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  1. delaney

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    #51 delaney, Aug 12, 2004
    I tried Paypal a couple of times and never got anywhere because they wanted a code from my charge card ... that would only appear on my next billing cycle. All Iwas trying to buy was a $30 item and I would have had to wait ~ 3 - 4 weeks for my card to turn up.


    Instruction sheet ... sure ... it's easy but I'll include one.

    I put the switches back in tonight ... they look great .. even if I do say so myself!
     
  2. Dave_Car_Guy

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    #52 Dave_Car_Guy, Aug 13, 2004
    I'm not listed but I had PM'd you to say I want one, so...Put me down for one, please. Well done!
     
  3. Rjones355

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    #53 Rjones355, Aug 13, 2004
    Just a quick question... Is the piece you had made a cover or do you take the complete cover off the old one. If I understand correctly this is a replacement cover that goes over the current bubbly unit. If so what are you planning on using to attach it to the old unit. I cant wait to see the pictures of it in your car. I will probably get one also.

    Thanks, Ryan
     
  4. delaney

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    #54 delaney, Aug 13, 2004
    Ryan,

    I think that in the majority of cases the bubbles are too extensive just to cover up. It was certainly so in my case. This replacement piece is simply a piece of Lexon (plastic about the thickness of a playing card) with the decals printed on it.... 'silk screened'. I took out the unit that has the bubbles on .. dead easy ... one screw and the whole thing comes out. I then took a Stanley blade and literally cut the old bubbling piece off... I ran the blade around the outside of the rectangle, then lifted the bubbling bit off. My came off very easily. The Lexon bit just sticks back on the unit. It comes already glued with a peel off backing .. so all you do is peel of the back ... take CAREFUL aim .. and stick it on. I reckon the whole thing will take 30 minutes to do and that's being real careful.

    I know a few people are nervous about taking a blade to their loved one ... maybe I shoud rephrase that!

    I'll post a bunch of pictures and it'll be very obvious.

    Gluing it directly over the bubbling piece actually wont work. The decals are illuinated from behind ..and with the bubbles etc, it's very very unlikely you could line up all the transparent decals. Believe me .. taking the unit out .. cutting of the old bit and sticking the new bit is easy.

    Regards,

    Pete
     
  5. FL 355

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    #55 FL 355, Aug 13, 2004
    Pete you really are the man...my hats off to you for taking the imitative to resolve this pain in the butt...we'll show Ferrari some good ol yankee know how.

    I'm also going to do door handles, etc. You mentioned flat black paint. I thought satin would be closer, but will trust your judgment. Griot's has some special satin paint made in Germany and he claims it's for dash and parts of engine detailing. I might try a test piece to compare.

    I was also thinking of using 3M Multipurpose Adhesive cleaner for removal...use it on the boat all the time and stuff is killer.

    Anyway, when I do the entire car I'll take pix - step by step - and post the process here. Hope others do the same so we can all go through the learning curve together.

    Can't wait to get started!
     
  6. f355b

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    #56 f355b, Aug 13, 2004
    you can put me down for one also, not that the centre is bubbling but best to have one on hand just in case.
    how do we pay?
     
  7. Merdav

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    #57 Merdav, Aug 13, 2004
    Peter I would also like to be on this too, when do you need the money by? Next week ok?
     
  8. delaney

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    #58 delaney, Aug 13, 2004

    Michael ... I did use the SATIN paint on the door handles. I used the MATT on the switches themselves ...... and used SATIN on the pieces of plastic that hold the switches.

    Regards,


    Pete
     
  9. delaney

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    #59 delaney, Aug 13, 2004

    A good ol' fashioned check for $49 to my address ...

    17733 White Oak Hill, Cypress, Tx 77429

    Regards,


    Pete
     
  10. 355Aloha

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    #60 355Aloha, Aug 13, 2004
    How much for 2 plus shipping to Hawaii?
    Mahalo
     
  11. TTG

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    #61 TTG, Aug 13, 2004
    Sounds great...looking forward to hearing from your friend...I sent you an email.

    Thanks!

    Todd
     
  12. delaney

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    #62 delaney, Aug 13, 2004
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    I've attached some pictures of the 'painting' I've been doing. The center console picture shows a OLD trial Lexon piece and it's not properly attached .... I'm waiting for the screen printed ones which will stick down flat. You can see from one of the pics. that i actually scalp the old bubbling bit off the top of the unit. The switches were real bad ... did those today. Also shown is the finished plastic bit that holds the bank of switches next to the gear stick.

    Regards,


    Pete
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  13. FL 355

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    #63 FL 355, Aug 14, 2004
    Pete - Thnx for the pix...

    1. The front switches look easy. Unscrew the 4 screws at the gate shifter and the panel comes off...switches look like you pull stright up to remove. BTW-old trick-on the little illuminated area-put some vasoline on it, then paint. When dry wipe down and paint will not stick to vasoline.

