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opm2000
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APR 11, 09:31 PM
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An Update, of sorts,
Today I had the first quality free time to myself. I determined that the choptop pantera needs either a whole new distributor, a new coil, or something associated. It has the crank but no fire syndrome.
On to better things.
The yellow pantera has been languishing with an untuned transmission problem. It would not upshift or downshift, and burbled horribly when the accelerator was pressed. I replaced the water pump, optispark, and alternator last year. Things got a bit better, but not much. I took Blackrams & Fieroguru for quick spins and got various responses from "this is going to be fun" to "change the torque convertor".
So, back in the winter Blackrams horsetraded an '88 shifter & cables for a Lokar shift bracket. Being the frugal builder I am, I had tried making my own kickdown cable bracket, instead of buying the $50 bracket from Lokar. My LT1 is a '94, made with no provision for a kickdown cable. Only '93 LT1's have this option. But Lokar makes this neat little add on bracket.
Since I'm having a problem with PIP, this is a stock pic of the bracket. I'll post installed pics later.
PIP is up, so here is the harsh reality
My homemade bracket is the rusty plate with the hole in it. I had tried mounting the kickdown cable from the front of the throttle body, and attached it to the existing cruise control stud. That really didn't work too well.
But the Lokar bracket kit has this neat little arm with just the right geometry. It bolts directly onto the throttle body and has the proper rotation.
You can see the black bracket to the right, which both the throttle cable and the kickdown cable attach to. This is an aftermarket bracket, sold on ebay to accomodate transmissions requiring kickdown cables with the LT1.
So, I had time to install this gem today, light a candle and say a prayer....and fired her up.
Wow! I thought the LT1 was cool, but suddenly the trans is acting right. It upshifts, down shifts, kicks into passing gear, and goes full throttle whenever you smash the pedal. And it felt like there was a second or third engine in there.
Big grins.
Later on in the day I ran into town for gas & cigars, and got accosted by three different groups of people wondering what it was and really getting into it. Lots of fun.
Things are looking up.
David Breeze[This message has been edited by opm2000 (edited 04-12-2010).]
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blackrams
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APR 11, 09:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by opm2000:
Later on in the day I ran into town for gas & cigars, and got accosted by three different groups of people wondering what it was and really getting into it. Lots of fun.
Things are looking up.
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So, apparently, the Nuns have figured out where you hiding now?
Ron
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madcurl
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MAY 12, 02:50 PM
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blackrams
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MAY 21, 08:58 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
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Normally I'll take every opportunity to give Dave a hard time about being distracted in a friendly way, he's always got 10 different things going on.
But, he's been addressing some estate issues for a passing family member so please be patient.
Ron
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opm2000
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MAY 21, 10:38 PM
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Thank You Ron,
( BTW, how is the welding coming on your project? )
Actually, things are heating up.
The gills are shipped to Fastfocus Guy. I think you can look for his project at the Dells Show. Maybe he will update us here.
And Shaw has returned from his travels and is continuing the rebuilding of his DeTomasso Pantera. I am picking up his airdam and wheel flares in a couple of weeks to effect repairs, create molds, and run a new set for him. So those of you with a real Pantera will know where to get them for a reasonable price. Maybe I should run an ad in the Mall section  .
And I have a firm date with my AI/AP mechanic for the Bellanca. New engine install begins August 1.
More to come.
David Breeze
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motoracer838
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MAY 21, 10:39 PM
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Dave, Ron, I've gotta tell ya'll about the bolt of inspration that hit me today out of the blue. Try this on for size.
3" strech ( side affect, room for a longitudinal sbc w/ Audi transaxle. ) ROADSTER w/ the windshield laid back a bit.   running these wheels and tires
The rears are 15 X 12, the fronts are 15 X 8 weld racing 5 hole wheels w/ Pirelli P-7's 345-35 and 225-50-15, I'm thinking I would need to make a new set of flares, this gives a couple of options, flares simmilar to yours or do I go to the next level, puff the fenders out to cerate a WIDEBODY!!!
Wow, the mind reels. 
I think I need to build this, can anybody out there photochop this???
Cheers Beers n Gearz. Joe
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motoracer838
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MAY 21, 10:56 PM
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opm2000
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MAY 22, 08:11 PM
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Joe,
PM returned.
Such is the stuff of inspiration. I'll be glad to work with you, sounds like fun.
BTW, you might want to touch base with Ron ( Blackrams) and Paul ( Fieroguru) as they are preping Ron's 4.9 for a non-stretch version of a Roadster Pantera ( Ron, hope I didn't let the cat out of the bag ).
BTW, a fellow who used to work for me contacted me today. Seems he just purchased a Rotoway for a song & a dance and wants some help.
Things are indeed heating up.
David Breeze
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opm2000
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MAY 22, 08:31 PM
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BTW,
I'm about to attack the LT1 in the Yellow Pantera with a cure for the notorious LT1 Intake Manifold Leak. This means removing & resealing the intake manifold. It may well cure the only remaing " burble" I'm experiencing with this set up, who knows? It's also a great time to replace the injectors and install new showy valve covers.
So, have any of you done this and can you lend some sage advice?
Like, it's a good time to powdercoat the intake manifold....Whatever.
David Breeze
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bubbajoexxx
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MAY 22, 08:58 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by motoracer838:
Dave, Ron, I've gotta tell ya'll about the bolt of inspration that hit me today out of the blue. Try this on for size.
3" strech ( side affect, room for a longitudinal sbc w/ Audi transaxle. ) ROADSTER w/ the windshield laid back a bit. running these wheels and tires
The rears are 15 X 12, the fronts are 15 X 8 weld racing 5 hole wheels w/ Pirelli P-7's 345-35 and 225-50-15, I'm thinking I would need to make a new set of flares, this gives a couple of options, flares simmilar to yours or do I go to the next level, puff the fenders out to cerate a WIDEBODY!!!
Wow, the mind reels.
I think I need to build this, can anybody out there photochop this???
Cheers Beers n Gearz. Joe |
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3 inch stretch will not give you room for engine and transaxle min 10 inch needed
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