... whats the DOLLAR to
POUNDS with your weight lost... it has to be BIG...
start with a lower weight car.. PERIOD.. you guys
start with TANKS
EDIT
Let me know when you get down to 2400# with a 200#
driver in it
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1990407
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and tanks get races.
Small light cars can scoot, but everyone knows that.

Give 'em a Trojan horse and the wool will be pulled.
In many cases not too long ago, some cats smirked and giggled at my car and other tanks till they got their lunch money taken. Even some Moparites including myself were fooled by a long wheelbase heavy load that could carry it.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1990409
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Originally Posted By fullmetaljacket
and tanks get races.
Small light cars can scoot, but everyone knows that.

Give 'em a Trojan horse and the wool will be pulled.
In many cases not too long ago, some cats smirked and giggled at my car and other tanks till they got their lunch money taken. Even some Moparites including myself were fooled by a long wheelbase heavy load that could carry it.


So.. what are you at... $4 per pound.. whats the number
but dont scare yourself
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1990410
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Dollar to pound?
Every cent and sense has been worth the fun in building such a piece. Plus, being that a strong debate exist over stock blocks not taking anything over 600 HP, then build 500-600 HP in a big light car or a predictably small light car and drive and race all day without too much strain on the drive train.
But to be more specific, I've invented more stuff with found objects and or self labor/fabrication then spent $$. Maybe time is money and some materials and or fasteners may be up there, but so is a high strung engine needing open heart surgery too often.
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$4 a pound.
Honestly, I forgot to look and or care. LOL.
I'm not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm having fun a little at a time just as old school Hot Rodding used to be.

In retrospect, many of my friends who chose to buy their way with the status quo have all given up or sold their cars, where as I am still building along and they are starting all over again.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1990417
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Oh, as for light small cars. I did almost think of building a Colt with a warmed over small block 360.
That would be one little pocket rocket, but a bit drunk on a stock suspension.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1990418
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Originally Posted By fullmetaljacket
Dollar to pound?
Every cent and sense has been worth the fun in building such a piece. Plus, being that a strong debate exist over stock blocks not taking anything over 600 HP, then build 500-600 HP in a big light car or a predictably small light car and drive and race all day without too much strain on the drive train.
But to be more specific, I've invented more stuff with found objects and or self labor/fabrication then spent $$. Maybe time is money and some materials and or fasteners may be up there, but so is a high strung engine needing open heart surgery too often.



First ..no need to bring up health issues.. thats
chicken shiit.. I asked a fair question.. if you cant
say.. fine... I'm gonna be putting my P back on the
road so I expect it to be 200# more.. what do you have
in the 2600# range.. hell even my fully dressed street
Rampage is 2920 with me and 18 gals of fuel... can I make
it lighter.. sure can.. I can knock out 200# in a blink
if I want to strip it down.. but like I said.. its dressed
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Playful words on a sarcastic stage, that's all it is.
Some cars that are light have no need to go to Jenny Craig and that's fine, but most on here have big nose heavy street cars from the days of yore and they could use a light foot to hang with the heavies.

To each his own, but the few times that my long wheelbase has gone drunk from one lane to the other, I was happy to not be in a short wheel base. I guess it scared me straight. LOL.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1990427
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1990428
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Originally Posted By fullmetaljacket
Playful words on a sarcastic stage, that's all it is.
Some cars that are light have no need to go to Jenny Craig and that's fine, but most on here have big nose heavy street cars from the days of yore and they could use a light foot to hang with the heavies.

To each his own, but the few times that my long wheelbase has gone drunk from one lane to the other, I was happy to not be in a short wheel base. I guess it scared me straight. LOL.


IF you want to build a RACE CAR.. start with something
thats light... next.. my car drives straight as a arrow
so forget the short wheel base aspect.. your trying to
make a tank light... I commend you on that... and the
ideas you have come up with... but back to the title of
the post... weight VS dollar.. do you have a dollar per
pound or not.. and what is the weight of your ride as of
now.. is it under 3000#
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1990505
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Originally Posted By MR_P_BODY
I have to ask again to FMJ... whats the DOLLAR to
POUNDS with your weight lost... it has to be BIG...
start with a lower weight car.. PERIOD.. you guys
start with TANKS
EDIT
Let me know when you get down to 2400# with a 200#
driver in it
wave

Tanks are sexy, rather have nice lines, lighten and add a tad of Horse Power
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