I took another 10.4 pounds out of the car today, with more to come.
In related news, whoever torqued the uppermost dead pedal bolt to about 100 lb-ft is a right bastard.
I took another 10.4 pounds out of the car today, with more to come.
In related news, whoever torqued the uppermost dead pedal bolt to about 100 lb-ft is a right bastard.
Can you start a weight loss thread so i or we can see what else you strip? Iv stripped pretty much everything i can think of besides my dash, heat and radio. Lookin for ideas
I can't say for sure, but it seems like the early wheels would weigh more than the later wheels. Although, I'm sure that difference wouldn't add up to 70 lbs.I have a Ford document titled "Manufacturer's Motor Vehicle Specifications," originally dated 5/14/93 and revised 10/1/93 that lists the official specs for all 94 Thunderbird models, as well as the weight impact of all available options. The official curb weight for a 5-speed SC with no extra options is 3758, and if I did my math right, an automatic with every conceivable option would top out at 3952. I don't see the early cars weighing an extra 70 pounds, so I'm not sure how to account for the weight of Jim's car.
I can't say for sure, but it seems like the early wheels would weigh more than the later wheels. Although, I'm sure that difference wouldn't add up to 70 lbs.
I would like to add that the stamped steel rear lca's found only on 89's are significantly heavier than their cast counterparts. I weighted them at one point, but I can't remember what they were. I want to say they were like ten pounds heavier apiece.
Phil
I would like to add that the stamped steel rear lca's found only on 89's are significantly heavier than their cast counterparts. I weighted them at one point, but I can't remember what they were. I want to say they were like ten pounds heavier apiece.
Phil
I never knew that, but now that you mention it, the 89 also had the thickest/heaviest factory sway bars, and the 89-93 cars had the option for side marker lights that the 94-95 didn't. It's also possible the early interior and bumpers are heavier as a whole than the later pieces.
I haven't weighed the sway bars, but since they're hollow, I'm not sure the weight difference is much between the years.
Also auto belts vs manual - I think the difference I weighed was about 15lbs, plus wiring.