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Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by Bill the Engineer, Aug 8, 2014.

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  1. Montgomery

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    Merry Christmas Bill!! Enjoy the weather and the time off!!
     
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    i hope you upgraded the horn, the prius horn is weak at best..like a moped
     
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    While not on the car at the moment, it will have the factory 1967 Pontiac dual horns.

    Also, the "bearing balls in a tin can" low speed noise maker will be programmed to make the T.A.R.D.I.S. hum from Dr Who.

    Bill the Jolly Old Elf
     
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    love it.:cool:
     
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    ROOF LEAK IN THE GARAGE!!!!
    I am NOT pleased!

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    Here in Columbus, we have had steady driving rain for days. Fortunately the roof is leaking over the windshield of the Firebrid. The drainage path would be to the front section of the floor by the driver's feet. The traction battery is well behind that and in a higher section of the floor. It has been safely covered over by a tarp since I put it away, and an additional large piece of cardboard (which is still dry) is over that sloped away from the battery. The car WILL be shifting to the other bay of the garage the first dry day off I get. The red Gen-III can always go through the car wash if it gets dripped on.

    Bill the Home Owner (grrr...)
     
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    Close call!
     
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    looks like pigeon s#!t
     
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    Well that's not good.....something else to fix
     
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    Weather too raw and joints too achey to work in the garage today. On to tomorrow.

    I did determine that I will need to create a new valence panel under the front bumper. Stuff just sticks out too far to use the old one.
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    I'll have that garage rearranged before the weekend is over.

    Bill the Engineer.
     
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    an inch of solid ice here. advil!:eek:
     
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    Ooh, big front spoiler/air dam, like on the Camaro SS? Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969 by Lingenfelter - FLC Blog

    Maybe have it wrap around or blend into the side?
     
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    so a cheap plastic body kit is out of the question?

    83 and sunny in florida, no idea why you people want to live in Antarctica, ill be setting off fireworks at the beach tonight....

    btw my AC just kicked on :cool:
     
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    I haven't seen one that fits a 1967 Firebird. That being said, I really haven't looked for one either. I may just tilt the existing front valence panel forward and make custom end caps.

    Bill the Engineer
     
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    what ever you do will look fine, just don't add jeep style fender flares and a fart can muffler..no one wants to mistake it for a Honda :D
     
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    Front valence mod should look like this. Nothing wild, just extended to cover things.

    [​IMG]

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    The front, side view doesn't look right. The proportion looks off, IMHO. It needs an air dam or spoiler.
     
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    LOL! You have been tempted by the Dark Side...
     
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    going for two tone paint? might make the addition less noticeable, maybe lower the name plate a little
     
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    maybe add a toyota guppy mouth.
     
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