Big Plans To Remove 100 Pounds From Ducky Johnson's X275 Mustang!

Welcome back to the KZbin channel! In this video, we take a look at Ducky Johnson Racing's X275 Mustang. This car has a long history in the X275 class and is known for its consistent performance. It was originally built by Ron and Ronnie Rhodes of Rhodes Custom Auto, and has been updated throughout the years to keep up with the demands of the class. We've recently worked on the car to update the front and back, and have also cut weight to make it the fastest conventional headed big block car in the X275 class. In this video, we'll take a look at the car and discuss our plans to further lighten it up. We'll also put the car on the scales to give you an idea of its current weight.
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[@twinturbocoyoteftw]

Im from Florida and know Charlie very well. I'm 10 minutes from their location. He is a very competive guy. Ducky was a good man. Great video guys.

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Thanks Jamesthefisherdude 🤘

[@stoney093]

TIN SOLDIERS race cars have an amazing knowledge of cars and there racing program is 2nd to none .. Young blood in the industry sets the standard!! Love from NC

[@LowFastFamous]

Sweet

[@jdtv...9134]

Back in the day they used to acid dip the body to thin the metal far as weight savings goes.

[@scottwilkins3170]

This was cool but couldve been way cooler why didnt you show any of the rear end housing work being done, the steeing shaft stuff? Or the cutting out of the extra metal? That wouldve been really helpful!

[@jcnpresser]

Man that car is sexy! Love me some Mustangs!

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Check out our latest video on this car! We added a carbon fiber deck that makes it look even better!

[@richardpenner4686]

Thats tough trying to get 100 pounds off a light car...good luck...

[@Guardianautoservices]

Always loved this car

[@jeffpickett9730]

I constantly hear from folks I trust about how good these fellas builds are. I know they have some of the best and innovative parts in the game. Love these young master fab guys coming up in the game!! Also not weak in their faith as well.

[@ldtenenoff]

Once again kids listen Class is in session these cats r so in tune with race cars its scary wat they Know & apply daily to b tops in there feild it will b interesting to see who among all the raw talent these days who gets a pro ride and then watch out faster cars cause they r real deal up & commers

[@lawhornracing6921]

Great video and that’s a sick car have loved watching it through the years

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤘

[@keithgriffith6002]

Happy New Years. Good luck this year.

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Happy new year!

[@howididitgarage.]

You guys are awesome!

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Thanks How I Did It Garage. 🤘

[@brett7418]

I was told a long time ago by an old sprint car guy that if you take out the ounces you will take out your lbs meaning ounces turn into pounds and every little bit counts

[@skitv8780]

What are you calling that rad doo?

[@mumfordsgarage3407]

What did you use for carpet? it looks nice.

[@SkinnyPedalMotorsports]

Any reason people don’t do titanium cages?

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

NHRA requires the use of mild steel/chromoly/docol for chassis construction

[@SkinnyPedalMotorsports]

@@TinSoldierRacecars I’m guessing titanium has issues for chassis construction?

[@tylerschmitt1921]

Awesome video! Awesome car!

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Thanks tyler Schmitt 🤘

[@buiItnotbought]

Lightweight baby!

[@aadamenos893]

What is the motor setup on the car?

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

It’s a 588 conventional headed BBC built by BES

[@gtmotorsports937]

Great looking race car! Has the glass been changed to lexan or optic armor replacements? I’m sure you guys have thought of all these things. Can wait to see how this goes! Thanks for another cool video! Keep up the great work!

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Oh ya it’s got all that. Carbon front end, doors, carbon from the main hoop back.

[@gtmotorsports937]

@@TinSoldierRacecars thanks for the reply. I figured a serious car like that already did. You guys are at the top of the game!

[@carybruton7284]

Looking good guys!

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Thanks Cary Bruton 🤘

[@OJs99Cobra]

Is it still stock rear suspension car or was it converted to 4-link?

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Still stock rear suspension with our torque boxes

[@jaypisme2343]

100 is a lot

[@TheKid1986]

Ron rhoades is a nitrous guru

[@Spad68]

Sorry new here . So you guy's are nolonger making full builds ? I just saw a few if your older videos. Beautiful stuff .

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Stepping way back from builds and focusing on parts production. Thank you for the compliment.

[@1320wolf]

My Motor City carbon decklid, carbon wing (made using my racecraft wing as a mold) and titanium wing struts weigh just over 11.9 lbs. 2000 mustang

[@bearsstuff]

Has the block been CNC’d to remove unnecessary things? Titanium rear end housing? If the cage has been updated, does it have tubes inside tubes? I’m not familiar with x275 rules, how much of the floor is required? How much of the factory shock towers remain? Beautiful car!

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Block has been cnc’d. Titanium housing would be a crazy expense and you would have to make everything. No sleeve when we updated, we cut it off from the main hoop back. Floor is required from the firewall to the main hoop. Shock towers are bare minimum for the rules. Thank you it’s an iconic piece.

[@mitchelllaucks]

a cnc lightened big m block will save 30-35 lbs. hg machine in royersford pa did mine, right across the street from precision chassis.

[@ryansaiki6768]

How much do the tail lights weigh? Or are they gutted already?

[@AndyB718]

Wasn't a fan of that car when Dean first got it. He absolutely worked his ass getting it to just go A to B, and then he got into the 4.90s when it was an almost impossible task .

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Come a long way for sure!

[@chrisfleming1519]

Lets see that c3!

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Local buddy that has waiting on us for a long time to do the chassis for him. Will be a cool car.

[@chrisfleming1519]

@@TinSoldierRacecars i just built a c4 chassis. I love seeing different stuff in shops other than mustangs!

[@kevin_nagle]

What song is that on the outro?

[@vrm86gt]

Looks like time to get a little creative!

[@terrywilson581]

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[@frankcox748]

Get rid of the carpet. Racecars don't need carpet.

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

X275 requires carpet

[@frankcox748]

@@TinSoldierRacecars in the rules? So you can practically build a promod with thin frame rails and a smidge of strut tower yet it still needs carpet. That sure does make a lot of sense.

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

@@frankcox748 that is correct 😅

[@frankcox748]

@@TinSoldierRacecars I like the fella that started x but come on WTF🤣

[@UNCLECHARLIESGARAGE339]

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