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Vernon8360 AUG 07, 02:28 PM
I just found this thread. An impressive project to say the least. Any pictures of the final product available?
blackrams AUG 07, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by Vernon8360:

I just found this thread. An impressive project to say the least. Any pictures of the final product available?



Just spoke with Dave, he's trying to put something together but, I'm not sure we know exactly what the final product is going to be.

I know that next is the roadster project, assuming nothing else happens and that's still the designer's concept or vision, nothing on paper yet. I can't draw worth a darn.

Ron
opm2000 AUG 07, 09:37 PM
The first of several videos.
Should be all up loaded by sunrise :>













After they are uploaded, I'll add some still pics with better detail & info.

David Breeze

edit: I still haven't figured out how to embed these , somebody help out ;>

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madcurl AUG 07, 10:08 PM
Thanks for the video David.

http://www.youtube.com/v/52m5TVgsIkM&hl=en&fs=1

Edit: I forgot to ask. How long are your actuators, over-all weight of the hatch back, and the lenght of the actuators? 12"?

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Jake_Dragon AUG 07, 10:09 PM
Looks great!

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opm2000 AUG 08, 12:56 PM
About those Linear Actuators...

I'm using Spal # LACT12 in all cases. Choice was highly driven by cost factors.

These units have a 12" stroke
collapsed length = 16.26"
extended length = 28.07"
average speed = 0.5"/second
dynamic load = 110 lbs

most similar types will show some sort of table, comparing most of these values.

Many are available with adjustable stopping points of some type, such as potentiometers, but mine are strictly on/off.

There is a clutch between the motor & shaft, and at least when closing, it will pull up snug and stop.


To install something like this, you need to look for an area where gas struts could be installed.
Measure the closed distance and the open distance between your proposed mounting points.

I then made up a sliding or adjustable measuring device, using two long paint stirring paddles.
mark them with the collapsed length, and again with the extended length.
You can now similate the relative movement of the actuator and come close to finding your ideal mounting points.

David breeze
madcurl AUG 08, 06:44 PM
Thank you. You information will become useful in mounting the actuator on #020. I too have 12" but the load max is 150 pounds each.
opm2000 AUG 09, 05:20 AM
If your looking for unusually strong or perhaps custom made actuators, Firgelli Automations may be of interest. They list up to 400#+ on some units.

They also have the tubular type actuator (the motor is inline). I'm trying out a set of these on the doors or the Choptop Pantera.

http://www.firgelliauto.com/default.php

David Breeze
madcurl AUG 09, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by opm2000:

If your looking for unusually strong or perhaps custom made actuators, Firgelli Automations may be of interest. They list up to 400#+ on some units.

They also have the tubular type actuator (the motor is inline). I'm trying out a set of these on the doors or the Choptop Pantera.

http://www.firgelliauto.com/default.php

David Breeze



I think the ones that I have should do the job. Thanks for showing me at th 25th, the videos, and how it works on your Fiero.
JPW DEC 01, 10:26 PM
So did this car ever get finished. I just read the whole thread and wanted to see the final product. I talked to Ron last night and he told me about this car and your great work. Hope to see both soon.

James