Project XTC - The Rehabilitation! (Page 42/47)
katatak DEC 22, 02:00 AM

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Originally posted by RCR:


They got hot and melted because the fuse did not blow. Might not be a short, just too much current drawn on the line. I don't recall off hand what value a blue fuse is, 15A?. Did you have it properly sized? Fog lights should be in the 5 to 10 A range I'm guessing (or about 45 to 60W)...

Bob





Its a 10A I believe - its the fuse that came with the wiring harness for the fog lights. But, I looked at it this afternoon and found where he had 2 sets of fogs wired into this switch - I think he was drawing too much through this switch. I'll have some pics later in the week!
katatak DEC 22, 02:05 AM

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Originally posted by Sofa King:


It looks good so far. Having worked with foam core, I know where you're headed with the design. Also, the flatter the surface on top, the bigger chance you have at a MASSIVE reflection in the windshield - that can cause problems when driving. With an area that large, I hope you're planning on flat black or a dark grey? But I know you have everything under control...



I hear ya Greg! By the time I build in some speaker pods and a few other "tricks" I think it won't be so flat and partially covered in pleather. suede, etc.???? I'll have it in the car this weekend and we can tweak it all we want then.

Have you ever seen "Spectre Chrome"? Chrome paint that can be tinted? I'll send you a link. I have a few ideas to "recreate" some nice chrome trim pieces for the dash and door panels? Maybe not for the XTC project but may of some interest.

More later!

Pat
Sofa King DEC 22, 07:57 AM
I think know what paint you're referring to... send me the link. I'll check it out
RWDPLZ DEC 22, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by katatak:

Its a 10A I believe - its the fuse that came with the wiring harness for the fog lights.



blue = 15 A
red = 10 A
yellow = 20 A
katatak DEC 26, 05:49 PM
It was pushing 65 today and I needed to work off all the food I consumed yesterday and last night so I decided it was time to clean my work shop up. It was a mess after Jeff and I did the body and paint work on the Bus in October/November. I can;t believe how much more crap I have compared to this time last year. I really need to maek a dump run but I can't bring myself to toss out any Fiero stuff - even the stuff I know is junk? Maybe I need to be on that show called "Hoarders"? Anyway, It was not as bad as it looked but there was so much stuff scattered around that you could barely walk through it. Now it's done and ready for my Winter Fiberglass project for the XTC. A week ago, I mocked up a new dash for the XTC and after looking at it for a few days, I have decided that it needs a tweak or two. I think I'll cut this one apart and basically start over. It's a little too deep I believe so I'll shorten up the top and change the underside to fit. I will mock up the entire dash and console in the work shop, get it just the way I like it and then start glassing. It's an ambitious project - but I think I can pull it off.

At least I can walk through the shop now!


Anyone need any Fiero parts?


As it sits right now:



More later!

Pat

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Fiero38SC DEC 27, 12:46 PM
Wow. I don't know too many people with three engine stands.
josef644 DEC 27, 08:41 PM
Pat will you come clean my garage up this weekend? My wife has called the TV show 'Hoarders' on me too!!
Joe
Frizlefrak DEC 27, 08:55 PM

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Originally posted by Fiero38SC:

Wow. I don't know too many people with three engine stands.



Better yet, how many people do you know that can have all three of them in use at any given time? Pat is Superman.
katatak DEC 27, 10:25 PM

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Originally posted by Fiero38SC:

Wow. I don't know too many people with three engine stands.



Up until about 3 weeks ago, they all had motors on them too! - Actually one belongs to a friend and one I just picked up from a neighbor that is moving - for 10 bucks I could not refuse!
katatak DEC 27, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by josef644:

Pat will you come clean my garage up this weekend? My wife has called the TV show 'Hoarders' on me too!!
Joe



I'll be right over Joe........... If I can find a Fiero here that will make the trip!