_Remi

Hi friends,

What would be according to you the top 5 best ways to loose a little weight on a 1967 coupe? I am talking about not too-intrusive changes (like removing all the interior or replacing all the body). I just want small details that can add up and make a difference.

What I did in this direction so far is:

- Switching from C4 to T5 (probably 15-20 lbs)
- Completely removing the power steering (probably 10-15 lbls)

Thanks for your input, light is right

superdavid

Here's mine:

Weightgainers-
8" to 9" rear
audio crap

Weight losers-
Fiberglass hood
c4/t5 swap, I heard its good for 75 lbs...
stripped allA/C and heater stuff
aluminum intake, soon heads too
skinnier girlfriend upgrade

davesanborn

Radio and any speakers (have your female passengers sing to you)

Bumpers (avoid any traffic/obstacles)

Headlights (driving at night with headlights is easy... little ole ladies do it.... real drivers don't need no stinkin' headlights)

Rear seat (two girls can fit on a single front passenger seat...trust me.... plus they can perform duets opening up a whole bunch of additional songs)

WS wiper motor/linkage and wipers (use rainex)

Swapping to an 8" rearend will net considerable weight savings (an 8" can be beefed up to almost the standards of a 9")

Aluminum radiator ($$$.$$)

Aluminum block/heads/intake ($,$$$.$$- $$,$$$.$$)

Heater box (body heat... the girls will get tired of singing eventually.... hopefully...)



Dave

HGC

Low fuel...gas weighs like 6 pounds per gallon. 5 gallons in the tank instead of 14 saves about 50 pounds or so.

retro77

Also get away from those steel rims.


edit: my personal favorite is the carbon fiber drive shaft...some day!

68EFIvert

How about a fiberglass leaf spring, eliminating carpet pads or fiberglass deck lid.

19stang66

Mini starter.

HGC

Just drive it in the rain and snow...they don't call 'em rustangs for nothing. Cheaper than an acid dip.

andrewmp6

You know how light a 67 coupe is around 2600lbs a brand new civic 4 door fully loaded is just under 3000lbs id leave it alone maybe add some weight.

350kmileFord

I know the 65-66 coupes were that light, I don't think the '67-up are. But Aluminum heads are a great, realistic weight savings. It increases an engine's performance, drops weight, evens out weight distribution and it is weight sitting at a tall height, so a plus there.