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Old 09-12-2005, 10:54 AM
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Anyone know the weight and front to rear weight distribution of a stock 1970 convertible?
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don't have the weight at my fingertips, but if i remember correctly the weight distribution was 55/45 front to rear. the gross weight should be somewhere in the area of 3200-3400 lbs as a starting point.
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Curb weight is front 1590lbs and rear 1716lbs. 3306lbs total.

That makes it 48/52 ratio.
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The rear is heavier? I always thought they were like 51/49.
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The front is heavier...mine was something like 54/46...
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Thanks, that gives me a baseline. I am going to weigh my car front and rear.

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