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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: speedy383] #1353246
12/20/12 12:01 AM 12/20/12 12:01 AM
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This door has 1/8 lexan and rolls up using the stock mechanism,its a sedan with the wind wing removed, works pretty well ,No money ,a few cutting disks and a few bandaids and a lot of time to waste.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: pittsburghracer] #1353247
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There's about an extra 80-90# of "dead-weight" in the drivers seat of my Duster since I booted my son out of the driving duties.



Now that was funny

Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: speedy383] #1353248
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what type of sedan. A-body, B-body.

Cutting disc are moderate priced, but the Dremel cutting wheels that get into the tight spots really cost a penny.

There's a good amount of weight in that wind vent window and the tracks.
after that, sedan doors are pretty light. In thumpers case, he has no luxury of such doors but can do other things, lots of things. My friends A-body Duster is a low 2940 lbs with limited tricks from my bible.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1353249
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This pile of (I know, keep it clean) knocked off close to 50 lbs.


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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Adobedude] #1353250
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Holes are good


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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Adobedude] #1353251
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Uhhh, that's not much of a front bumper now.

But the craftsmanship looks great.
Mine's fiberglass and really flimsy.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: speedy383] #1353252
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This door has 1/8 lexan and rolls up using the stock mechanism,its a sedan with the wind wing removed, works pretty well ,No money ,a few cutting disks and a few bandaids and a lot of time to waste.

Now THAT`S gettin it done there........ I`m torn on lexan still because of scratches and my heap does spend time sitting outside so still about that but the dash and supporting metal`s got to be removed. Thankxxx guys and good work.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1353253
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It is a 64 dart,last time it ran,was 2540 with 200 lb driver,360 iron head 904 ,83/4. No roll bar only frame connectors. since then i have taken another 140 off but now needs a roll bar, but should still be under 2500 with no fiberglass.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: speedy383] #1353254
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Man, that`s light...............A few more days and I should be starting the gutting process and I will try to weigh as much as I can then off to the truck scales for now..............

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1353255
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Take lots of pics.
I did the lexan windows and you really need to watch them for scratches and discoloration.
The only thing I use to clean mine is TP and windex.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: FastmOp] #1353256
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I`ll keep that in mind...........

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1353257
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There is a great weight loss thread on the cal look lounge,last time I was checking it out there were 12 odd pages.Some of the vw guys have got there stuff real lite real interesting to see lite cars and how they get them real lite.A lot of them don't cut the main car structure.Like Al said little bits lots of times!
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1353258
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Was waiting for a customer and decided to remove my pass side door panel and take a look and although I gutted it years ago I still got about 8 lbs. more out of the door and a piece of tin inside the door sill.........lots left.

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1353259
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on the subject of lexanwindows. i seem to remember from years ago reading or hearing about some other plastic that was lots more resistant to scratches and good for the aplication just cant remember what it was.
anyone ever tried plexiglas? i remember it as being fairly resistant to scratches from my days playing hockey and being a plastic im sure it could be formed into the right shapes with some heat also know that it wont turn into a million little pieces when it breaks unfortionaly i know that it brakes into bigger pieces that is sharp enough to cut a persons face prety good.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: speedy383] #1353260
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This door has 1/8 lexan and rolls up using the stock mechanism,its a sedan with the wind wing removed, works pretty well ,No money ,a few cutting disks and a few bandaids and a lot of time to waste.



Mines got the vents but they're Lexan. Strap moves the windows. Door handle bracket is 1/2"x.060" aluminum with a piece of 3/8" fuel line tubing welded to the handle mechanism to stiffen it up.
Doug

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: dvw] #1353261
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All done

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: dvw] #1353262
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All done

Again, great work............. I wish I had a full framed door like yours but I`ll make mine work. I just ditched the regular door handle and I`ve seen guys re-locate it up top and use flat stock alum. as the new handle which I think I may have to do...........

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: 1Fast340] #1353263
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Percy's scratch resistant Lexan. I've had it for years and always clean with soft towels and Lexan plastic cleaner. Looks like glass. You can save as much 35 pounds with the Lexan. Front windshield can yield you another 11 or so pounds.
Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1353264
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Percy's scratch resistant Lexan. I've had it for years and always clean with soft towels and Lexan plastic cleaner. Looks like glass. You can save as much 35 pounds with the Lexan. Front windshield can yield you another 11 or so pounds.

Do they make pre-cut glass or did you cut it yourself also, I`m ready to ditch the windshield and all side glass so that should help a lot............

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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost.......... [Re: Thumperdart] #1353265
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Thumper if you do end up using lexan make sure you spend a few extra bucks and go with mr5000 (Margar) As it holds up a lot better then the cheaper grades. Do not use plexiglass as it cracks and yellows. Ask me how I know.http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/lexan_windows_install/
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