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XcYZ
03-09-2006, 11:33 AM
I'm curious, of the guys with muscle cars, who has the lightest car here?
907rs
03-09-2006, 11:45 AM
Mine is probably right around a thousand pounds. But I'm sure it doesn't qualify because it's not assembled yet. :P
almcbri
03-09-2006, 11:53 AM
Mine is probably right around a thousand pounds. But I'm sure it doesn't qualify because it's not assembled yet. :P

lol that is what I was thinking.
Steve Chryssos
03-09-2006, 12:10 PM
3150lbs wet plus driver. Has iron small block and all steel body. No fiberglass at all. t could be way lighter.
Derek69SS
03-09-2006, 12:26 PM
1923 Model T... 1300 lbs :lol:

...but you said muscle-car, my Chevelle weighs 3650.
groovyjay
03-09-2006, 01:20 PM
My 79 vette came down to 2954lbs and I'm shooting for 2200lbs with the 63 now!!! :thumbsup:
KAA
03-09-2006, 02:00 PM
my Chevelle weighs 3650. :eek: My '69 weighed 3200. Where did you weigh it?
nvawgn
03-09-2006, 02:13 PM
my wagon is 3k with a 1/4 tank of 110
Derek69SS
03-09-2006, 02:31 PM
:eek: My '69 weighed 3200. Where did you weigh it?
I used the portable scale at a local tractor-pull. That was no-driver, full tank. Maybe it was inaccurate???
PhaseShift
03-09-2006, 04:44 PM
My RS is about 2800 without fuel. I still think that is too much.
KAA
03-09-2006, 06:16 PM
My RS is about 2800 without fuel. I still think that is too much. If you're under 3000 you're doing pretty good. I'd be thrilled to get below 3500.
XcYZ
03-09-2006, 06:18 PM
Phil, what would change to drop the weight more? LSx powerplant? Composite body panels? There's nothing to your car now, there's not much left to whittle down. :D
clill
03-09-2006, 09:15 PM
My 55 weighs about 7000.. Do I win a prize ?
race-rodz
03-09-2006, 10:23 PM
wow...my crew cab dually tips the scales at 6800, and the sad part is...i bet that 55 wil tow more if needed.
1970cuda
03-09-2006, 10:26 PM
jeff schwartz's ultima i think is like 2300 pounds
XcYZ
03-09-2006, 10:52 PM
My 55 weighs about 7000.. Do I win a prize ?

3000hp and 7000 lbs isn't a ratio. :D
Steve68
03-10-2006, 05:38 AM
I have a scale reciept from the 80's for my NovaSS 3350LBS but it now has a BBC and a glass hood, so back to the scale!
PhaseShift
03-10-2006, 05:45 AM
Phil, what would change to drop the weight more? LSx powerplant? Composite body panels? There's nothing to your car now, there's not much left to whittle down.

I think the motor swap will be a wash- we can save some weight on the block and intake, but add some back with the turbo chargers, plumbing and intercooler.

Where I would look to save weight (and may later on)-

The hood weighs a lot- it is a reproduction hood and is heavy.

The rear end assembly-
**The LCA's are very heavy; I plan to make some new trick ones out of 7075 when we get time freed up in our machine shop. I am also thinking about doing a new set of half-shafts as well. We can make all that stuff; it is just a matter of freeing up time.
**I would love to make an entirely new rear end setup based on an aluminum center section and other light weight components.
** Wheels- The wheels are actually pretty heavy; maybe upgrade to some BBS wheels sometime?
promax/vennom#16
03-10-2006, 08:34 AM
Even though my 67 Nova is not complete or should I say it has'nt even been started, the estimated curb weight is suppose to be around 2700lbs with a big block.
(Hey guys, don't say anything but the body is fiberglass!! :lol: )

Dave
markss28
03-10-2006, 02:49 PM
My 73 camaro is 3250lbs That is with heavy wheels and tires full glass and all metal. I have on order some 18" boyds that should take about 30-40 pounds off that number.
Steve Chryssos
03-10-2006, 04:11 PM
I have no door glass. No front or rear window regulators. The rear quarter windows are fixed pieces of lexan. I will be installing functional door glass for Power Tour, but other than that, I think door glass is for girlie men :_paranoid

And there's no windshield on my motorcycle. I eat the bugs.