Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: humpty]
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12/18/17 03:21 PM
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I gutted mine but they're still damn heavy and I use the strap to keep the dr. door window up and the pass is fixed in the upper position.......I regret no keeping the window mechanisms now...........
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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12/18/17 08:54 PM
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Carbs are getting prepped for transport.I will see if he has a CNC lightning program for these toilets Toilets...like the kind you flush money down? Isn't that what we all do????????Some guys make money on their classic,then there is US Guilty as charged. I have plenty of junk on the shelf that was bought, installed, used briefly or not at all, removed for some vague reason and put on the shelf. Or worse, I bought something, never even install said trinket but somehow it still wound up on the shelf.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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12/18/17 11:34 PM
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Ditto,,,,happy holidays everyone! I have refill the propane bottles,then I can pull the steering column and remove all the manual shifter remains and add a removable steering wheel. Then I will attack the the column support,remove the clutch pedal and return spring.Have some "pretty" work to do also. Just start chippin away at the winter upgrades.In the spring get right out for some great new best timez & mph-es
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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12/19/17 01:07 AM
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Close up of the window crank bridge arm. Mind you, I advised him on the lightweight fasteners to hold it all together as far as non crucial items are concerned, but he was a stickler for stock bolts even if they are hidden. Really? LOL.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Note to self: learn from Thumper's lesson . FMJ - you are not helping my case for keeping the stock gutted doors in favor of a set of fiberglass replacements... I appreciate the sample pics! They give me a great reference point. I accept your challenge to find more than 4 lbs per door I will need to be careful this year as I haven't budgeted paint into the plan so I will be working on my metalsurgical skills
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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12/19/17 12:19 PM
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I'm all about trimming weight, but I installed a power passenger window in my Dakota, I couldn't reach the window crank strapped in....Love the cool breeze in the staging lanes.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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12/19/17 12:56 PM
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I'd bet that electric window regulators probably weigh less than the OE crank type.
When I was working at a dealership, I used to replace window regulators all the time. The mechanisms themselves are mostly plastic and thin cable with a little motor. Some of the more recent ones are like a full door panel but the previous iterations were pretty simple.
There are general 'street rod' electric window kits a available. Not sure how you'd retrofit something like that into our cars though, probably more work than it's worth.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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That 2965 is a great starting point already. Gee, you don't have much more to go. Lithium 20 pounder along with HD aluminum strand battery cable to the front. You'll be 65-75 Lbs away from your goal. I'm planning to lose 15 - 20lbs this winter myself. Most of that will probably come off by staying away from late night vodkas :} dvw - I believe straps are allowed. The rules state the window "must operate in the OEM fashion - IE: go up and down". I like the idea of the strap or even power assist as it can be a PITA to roll up and down once strapped in. I'm going to check both options. I am a little concerned about power as it might lead to wanting more creature comforts like A/C!
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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12/19/17 02:57 PM
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Close up of the window crank bridge arm. Mind you, I advised him on the lightweight fasteners to hold it all together as far as non crucial items are concerned, but he was a stickler for stock bolts even if they are hidden. Really? LOL. I wish I would of gone this route here..........SUPER clean and bad azz...........
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I'd bet that electric window regulators probably weigh less than the OE crank type.
When I was working at a dealership, I used to replace window regulators all the time. The mechanisms themselves are mostly plastic and thin cable with a little motor. Some of the more recent ones are like a full door panel but the previous iterations were pretty simple.
There are general 'street rod' electric window kits a available. Not sure how you'd retrofit something like that into our cars though, probably more work than it's worth. It does weigh less, I bought one for the driver's side, it's going in this winter.
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