SS Chevy II race weight

[Darrin Christen]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

The hardtops have extra sheet metal bracing so the door openings remain consistent...Most noticeably ,a thicker galvanized strip inside the rocker panels.
BTW, The roof line is actually about an inch lower on the hardtops.

Thanks Mark, Thats the kind of info I was looking for.

[RPinoski1]

Originally Posted by Darrin Christen

Tom, I understand what your saying, I would like to know what part of a hardtop makes it heavier than a sedan. Is it just because it has less options? I would think the sedan would be a little heavier than a regular ht because the sedan has the frame around the door windows, or maybe the door glass on a sedan is thinner than a ht because it has a frame to support it. I don't know, just something I always wondered about.

The hard top has extra structure between the roof and headliner from the front window all the way to the top of the rear fender well.

[LE WILSON]

Changed my dana to a 9 in this winter. Comparable parts lightened axles , steel spool, new housing from Moser,and an alum case. Total savings 40 lbs.

[Ed Carpenter]

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?