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Old 09-24-2009, 07:32 PM   #47
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Removed;
Complete HVAC system
Complete wiper/washer system
emissions equip
sound deadening
sound system
front & rear bumper crash bars & assoc brackets
jack/spare
console
10# off rad support
stock rad mounts
complete park brake
front sway bar
front fender bracing
hood springs
trunk torque rods
rear seat belts
sunvisors
door pulls
rocker trim
misc pieces of extra metal here & there

Swapped to;
4" fiberglass cowl hood
LW Bogart wheels & MT tires
tubular upper arms
4 wheel Wilwood drag set up
Alum manual m.c.
manual steering
lighter seats
lighter rad & coolant jug
LW Deka battery and fabricated aluminum batt bracket/holddown
electric waterpump drive on aluminum waterpump

Left to swap or remove;
door imapact beams
underside bracing of roof
glass decklid
aluminum heads or L92 motor
remove back seat
Calvert split mono springs
fuel cell
rack & pinion?
Kirkey aluminum seats
lighten dash or replace w/ lighter
aluminum steering wheel

Have gone from 3660 curb weight down to about 3200 with me & full tank of gas. Iron headed sbc and only fiberglass so far is hood. In progress of installing Wilwoods/manual mc right now which saves another 100 plus a few other things done latey. Will weigh once brakes are done before taking more weight off so I can see where I am at. Shooting for under 3000 with me & full tank.
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1973 RS project on hold
1980 camaro- 355/th350, 3.73, 3200# race weight street car
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