Weight savings

[MisterMan]

ive noticed, just with the raditaor off, all fluids drained, fan, alternator, steering pump, carb, drive shaft and engine lift brackets removed, then front end poped up quite a bit. seems as tho its really a load off.

any one trying to save weight on these trucks?? what have yall done?? pics?? i could just imagine, alum drive shaft, alum heads exc, these trucks would be a lil "snappier".

--den

[farside847]

Possibly increase MPG too. I read somewhere that every 100lbs could equate to 1% increase in mileage. Have no idea if it applies to big ass trucks though

Fiberglass body panels would probably save a ton of weight real fast, but might not look as original as you might like....

[Longhorn Man]

I think the aerodynamics of a barn door hold them back from getting real good MPG. While I don't wanna call BS on the guys who claim more that 22 MPG.. I do find it hard to swallow.
I know I have a much stronger suspention than most of the trucks here, (one ton with HD front springs and overloads in back) When I dropped the caddy motor in, it only dropped like an inch, maybe two inches from no motor verses 500.

[Psycho71]

Years ago, a buddy of mine had a 72' longbed, cut to shortie, w/ late model bed & snugtop on it. We used to take it to a local dragstrip and make laps in it, just kids havin' fun ya know.. The truck would run 10.50's with me in it, and 10.40's w/o me in it (1/8 mile). I only weighed 165lbs at the time. And we checked this several times. Later he had a 66 dodge w/BBC narrowed 9" and alot of juice. We were at the track one night, and I forget why but we took the hood off. The truck picked up about a tenth on the next pass. So we took the tailgate off, another tenth off the ET. This was a full body truck, w/camaro clip and ladder bars, that weighed about 5000lbs when rolling down the road. We then considered removing the front fenders, and doors to get it to run some 6.50's, but they wouldn't let us run it w/o doors. LOL. My thought on the dodge, given the the panels we removed didn't quite weigh what I did was...Removing the hood changed the balance too, putting a little more weight on the rear end? Removing the tailgate reduced drag on the big end too, helping MPH and thus ET? I could be completely wrong on this theory, but the time slips don't lie.
This is my experience with trimming fat, 150-165lbs=1/10 in the 1/8 mile on heavier vehicles. No math involved, just the clock at the track and the scale in my bathroom.


Jay

[Karl Hoh]

The old dragracers rule of thumb- for every 100lbs you take off, you will pick up a .10 faster ET

[Jeffs65GMC]

I've also heard ~50lbs is good for around 3hp...adds up fast.

I can't wait to get a 350 under the hood of my 65, dressed out according to the factory specs, it should weigh in at around 3200lbs with 10 gallons of gas...she's gonna scoot!

[409biscayne]

Originally Posted by Karl Hoh

The old dragracers rule of thumb- for every 100lbs you take off, you will pick up a .10 faster ET

That works out about right at our 1/4 mile , however when i pulled my tailgate i went 2 1/2 tenths quicker , could have been the air , it was over 2 weekends . Hmmmmn wonder how heavy those buddy buckets are .

[jacobs]

When I installed 4X4 and snowplow mounts under a c10, it increased the weight by 1200 lbs and reduced fuel mileage by 25%

[67ChevyRedneck]

I had an 86 toyota truck once.... I was painting it and had it down to the cab, motor, and frame. I decided to go for a ride one day.... Holy crap if that little sucker didn't absolutely haul ass! I had fun rippin through the 5 speed. Got it all back together and painted..... back to a slow ass no-power truck again

[MisterMan]

so you see, weight is a huge savings, my dirt bike is 240 lbs max, loaded /w/ fuel and tools.... it puts out 48hp stock and now puts prox 53.... that weight to power is amazing.... wish the ol' chevy was the same.... ne one hae ne logical ideas in saving weight???

[Americanrider]

I ran my 67 dumper accross the certifited scales without tailgate, front bumper, spare, jack, lug wrench, and almost empty tank= 4820lbs with all of that back on and the same amount of gas it's at 5080.

I'm trying to figure if there would be any significant change it I went to a flatbed & removeable sideboards. [Kinda like Yukon Jack's grey truck]

I know I could drop a few pounds by switching to alloy wheels and aluminium intake and disk brakes on the rear. Alum Heads are way out of my price range for the next few years. I want to build a cow-killer bumber and install a winch but I might opt for just a 2" receiver front bumper and a cradle mount winch that can be carried only when needed and stored indoors during our rainy season.

[wibilly]

no fat chicks

[farside847]

Originally Posted by wibilly

no fat chicks

[MisterMan]

Originally Posted by Americanrider

I ran my 67 dumper accross the certifited scales without tailgate, front bumper, spare, jack, lug wrench, and almost empty tank= 4820lbs with all of that back on and the same amount of gas it's at 5080.

I'm trying to figure if there would be any significant change it I went to a flatbed & removeable sideboards. [Kinda like Yukon Jack's grey truck]

I know I could drop a few pounds by switching to alloy wheels and aluminium intake and disk brakes on the rear. Alum Heads are way out of my price range for the next few years. I want to build a cow-killer bumber and install a winch but I might opt for just a 2" receiver front bumper and a cradle mount winch that can be carried only when needed and stored indoors during our rainy season.

now thats what im looking for!!! thank you!!!... ne one else crazy like us???

no fat chicks.... they need lov'n too, even if she does make ur bench seat look like one big bucket.

[mookandairin]

So, unless I missed something somewhere I dont think I read what a 1965 Chevy C10 short bed stepside weighs in at I am hoping it is under 3400#'s as I am building myself a twin turbo back halved truck with ladder bars, cage etc and I would love to know what they weigh out the gate if possible?
Please...........with a cherry on top.

[geezer#99]

My 65 short step with six banger and 3ott weighed 4200 lbs with a 1/2 tank of fuel.
Verified that weight at 3 different scales.

[special-K]

First of all, what Germantown? Maryland? I don't know if you could get one down that far below 2 tons.