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Build Diaries => Diablo => Topic started by: tonypaul on May 04, 2012, 01:33:58 PM
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It looks like Im the odd one :o here, I guess I need to build a LP640 to be with the "in crowd"....
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That's a very nice car sir
I may build one of those next
the fins on the side or whatever you call them are my favorite part
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It looks like I'm the odd one :o here, I guess I need to build a LP640 to be with the "in crowd"....
Not so fast.. don't jump on the Murci bandwagon just yet. I know of several members here that have Diablo's and just haven't read this yet or got around to posting pictures. They are probably feeling a little left out also so this might be the post needed to start pulling you guys together. :)
Chris
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Yeah, more "Lambos"!
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I am building a Top Gun Diablo Roadster. I bought it almost completed but didn’t like the way it was built so I ripped out the interior, removed the replica lights and installed all OEM lights. Don’t like the wheels so bought OEM murci wheels as well as replica Diablo Roadster wheels ect ect ect… All OEM interior switches, OEM gauges ect ect ect… OEM CF fins, OEM wing, OEM rear light bezels, on and on and on… I am stuck on the doors, unfortunately the Top Junk err err Top Gun doors are too thin and I am on my 3rd set of door glass, (I tried some off brand.. no go, AGP Roadster glass... No go... I finally have the AGP Diablo coup glass that will need to be cut but will ALMOST work) I also am going to rip out the 3 speed auto traini and I do have both a 5 speed Isuzu traini and a 5 speed Porsche traini, I would prefer to go with the Porsche traini but lot more is involved in getting it done so my back up is a Isuzu traini, I also have a TPI 350 that I will be dropping in (Bought a LT1 engine but received a TPI funny how many scams are out there. I was told the engine was rebuilt and originally had low mileage but scams abound so we shall see.....)
As you can see from the pic I have a long way to go but hey I wanted the "as close to OEM if not dead on look" so pay pay pay off my A$$ I go..... More built pic as I move forward…. I hope to finish my doors “MYSELF†by the end of summer. O I forgot to mention the car had a nice paint job but I started to notice imperfections and found potholes in the fiberglass and taking it to one builder to another lots of nicks and bangs…. Sooooo the paint needs to be striped off completely and bodywork then repaint….. WOW I COULD HAVE HAD A V8 uhm err Real Diablo Roadster by now…
CCIE
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I'm building a Diablo Roadster tube chassis. will post pictures later.
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im in the process of building a diablo too, stretched fiero
farmer
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I am building a D&R Diablo Roadster, stretched Fiero, V8, Murc wheels. i will post a few pic when I figure out how to do it.
Mike
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tonypaul,
Diablos are beautiful at any age.
I like mine.
Visit my youtube page:
http://www.youtube.com/user/RonTinari?feature=mhee (http://www.youtube.com/user/RonTinari?feature=mhee)
RT
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I hope by now you don't feel so alone (although I know the feeling). I am also building a 1999 Diablo Roadster. I've built a replica frame and have a NAERC body kit. I'm using Murcy wheels so I had to "adjust" the suspension to fit. I have a BMW V12 that I'll be using and I haven't gotten the transmission/drivetrain issues worked out yet. But I hope to have the car finish before I get too old to bend down far enough to get in it! :-X
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Hey Tonypaul, I'm here in Michigan near Grand Rapids. Snow does slow down my build for a few months but we keep going. Retired and still having fun. I have a B&B body, so I will have some body work to do to make it look good. I debating on making it a GTR as there aren't a lot of them out there. Jim
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab295/lambeiro/9999556/Lambo%20Pictures/JCPic036.jpg)
(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab295/lambeiro/Decorated%20images/12.jpg)
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Diablo roadster....check!
Diablo coupe.....check!
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Hey Tonypaul, I'm here in Michigan near Grand Rapids. Snow does slow down my build for a few months but we keep going. Retired and still having fun. I have a B&B body, so I will have some body work to do to make it look good. I debating on making it a GTR as there aren't a lot of them out there. Jim
([url]http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab295/lambeiro/9999556/Lambo%20Pictures/JCPic036.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab295/lambeiro/Decorated%20images/12.jpg[/url])
what engine / trans package you have installed
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Italianknightrider, The engine is a 1999 Cadillac Northstar 4.6L utilizing the 4T80E 4-spd transaxle. The '99 is the last N* that doesn't have Variable Valve Timing. 2000 and up have VVT.
