Project 92 SC - Weight Reduction

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Everything was removed from the dashboard.  The gauge cluster will be replaced with aftermarket gauges later.  It all weighed in at 24 lbs.

The dashboard frame itself was then removed, weighing 17 lbs.

Here's a shot after the dashboard frame was removed.  That tilt wheel sure has a lot of travel.

Next came the HVAC system (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) - good for 24 lbs.  Re-routing of coolant lines were required (since there no longer was a heater core).

The firewall insulation weighed 10 lbs.

Removing the HVAC and firewall insulation is a great way to add leg room.

An air drill with a spot weld cutter makes a quick job of removing many of the now unnecessary mounting brackets throughout the car.  I'll post the weight when they're all out.

Continuing to remove the asphalt-backed mat with a heat gun and a scraper.  This job sucks, but...

The job is finally finished.  Removing all the asphalt-backed mat lightened the car by 16 lbs.

The headliner, dome light & wiring, sun visors, and map lights weighed 4 lbs.

 

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