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fasttagurl · 2008-01-15 21:51:53

that front chunk had to be like 60 pounds http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/01ssreda4/Tubular%20Front/20180515_174355_zpsrkvqusgg.jpeg (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/01ssreda4/media/Tubular%20Front/20180515_174355_zpsrkvqusgg.jpeg.html)

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May 23, 2018 | 04:30 PM

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that front chunk had to be like 60 pounds

May 24, 2018 | 02:11 PM

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Idk if that's really weight reduction mang. That more like cutting the front of your car off and redoing it.

May 25, 2018 | 11:34 AM

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Idk if that's really weight reduction mang. That more like cutting the front of your car off and redoing it.

F yeah it is. What Im putting back on dont weigh near as much.

May 25, 2018 | 12:02 PM

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Lol....i seen a kit for that somewhere. But i ain't goin that far.

May 25, 2018 | 04:06 PM

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Lol....i seen a kit for that somewhere. But i ain't goin that far.

rock solid motorsports makes it. Their pic shows the front end cut off to weigh 64lbs.

May 26, 2018 | 07:43 PM

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That is badass. I wouldn't mind doing that but its borderline for a street car

May 28, 2018 | 07:48 AM

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May 28, 2018 | 09:02 AM

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Nice....i probably have 10-15lb out of what you posted there.

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May 28, 2018 | 11:31 AM

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Full weight skreet cah!

May 28, 2018 | 12:01 PM

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Nice....i probably have 10-15lb out of what you posted there.

I did as well. Thats RSM picture.

May 28, 2018 | 12:51 PM

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Ohh ok.

Jun 12, 2018 | 01:34 PM

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Pretty disappointed. About 10 pounds came out, and 2 or 3 went back in. Passenger side only.

Aug 15, 2018 | 07:37 AM

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BMR boxed subframes

Aug 15, 2018 | 11:51 AM

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Good weight reduction item...lol

i stitch welded the seams of the unibody to add stiffness.

Aug 15, 2018 | 12:12 PM

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If i would have I probably wouldn't ave cut these off

Sep 20, 2018 | 07:11 AM

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Weighed a passenger door complete with glass, mirror, speaker, and window motor. No door panel. 77lbs

Sep 26, 2018 | 07:27 AM

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Thats pretty heavy for a fiberglass door

Sep 26, 2018 | 08:44 AM

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It's reinforced with steel, has glass and stout enough to operate window mechanisms. That will add weight. I wonder what a empty door weighs?

Sep 26, 2018 | 09:15 AM

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I plan on weighing my empty door tomorrow...

Sep 28, 2018 | 09:09 AM

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34# - Gutted Firebird door w/latch and lock mechanisms

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