Got the door bars out
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From: hewitt, nj
Originally Posted by sscam68
I finally pulled the bars from the doors.
No need to make any special tooling. I went to Sears and bought a set of metric sockets that allow you to use a wrench on the end. VERY slim so it's easy to get to the bolts. The damn glue makes it hard to turn though
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You'll need 10mm for the bolts towards the door hinge side and 15mm for the bolt on the door striker side. I was able to pull the bars through the grommets on the doors.
I know this thread is old but I was very helpful for me. I figured I would add a little more to it for future reference.
No need to make any special tooling. I went to Sears and bought a set of metric sockets that allow you to use a wrench on the end. VERY slim so it's easy to get to the bolts. The damn glue makes it hard to turn though
.You'll need 10mm for the bolts towards the door hinge side and 15mm for the bolt on the door striker side. I was able to pull the bars through the grommets on the doors.
I know this thread is old but I was very helpful for me. I figured I would add a little more to it for future reference.
I can't wait to pick them up and get those bars out, thanks!
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From: Albuquerque NM - The Land of 8000ft DA
Originally Posted by BAIN
I got 19.4 #'s for both bars and brackets. I used the same sockets as sscam68, but with angled ratcheting wrenches 
I thought to myself "oh those would be PERFECT" but I wanted to save the money for the drag brakes. 
Did you cut the brackets out? They looked spot welded but I could be wrong.
Up to now I have not cut up the car and I'm going to try and keep it that way as long as I can.
BTW, FWIW I weighed my car in at 3060.
Nope just unblolted them (rear) and pulled them out. Used a couple of washers to align the door latch back to original and done.
BTW nice weight
Do you have A/C, heat, cruise, etc..?
BTW nice weight
Do you have A/C, heat, cruise, etc..?
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From: Albuquerque NM - The Land of 8000ft DA
Originally Posted by BAIN
Nope just unblolted them (rear) and pulled them out. Used a couple of washers to align the door latch back to original and done.
BTW nice weight
Do you have A/C, heat, cruise, etc..?
BTW nice weight
Do you have A/C, heat, cruise, etc..?
No, all has been removed. Stereo as well. I have not chopped the harness or removed the sealant but don't plan to either. I removed the passenger seat for another 36lbs (measured) since the last weigh in. I'm about to put in the order for the drag brakes in a day or so and buy a kirkey seat as well. Also stock carpet has been removed and replaced with Ozite.
K-member, A-arms and fiberglass hood are next. I'm hoping that should be enough to get me into the 28XX range without cutting up the car.
I ran a 12.27@109.7 on a 1.681 60' in 7300ft DA of air last weekend.
This weight reduction can be addicting
After seeing Franks car rip it up at the track on friday night, i'm really thinking about shedding some lb's on the ol Formula....just unbelievable how well his car runs.
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From: Albuquerque NM - The Land of 8000ft DA
Originally Posted by frcefed98
After seeing Franks car rip it up at the track on friday night, i'm really thinking about shedding some lb's on the ol Formula....just unbelievable how well his car runs.
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I have my car weighting 3200 with me in it and still have heat and factory radio stuff 
which might be coming out this winter and make it more of a track car 
I mean street car.
which might be coming out this winter and make it more of a track car I mean street car. 11 Second Club
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From: Albuquerque NM - The Land of 8000ft DA
Originally Posted by 11SECSS
I have my car weighting 3200 with me in it and still have heat and factory radio stuff which might be coming out this winter and make it more of a track car I mean street car.
which might be coming out this winter and make it more of a track car I mean street car. Good thing you caught yourself at the end there Car is now at 2920, no cutting. Changes have been kirkey seat and mild steel brackets, fiberglass hood and 6 years of dirt and grime
. Pulled some odds and ends and cleaned up some wiring.Still no K-member or drag brakes! Another 80-100lbs or so.
Door bars are OUT!
I took a short cut and just drilled out the jamb side of the door to get them out quick. I was gonna pull them out the front but I said screw it.
All the info posted was a BIG help, thanks a lot guys.
I took a short cut and just drilled out the jamb side of the door to get them out quick. I was gonna pull them out the front but I said screw it.
All the info posted was a BIG help, thanks a lot guys.
Originally Posted by mike c.
11SECSS- you car weighs 3,200lbs w/you in it. damn,i wish i was that light. my 01 ws6 weighs 3,480 by it self and i have no a/c anymore. my car is a fat pig,like my ex-wife. 
Originally Posted by tektrans
Door bars are OUT!
I took a short cut and just drilled out the jamb side of the door to get them out quick. I was gonna pull them out the front but I said screw it.
All the info posted was a BIG help, thanks a lot guys.
I took a short cut and just drilled out the jamb side of the door to get them out quick. I was gonna pull them out the front but I said screw it.
All the info posted was a BIG help, thanks a lot guys.
I just took mine out of another project car that Im building I took all the bolts out and cut it in two place with my plasma and pulled the bars out of the opening that is already in the door. They do weigh alot.
Originally Posted by 11SECSS
Did you do it like this ..I used a 1 1/2 hole saw in the lower part of the door then used a body plug like the one under the rear seats fit perfect.
i know someone that used a plasma cutter, he wound up bubbling his paint.
Originally Posted by foggedz
There is not need to cut or drill anything to get them out. They come out the grommet in the front of the door no problem.