I about wet myself when i watched those videos!!! Brilliant work my friend.

------------------
Phil
Always trying to create something new!
Philero ~ Phil and his Fiero, melding into one (soon to be my license plate too!)

quote Originally posted by JPW: 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

James,
The Pantero is a work in progress. Dave is traveiling right now but, upon his return, I'll gladly take you over to the shop. Dave is very creative but doesn't answer the phone much.
My Pantero Roadster is just about ready to go into the shop for the body part of my project. I haven't and won't post any build threads on it till I see a light at the end of the tunnel.
BTW, enjoyed our conversation the other night. You seem way to lucid to be into Fieros.

Ron

quote Originally posted by Philero: I about wet myself when i watched those videos!!! Brilliant work my friend.

I saw them in action at the 25th. The info helped me with my ride.

I am working on my "honey-do" list fast and furious so I can keep mama happy and spend some time with the car and checking out some of the other cars you told me about. It was great talking to you to and my wife would argue about the lucidity.

Just looking at the work and skill that he has put into the molds and parts is amazing. Please let me know when he is back and a good time to see the car.

James

New years bump.

Joe

quote Originally posted by JPW: I am working on my "honey-do" list fast and furious so I can keep mama happy and spend some time with the car and checking out some of the other cars you told me about. It was great talking to you to and my wife would argue about the lucidity. Just looking at the work and skill that he has put into the molds and parts is amazing. Please let me know when he is back and a good time to see the car. James

James,
When ever you're ready, give me a shout, you've got the number.

Ron

Hey Joe,
I guess we missed you at the 25th. Let's get together at the 30th.

After the 25th I had to deal with why my crate 4.9 was ticking. I wound up pulling it and putting the donor Allante engine back together. Man! Does it run smooth. I really look forward to completing it and having a cool daily driver.

In that process, I managed to pick up a second Allante intake, manifold, and all parts needed. I had initally installed the fuel rail from the second donor, but found that it's fuel pressure regulator was ruptured. So I had to pull it and swap in the original fuel rail. All runs well now. But, if anyone knows anything about the fuel pressure regulator, and where to find a replacement, let me know. Frankly, I'm not sure I couldn't use one like used on a 2.8/3.4 conversion, you know, they adjustable Holley unit?

Updates...At the 25th I drove the yellow pantera a wee bit, but not much, because the shift points were way off. I wound up horsetrading a 425 trans to buildamonster just so I could have his 325...so I could take it apart and understand how the kickdown cable worked. Then I tried a fewe different settings and got it to shift just about right. I still need to hook up a pressure guage and read the line pressure values. But...just then the starter and optispark both went way south. I've got a new starter, and am just deciding which optispark replacement to go with.

One thing I'v e got to say about the LT1 and the 325 trans. It obviously isn't going to be an autocrosser due to aft weight considerations, but for daily driving or straightline racing, it's a hoot. I get scared s###less somewhere after hitting 3rd gear and start easing off. Never have found the top end yet.

On the choptop pantera, I've straightened out the drivetrain, and next will spend a few months making the wires and plumbing disappear. I've been seriously impressed by how Fieroguru cleaned up his engine bay on his blue ramjet, and thats where I want to go next.

I also installed a set of 1" drop springs to the front end, and have what I consider a nice stance, now. I may switch from 50 to 40 profile tires on the front, but not untill after it is painted.

Body work is 99% finished. Sanding and final paint prep is next, and seriously just waiting for warmer weather.

Last couple of weekends spent building a dash, center console and gills for a builder up in Wisconson. Hope to see his project soon.



In case you haven't seen them, here are a couple of walkarounds






David Breeze

[This message has been edited by opm2000 (edited 01-09-2009).]

Ron

Bump.

pm sent