I bought another car (Page 8/12)
Patrick MAR 12, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by gen2muchwork:

Next on the list is a modern speed control. The micro switches for the gas pedal have proven to be somewhat unreliable, and having only 3 positions of throttle are kind of a pain, and inefficient.

I really thought I'd be able to live with the contactors, but jeez are they stupid. If middle speed would just be 25 instead of 20, It wouldn't be so annoying. Its like a constant faster-slower-faster-slower.



This reminds me of the "gas" pedal on an at least 50 year old electric forklift I used at a job I had long ago. i didn't like the fact that there was a relatively sudden jump in speed when the pedal was pushed a bit further. It was not something that you wanted to happen if you had a heavy load on the forklift that was raised high overhead.
gen2muchwork MAR 13, 06:36 AM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

This reminds me of the "gas" pedal on an at least 50 year old electric forklift I used at a job I had long ago. i didn't like the fact that there was a relatively sudden jump in speed when the pedal was pushed a bit further. It was not something that you wanted to happen if you had a heavy load on the forklift that was raised high overhead.



The contactors used on the citicar are the same as a raymond forklift (and probably others).
I can't imagine having a high heavy load switching between speeds.
The speed control I will use is also used on modern forklifts as well as golf carts.

I mounted the 9th battery last night. Its a smaller 12v agm deep cycle to run all of the accessories. It resides way up front, and being agm won't spill on anyone's feet. It has a separate 12v 3 stage on board charger that runs alongside the delta-q. It has it's own volt gauge in the dash, as well as an amp gauge. I'll come up with some pictures of it tonight maybe.

I still have a few little things to address
The steering box seems to have a plug for fluid. I wonder what goes in there?
Turn signals stink. the stalk does not cancel, and worse occasionally just turns on one randomly. It's a lucas model and can be replaced for a price. I'm not looking forward to getting the wheel off to find out what's the deal. Along with the turns, the horn doesn't work. It too is part of the turn signal stalk. Over the years the horn was changed from the 18v to 12v circuit and back to the 18v circuit, and from the floor to the stalk. placement does not necessarily dictate voltage. I have not even figured out what mine is wired to yet. Maybe nothing?
The reverse light only works with the pedal pressed. It's designed that way. I don't like that.
My buddy from the big audio company has something coming my way for speakers. I don't know what yet, but he always sends me something cool! He did not like my suggestion to mount speakers facing forward under the seat, or speaker seats like the fiero. Currently it has one 4.25 pointed down under the dash at the passenger feet.
Curtis controller and pot box upgrade.
It's nearing temps I can start to work on the body again.
I keep looking at manual sliding ragtops. I need to redo the landau style top it has, and I keep thinking why shouldn't this be a convertible. something compact pickup size fits just right...

Plenty more to come!
gen2muchwork MAR 20, 06:20 AM
I have not used gas in a week. I'm not sure I've done that since I was 15.

I did watch my window fly away yesterday. It was cut from plexi, too short not an original part. It was pretty foggy, it fit poorly, almost lost it a few times, and knew I needed to replace it anyways so I'm not terribly upset about it. But jeez its cold with no heat and no window.

I've cut plex before, but not without a few tries. I always end up cracking it, till I get lucky. Any tips on cutting plexi?
LitebulbwithaFiero MAR 21, 09:42 AM

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Originally posted by gen2muchwork:

But jeez its cold with no heat and no window.





Screw that. My car ride is the only time I truly warm up.

Tony Kania MAR 22, 09:11 AM

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Originally posted by gen2muchwork:

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I've cut plex before, but not without a few tries. I always end up cracking it, till I get lucky. Any tips on cutting plexi?




Tape up the cut. Draw your lines on the tape. Circular saw with a fine blade. Light propane torch to seal the edges.

Youtube it and you will see.
gen2muchwork MAR 22, 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by Tony Kania:
Tape up the cut. Draw your lines on the tape. Circular saw with a fine blade. Light propane torch to seal the edges.

Youtube it and you will see.



I think I used a jigsaw last time that was giving me problems. This has nice straight cuts, so I'll try the circular saw. I'll have to get a nice fine blade and see how it goes.
The last time I cut any I was in high school, circa 1993, with an 86 mustang. Those GTS tinted head light covers were all the rage, and I was broke so I made some with the tinted plexi, and vacuum hose cut for the edges. Turned out nice after a couple tries, really took the eyes away from the large rust holes.

Welcome back Tony.

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Tony Kania APR 13, 11:28 AM
I have not stopped watching this thread...
gen2muchwork APR 17, 03:06 PM
I cut a new window successfully! No pic yet...

I also installed a period correct amfm Delco stereo! No pic yet

And I have an antenna now! From a Dodge truck late 70 early 80s
RWDPLZ APR 21, 08:25 PM
I found this car's spiritual successor by accident on Youtube:
Stubby79 APR 23, 04:03 AM

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Originally posted by RWDPLZ:

I found this car's spiritual successor by accident on Youtube:




I'd totally rock that little bugger!