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newsalem2004 · 11-23-2003, 06:42 PM

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

krue · 11-23-2003, 07:51 PM

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.

lukecp · 11-23-2003, 07:57 PM

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

dinnut · 11-23-2003, 09:24 PM

remove seat for upside down bucket. take the hood off? i dont know

bigblock73 · 11-24-2003, 12:30 AM

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)

jcab · 11-24-2003, 01:35 AM

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

krue · 11-24-2003, 01:41 AM

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!

jcab · 11-24-2003, 11:46 AM

I haven't touched the interior of the truck yet, soi I don't have a clue what it has and doesn't have.

cochino12 · 11-24-2003, 02:20 PM

I have heard people removed bed supports on long beds?

cdowns · 11-24-2003, 02:50 PM

remove inner door panels and take a hole saw and cut away lare portions of the inner door also remove windw regulators

11-23-2003, 06:42 PM	#1
newsalem2004 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 46	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

11-23-2003, 07:51 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	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. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-23-2003, 07:57 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	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 __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-23-2003, 09:24 PM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	remove seat for upside down bucket. take the hood off? i dont know __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-24-2003, 12:30 AM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	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) __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-24-2003, 01:35 AM	#6
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	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 __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-24-2003, 11:46 AM	#8
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	I haven't touched the interior of the truck yet, soi I don't have a clue what it has and doesn't have. __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-24-2003, 02:20 PM	#9
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I have heard people removed bed supports on long beds? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

11-24-2003, 02:50 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	remove inner door panels and take a hole saw and cut away lare portions of the inner door also remove windw regulators __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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