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SAFASTRO
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JAN 25, 10:58 AM
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Hey Dave, if I do end up coming to the 25th, I'll be sure to hit you up for a ride!
Once again, keep up the great work, and wait impatiently to see these Axis rims fillin up those wheel wells!!
Take care!------------------
Order your Official Pennock's Forum decals in this thread. http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/040445.html
2" Choptop
Shortened Front Bumper
Shortened Rear Bumper
10" Stretch
Dubs
350 V8 Conversion
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opm2000
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JAN 25, 01:34 PM
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Hey Joe, keen eye. I had the same thought, concerning blending the outer edge of the lower lip...moving it more outboard to where it blends in with the front wheel flare.
I made up some cardboard panels to fiddle around with angles, and have settled on using the front corner as a pivot point, and swinging the side of the lower lip out to a wide point which is about 2" more outboard by the time it gets to the wheel flare. And a similar treatment to the lower edge of the flare, itself. It made all the difference in appearance, not looking so "pinched in" from the front.
A bit more foam and glass will get it done!
David Breeze
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opm2000
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JAN 26, 05:48 AM
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BTW, these are the four types of mirrors that were used on Pantera's over the years.
The Vitaloni Baby Turbos are available both in "real" and knock-off form, so I am looking into them.
A good article is at http://www.panteraplace.com/page55.htm
PIP may not be working
David Breeze[This message has been edited by opm2000 (edited 01-26-2008).]
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RCR
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JAN 26, 07:05 AM
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Hey David,
Are you using the pre-88 or 88 rear suspension? In this picture:
it looks like pre-88.
My question (if it's pre-88) is: What are you doing with the mount for the rear trailing link? It looks to be cut off and a different bracket mounted. If it is an 88, then it's understood.
Thanx and great job..
Bob
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opm2000
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JAN 26, 10:30 AM
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Hey Bob,
Yes, it's an '85 cradle & suspension. The trailing link is replaced with a threaded tie-rod tube and heim joints, and the location of the mounting point is sort of left up to the builder. I don't have any pics of this on this computer, but will post a few later today.
Having used the Joe Wynman guidelines for most of this installation, I had originally built the assembly that Joe described. But I felt it had too much freeplay, and replaced it with what I'm using now.
I tried to locate the pivot point in the middle of the "sweet spot" as far as bumpsteer correction was concerned. Right now the new arm is mounted on one very stout "standup", and seems firm enough. But, the next time I drop the cradle on this car, I plan to add a second "standup", and thereby have a thru bolt supported on both ends.
It is easier to understand with pics 
David Breeze
BTW, pm sent.
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RCR
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JAN 26, 12:10 PM
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Thanx David,
I messed up the relocation of those points on my Aurora swap (with 4t80e trans). This should help a lot.
Bob
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opm2000
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JAN 26, 01:28 PM
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These should give you a pretty good idea of what's going on. All the parts came from Speedway, I believe. The outer tie-rod post has a huge threaded shaft length, which gives you unexplored dimensions when it comes to alignment time
David Breeze
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War Hammer
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FEB 06, 06:59 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by opm2000:
Hey Joe,
No real beauty shots, 'cause I'm still trying different things, like different styles of scoops, etc.
A few obvious things:
-I'm looking for the right wheels & tires. Latest up is a custom made set.
-The front end needs to settle in. Probably won't drop untill it's driven around a bit.
-If it doesn't settle, drop springs are next.
-Sanding is not my favorite sport. I will conduct one killer body prep session, when the time is right.
I think I'll make another front hood, with a bit wider extractors. The first one I made was based on the width of the fan shroud opening. I think a bit wider, and maybe extending the back edge of the ramp a bit more too, will look nice.
I made this front airdam so it could be used on a body without the wheel flares. I'm going to widen the flare of the lower lip, where it transitions from the front edge to the wheel flare. Just enough to make the lines flow.
I've sanded about three different shapes of side scoops. Getting tired of that. One or another will eventually surface.
The door skins were ridiculously easy to fit.
Everywhere I have attached something, like the front air dam or the wheel wells, and anywhere I have modified the body, like changing the rear clip to fit the 4" chop of the roof.....I added an extra layer of 2oz mat, so I'd have plenty of leeway to acheve the nice sharp lines associated with the Pantera design.
Enjoy.
David Breeze
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More pics please!  ------------------
1988 Fiero
3800SC Series 1 w/5spd
Coilovers
18's w/Pirellis
Corvette Dash Mod
1985 GT
1986 Notchie
1987 Notchie
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rjblaze
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FEB 06, 07:32 PM
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WOW! I just saw this thread for the first time......OMG! These are a work of art. Any idea if/when a kit will be available and for how much? I did see something like $4000.00 + for the first couple kits and then......
I just need to know how much I need to start stuffing in my piggy bank! (or just loan myself from my rather healthy 401K!)
Another thought....would it be possible to have a rear hatch (like blackrams or smaller AND the tilt rear). One would aid in trunk access and the other in engine access.....just a thought (probably already in here somewhere...I apologize if it is)
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Mr.PBody
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FEB 06, 07:38 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by opm2000:
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How big is the exhuast tubing? It looks like the flow on that curve is awful. Got any more pics of the rear? Car looks awesome, hopefully I will make it to a bluegrass meeting one day.
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