helpslows2k

Hi guys

Has anyone here who runs a hard top and a proper welded roll cage try to cut out the rear bulkhead which traditionally supports the soft top set up? There seems like an awful lot of sheet metal there which can be gutted.

Im trying to put the chassis on the diet and so far i will attempt to

1. Gut A pillars - a saving of approx 20lbs total

2. Trim transmission tunner - a saving of approx 21 lbs total

Any other suggestions greatly appreciated. Car is 2464 lbs now. i'e like to take it below 2300 if possible. Headlights and tailights must work!

ndogg

I just unbolted and removed mine when I installed a roll bar. 12 pounds.

Silver9k

Like ndogg, I simply unbolted mine to remove it. No need to cut, total weight was 11.03 lbs

CKit

2464 seems awfully heavy for a gutted car...

TWF

What you do with seat belts if you just remove whole thing?
btw. I removed my and made my own.

CKit

That's purdy!

ndogg

I think most people use a harness at that point. I have the RSG replacement bar.

CKit

Yeah, but it looks like he has stock seats.

robrob

Very, very nice fabrication. Did you TIG weld it yourself?

TWF

Yea, I got tig, not professional welder but I can weld things together. Found whole pile of this square tubing at local scrap yard for $2 a piece so I bought them all.
Trying to find things to make out of it. Also made 4 jacks 10" tall to put under the car so I can take all 4 wheels off and work on suspension when I need