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08-29-2012, 01:02 PM
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One shot, one vid.
https://www.fuelly.com/attachments/forum/photobucket/img_170164_0_e1a5ca7e0b73cdcbf1bf7970065a860e.jpg
Click to see vid. Probably will take forever to buffer....
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08-29-2012, 10:20 AM
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hondaguy72
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I've been horrible about updating this thread as I've made progress.
Brake update:
The brakes work just fine, although I don't see them being too effective above 30-35mph. I've put about 8...
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07-12-2012, 09:54 AM
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Upon inspection I found that the right front brake assembly did not exist! Someone pilfered it! A full factory brake assembly is nearly impossible to find and not that great to begin with. I did...
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07-01-2012, 03:44 PM
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Re: Project code name Cheese Wedge
I've pretty much finished fabricating a new driver's fender.
https://www.fuelly.com/attachments/forum/photobucket/img_169799_0_27000033d5832d674f8e8e204b45fbed.jpg
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07-01-2012, 03:41 PM
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Much more completed since last post. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
https://www.fuelly.com/attachments/forum/photobucket/img_169798_0_c8c4acf6edb1e8e093d515d1b1ee90bd.jpg
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05-31-2012, 01:50 PM
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Even more progress:
Rear quarters have been final prepped and sprayed sunburst yellow in Krylon Fusion rattle can paint....
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05-31-2012, 01:45 PM
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hondaguy72
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More progress:
Tray completed and batteries at home:
https://www.fuelly.com/attachments/forum/photobucket/img_169583_0_ffd315ef6e865f55195736ab2069172f.jpg
Area around the Left turn signal in...
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05-20-2012, 06:44 AM
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hondaguy72
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The tray under the seat needs attention. Battery out-gassing and fluid takes it's toll on the aluminum panels. POR15 paint is coming to the rescue.
Here are the tray before shots:...
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05-20-2012, 06:39 AM
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hondaguy72
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Here are the money shots:
https://www.fuelly.com/attachments/forum/photobucket/img_169494_0_8118884704d3c42ab8a6a467f415f2df.jpg
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05-18-2012, 09:08 PM
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hondaguy72
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I've been busy. The projects I have just seem to have no end. The 1984 crx I restored will be for sale soon, even though I promised myself I would keep it forever. I'll never find another one as...
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05-05-2012, 07:52 PM
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hondaguy72
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Here's how to repair a plastic panel with plastic:
1.Sand off anything that isn't plastic, like paint or adhesive.
2.Get MEK from the hardware store
3.Buy ABS sheet from your local supplier of...
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05-05-2012, 07:41 PM
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I've been secretly working on the Citicar. The full game plan has changed as my father will be using the car for a very short commute to the dog park, so the car will stay pretty stock for the time...
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03-26-2012, 09:41 AM
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The project will be in my possession tomorrow!
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12-31-2011, 10:26 AM
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hondaguy72
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I've thought about just updated the battery and electronics in the car, but the stock Terrell differential and GE 6.7" motor are not up to the task. The weakest point in the car is the...
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12-31-2011, 10:11 AM
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hondaguy72
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The thought was to stretch the wheelbase for stability as stated and keep the rear for utility. I would have used an s-10, geo tracker, or samurai rear end and swapped in a heavier duty motor either...
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12-30-2011, 09:30 PM
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Just when I thought I might have the idea to make something no one else has, I find this:
https://mattoon.craigslist.org/ctd/2734728689.html
It has disheartened me enough that I may just have to...
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12-23-2011, 01:36 PM
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Here's the wiki for the car:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citicar
Originally the car's top speed was only about 40mph, but was actually legal (but not wise) for highway travel.
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12-23-2011, 01:32 PM
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hondaguy72
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Hint: The car started life as an EV.
I still may not go with an ICE. My kubota d600 is not in the condition I was hoping it was in. Parts for it are about four times as expensive as any...
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12-09-2011, 10:16 AM
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Project code name Cheese Wedge
Hi guys and gals. It's time to start another project thread. I guarantee you will not find another vehicle like this in America.
My goal is simple for this car. 55-60mph top speed, four wheels,...
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