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Old 11-23-2003, 06:42 PM   #1
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cutting weight

Is there anything on our pickups that we dont necessarily need to strip weight to make it go faster. Besides buying fiberglass body panels. thanks
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Old 11-23-2003, 07:51 PM   #2
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Spare tire, bumpers, heck I even drove mine around with no bed on it, but I couldn't get squat for traction.

Seriously tho I ain't got a clue, seems to me it would be more cost effective to spend your money on HP.
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Old 11-23-2003, 07:57 PM   #3
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Remove inner fenders, swap bumpers for roll pans, remove heater/AC stuff, allumium intake/cylinder heads, ditch cast iron manifolds for headers, use allumium wheels, and of course remove all the useless crap you haul around
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Old 11-23-2003, 09:24 PM   #4
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remove seat for upside down bucket. take the hood off? i dont know
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Old 11-24-2003, 12:30 AM   #5
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These would apply to 73-87's for sure, some may apply to 67-72's...


-glass hood
-glass fenders
-glass bumpers or roll pans
-each bumper has 4 brackets, use only the outer two
-remove heater/AC stuff
-remove inner fenderwells
-switch from PW/PL doors to manual operation
-one piece rear glass as opposed to slider setup
-bench seat as opposed to buckets and console (or single racing seat)
-aluminum wheels
-aluminum engine components
-plastic fuel cell as opposed to steel gas tank
-remove radio and components
-remove tailgate
-remove all junk in bed and cab
-when racing, run 1/4 tank of gas as opposed to full tank
-remove spare and jack assembly

-go on a diet
-wear shorts not pants (less material)
-shave your head (less hair = less weight)

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Old 11-24-2003, 01:35 AM   #6
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If this is not going to be a daily driver, rip out the carpet and soundproofing (if these trucks had any) that will save you a few pounds
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Old 11-24-2003, 01:41 AM   #7
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Quote:
Originally posted by jcab
If this is not going to be a daily driver, rip out the carpet and soundproofing (if these trucks had any) that will save you a few pounds
Soundproofing....hahahahahaha!
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Old 11-24-2003, 11:46 AM   #8
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I haven't touched the interior of the truck yet, soi I don't have a clue what it has and doesn't have.
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Old 11-24-2003, 02:20 PM   #9
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I have heard people removed bed supports on long beds?
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Old 11-24-2003, 02:50 PM   #10
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remove inner door panels and take a hole saw and cut away lare portions of the inner door also remove windw regulators
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