The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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That would be me, I sent you a pm with a pic.

Just so you know we do have a rule about sales outside the buy/sell/trade area and that area requires approval. I have that chassis listed in my for sale thread but it can't be accessed without approval
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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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Since graphite chassis' are so heavy, why not try out the ol' hOle saw...

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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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Didn't vintagemishal have one like that a while back? I need to search a bit
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Oval guys from VA did that crap to everything-


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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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Must have been an HVAC guy.
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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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myfordcnc wrote:Must have been an HVAC guy.
they could always use it like a Harp!!!! :lol: 8) Don

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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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LTO_Dave wrote:Since graphite chassis' are so heavy, why not try out the ol' hOle saw...

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Ive seen at least ten of these same chassis this year on craigslist all over the USA.
With that same hole in it,Don

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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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and another......................
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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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I think we need to do a lightweight chassis build off only using ones lightened already and not make a light one.No abusing chassis guys :lol: Paint it build it as you like! :lol: 8) And how about the AERODYNAMIC BODIES ve ended up with over the years windows cut out body panels cut out !! Wheels drilled arms drilled out.don :lol: 8)

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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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Someone needs to make a tube-chassis car frame out of paper-clips. That would be uber-light. :roll:
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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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How about a production lightened car? The elusive PRC PR7
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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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Make something that's so light, you're guaranteed a win...











....just make sure you don't crash or touch a competitor's car.
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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

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gomachv wrote:How about a production lightened car? The elusive PRC PR7
Thanks. Now one of those will finally show up on eBay and everyone will see it, know what it is, and bid against me. :|

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Re: The official "lightweight" chassis thread.

Post by GoMachV »

DOH! You would have to fight me for it anyway! It's been on my watch list for quite a while...and I've never seen one nor parts for one come up!

I'd love to find a chassis to copy, as they were just 12e parts from what I read
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