Formulajones, the lightest 2nd gen Firebird at the Pure Stocks was Steve Coulter's '71 Formula 400 a couple years ago with a TH400 and 3.73 gears (ran low 14's/98 mph) weighed 3700 lbs. John Glasgo's '70 RAIV TA auto weighed 3800 lbs. I think Steve's Formula had power steering & brakes, center console, radio, etc. If you pull all the sound-deadening (only lightening that is legal), ran just a half tank of fuel and devoid of all options, it's conceivable you could get one down in the 3450 - 3500 lb. curb weight range (no driver). 1st gen Birds are 250 - 300 lbs heavier than their comparable 1st gen brethren in Formula form and 350 - 400 in TA form.
Dennis
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