    2. Consol - it looks like the lexon piece rests on the 4 corners, is that correct. It looks like a table top and the actual point where it comes into contact with the consol is on the four corners. I ask this because when it comes to cutting out the old one you have to make sure you don't cut through the corners...otherwise the new piece will not have anything to rest on. Can you comment?

    3. How do you remove the center unit? On old f-chat I thought someone said it snaps out (no screws)...did a search and came out empty.

    Frank
     
  14. delaney

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    #64 delaney, Aug 14, 2004
    Morning Frank ...

    The Lexon piece actually lies totally flat. It looks like its on four corners in the picture becasue it's slightly bowed, and I haven't glued it down. The piece you're looking at is actually one of the early trial pieces .. I placed it there just to give people a general idea of how it looks.

    Dismantling the center piece is easy.

    In the ashtray there is a coin holder. Look in it ... there's a small screw at the base. Unscrew this .... and you're done!

    Everything ... everything .. just lifts out ... no more screws. All the plastic pieces are interlocked. All that connects the pieces now are the wiring harnesses.

    Thanks for the tip on the vaseline ... I actually used little bits of masking tape. As you can see, some of the switches were in real bad shape. I literally couldn't touch them without getting black goo on my hands.

    I found one last place to do on the car ... the plate that holes the center gauges ... should be easy.

    My last nighmare is the shrinking dash ... that's going to take time.

    Regards,


    Pete
     
  15. LetsJet

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    #65 LetsJet, Aug 14, 2004
    If anyone has an old unit or faceplate they could send me I'd appreciate it. I want to look at the viability of having it made in aluminum. Not just a plate but the whole cover. Just PM or email me... I could return it back to you when done.

    Thanks
     
  16. FL 355

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    #66 FL 355, Aug 15, 2004
    Thanks...piece of cake.

    Dash - Me too. But look at it this way. Once you take care of the bubbling center consol, the shrinking dash and bolt on some decent headers you will have one hell of a nice exotic that can be driven daily and you never have to deal with these issues again.

    Frank
     
  17. TTG

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    #67 TTG, Aug 15, 2004

    HaVEN'T HEARD FROM ANYONE YET.
    mY # IS 973-884-9161 AND EMAIL IS [email protected]
     
  18. 1975gt4don

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    #68 1975gt4don, Aug 16, 2004
    Sorry Todd, was busy detailing the GT4 over the weekend :) Fresh carnuba and Lexol'd the interior and a long drive up and down PCH here is SoCal. Saw two 360's while we were cruising thru Del Mar. Doug Roberts needs for someone to supply some parts that need to be CF so that molds can be made. Gotta walk first before we can run here---gotta have enough interested parties for this production run to occur. 30-40 at least.

     
  19. delaney

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    #69 delaney, Aug 17, 2004
    To date ... two checks have turned up.

    Messrs. Lipinski (*2) & Leonard.

    Not wanting to push, but if you DO want one of these .... post the $, so I can place the order.

    Today is Tuesday the 17th, and the printer says it takes about 10 days to get the product. Let's aim for a week from tonight ... 24th .. and I'll place the order on the 25th. If you PROMISE the 'check is in the mail' ... I'll count you in.


    Regards,


    Pete (Delaney)
    17733 White Oak Hill, Cypress, Texas, 77429
     
  20. delaney

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    #70 delaney, Aug 17, 2004
    I've got a trial piece (top bit only ... not the whole unit) that was made in Lexon if that'll help? Or I have the high res. photos?

    Let me know.


    Pete
     
  21. LetsJet

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    #71 LetsJet, Aug 17, 2004
    Thanks Peter,

    I think a machine shop would need a copy to model not just a face.
     
  22. FL 355

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    #72 FL 355, Aug 18, 2004
    C'mon guys...Let's get this show on the road....if you said your in please shake a leg and let's get moving....

    Pete - If people back out and we have to pay more per unit I'm still in....
    Send me a PM if any problems...

    FL 355 / Frank Lipinski
     
  23. fazzaz1

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    #73 fazzaz1, Aug 18, 2004
    Mailed you a check for $98 for two. Many thanks. Sam Scott
     
  24. FL 355

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    #74 FL 355, Aug 18, 2004
    Thank You Sam! -

    Pete - You have mail.
     
  25. richard_wallace

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    #75 richard_wallace, Aug 18, 2004

    I sent my check on Monday... Pete you should have it today or tomorrow!!!

    I am with Frank - I will pay more if needed - or I might also buy a few more units - and we can sell them on e-bay - I am betting we can sell at least 10 of them... Probably 200 - 250 each and they will sell quickly...

    PS. Frank - and Flordia crew - I am in South Beach Thursday and Friday - I hope to see some F-car - F-chat guys driving around :)

    Rich
     
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