BB K-member Weight OEM vs DC

Uncle Bob said
I thought the DC K-frame was basically built from an OEM k-frame, or did I misunderstand the Jim Lusk video? If so they're going to weigh the same.

Just don't do it to an A12. This was after the un-****-ifying work had started. These guys had cut three holes in the rockers, cut all that structure out of the cowl, converted it to fixed rear windows (by bolting them in place). On and on.
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Let your conscience be your guide.

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The rear 1/4 windows in my 66 Belvedere are fixed but not bolted......and the K frame is trimmed and solid welded. IIRC, it's 32 lbs instead of 40.

67valiant 100 said
To me there's alot of thick steel hanging on an OEM K-frame compared to the DC setup. But spool mounts are heavy too..

OEM:
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DC k-frame:

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As @Oldmanmopar said, it all adds up.

As a '69 Cuda clone I've already got a Dart Lite aluminum hood for it, going to have a light rotating assembly, 904 swap, etc..

If I had the funds I'd have someone fabric a stock looking K-frame out of aluminum lol.

See my reply just above....