Make sure you watch their video and turn your speakers on.
Phil
79 Longchamp GTS 3061
quote:Originally posted by Transmitter Man:
When I get around to stripping my car it will look like this:
http://www.surfaceprocessing.co.uk/index.html
I would love to do this to my Pantera when the time comes to restore it. Is there anything like this available in the States?
Michael
quote:Originally posted by Transmitter Man:
Please tell me you're going to get rid of that black crap inside the engine bay?
Sure, Phil. I throughly cleaned the black crap off and then replaced it with new black crap...
The process you described is not available here, nor is practical for the scale of my project.
I´d just like to drive it for a change...
Michael,
Yes, you've had a similar treatment for years. I think there's at least one franchise dealership with outlets around the US.
http://www.redi-strip.com/page2.htm
There must be others.
Jani,
I know what you mean. that's why I decided to but the very best condition car I could afford and have a rolling restoration. Actually I call it a rolling modification.
Once I've run out of money doing all the mod's I then intend taking her off the road and put the old girl through this bare shell body restoration knowing that all the mechanical parts have replaced or refurbished.
I hope this can happen over this winter.
I've located several paint shops which have a rotisserie.
By the time I complete the car I would of been able to afford a GT5S or Si, but that is life!
Phil
Yes, you've had a similar treatment for years. I think there's at least one franchise dealership with outlets around the US.
http://www.redi-strip.com/page2.htm
There must be others.
Jani,
I know what you mean. that's why I decided to but the very best condition car I could afford and have a rolling restoration. Actually I call it a rolling modification.
Once I've run out of money doing all the mod's I then intend taking her off the road and put the old girl through this bare shell body restoration knowing that all the mechanical parts have replaced or refurbished.
I hope this can happen over this winter.
I've located several paint shops which have a rotisserie.
By the time I complete the car I would of been able to afford a GT5S or Si, but that is life!
Phil
Phil,
I think you have a bad case of Longchampitis! The only cure is lock up the GTS and buy a Smart car or a Vespa scooter and wean yourself off V8 grunt before it finishes you!
S
I think you have a bad case of Longchampitis! The only cure is lock up the GTS and buy a Smart car or a Vespa scooter and wean yourself off V8 grunt before it finishes you!
S
Was supposed to drive the car to the painter today. Gave up at 22:30 when the fuel pump electrics started to invent new troubles. Before that the sound was quite impressive, as the exhaust were missing the middle section. Cops wouldn´t have liked it for sure...
In any case: Very busy at work, wife due to deliver a baby anyday, and the car giving me hassles I really don´t need at the moment. Depressed...
Added a photo of the car as I left it today
In any case: Very busy at work, wife due to deliver a baby anyday, and the car giving me hassles I really don´t need at the moment. Depressed...
Added a photo of the car as I left it today
Finally got to drive it!!!
Exhaust fitted, fuel pump grounding problems sorted, drove it to the painters.
The engine is strong, and the transmission sharp. The drive itself was a work in progress kind of experience, as the doors had no seals(nor trim), some of the sound proofing is missing, and the electrics are still requiring some finishing touches. But I drove it.
New things to do:
Tacho doesnt work. I have a hazy recollection that it might have been non-operative when I bought the car.
Temp gauge doesn´t indicate.
Power steering needs adjustment (way more assistance to the left). The system itself is nice, as it reduces the assistance with speed.
But it runs...
Added a photo to the gallery
Exhaust fitted, fuel pump grounding problems sorted, drove it to the painters.
The engine is strong, and the transmission sharp. The drive itself was a work in progress kind of experience, as the doors had no seals(nor trim), some of the sound proofing is missing, and the electrics are still requiring some finishing touches. But I drove it.
New things to do:
Tacho doesnt work. I have a hazy recollection that it might have been non-operative when I bought the car.
Temp gauge doesn´t indicate.
Power steering needs adjustment (way more assistance to the left). The system itself is nice, as it reduces the assistance with speed.
