Keep up the good work! Love the start button solution using the wiper and washer switches. Clever!
Keep up the good work! Love the start button solution using the wiper and washer switches. Clever!
Keep up the good work! Love the start button solution using the wiper and washer switches. Clever!
Thx guys
The ignition switch powers up the fuse panel still. I tagged an ign hot there to run to the wiper switch..then to the relay which is running a fused hot lead. The starter uses the "washer" switch as it is a momentary switch...conveniently.
The ignition switch powers up the fuse panel still. I tagged an ign hot there to run to the wiper switch..then to the relay which is running a fused hot lead. The starter uses the "washer" switch as it is a momentary switch...conveniently.
Rob;
Like the sounds. Curious if you've been through the engine and what cam and other components were used?
Like the sounds. Curious if you've been through the engine and what cam and other components were used?
Hi Jag, actually.... haven't had to crack open the drivetrain (yet..). The prev owner had done a bit of engine "warming". Can't take credit for it, nor do I know any of its contents. I can say she leaves twin 315 stripes on the pavement quite nicely.. LOL..
Nice work. Looks like there is a theme to your garage. Black on black!
Whatya mean....I like sports cars in all colors...of black.
Well there is black, then there is EVIL black.
Just looking at that car it's pretty evident it is up to no good? Very stealth. Is it visible to radar?
I don't think that is even paint. That is that radar absorbing coating they used on the B1 bomber.
Just looking at that car it's pretty evident it is up to no good? Very stealth. Is it visible to radar?
I don't think that is even paint. That is that radar absorbing coating they used on the B1 bomber.
quote:Originally posted by Rob Borruso:
Whatya mean....I like sports cars in all colors...of black.
Lol that's exactly what I meant! I have the same problem!
The engine was stroked to a 393. The guy that built it for me was supposed to give me a list of the components, unfortunately he committed suicide before he gave me the specs. When I sold the car the brakes and the clutch went to the floor, how did you fix those?
Yes Jon, as I recall...we suffer the same affliction.
Hi Robert, Thanks for that info... no wonder she runs so strong!
I machined up some spacers for the front hubs, so the wheels pilot to the hub and not the lugs. I didn't feel the need to space the wheel out any (like the rears)...so just made rings which are a snug fit to both mating pieces.
Hi Robert, Thanks for that info... no wonder she runs so strong!
I machined up some spacers for the front hubs, so the wheels pilot to the hub and not the lugs. I didn't feel the need to space the wheel out any (like the rears)...so just made rings which are a snug fit to both mating pieces.
what is your front/rear track with these wheels?
(and tire size)
(and tire size)
Hey JFB, The fronts are 235-40-17, the rears are 285-40-17. I haven't measured the track width..sorry. I can do so if you need it.
Robert, I just recognized I missed a question... regarding the brakes and clutch going to the floor...I haven't done anything other than fill and bleed to be honest.
Started the day off doing some paint details. First I pin striped the wheels
Then I painted the stripe on the fender...
Then I spent the rest of the day/eve tackling the exhaust.
Sounds great..! The wife says the dishes rattle in the cabinets when I pull in the garage... PERFECT..!
Robert, I just recognized I missed a question... regarding the brakes and clutch going to the floor...I haven't done anything other than fill and bleed to be honest.
Started the day off doing some paint details. First I pin striped the wheels
Then I painted the stripe on the fender...
Then I spent the rest of the day/eve tackling the exhaust.
Sounds great..! The wife says the dishes rattle in the cabinets when I pull in the garage... PERFECT..!
Rob,
The hydraulic fluid for the clutch disappears very slowly with no signs of a leak anywhere. It takes several months before it is low. The brakes had a puddle one day under the left rear and I never investigated. The exhaust looks awesome, it can't be as loud as before can it?
By the way we put in a new clutch when the motor was rebuilt. There are about 1,200 miles on it since the rebuild.
The hydraulic fluid for the clutch disappears very slowly with no signs of a leak anywhere. It takes several months before it is low. The brakes had a puddle one day under the left rear and I never investigated. The exhaust looks awesome, it can't be as loud as before can it?
By the way we put in a new clutch when the motor was rebuilt. There are about 1,200 miles on it since the rebuild.
That sounds like a master cylinder with an internal leak. The fluid gets sucked into the intake manifold through the brake booster.
But he said "Clutch".....
I agree that's what it sounds like, though... if it's brakes....
He was having clutch problems too...
quote:The hydraulic fluid for the clutch disappears very slowly with no signs of a leak anywhere
I agree that's what it sounds like, though... if it's brakes....
He was having clutch problems too...
quote:When I sold the car the brakes and the clutch went to the floor, how did you fix those?
Aliens?
I'm going with Aliens. Seems the most logical proposal.
Robert, Have not yet had to add brake fluid. A caliper leak is of course feasible...but I can't confirm, as I pulled the cals apart and cleaned em up. I haven't seen any evidence of leaks yet.
The clutch master was weeping when I picked her up. The trunk area under it was wet with brake fluid. I assumed I would have to rebuild the cylinder..but since I added fluid and bled the air...it hasn't leaked anymore.... magic. or...Aliens... whichever. Honestly, I have rebuilding the cylinder on the list of to dos...just to be certain.
Out in the sun... put about 5 miles on the odo doing laps around my neighborhood on Sunday. I think she's about ready for an extended run out on the roads... Let's see if I can do so w/o getting arrested. (Yep..that would be good.)
Robert, Have not yet had to add brake fluid. A caliper leak is of course feasible...but I can't confirm, as I pulled the cals apart and cleaned em up. I haven't seen any evidence of leaks yet.
The clutch master was weeping when I picked her up. The trunk area under it was wet with brake fluid. I assumed I would have to rebuild the cylinder..but since I added fluid and bled the air...it hasn't leaked anymore.... magic. or...Aliens... whichever. Honestly, I have rebuilding the cylinder on the list of to dos...just to be certain.
Out in the sun... put about 5 miles on the odo doing laps around my neighborhood on Sunday. I think she's about ready for an extended run out on the roads... Let's see if I can do so w/o getting arrested. (Yep..that would be good.)
quote:Originally posted by Rob Borruso:...run out on the roads... w/o getting arrested...
maybe add a tail/brake light kill switch
and a coat of water removable whitewash
I don't think you can "rig for silent run" though
Hey Rob! Did you pick up another Pantera? Looks like another one in the background of this pic...
I thought you sold the 'extra' Pantera about a year ago, or am I mistaken? Your car's looking great by the way!
I thought you sold the 'extra' Pantera about a year ago, or am I mistaken? Your car's looking great by the way!
JFB, I think with this exhaust, silent run is out of the question. But....what I didn't share with you guys is that I glued aluminum foil to the body before I painted it... she's invisible to radar!! Admittedly, I do like the water soluble paint idea though...hmmm... got me thinkin.
Garth, the one in the background is 4042. She's waiting patiently to get rolled back into the shop.
Oh..and thanks. I appreciate it. I love the "bad ass" look that's coming out.
Garth, the one in the background is 4042. She's waiting patiently to get rolled back into the shop.
Oh..and thanks. I appreciate it. I love the "bad ass" look that's coming out.