weight loss

[bohn333]

If i replace my fenders and hood with fiberglass panels, how much weight will i save? And do these fit good or do they need some minor trimming? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif

[bohn333]

does anybody have these parts on there truck? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_frown.gif

[EvilBeN]

MIKE!! Hey whats an S-truck weigh anyway? and how much does a 2 door blazer weigh? anybody got that info? I\'m only wanting to know about 2wd that is. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif

[Mike]

about 3200 unmodified

[Mike]

you\'ll save about 45lbs with a fiberglass hood, guessing, 30lbs for both front fenders.

the flat fiberglass hood weighs 20lbs, the fenders weight 8lbs each.

the one piece front end weight is 35lbs, w/scoop is 40lbs

the hood weight is with pins, use of latch adds 8lbs or so.

[mommasboy]

The lighter the better

[s10dragtruck]

heres what ive shaved so far and i weighed the cut out parts on a doctors scale too



cut out hood suports (the X under the hood) -9lbs



remove wheelwells -8lbs



cut out inside door panels leaving latch mechanism and room for door popper solenoids -20lbs



remove spare tire bar and winch -10lbs? (didnt weigh)



And some thing im doing this week since i just got my plasma cutter http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif



cut out supports in fenders -10lbs?



make swiss chese out of frame behind rear axle (no structural support besides bumper) -30lbs?



remove bed floor and cut out the shapes that are in side walls of bed and install higher gauge sheet metal. -50lbs?



move battery to rear and move gas tank further back. for beter weight ratio