The Elephant In The Room: unloading the load from a B-body.

[dvw]

Just as intended, stealth.
Doug

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Here's the side profile mug shot showing the rear wheel alteration forward 2". Yes, the three card Monte worked at the show after all these years. This was back in 2000 when things were still hot and active.

 

[Badvert65]

Wow, that is so subtle and sneakily done. I never noticed the axle reposition. Was the fender opening moved? Nothing looks even remotely altered. Beautifully done (of course).

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Wow, that is so subtle and sneakily done. I never noticed the axle reposition. Was the fender opening moved? Nothing looks even remotely altered. Beautifully done (of course).

This was of course with a pair of rollers used during painting. With the actual race wheels and tires, it's unnoticeable. Wheel well at the very bottom needed very slight clearing shave to clear the 28" by 10.5 Hoosiers. Engine setback is 4" up front. The front wheels are in stock position. Pretty much almost a 2% setup like the original four cars, but more stealthy, especially in the dark.

 

[LemonWedge]

Okay, so I've scrolled back through most of this thread in hopes of finding some time spent on a topic I had missed, to no avail. I believe there’s a component that has not been addressed. I’ve seen a quick exposure of how Lee has approached this component, but I still think it warrants at least a short cameo discussion…. Carpet.

Pretty sure FMJ’s approach is: What isn’t physically there weighs nothing. I get it; it definitely works. But it leaves the interior with a decidedly spartan look that fits in certain machines. Looks wrong in others. Within the context of this thread, can we discuss a factory musclecar appearance while adding a minimum of heft?

What’s the standard for a lightweight material? Pros and cons of that material? Theres got to be some tricks to save weight while maintaining a factory interior look and feel.