[DeTomaso] Weight Reduction

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/5/11 11:08:36 AM, artstephens at verizon.net writes:

> I helped install a new high speed window regulator motor for Dennis 
> Antenucci the other day. In the process I drilled a couple extra, unnecessary 
> holes until I got the motor mounted on the regulator correctly. We joked that 
> the extra holes were for weight reduction, yeah, that's what I was 
> thinking. LOL  Anyway I was just sitting here thinking that it really did reduce a 
> little weight with no apparent negative effect, which then made me think 
> of Jack DeRyke and his weight reduction quest. The regulator is pretty heavy 
> and I'm sure it is heavier than it needs to be. So there you go Jack, I'll 
> bet you could shave at least a pound and you could probably do it without 
> removing the regulator. Check it out!
> 
Thanks, Art, but I went a little further. A few years ago I installed Ted 
MItchell's window lift kits which throw away the entire regulator for a 12 lb 
loss (2 doors) and better, faster operation. Not cheap but worth it IMHO- J 
DeRyke