Jim
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Italianknightrider, The engine is a 1999 Cadillac Northstar 4.6L utilizing the 4T80E 4-spd transaxle. The '99 is the last N* that doesn't have Variable Valve Timing. 2000 and up have VVT.
Jim
Did you just use the whole front cadi suspension as well? I really like the way you did your metal work....
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Yup, Cad engine cradle, struts were modified to accept Mustang coil-overs, 2" spacers/adapters for the wheels. Utilizing two short tierods to keep the wheels straight.
Jim
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99 Roadster being built. As CCIE I too am using more OEM parts than not. I have a highly modified Fiero chassis, meaning nothing on the frame remains untouched or unreinforced.
I have been working on it over 4 years and closer than I was in the beginning but a long way to go. LOL.
Grant
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I am doing the 6.0 with a BMW 12, Audi 6spd on a tube chassis. So you are not alone
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Right here, Building a 6.0
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Built a Roadster and 6.0.
Roadster has a 3800SC w/Audi 016 Trans
6.0 has a BMW w/Audi 016 Trans
Both are on naerc chassis'.
www.kwikercars.com (http://www.kwikercars.com)
(http://stweb.peelschools.org/sssweb/TTI-WEB/cars/pictures/finished/july9012.jpg)
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6211/6853441556_249600daeb_b.jpg)
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Building a 01 NAERC 6.0 Coupe with a SC3800 in Los Angeles
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Hey everybody,loving building my Diablo roadster ,I am borrowing so many ideas from all of you builders .awesome to see other Michigan builders 01 lambiero,and others.wouldn't mind checking out your work or showing off mine someday ,if ever in the neighborhood .feel free to hit me up!got some pics up but still trying to get better at loading them still have a lot more I'll keep working on it
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Hey everybody,loving building my Diablo roadster ,I am borrowing so many ideas from all of you builders .awesome to see other Michigan builders 01 lambiero,and others.wouldn't mind checking out your work or showing off mine someday ,if ever in the neighborhood .feel free to hit me up!got some pics up but still trying to get better at loading them still have a lot more I'll keep working on it
Welcome! Nice to have another Devil on board. Do you have any pics of your project?
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Tonypaul yourcar is incredable,I've got some pics in the gallery but there older I'm still trying to get up to now.with my pics ,I wish I could format this better but will get it .sorry.I will get more loaded,soon.
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Here is my Diablo 60....
In the garage is my Roadster that I have been working on for a while.....
Wow I could have had a v8 (uhmmm v12)
CCIE
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I finally got my Diablo back togather today! During the F1 weekend here in Austin I broke 2nd gear, I struggled for a couple days trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I couldnt decided if I wanted just to swap in a 3800sc, or something else or finish my reverse rotation LS1. Finally I decided just to replace the weak Fiero 5 speed to my sbc just to get the car going again and finish the LS1.
Took me a couple days to find another trans, ended up having one shipped to me. I got it on tuesday night and opened the box and it the trans was broke. The bell housing was cracked and part of where the shifter cables hook up was broke. So the next day (yesterday) I was back to square one- no working transmission.... I was starting to figure that it just wasnt meant to be- to get my Diablo going again quickly....
Suddenly I had a idea- just tear apart the orginal broken trans with no second gear and the one that got all busted up during shipping and try to build one good one. So yesterday I tore into both of them and 4 hours later I had a good complete trans. This morning I got up and put it all back in the car, by 4:00pm Im driving it around like nothing ever happened.... ::rocker
So now the Diablo is back drivable again I can focus on the LS1. I just gotta remember to take it easy on the Fiero trans for the time being....
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I have got a Diablo Roadster and a 25th Countach.
Grant
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well this is mine
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All beautiful ::bounce. You guys have lovely toys. One day I'm selling my house, buying a small holding with minute house, huge store as a garage. I want a Countach, Diablo, Murcie, Aventador and off course my Vigi.
Cheers
Jackal
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The red roadsters look the best!
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hello this is my very first post on this site...i purchased a tubular chassis and roadster body from a gentelmen in pa that i have strted on...I also have the naerc plans that were followed step by step...the chassis is done and we are at the suspension stage...will post pics at some point, i still need alot of stuff and advice from ::study any that will let some go...thanks to joe marganti for selling me the car ..this is worse than crack thanks
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... ..this is worse than crack ....
Oh you have no idea ::angel
welcome to our sand box.
Who's body do you have???
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im not sure the man i purchased all of this from bought it from ga....I went to pa and picked it up and brought it back to ga..it is pretty nice and fits the frame well...