frame weight
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frame weight
Hello
I was curious if anyone had a close idea of the weight of a frame w/o the front and rear suspension?
I have a 63 that is back halved and with the cage, I am getting concerned with the overall weight. I would like to know how much heavier I am than a stock GM frame. I think the frames are close for weight from 63-82, but I cannot say for sure
thanks
Tom
I was curious if anyone had a close idea of the weight of a frame w/o the front and rear suspension?
I have a 63 that is back halved and with the cage, I am getting concerned with the overall weight. I would like to know how much heavier I am than a stock GM frame. I think the frames are close for weight from 63-82, but I cannot say for sure
thanks
Tom
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frame weight
Hello
Thanks very much for the responses. I measured the tubing lengths and with a steel chart, I think I am going to be over 350 lbs with a full cage.
I have a R@P unit which will help, but I will have to lighten up on some other areas
thanks very much
Tom
Thanks very much for the responses. I measured the tubing lengths and with a steel chart, I think I am going to be over 350 lbs with a full cage.
I have a R@P unit which will help, but I will have to lighten up on some other areas
thanks very much
Tom
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Ontario
frame weight
Hello Big block
Thanks very much for that info. You can't get much more specific than that. I am glad I came to the C-3 forum to ask
thanks again
Tom
.....now the diet begins
Thanks very much for that info. You can't get much more specific than that. I am glad I came to the C-3 forum to ask
thanks again
Tom
.....now the diet begins
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