They are all about the same, including the Malibu as well. All the same frame, chassis, overall same dimensions, and gutted out to be a race car, they all can end up about the same. The only difference is that some models and years do not currently have lightweight body parts being made for them. But I plan to change that. Within the next few months, Ultra-Carbon should have every body panel for every 78-88 G-body available in carbon fiber. That will level the playing field and make ALL G-body cars equal.

PM me if I can help you with any parts.

 

Ok thanks alot

 

I used to think they couldnt be made light. But its very easy and can be done without looking all gutted out.

 

not to hi jack a thread what is some of the weights of your cars?

 

What are your prices on carbon fiber doors/fenders for '78 Cutlass

 

$800 per door, $300 per fender.

 

good prices!

 

Can you bolt manual or electric regulators and glass in them or lexan only? What does 1 empty door weigh. Sorry for the highjack

 

Making a real window work in a frameless CF door is going to be a pain in the ass, but it is my goal. I should have both versions available soon. Doors should easily weigh under 9 pounds empty, possibly as little as 7 pounds with the full inner structure.

 

Good prices...does anyone make fiiberglass fenders/doors for a '78? I know they make bumpers/decklids/hoods

 

No one that I am aware of in glass or carbon. That's partly why I've decided to do it myself.

 

monte carlo super sports have a bunch of crap in their nose and its waaay out in front of the tires .on a malibu, basically nothing in front of the core support. just my observations.

 

i believe the cutlass has bigger wheel opens so they seem to fit a taller tire easier if i remember right

 

Monte Carlo has the biggest. It's a big full circle opening vs. the cutlass kinda squares off at the top a little.

 

Thanks for the input guys. My buddies and I are have a debate on this. I said the Regal is the lightest to start with and will loose more and easiest on a diet, followed by the Cutlass then the Monte Carlo.

 

Just the opposite actually. Comparing the cars as they came from the factory, the Regals came with the most options and add the weight of the turbo setup on a Regal where a Monte or Cutlass with a 6cyl won't have a turbo. Those cars with a V8 versus the Regal with a turbo might be about even, but adding a V8 to a Regal evens things up again. Your original question about a gutted out race car and they are even. Stock from the factory, I would bet the Regal or whichever car had the most options is going to be the heaviest. Also, the 1978-1980 cars with the big steel bumpers are going to be heavier than the cars made after that with the plastic bumpers and foam inserts.

 

keepin my monte heavy chevy 2 tons of fun kinds way lol

 

my car is gutted on the inside. but i still have power windows, full wieght doors. steel bumpers and steel hood. car weight 2900 without me in it. just to give you an idea. i was suprised myself. my old 3rd gen camaro was heavier than the cutlass.

 

My malibu is 2709lbs without me in it.

That's with an F3R and the gear drive for it.
Precision Turbo PT4000 intercooler, a 7 gallon intercooler water tank full of water.
40 spline axles in a 9 inch and beadlocks.
25.3 chassis.
10lb fire system.
Full interior.

With a Radio in it!!

 

yeah, but you've got the most radical g body i've ever seen.I looked at all the pics of it in photo bucket (?) and was freaking amazed at the work you did to it.simply awesome!

 

IIRC the Gran Prix is the heaviest of all 2-door G-bodies, and not much made in glass or C/F for them. Almost all of the G-body cars 1980 and older are going to come in pretty close.

 

Well I have done a Cutlass myself. Just was debating wit some of my buddies. They say I can't get my Cutlass or his Regal down to 2900 w/ sbc and no driver and still be within rules for x275. I told them it is very possible.

 

you're a madman, 7secondmalibu.i like the idea about the giant pinch weld, i'll be looking at that . probably wont do anything about it, but i will LOOK at it,lol.

 

LOL....you are insane, man. Removing overlap.....just insane.

 

I'd also bet that the grandprix are among the heaviest g-body. My 81 weight just a bit under 3400 now after a basic diet. It was probably close to 3800 coming from the factory with a absolute full load, power everything. The grandprix also got all the extra frame and body bracing which adds a bit.

I'd definitely be interested in some carbon fiber panels. Order of preference for me would be: bolt on hood (stock, no cowl), front fenders, bolt on trunklid, doors (if they can take factory winders and glass). 78BR, I hope you're able to provide this stuff for us. I'm not in a rush and look forward to seeing them available.

DD

 

How much weight do u get rid of if you put glass doors an lexan windows on a regal?

 

Hey Reese, I just did Chad's windshield and back glass. Lost 19lbs. Not sure on the doors, but its alot!

 

The grand prix an the regal are the heaviest of all the G Bodys!!
With a big blk an a bolt on cowl hood an everything else stock my regal was over 3400 with out the driver

 

WoW thats heavy!!!

 

 

Whts up chris that thing looks good? How lite have you guys got it down to? Wasnt it already around 2800 without lexan windows an doors

 

With the 5.0" motor it was a little heavier. 2970. Did the windshield, back glass, lithium battery, carbon fiber t-tops, and cut out alot of stock metal that wasn't doing anything, but also added 10lb fire system and upgraded to dual chutes. Hoping to be around 2820 with no weight in it.

 

My national with no heater/ac. Glass hood,Frt Bumper,alum bbc light weight carpet. 3260.

 

Alum Headed*

 

2725# but mine is a rusty ol beer can.

 

Now thats amazing Sean on top of doig my MC we are doi my buddies regal and he wants it to be 2800 maybe 2700 since he is running a sbc. you care to post pics or share how you got it that light.

 

Here's a walk-around video of my car as it currently sits, taken just before a nice long winter drive a month ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu7e...ch?v=eu7eiA-kUa4&feature=autoplay&list=UL8LCmWSJfiC4&lf=mfu_in_order&playnext=1

 

Looks good. We have a 86 regal and it will be a 25.5 x275 car.