But it runs...
Added a photo to the gallery
...and you think you got electrical gremlins.
How about the fuel gauge reading full on the left and empty on the right tank regardless of what level of fuel you have in either tank.
Yes, I've checked the grounds, check the fuel senders are working OK and that the wirewound resistors have not gone open circuit and still no operating gauge.
Don't you just love your car?
I came home in my daily hack E39 530d and looked what had taken my space? How dare he.
Phil
79 Longchamp GTS 3061
How about the fuel gauge reading full on the left and empty on the right tank regardless of what level of fuel you have in either tank.
Yes, I've checked the grounds, check the fuel senders are working OK and that the wirewound resistors have not gone open circuit and still no operating gauge.
Don't you just love your car?
I came home in my daily hack E39 530d and looked what had taken my space? How dare he.
Phil
79 Longchamp GTS 3061
I am not surprised about the electrical. The thing you have to remember is that I think that the pantera harnesses were done outside the factory, but then it came to the Longchamp or the other cars, they were created by one guy. He would only show up when there was a car for him to work on, he never worked on the panteras, Testa would not allow it. Anyway he would show up, and work on creating them in the back where I would be doing my painting. He was very lazy, and there was a harness block, you know the kind that would used to create a harness for all the cars. If the order sheet listed something not on the harness block, he would complain in English to me. He often would do that part last, and I saw him tape the wires on to the harness.
At the time, I would mention it to my aunt, but I do not think she did anything. There was this weird pecking order on the floor, and you would have thought I would have had more power, but the notice was sent to all the "department heads" that I was to be treated no better than anyone else, so I was treated worse.
At the time, I would mention it to my aunt, but I do not think she did anything. There was this weird pecking order on the floor, and you would have thought I would have had more power, but the notice was sent to all the "department heads" that I was to be treated no better than anyone else, so I was treated worse.
quote:Originally posted by Transmitter Man:
...and you think you got electrical gremlins.
How about the fuel gauge reading full on the left and empty on the right tank regardless of what level of fuel you have in either tank.
Yes, I've checked the grounds, check the fuel senders are working OK and that the wirewound resistors have not gone open circuit and still no operating gauge.
Phil
79 Longchamp GTS 3061
Well,I drove the whole trip on a empty tank... Only one of the tanks was filled up, but the car runs on both tanks. When switching tanks the fuel pumps are switched (you can hear it), so maybe the valve is modified or faulty, or my Longchamp runs without fuel!!
quote:Originally posted by Wellis:
I am not surprised about the electrical. The thing you have to remember is that I think that the pantera harnesses were done outside the factory, but then it came to the Longchamp or the other cars, they were created by one guy. He would only show up when there was a car for him to work on, he never worked on the panteras, Testa would not allow it. Anyway he would show up, and work on creating them in the back where I would be doing my painting. He was very lazy, and there was a harness block, you know the kind that would used to create a harness for all the cars. If the order sheet listed something not on the harness block, he would complain in English to me. He often would do that part last, and I saw him tape the wires on to the harness.
At the time, I would mention it to my aunt, but I do not think she did anything. There was this weird pecking order on the floor, and you would have thought I would have had more power, but the notice was sent to all the "department heads" that I was to be treated no better than anyone else, so I was treated worse.
Now that´s an endorsment for a re-wire if there ever was one. Unfortunately it has to be at a later date for me.
Wellis,
Did you ever manage get the factory build instructions for the Longchamp, that you mentioned about earlier?
I really like the way your Longchamp looks in profile without bumpers! Have you considered leaving it that way?
Michael
Michael
Michael,
I will be creating a prototipo clone which has bumpers that won´t have any overlap with the fenders, hence the welded closed bumper mounting holes in the picture. I will have to manucature the bumpers and fron valance by myself, as only the prototype had them, but that has been the target from the day one.
