The typical theory is that a 2-dr sedan is a lighter car vs a 2-dr hardtop. When involving a Studebaker is this really the case? In looking at building a drag car, wouldn't the hardtop weigh less without the front door and rear window framing? I'm looking at this in terms of a 1964. How much of a difference is there really between a Daytona and a Commander?
With heaters and other equipment being optional across the board, wouldn't a stripper Daytona weigh the same as a Commander? Wouldn't V8 frames between these two be the same? Is there enough added supports for the hardtop to cause a weight increase over a sedan?
Is there any trim or other visible items that would cause a significant weight difference? Obviously there are things that can be done to both cars to reduce weight, but I would think these would apply equally across the board. I'm I wrong in thinking this?
By the way, this is for a project other than the current Daytona, so I'm not changing direction on that. This would be for a dedicated drag car.
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Tom - Valrico, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $1755.45)
With heaters and other equipment being optional across the board, wouldn't a stripper Daytona weigh the same as a Commander? Wouldn't V8 frames between these two be the same? Is there enough added supports for the hardtop to cause a weight increase over a sedan?
Is there any trim or other visible items that would cause a significant weight difference? Obviously there are things that can be done to both cars to reduce weight, but I would think these would apply equally across the board. I'm I wrong in thinking this?
By the way, this is for a project other than the current Daytona, so I'm not changing direction on that. This would be for a dedicated drag car.
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Tom - Valrico, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $1755.45)
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