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I also whipped the boot and bonnet off ready to be delivered to their new owner tomorrow
The bonnet weighed in at 10.6kgs were the FG version is around 5kgs
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay040.jpg
And the Boot weighed in at 15.6kgs (with the wiper motor and strut etc) - the FG version is also around the 5kgs mark
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay039.jpg
'Ever little helps!!!' lol lol
What do the FG ones weigh then? :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by Count Vaux Alot
FG weights added they are both about 5kgs each so over half the weight each!
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Originally Posted by Count Vaux Alot
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I love stripping down!
You've got lovely clean legs...
Nice work, :thumb: Getting that crap of the floor isnt fun at all!:cry:
Why thanks you ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
Been on the car all day again today and i have done loads (although it doesn't look like it!)
After the clean up and paint stripping in the week i had a few areas left to 'tidy up' before i could get on with the welding and strengthening (i'm not going for the full plating kit as i don't think it to be neccary for what i want ie i will not be air born or encounter numerour high impacts as in rallying...hopfully so only see the plating kit as extra weigth)
I will however be strengthening the lower crossmember due to the lower tie bar brackets etc.
Anyway the last of the rust removel
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay045.jpg
Then before i got on to the stitching and crochet i took out more metal (see last pic)
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay046.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay047.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay048.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay052.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay051.jpg
Took the bulk head right out all the way back and stiched it up
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay050.jpg
and finished of the alternator/chassis leg mod although this still needs some workings! Can anyone see my new found hole in need of some repair?
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay049.jpg
At the end of the day i was left with this...more weight savings ahoy!
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../engbay053.jpg
Enjoy
FG tailgate will have to have plastic window fitted yes?
Cant fit o.e glass to it?; although it does defy point of saving weight lol