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June 23, 2009
Swiss Cheese, Please
Grassroots Motorsports
I recently checked out a friend’s jalopy racer, a real one built back in the ’50s. Lightweight body panels weren’t an option back then, but creative ways still existed for jettisoning some weight.
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Philscbx
Jun 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Clever shock mount, but shock upside down for this type.
PureBusiness
Jun 23, 2009 at 9:55 am
My truck could use lots of this-haha.How much does one 2 1/2″ thick steel weight???
fireball22
Jun 23, 2009 at 9:25 am
That’s some old-school weight-saving technology, and cool to see. A couple NASCAR teams tried that by drilling holes in the roll cage where they thought they wouldn’t be noticed and got nailed for it. The logic for the car builder was to have more flexibility where to place other added weight, but the driver’s safety could have been seriously compromised in a severe crash.
dgaf88
Jun 23, 2009 at 7:44 am
What the hell man? One picture?!?!? Nobody likes a tease.