How light can you get?

K Stubbs · 01-24-2012, 11:06 PM

3000 Jeff

james schaechter · 01-24-2012, 11:32 PM

Bob Gipson's 65 Vette. 3050lbs with iron head 396 4 speed

Joe Schaechter 66 Nova 327 350 hp 4 speed. 2830lbs

Both with driver and race ready.

Alex Denysenko · 01-25-2012, 12:05 AM

3600 + right now in C/SA

69 428 CJ Mustang

Might could get to 3200 if I lose all the ballast both bolted and welded in, passenger seat, fold down back seat, hood, front bumper, and shaker assembly.

Chris Barnes · 01-25-2012, 03:23 PM

I can get my old wagon down to 3700 if I take myself and the groceries out!

Chris Barnes
'64 Plymouth Savoy Wagon of Steel
Stock 6621

Jack McCarthy · 01-26-2012, 11:51 AM

been dieting jeff... im down to 230.... that means me and car absolutely can get under 3900 pounds... closing in on SSPA

captain jack

Dave Turner · 01-26-2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Denysenko

3600 + right now in C/SA

69 428 CJ Mustang

Might could get to 3200 if I lose all the ballast both bolted and welded in, passenger seat, fold down back seat, hood, front bumper, and shaker assembly.

If Kay & Earl would stop insisting on riding along....imagine the possibilities!!

Ron Ortiz · 01-26-2012, 06:39 PM

Tried staying inside for a couple of weeks and noticed my tan had faded somewhat. I'm figuring with about a year staying indoors I can get as light as I'm going to get. Not sure but I believe that them folks up in Alaska go from tan to really light and then back again with them different months of light. Hope this clears up this post. I go outside as often as I can here in Florida, I do not want to be light, I've been weighting for summer. Can't weight much longer.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA depends on how many ideas you come up with

Ian Hill · 01-26-2012, 07:08 PM

68 Camaro 3040 race ready for F/CM with wheelie bar, single 16v turbo start battery, 3 sp. i could drop under the minimum (2975) with my lipo battery, the glide and no wheelie bars. i also have just bought a set of Aluminum body shocks i believe are lighter than the steel ones they will replace. The only way i could loose another 120 lbs off the race weight of the car would be to put my wife in it!

Make my straight jacket SFI 3.2A/5 certified!

K Stubbs · 01-26-2012, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Hill

68 Camaro 3040 race ready for F/CM with wheelie bar, single 16v turbo start battery, 3 sp. i could drop under the minimum (2975) with my lipo battery, the glide and no wheelie bars. i also have just bought a set of Aluminum body shocks i believe are lighter than the steel ones they will replace. The only way i could loose another 120 lbs off the race weight of the car would be to put my wife in it!

Make my straight jacket SFI 3.2A/5 certified!

The Sportsnationals is an NHRA race, I do not believe your crate motor car will get in.

01-24-2012, 11:06 PM	#1
K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How light can you get? 3000 Jeff

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james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,991 Likes: 1,290 Liked 1,435 Times in 299 Posts	Re: How light can you get? Bob Gipson's 65 Vette. 3050lbs with iron head 396 4 speed Joe Schaechter 66 Nova 327 350 hp 4 speed. 2830lbs Both with driver and race ready. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

01-25-2012, 12:05 AM	#3
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How light can you get? 3600 + right now in C/SA 69 428 CJ Mustang Might could get to 3200 if I lose all the ballast both bolted and welded in, passenger seat, fold down back seat, hood, front bumper, and shaker assembly. __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

01-25-2012, 03:23 PM	#4
Chris Barnes Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How light can you get? I can get my old wagon down to 3700 if I take myself and the groceries out! Chris Barnes '64 Plymouth Savoy Wagon of Steel Stock 6621

01-26-2012, 11:51 AM	#5
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: How light can you get? been dieting jeff... im down to 230.... that means me and car absolutely can get under 3900 pounds... closing in on SSPA captain jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

01-26-2012, 06:39 PM	#7
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: How light can you get? Tried staying inside for a couple of weeks and noticed my tan had faded somewhat. I'm figuring with about a year staying indoors I can get as light as I'm going to get. Not sure but I believe that them folks up in Alaska go from tan to really light and then back again with them different months of light. Hope this clears up this post. I go outside as often as I can here in Florida, I do not want to be light, I've been weighting for summer. Can't weight much longer. Ron Ortiz U/SA depends on how many ideas you come up with __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

01-26-2012, 07:08 PM	#8
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How light can you get? 68 Camaro 3040 race ready for F/CM with wheelie bar, single 16v turbo start battery, 3 sp. i could drop under the minimum (2975) with my lipo battery, the glide and no wheelie bars. i also have just bought a set of Aluminum body shocks i believe are lighter than the steel ones they will replace. The only way i could loose another 120 lbs off the race weight of the car would be to put my wife in it! Make my straight jacket SFI 3.2A/5 certified!