Project XTC - The Rehabilitation! (Page 10/47)
katatak MAY 30, 09:26 PM

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Originally posted by Carver1:

Hey Pat. If you find any parts you need at AutoZone, let me know. I got a connection here at home. You are still more than welcome to my 88 for research or spares. Looks like I may end up keeping/building it. It will be down the road though. I will be replacing the pump with a higher capacity one, so the stock one here is available, as well as any duke parts. You know my number...



I really need to load up some parts and come your way. Next weekend, I am going to clean out my "Fiero" shed. Anything in there is yours. I'll send you a list of what I got. I have those GT seats set aside for you too. All I really need for the XTC is a auto shift surround.

Going out to change an idler pulley on the XTC now - yipee.......

Later
katatak MAY 30, 11:56 PM
Satruday evening update!

As I was installing the new idler (the old one definitely had a bad bearing), I found that the Alt. was very loose (mounts). As I messed with it, it fell off it's mount! The bottom bolt was broke in the middle, the front upper was actually "worn" in two and the rear bracket that bolts to the manifold was missing. I found it laying on top the exhaust heat shield (source of an annoying rattle). I decided that since it was "out" anyway, I'd install a new one. Went ahead ond got a lifetime warranty one. Got it all back together and running again. Only spent about 250.00 this weekend on it.
katatak MAY 31, 01:56 PM
I found a place that does State Inspections on Sunday and i am happy to report that the XTC passed and is now ready for daily driving. Just a few more projects to finish up and I can move on the the next project. Here's the short list:

1. AC repair - needs a compressor, accumulator and new orifice tube - flush the system out and recharge.

2. Install new door glass, power windows, power locks with remote entry, rebuild the door hinges and new dew wipes in and out.

3. Paint job.

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Pat
N3M3S1S MAY 31, 02:19 PM
Don't ya hate it when that light comes with a price tag? haha.
Carver1 MAY 31, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by katatak:

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Pat



Make sure that light isn't attached to the front of a train.

katatak JUN 26, 05:20 PM
Forgive me for it's been a long time since my last confession - oh wait - that's for somewhere else....... Anyway, Here's a little upadte on the XTC. I ran into a great deal on a set of wheels and tires so here's some before and after pics. Let me know what you think!

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A happy boy!
Frizlefrak JUN 26, 06:59 PM
Pat....we still on for tomorrow? I'll give you a call in a few.
ALLTRBO JUN 27, 06:32 AM

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Originally posted by katatak:
Let me know what you think!


It looks the same.
The wheels need to be spaced out more (more the rear than the front) to look right in my eyes.
Swedish Fiero JUN 27, 08:29 AM
It looks great.. however, to be perfect the rear axle needs to be stretched about 4-5 inches backwards and another tail laight assembely would do it good..

Keep up the good work !!

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Swedish Fiero



Dedicated owner of an 88 Fiero GT

katatak JUN 27, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by Swedish Fiero:

It looks great.. however, to be perfect the rear axle needs to be stretched about 4-5 inches backwards and another tail laight assembely would do it good..

Keep up the good work !!




Thanks for the reply's.

Lots of alterations in the planning stages - Headlight, extractor hood scoop, wheel wells, marker lights, smooth out the body some, and maybe shortening the backend a little? I too think it hangs out there a little too far. Just gotta learn some glass skills and then we'll see what we can do.