Sly's Panthers

[sly]

until I get the brakes done... not much of anyone will hear it at all though.

I do run it at least up to temp every couple of weeks or so just to keep the engine happy though.

[87DeuceVic]

I wasnt aware that you had a white 93. Its bringing back memories of my white 94 where did you get the headlights if you dont mind me asking....because I installed some on the 94 that I got of ebay from AM Autoparts for like $50 and they were great. Same place I got lights for the P71 and they have been awesome, although I think they are a wee bit to small...but no biggie

[sly]

Rock Auto
they were like $25/ea and shipping but it came close to $50 after the discount. I've been impressed with the clarity at night. I still use the fogs just to light up the roadway itself up close (helps avoid those wicket potholes)

[sly]

update on the Mark...

engine bay pics.

new rad, 3g alt, aero washer tank, electric fans...


front fan for AC:


Fan relay wiring:


3g alt (I might try to re-clock it to 12 from 8, but I got the wires all out of the way of other stuff for now):


Stock wiring adapter (regulator replacement from PA-Performance):


Charge fuse tucked in next to the battery:


and the worst part... the filler neck patch:

I used a cut off from a computer expansion slot blank and epoxied over the little hole in the filler neck.

so I'll be posting a WTB thread for a filler neck. Technically all I need is the top section there from the first bend to the cap. The rest of the pipe is in perfect condition. I also need the rubber boot for the wheel well as you can tell that mine is shredded.

[87gtVIC]

I like the engine bay.

[sly]

I tried my best to keep it neat.

[sly]

ok. Took the wheels off and checked the brakes... brakes are fine. nothing wiggles either. The right rear was caked in grease though. I make have a busted axle seal. ultra-dammit. It looks like the ambient temp sensor is the main issue with the A/C. It looks as if the inner works of the thing are rusted out. Ordered a new one since the blend door works fine and pulling vacuum off of it gets me heat. I'm pretty sure Gadget is right about the panel vents blowing all the time though (panel flapper done broke) and I'm not about to pull the whole dash out to get at the ducts and try to fix it... so I'll deal with hot air in the face if I have to. Hopefully the car will be back on the roads before Christmas. Living in Texas is great since I can drive almost year round (even the cars you wanna keep looking nice).

[87gtVIC]

Do you have any help pulling the dash? Big job doing all on your lonesome. I wish I were in Texas can get work done all year round!

[sly]

no... I don't have help pulling the dash... which is why I won't fix the panel vent issue. Taking the dash pad off to get to the air temp sensor is easy though.

[sly]

ok... got the main part of the push bumpers on the MGM. I'm planning on making some bracing to support the bottom of the bumpers so they won't shake/vibrate running down the road. Eventually there will be a cross bar... and maybe fogs mounted on that.

Pics:

Front


Side

[sly]

ok... crappy cell phone pic cause I'm about to leave to go to the in-laws... but I've got the bracing on. Better pics on Friday.

[gabegt90]

all you need now are a set of fog lights on that thing lol

[85crownHPP]

You can get rid of that if you want... it serves no purpose anymore. There might be old coil wiring in there too that can go and will get a lot of that wiring outta there!

[sly]

the original one did go. That's the "adapter" for the dash light. I like having everything work... idiot lights included.

[sly]

all you need now are a set of fog lights on that thing lol

this WILL happen. The decision will be whether I get something like KC Daylighters (or similar) or something less off-road worthy (fogs, driving lights).

I will probably do the 3G conversion on it first though to support the greater power load.