Project XTC - The Rehabilitation! (Page 16/47)
Amida NOV 24, 09:56 PM
That pattern came out real nice.
Sofa King NOV 24, 10:19 PM
P,

I must have been sucking on exhaust fumes... I didn't realize that you were also working the XTC. Keep up the great work! Tell your son he did a fantastic job! The CF turned out really sharp!

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johnyrottin NOV 26, 07:19 AM
I am finding out the same thing as your son is...he can do abything as long as he tries. It may take a few times of practice to get it right but the resulting satisfaction is worth it. He is 20 years ahead of me though! Keep it up!
katatak DEC 01, 04:57 PM
Been a few days since I read through this thread, been busy working on the V8 Coupe. Thanks everyone for your positive comments. I agree, a tighter pattern would look better. This is just everyday anti skid shelf liner we picked up at Lowes. As for the "son learning", it was just what he needed to boost his enthusiasm for the car. Since we got the pieces installed, He has been tinkering with it everyday. I caught him cleaning the carpets in it on Sunday. I'll be turning it over to him on the 19th of December. I will be "assisting" him in any furture work but I want him to do the work.

We still need to install some electric / remote door locks. We have a set of low mileage doors with power windows and locks that will go on the car but not till spring. Once I have a good handle on fiberglass work, we will start the body work process on the XTC and try to get it painted before summer. There are a lot of little cracks in corners and in places where the PO bolted or riveted or screwed body panels togeher, the bondo is flaking out so there is a fair amount of work to do. We also have to build a "air funnel" inside the nose to direct the air to the rad better. That will be our first glass project on the car. I'm cutting my fiberglass teeth now on the V8 Coupe project. I can screw it up all I want.

Here's a shot of the XTC as it sits this am - looking lonely but trust me, it gets driven everyday and the old Duke runs like a top. Perfect for a 16 year old. More later.

Pat

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katatak DEC 03, 11:29 PM
Well I have a new project for the XTC. I have tweaked my back for the last time trying to lift the hood on this car. It's time ot install some gas lift cylinders or electirc actuators. I really just want to push a button and have the hoood come up - something like Madcurl's car. A couple of gas charged lift cylinders would be ok too if I could pop the hood release and be able to raise it with out taking steroids first. Anyone have any ideas? I guess I need to figure out what the thing weighs so I can start researching actuators and lift cylinders and such. I think I need to talk to Madcurl.

Pat
madcurl DEC 04, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by katatak:
I think I need to talk to Madcurl.

Pat



Pm sent.

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"I drive modified Fieros- anything less would be uncivilized."

ferrobi DEC 04, 05:50 PM
I have that same problem with my F40's rear clip - very heavy to lift. I want actuators as opposed to gas struts always pushing on the fiberglass when closed. I need to talk to Madcurl too.

Rob

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madcurl DEC 04, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by ferrobi:

I have that same problem with my F40's rear clip - very heavy to lift. I want actuators as opposed to gas struts always pushing on the fiberglass when closed. I need to talk to Madcurl too.

Rob




I still have the info I sent Katatak... if you want it?
katatak DEC 04, 11:08 PM
Thanks for the info and help Madcurl. I will be ordering the 12" actuators and the control module from DD on Monday. Do you get a percentage from DD for outside sales???? It aint cheap but it's "sweet".. Thanks again.

Pat
madcurl DEC 05, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by katatak:

Thanks for the info and help Madcurl. I will be ordering the 12" actuators and the control module from DD on Monday. Do you get a percentage from DD for outside sales???? It aint cheap but it's "sweet".. Thanks again.

Pat




No percentage, but I'm glad to pass along the info I got from David (Pantera Replica owner). Have you planned out the location or needed brackets to complet the job?