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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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Hey wondering if any one has done there cowl delete kit?

Any pics? Can you do it with the motor in the car?

Also was wanting to get some lexan front and rear windows. .. Never installed lexan. .. how difficult Is it to do and will I be able to keep my vfn sunoco bolt on Lt1hood with removing the cowl and lexan?

Anyone running a rear light weight hatch?

Also what does a light weight steering wheel save lb wise ? Any brands that are direct bolt on?

Just trying to do some small stuff over the winter for weight reduction. .. Already have most all the other stuff covered

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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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In for answers also, but judging by the work that needs to be done, I am sure there is no way you could do the cowl delete with the engine installed. I was planning on dropping the k-member down to make as much room as possible.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Mine is being done now.


doubt you can do it with the motor in the car.






Some of Brian Black's build








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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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I installed the rear lexan in my car. It was a PITA. This was before they made the drop in ready ones. Had to trim it to fit and black out the edges. Still need to have it tinted one of these days.


If I were you, I would order a drop in ready one, I think you might be able to get them tinted also. Then take it to a window place and have them install it. Would prob be pretty cheap and look really good.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 06:24 PM
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http://www.midwestchassis.com/cowl-removal-kit.html


prob some better examples here
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 07:42 AM
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... I don't know maybe a few beers and I could do it with the motor in!

Anyone else?
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 06:41 PM
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It could probably be done with the engine in the car but it would be easier for sure with it out.
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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hey 4banger, how much weight does cut off when you take the inner fenders and core support like in Brian B's build?
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Prob a better question for ssvert99.


I'm not sure, my guess would be 50#'s, maybe less? It's a 1 piece front end setup. Makes working on the car a TON easier. Here's a shot of Andy's and I'm sure you can imagine how easy it would be to work on.


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Hey Eric can you shoot me a price on some front and rear lexan, your cowl delete kit with HVAC delete panel.

What do you recommend for a steering wheel?

And what about a rear hatch?
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
It could probably be done with the engine in the car but it would be easier for sure with it out.
I cut mine out with the engine in (intake was off) but it was tight
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here is mine just sprayed it turned out flawless still have to install the lexan i got everything from eric at midwest and can honestly say i don't think i would ever go anywhere else took awhile and i cut a lot out also but i know eric will be proud!
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here is mine just sprayed it turned out flawless still have to install the lexan i got everything from eric at midwest and can honestly say i don't think i would ever go anywhere else took awhile and i cut a lot out also but i know eric will be proud!
Wow!!! That looks nice. Anymore pics?
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 09:52 PM
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I would also like to see more pics of that. Looks really nice.
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Sorry there not in any order this is a pain do do this from my phone





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looks really good!
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here is mine just sprayed it turned out flawless still have to install the lexan i got everything from eric at midwest and can honestly say i don't think i would ever go anywhere else took awhile and i cut a lot out also but i know eric will be proud!

Nice job! I love it when people take the time to do it right, and we all here appreciate the pics.
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 02:38 AM
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thanks this means a lot
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Great Job, did you mig weld around the J bars where they go through the firewall?
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 12:52 PM
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That looks great. I think I'm gonna do mine and order some lexan for it for the front and rear. Thanks for the pics
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