Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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06/25/14 09:39 PM
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Side by side, you can see that with a small amount of cut/trimming, the cone piece will start to materialize from the swedged aluminum part. The swedged aluminum at the moment without trimming weighs NOT AT ALL on the scale. LOL This was also some of the swedged pieces that I used to create my aluminum exhaust. So far those are hanging tough.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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07/02/14 11:24 AM
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Weighed my Duster this morning at a scrap metal place down the street from my house. 3,060 without me so that's 3,240 with me in it. Car was weighed with a full tank of gas. I'm pretty happy with that. This is an all-steel car, small block with iron heads, 904, 8 3/4 with aluminum center, Caltracs, battery in the trunk. It has all OE glass and window mechanisms, OE dash, door panels, full carpeted interior and fixed lightweight seats from an '80s Jeep. No creature comforts or radio though. OE fuel tank, frame connectors. I have not had it down the track but the P.O. took it to a best of 11.97 in it's original configuration which had the OE bench seat, heater and radio, 4 corner drum brakes with OE master cylinder, OE bumper brackets, S/S springs and snubbber etc. I think I shaved at least 100 lbs, probably more but I never weighed it before I started working on it. I'm sure I can find more ways to trim some fat. Thanks to Lee and everyone who contributes to this thread, it has been a good source of info and inspiration!
'71 Duster '72 Challenger '17 Ram 1500
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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07/02/14 01:07 PM
07/02/14 01:07 PM
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Rmcharger.
It was cool to hang for a minute last week and talk shop, chop shop weight loss that is. LOL. I'll be at Carlisle with the fellas as usual, G-90-G-87, so stop on by and we'll continue the conversation and this invitation is for anyone. I do move around a lot though, so late mornings or late afternoons is good to catch me flying kites at the spot. LOL
Very nice car you've got there. If you ask me, your current weight is pretty darn good as it is considering that it is wearing all its original birthday suit for the dance. Factor in the fact that a full tank of gas is about 60-70 Lbs in itself, though your car can not go down any quarter with out Gas in the tank. LOL. I usually try to weigh in with a quarter tank of gas as I would be in full race mode. Like I had told you, my friends original six banger Duster (I think it's a 72' model) was 2900 Lbs and change with an iron headed small block in the nest and non creature features along with some "Brooklyn Dodges" trickery. I was surprised being that some A-bodies come in heavier. But who knows.
He has since added a few things along with a complete audio system, air scoop and good flowing iron RHS heads (which are heavier than stock) and the car is back in the low 30's with out him in it, but it is much faster. I could safely say that there is more or a lot more left to shave off your car depending on how the madness infects you. There is a line in the sand where one chooses to cross or not. I love lightweight street cars. Now let me get a hold of one of those James Bond 707 HP Hellcats and the Bats will definitely be set loose.
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