How light can you get?

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

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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

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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.

Dwight Southerland · 01-27-2012, 03:16 PM

How light?? I can get so light you have to wear shades to see my face. (Sorry! Couldn't resist!)

Tom Goldman · 01-28-2012, 07:25 PM

Bobby Bender says you guys are featherweights ! This is as light as "Fat Girl "gets.
His rear axle weight is more than my Corvette weighs with me in it !!
The rear weight bias is something most Super class racers would die for!

01-25-2012, 12:05 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 474 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	#5
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	#6
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!

01-27-2012, 03:16 PM	#8
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 779 Times in 193 Posts	Re: How light can you get? How light?? I can get so light you have to wear shades to see my face. (Sorry! Couldn't resist!)

01-28-2012, 07:25 PM	#9
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,475 Likes: 887 Liked 866 Times in 235 Posts	Re: How light can you get? Bobby Bender says you guys are featherweights ! This is as light as "Fat Girl "gets. His rear axle weight is more than my Corvette weighs with me in it !! The rear weight bias is something most Super class racers would die for! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK Last edited by Tom Goldman; 01-28-2012 at 07:36 PM.