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...
LenSwenson@...
Jan 22, 2001 5:19 am
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Len, Not much new as far as my A7's except I sold my beat-up Type-A to Mike Stevens here in the Denver area. He appears to have the time and money to be able...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Jan 23, 2001 7:51 pm
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I may be adding this information to my Aztec 7 website in the next few weeks. Please let me know if any of the information is incorrect. I't really informal,...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Feb 5, 2001 8:44 pm
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You may want to add that my Aztec7 has an 1835cc engine with turbocharger, a Porsche 5-speed tranny and air conditioning. It's for sale but not "for steal." ...
LBfairguy@...
Feb 5, 2001 10:34 pm
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thanks for your help...want to sell fast so contact if interested....
richreedy@...
Feb 7, 2001 3:36 am
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hey Chris nice to see some activity on the list by the way my last name is Laxson not laxton thanks I keep bouncing back and forth what to do with this Aztec -...
parallax
parallax@...
Feb 8, 2001 3:49 am
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Gord, It just so happens I've recently been in contact with Bill Koprin in Texas who knows someone in AZ who might be able to get a windshield for $700 + $50...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Feb 9, 2001 2:30 pm
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well if it is a one off - consider it sold!! if it is a group buy consider it sold!!! thanks Gord...
parallax
parallax@...
Feb 11, 2001 4:45 am
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Thanks for your help Chris, I'm in again... Just wanted to know the latest on glass... Anyone planning on going to Carlisle this May for the kit car show?...
Len Swenson
LenSwenson@...
Feb 11, 2001 2:58 pm
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For those who are planning to go to Carlisle, I live less than an hour away and would love to meet you. Keep in touch. Leon Butler...
LBfairguy@...
Feb 12, 2001 1:05 am
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Got a call from Bill Koprin (Aztec 7 owner) last night and he told me of a new source for windshields. You can get a Lamborghini Muira windshield from: GT Car...
Chris Guenther
cguenther@...
Feb 13, 2001 1:48 pm
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Hi Leon; Whereabouts are you located? I'm in Hellertown which is next to Bethlehem, and hope to attend Carlisle...... Len...
LenSwenson@...
Feb 14, 2001 4:52 am
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Chris; Thanks for the w/s info..... Do you think its for real? ...... Len...