bwana@c2i2.com writes:
>Howdy everyone,
> I plan on racing a Sunbeam Alpine in historic races. I have found
>ways
>to lighten the car, but one of the ways that I could do it that is
>beyond my
>capabilities is to make an Aluminum trunk lid. Since I can't do that,
>(well,
>I probably could, but the cost of the initial screw ups is out of the
>question,), I would like to try some other methods. Has anyone cut the
>ribbing out of the trunklid to lighten it, only to be told that they
>could
>not do it within their class, in the sanctioning body they race in?
> I made doors out of Aluminum and they are light, but now the
>sunbeam
>hinges seem MASSIVE in bulk, and I am wondering if anyone has cut them
>down
>to lighten them, or if safety might be an issue. I would like any and
>all
>suggestions. Lou
Have you considered fiberglass? I have heard that it is easy to work
with. All you need is a template.
CNA
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