I will be creating a prototipo clone which has bumpers that won´t have any overlap with the fenders, hence the welded closed bumper mounting holes in the picture. I will have to manucature the bumpers and fron valance by myself, as only the prototype had them, but that has been the target from the day one.
Jani,
I look forward to seeing the completed project. Do you have a timeframe for when it will be done? I saved the bumperless picture to my computer, it just looks so cool like that.
Michael
I look forward to seeing the completed project. Do you have a timeframe for when it will be done? I saved the bumperless picture to my computer, it just looks so cool like that.
Michael
Michael,
The plan is to have the car on the road this month so I can do an extended shake down to major systems, so the car will be safe and reliable for cross continent trips. As far as the exterior of the car goes, the prototipo conversion will happend during the winter. FOr this season I will be driving with intermediate bumpers, which are based on the 3000-series ones with some (reversible)mods.
Mechanically next winter will probably include: Rear suspension overhaul, brake overhaul, refinishing the wheels (+new tires), reconditionig the A/C.
My goal is to drive to the the De Tomaso meet at the factory in the summer of 2009, with the car´s exterior in the prototipo spec with some small exceptions. According to the Google maps, the distance from my home to the factory is
2 628 km...
The plan is to have the car on the road this month so I can do an extended shake down to major systems, so the car will be safe and reliable for cross continent trips. As far as the exterior of the car goes, the prototipo conversion will happend during the winter. FOr this season I will be driving with intermediate bumpers, which are based on the 3000-series ones with some (reversible)mods.
Mechanically next winter will probably include: Rear suspension overhaul, brake overhaul, refinishing the wheels (+new tires), reconditionig the A/C.
My goal is to drive to the the De Tomaso meet at the factory in the summer of 2009, with the car´s exterior in the prototipo spec with some small exceptions. According to the Google maps, the distance from my home to the factory is
2 628 km...
The car is off from the paintshop, and the tinkering continues..
The QP III front spindles were the same as my Longchamps, besides one thing, which will require some minor machining of the hub. My intermidate bumper plan will not work as well as I thought. I will try to make it semi-presentable, or will drive without bumpers.
Pictures to follow when I get the car outdoors.
The QP III front spindles were the same as my Longchamps, besides one thing, which will require some minor machining of the hub. My intermidate bumper plan will not work as well as I thought. I will try to make it semi-presentable, or will drive without bumpers.
Pictures to follow when I get the car outdoors.
The hub has been machined, and the car should be ready for the "endurance testing" next week, but that will be delayed as my son was born today at 19:00.
Will be taking care of my wife and my children.
Just had a nice glass of Balvenie Port Wood 21 years and a good cigar. Life is good.
Will be taking care of my wife and my children.
Just had a nice glass of Balvenie Port Wood 21 years and a good cigar. Life is good.
Jani, congraulations on the birth of your son !! Yes indeed, life is good. Chuck
Congratulations, Jani on the joyous occasion! I hope he is always happy and healthy! I also wish for a speedy recovery for your wife.
Michael
Michael
Added a picture.
Electrics are on the final strech: Tacho and temp gauge work, but now the oil pressure gauge took a vacation. Tomorrow is for engine tuning, and there might be slight chance that I get it on the road soonish...!
I´ll be driving around with series 3000 bumbers, but with no tips. From certain angles you can now get a feel of how the car will look with the prototipo bumpers.
Need to try to find the time to do the little things in the interior, but most likely will just drive it for a while, and just tell everyone who finds faults "It´s not ready yet, so f*** off!"..
Electrics are on the final strech: Tacho and temp gauge work, but now the oil pressure gauge took a vacation. Tomorrow is for engine tuning, and there might be slight chance that I get it on the road soonish...!
I´ll be driving around with series 3000 bumbers, but with no tips. From certain angles you can now get a feel of how the car will look with the prototipo bumpers.
Need to try to find the time to do the little things in the interior, but most likely will just drive it for a while, and just tell everyone who finds faults "It´s not ready yet, so f*** off!"..