69 fastback mustang weight Q:

[headcase]

Hello,

Just curious about what weight the 69 fastback can be brought down to. I know the cobras are 2500lbs or so, I've heard XV motorsports in full trim bring their 71 cuda to 2800lbs, can the mustang come around the 24-2600lbs mark without looking like a race car with plastic windows, no interior etc.

[GregWeld]

My '65 Fastback track car weighs 3015 pounds -- it's as gutted as a car can get -- and has Lexan front and rear windows and no side glass what-so-ever... no carpet - no interior - not even door panels (except aluminum covers)

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

My '65 Fastback track car weighs 3015 pounds -- it's as gutted as a car can get -- and has Lexan front and rear windows and no side glass what-so-ever... no carpet - no interior - not even door panels (except aluminum covers)

If you don't mind, can you refresh my memory as to what engine is in it? Even iron block 302s are pretty light engines (comparatively). I'm kind of surprised it weighs in at 3000ish and not closer to 2800lbs. I'm only surprised because now I'm worried my little Mustang with a full interior will weigh almost as much as half of Rob's Torino.

[GrabberGT]

Originally Posted by Matt.A

If you don't mind, can you refresh my memory as to what engine is in it? Even iron block 302s are pretty light engines (comparatively). I'm kind of surprised it weighs in at 3000ish and not closer to 2800lbs. I'm only surprised because now I'm worried my little Mustang with a full interior will weigh almost as much as half of Rob's Torino.

So subtle I almost missed that.

[GregWeld]

Matt....



Only for YOU --- would I leave my couch.... put on some shoes - go down to the shed -- find the packet for the Ford -- rummage thru all the paperwork - get the weight sheet - come back to the house - find an SD Card - scan the sheet - load the SD card into the laptop - convert the file - save it to the desktop - import it to iPhoto - export it to Photobucket..... post it on Lat G -- go back down to the shed - put away the paperwork...



Muttstang has a Ford R code block.... 355.6" cubic inches of Iron ---- with aluminum heads....

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by ratman67

thats without you being in the car correct? if so why is the l/f so much heavier than the r/f???

'Cause it is....


I didn't do any of the set up - it's just the paperwork that came with the car.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Matt.A

If you don't mind, can you refresh my memory as to what engine is in it? Even iron block 302s are pretty light engines (comparatively). I'm kind of surprised it weighs in at 3000ish and not closer to 2800lbs. I'm only surprised because now I'm worried my little Mustang with a full interior will weigh almost as much as half of Rob's Torino.

Matt you know your Mustang will never be half the Sportsroof my Torino is. That's why you can't stop thinking about her.

Maybe lighter seats would help you. I have some Kirkeys I could offer on trade.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by ratman67

thats without you being in the car correct? if so why is the l/f so much heavier than the r/f???

Stuff like: Steering column, dash cluster, pedals, master cylinders, booster, steering linkage, additional cage reinforcement, etc.?

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Stuff like: Steering column, dash cluster, pedals, master cylinders, booster, steering linkage, additional cage reinforcement, etc.?

GW doesn't that car still have a steering box and center link. The box alone ads some heft on the drivers side.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by FETorino

GW doesn't that car still have a steering box and center link. The box alone ads some heft on the drivers side.

I don't know.... I open the hood - check the oil - look for leaks - shut the hood.. Well... you get the point.