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MAY 23, 03:54 PM
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This is a big Thank you to OPM2000 !!!!
I found this site while researching how to do fiberglass projects and have been lurking here for the past four months....
I have learned more about working with fiberglass in this thread than anywhere else. OPM200, your pictures and descriptions have been so helpful...So thanks.
Here is the project I started in February.....It is a cargo box I designed to work with the trailer hitch on the Plymouth Prowler.
I started with sheets of foam insulation from Home Depot that I hot glued into a large block. I carved that into shape, and covered it in fiberglass mat, and then finished the shape and smoothed it out with bondo. It took me about 200 hours just to get the plug done.
I made moldes from the plug and the picture above is the first box I pulled from those moldes....
This is the first time I've made anything from fiberglass and I am very happy with the outcome.
The funny thing is, the reason I stumbled across this thread was because I also own a Pantera..
I've really enjoyed seeing your replica come alive!! Thanks again,
Brian in CT
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opm2000
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MAY 26, 07:03 AM
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Brian, welcome to the forum. And I'm glad this thread has been of some help to you.
It certianly looks like you did a great job with the Prowler luggage box. It looks perfectly styled for the Prowler's lines. Way to go.
BTW, your other roller looks pretty cool, too. It's interesting how a few other true Pantera owners have found this thread. They have all been quite interested, appreciative, and helpfull. Something of a different note, compared to Ferrari owners and such. Ken Green and Kirk Evans of Amerisport are a couple of your fellow Pantera owners following this thread.
Well, a short update.
I finally got the axle base plates back from the machine shop.
These are made to bolt to the tranny output shafts, and are center drilled to accept the cv axle inner tulip joint. I have to determine how deep the tulip sets in the base plate. I spent a whole week measuring and remeasuring axle lengths, as the entire suspension travels thru it's full range.
I removed the Ciera knuckles and bearings, and the coilovers. On went the stock Fiero knuckles and bearings, and a worn out set of oem shocks, drilled with two vent holes to allow easy up/down movement of the suspension.
Now I could get a dead measure of required axle length at any point of the travel of the controll arm. The idea is to position the tulip at a mid point of the axle length values, so it has room to compress or lengthen.
And thanks to Paul up in Cincy. He tipped Blackrams to a 91 Allante, at a local Pick & Pull. Blackrams couldn't move on it, so i snagged it. Turns out they were having a buy one, get one free day, so for $72 I got the entire conversion.
David Breeze[This message has been edited by opm2000 (edited 05-26-2008).]
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355Fiero
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JUN 26, 01:24 AM
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David;
I just sent you an email about your Pantero.
BTW: How is the project going?
Cheers
Don
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opm2000
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JUN 26, 02:40 PM
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Hey Don,
I responded to your email.
Both Panteras are progressing nicely.
I don't plan to show any pics or updates untill just before the 25th Aniversary Show.
Plans are to have both cars at the 25th.
David Breeze
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madcurl
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AUG 06, 06:51 PM
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Bump for actuator pics. ------------------
"Friends don't let friends drive stock"
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blackrams
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AUG 06, 09:29 PM
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madcurl
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AUG 06, 09:34 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Yeah, I remember you saying you like those. Actually, they were the hit of our display. One kid, (I think it was Jonathan's son) was going to ride the deck lid up till I told him the last kid that did it landed on the other side of the big Marriot sign. His eyes went very wide. 
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Yes. I like anything that is tweaked and this guys Fiero is tweaked to the max! I was looking for the pics on my camera, but I somehow lost them.  The operation of them would be very helpful for I'm wanting a set for my rear 350Z hatch. I did take notice of its operations. I already have a set for the fronts, but I'm wanting another for the rear and need to see the mounting locations.
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blackrams
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AUG 06, 09:41 PM
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I'm sure Dave will be happy to assist you in any way he can. The cars are at his place otherwise, I'd go out and take some pics for you.
Ron
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opm2000
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AUG 06, 10:07 PM
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Hey Curly,
Check out this link for a primer discussion on wiring.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...060811-2-073239.html
The yellow Pantera is wired with a simple switch thru two relays, as suggested by most actuator vendor info sheets.
The Choptop Pantera (although just direct connected to a battery at the 25th) is wired into the shaved door controller. The above link is a good intro into understanding how that circut works. End result is a key fob with an up button & down button, and a manual sitch located on the dash, or maybey outside, somewhere.
The mechanical end is really simple, once you locate your mounting points.
I'll try to snag some pics tomorrow morning, and give a brief rundown on how to locate your mounting points.
BTW, I really enjoyed the 25th show. I had about the second and third worst looking cars on the field, so I felt somewhat humbled. But I really got a kick out of meeting all the folks I've met on Pennock's and online. Great bunch of Fiero folks.
David Breeze
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madcurl
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AUG 07, 01:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by opm2000:
Hey Curly,
Check out this link for a primer discussion on wiring.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...060811-2-073239.html
The Choptop Pantera (although just direct connected to a battery at the 25th) is wired into the shaved door controller. The above link is a good intro into understanding how that circut works. End result is a key fob with an up button & down button, and a manual sitch located on the dash, or maybey outside, somewhere.
I'll try to snag some pics tomorrow morning, and give a brief rundown on how to locate your mounting points.
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Yes. Mine too has dual controllers aided by two auto position settings.
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His eyes went very wide. 