SS Chevy II race weight

philbilly · 02-22-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny waters sr

My 4-door 66 stocker with me in it weighed a very minimum of 3035 and i weigh 215.
Front and back seat ,no gutting under dash,still got the heater in it and fan motor..
All i took off was wiper motor and just wiper blades. I personally think it is possible after seeing what mine weighed without a "SERIOUS " diet

Whats the shipping weight on the 4 door?

JCChildress · 02-22-2012, 11:10 AM

No sir, I didnt have to get permission from the Grump, but I did make sure it was all cool. He has a big picture of the car ( the rendering ) in his shop......he just chuckled.
I have got some parts for this build from the Grump.

My car will be as light as Jacobs car, and I weigh 180 lbs. Car is headed to Wisecarvers and he is VERY, VERY in tune to a lightweight car. Mine will be all chrome moly too, and will have a 9 inch Ford.

Ed Carpenter · 02-22-2012, 12:01 PM

My car is 2830 without me in it. I guess I'm the problem!

Ronnie Smith Jr · 02-22-2012, 02:05 PM

I believe it can be done - although you will not like the cost it takes to get it there.

lots of acid
aftermarket panels including quarters
aftermarket glass - all sides
aluminum where you can
titanium where you can
chromemoly throughout, round tube only, no retangular or square tube

this is just for starters - feel free to add to the list

JCChildress · 02-22-2012, 04:05 PM

I respectfully disagree Ronnie. I wont use any of that stuff. It will just take time, creativity and enginuity. ( and a lot of grinding abd drilling........and chrome moly..) lol

Dan Jacobs · 02-22-2012, 10:32 PM

Ronnie you are correct. The list is long of things to do. Good Luck with grinder and Drill JC.

Darrin Christen · 02-22-2012, 10:52 PM

Does anyone know why the hardtops are heavier than the sedans, or is it just a myth?

Tom Meyer · 02-22-2012, 11:10 PM

The super sports are a different shiping weight than a reg ht. Shipping weight on post car is 2775, 2829 on a ht and 2868 on a ss. The factor on a ht is 11.99 or a j car the ss is 12.18 a k car so if you have a ss with a 283/236 you can still run SS/LA, a ht is K or J. I have done a lot of work but don,t think I can get close to j min. The post car is almost a 100 lb lite than ss. Tom

Ed Carpenter · 02-23-2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Smith Jr

I believe it can be done - although you will not like the cost it takes to get it there.

lots of acid
aftermarket panels including quarters
aftermarket glass - all sides
aluminum where you can
titanium where you can
chromemoly throughout, round tube only, no retangular or square tube

this is just for starters - feel free to add to the list

Ronnie it's going to be interesting to see when mine is done from the total makeover this summer what it will weigh. I'm going to dip the doors,trunk lid,fenders and hood. All new glass as well(suppose to be lighter). I need 80 more lbs out of this car. How's yours coming?

02-22-2012, 11:10 AM	#2
JCChildress Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 7 Liked 11 Times in 5 Posts	Re: SS Chevy II race weight No sir, I didnt have to get permission from the Grump, but I did make sure it was all cool. He has a big picture of the car ( the rendering ) in his shop......he just chuckled. I have got some parts for this build from the Grump. My car will be as light as Jacobs car, and I weigh 180 lbs. Car is headed to Wisecarvers and he is VERY, VERY in tune to a lightweight car. Mine will be all chrome moly too, and will have a 9 inch Ford.

02-22-2012, 12:01 PM	#3
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: SS Chevy II race weight My car is 2830 without me in it. I guess I'm the problem! __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

02-22-2012, 02:05 PM	#4
Ronnie Smith Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SS Chevy II race weight I believe it can be done - although you will not like the cost it takes to get it there. lots of acid aftermarket panels including quarters aftermarket glass - all sides aluminum where you can titanium where you can chromemoly throughout, round tube only, no retangular or square tube this is just for starters - feel free to add to the list

02-22-2012, 04:05 PM	#5
JCChildress Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 7 Liked 11 Times in 5 Posts	Re: SS Chevy II race weight I respectfully disagree Ronnie. I wont use any of that stuff. It will just take time, creativity and enginuity. ( and a lot of grinding abd drilling........and chrome moly..) lol Last edited by JCChildress; 02-22-2012 at 04:08 PM.

02-22-2012, 10:32 PM	#6
Dan Jacobs Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SS Chevy II race weight Ronnie you are correct. The list is long of things to do. Good Luck with grinder and Drill JC.

02-22-2012, 10:52 PM	#7
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: SS Chevy II race weight Does anyone know why the hardtops are heavier than the sedans, or is it just a myth? __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

02-22-2012, 11:10 PM	#8
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: SS Chevy II race weight The super sports are a different shiping weight than a reg ht. Shipping weight on post car is 2775, 2829 on a ht and 2868 on a ss. The factor on a ht is 11.99 or a j car the ss is 12.18 a k car so if you have a ss with a 283/236 you can still run SS/LA, a ht is K or J. I have done a lot of work but don,t think I can get close to j min. The post car is almost a 100 lb lite than ss. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

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