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66-67 B-body Weight with Aluminum head small block? #991009
05/12/11 04:22 PM
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Anyone have experience with what a 66-67 B-body could or should weigh with Aluminum head small block/727 combo?

Stroker shortblock, 360 block based
Edelbrock heads/intake
727 trans,
Manual Steering
Aluminum radiator,
Caltracs/Monoleafs
8-3/4 rear
2x3 .120 Frame connectors.
Aluminum wheels

Manual Brakes
AndyF style Wilwood calipers w/ 11.75" discs

Stock interior w/ Bench seats, carpet.

No Rollbar,
No Undercoating,
No AC,
No Heater,


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(I have posted this in the question/answer section also)

Re: 66-67 B-body Weight with Aluminum head small block? [Re: topbrent] #991010
05/14/11 06:30 PM
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id just take her down and have it scaled. best way to know what "your" car weighs.

steve


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Re: 66-67 B-body Weight with Aluminum head small block? [Re: gremlinsteve] #991011
05/14/11 06:59 PM
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Quote:

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id just take her down and have it scaled. best way to know what "your" car weighs.

steve





I agree, but I am asking about this as a theoretical exercise.

- Not an actual build at this point.

Re: 66-67 B-body Weight with Aluminum head small block? [Re: topbrent] #991012
05/14/11 07:15 PM
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3500. Least that what mine weighs. You be a little less; I have iron heads and power steering.

Re: 66-67 B-body Weight with Aluminum head small block? [Re: topbrent] #991013
05/14/11 07:17 PM
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I would say around 3,000 lbs if you have everything out. The bumpers are heavy on 66-67 B-body cars,I took mine off and used some.040 aluminum to cover where the bumpers went.


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