Hello, I just wanted to welcome you to the Aztec 7 discussion group. I hope this will prove to be an easy way to exchange ideas, troubles and solutions...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Apr 28, 2000 9:04 am
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Hi Chris, I got this far but think I spoke too soon about photos... Imust have gotten confused... Sorry, Len...
LenSwenson@...
May 31, 2000 6:29 am
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Hey Len, To respond to your question about the door lifts, I haven't done anything else with them recently. I can accept the warping of the doors for a while...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
May 31, 2000 12:44 pm
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Hi Chris, I had originally tought about installing buttons to activate the dome light but used mercury swithes instead. These are small tubes containg mercury...
LBfairguy@...
Jun 6, 2000 1:12 am
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'll probably do the same thing then since this would require running less wire and sounds like an easy install. ... From:...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Jun 6, 2000 8:25 pm
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Hi Chris and others; On my 1st Aztec 7 I put the radio and overheadlights in the overhead console. I used the ordinary plunger typeswitch seen so often in door...
LenSwenson@...
Jun 7, 2000 1:47 am
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Wanted: glass Aztec 7 side windows... Will buy outright, or trade myexcellent condition plastic side windows plus $$$ for your glass sidewindows.... Len...
LenSwenson@...
Jun 7, 2000 1:52 am
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Len, Just wanted to let you know that I never ignored this message, and I'm actually researching how to make more side windows for the Aztec. So far, I know...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Jul 12, 2000 5:42 pm
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I had a windshield made through a client in the glass business. If there would be enough interest (quantity) I could probably have side glass made at a not...
LBfairguy@...
Jul 12, 2000 8:58 pm
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Hi guys; I had held my plastic side windows against a Dodge Daytona(late 80s) a while back and remember being happy that the glass, withsome modifications to...
LenSwenson@...
Jul 13, 2000 2:14 am
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I also contacted a glass manufacturing place for the front windshield, and they said it would cost about $1,600 to make the tooling (mold), and then about...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Jul 13, 2000 12:39 pm
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Hi guys; Although I know which "2-piece" side glass you are referringto, when you see the car I'm talking about, you'll be happy. Theoverall size and shape...
LenSwenson@...
Jul 13, 2000 3:39 pm
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Hi Chris and all; I noted with interest that the latest J.C.Whitneymini-catalog (book no. 118J-07) had an entire page (page 21)dedicated to "lift supports"...
LenSwenson@...
Aug 7, 2000 1:08 pm
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Thanks for the info Len. Unfortunately, I know from trial and error that the lift supports MUST be at leaset 90lbs of force to hold up the doors consistantly....
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Aug 7, 2000 3:03 pm
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Hi Chris; No, the one page add lists cylinders by car models only,and just the 4 different cylinders for camper tops had dimensions andforce ratings. Sorry......
LenSwenson@...
Aug 8, 2000 4:41 pm
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Hi Chris; If you received the site I forwarded on the Dodge Daytona, do you see what I mean? Although it was about 2 years ago, when I held my window against...
LenSwenson@...
Aug 8, 2000 5:02 pm
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I replaced my lift cylinders two years ago. The new ones are slightly longer than the original but work and fit fine. They have a lot of pressure and have no...
LBfairguy@...
Aug 9, 2000 3:02 pm
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Hi Leon; Unfortunately that company either moved or went out of business just months ago. Perhaps I should say that a company in the very same area is no...
LenSwenson@...
Aug 10, 2000 3:27 am
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Len Sorry to hear about that company no longer in business. I bought my cylinders from them about 2 years ago. As an alternative, I remember Pep Boys having...
LBfairguy@...
Aug 10, 2000 9:14 am
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I have located a company that lists the Lift-O-Mat assist cylinders. I don't know about their inventory but it may be worth your time to contact them. The...
LBfairguy@...
Aug 10, 2000 2:40 pm
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Each cylinder should be 90 lbs or higher giving a total lift of about 180 lbs. I have tried ones rated at 40, 60, and 72 and these were not strong enough to...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Aug 10, 2000 8:57 pm
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Hi Leon; And thank you again. I will try them also... BTW: Had you given Shannon from Price Of His Toys any photos of your car? I have trouble getting his...
LenSwenson@...
Aug 11, 2000 3:49 am
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Hi Chris; Well if you tried those struts, it certainly will save me a lot of trial and error! I never thought the doors would need such strong struts (say THAT...
LenSwenson@...
Aug 11, 2000 4:14 am
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Hi Len You can find photos of my Aztec on Shannon's site at "priceofhistoys.com/showroom/leonaz/index.html" Hope you like it. Leon Butler...
LBfairguy@...
Aug 11, 2000 10:26 am
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Hi Leon; Now I remember it, and it is a beauty! You should be proud! Thanks for taking the time to help.... Len...
LenSwenson@...
Aug 11, 2000 2:06 pm
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... From: RichReedy@... To: cguenther@... Sent: August 30, 2000 2:17:23 AM GMT Subject: hi chris i have an aztec-7 for sale....any...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Aug 31, 2000 12:39 pm
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Hi Chris; Any further info on the Aztec 7 for sale? Len...
LenSwenson@...
Aug 31, 2000 1:49 pm
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... I wrote him for more info and this is all he replied. I guess he's not much for words. $300.00 windshield??? I wonder where? ============== hi chris im...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Sep 1, 2000 3:48 am
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I haven't replied to this guy yet on my experiances, but I thought you folks might be able to help him as well. ... From: blinker@... To:...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Sep 6, 2000 9:17 pm
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Hi Chris and all; Anything new with you guys or your car(s)? I, and my helpful friends, are trying to have my (hopefully) completed custom tube steel chassis...
