Project XTC - The Rehabilitation! (Page 1/47)
katatak MAR 14, 05:57 PM
Hey all,

Well it looks like it's time to start a build (er rebuild) thread for the XTC. We have a lot of projects planned for the car and we have already started on a few. First thing we had to do was install a new front motor mount and a new dog bone.



Next was the headlight(s) motor rebuild.


And today, we did some canser surgery and a battery relocation. We got a lot done but still have more to finish it up.
Here's the Battery tray:

And here's what we found below it:

We trimmed out all the rusted metal:



I wire brushed and ground and cleaned then sprayed some Rustoleum on there until I can cut a patch panel out of a parts car and reinstall.
We moved the battery to the bottom of the trunk. I will pull some better carpet from the parts car then resinstall it. After the carpet is in we will build a panel that covers the lower part of the trunk/battery and he can store some tools and things in there.


Next weekend we are going to start installing power windows, locks and mirrors along with new door glass and dew wipes.

[This message has been edited by katatak (edited 03-14-2009).]

Carver1 MAR 14, 06:43 PM
Hey Pat. PM sent.
hobodude34 MAR 14, 07:28 PM
Glad to see this car with a great home!!!

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Carver1 MAR 14, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by hobodude34:

Glad to see this car with a great home!!!




So, what are you saying Corey? It had a bad one before?
You are getting a PM about our arrangement here in a few. It's looking good so far.,

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ALLTRBO MAR 14, 08:09 PM
Sweet! I was hoping I'd see a thread on this. I'll be following along, good luck with it.
hobodude34 MAR 14, 08:35 PM
yes yes very bad home... thats where all the cancer came from... hehe... kidding... it had a great home... just didnt get messed with much... still a neatO car!
katatak MAR 14, 08:49 PM
My son is so excited about this car it's hard to keep him out of it. He ran the battery down last night just sitting in it listening to the stereo. It had a good home at Phil's - Phil just had no time to do the things to it needed from the PO. It will be great to go through all the little upgrades and fixes with my son as he is truly learning the way of the Fiero. I highly recommend this father son bonding experience to everyone. I really like it cause I get to sit in the chair and drink beer and watch him get dirty...... I've been waiting for this for a long time! Plus I promised Phil he could come drive it whenever he felt the need.....

Got to looking at it a little closer this evening - planning the Power Window/lock/mirror upgrade. I was thinking that I would have to change the guts out from the donor doors to the XTC doors but I think I can just swap the doors. There is a little fab required for the door hinges but I think it would be easier / quicker than swapping the guts? I'll know for sure by next Saturday when we start dismantling.
Carver1 MAR 14, 09:22 PM
When I get back to my Camper, I'll get you the PO's email. He can give you any info you need on the door mods. I'd say swap them whole if the panels come off easily. I know the door handle has to be moved out away from the stock location(for obvious reasons)
Carver1 MAR 14, 10:19 PM
BTW, Pat, I'll be back home next Thursday night and heading out sometime Saturday. If you wanna raid my stash before I leave, you are welcome to it. Or you can wait for my triumphant return.
katatak MAR 14, 11:08 PM
Better wait for your return - you may have more goodies when you come back......lol wink wink......