Well, the dream of a engine swap in the near future's pretty much over. I managed to lose control of the car and did a 360 into a wall. Driver side corner is damaged but wheels still turn (out of alignment), back wheel is pretty much gone when it slammed into the curb. Broke the rim, ben't the A arm in the back, tie rod, ball joint, etc. Fortunately the engine isn't damaged and I don't think the transaxle is either. Wheel still turns. I'm asking for any parts assistance or advice in regards to this (and a place to find a cheap stock honeycomb rim). I'll probably post pictures later.
Fiero means pride. Well, my pride's broken here.
Would also be nice if I could also get advice on the careful removal of parts here. I'm sure someone else has experienced a similar situation.
------------------ 1986 SE V6, stock, auto, fastback. GT Trim and Body panels.
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FieroMonkey Member
Posts: 3294 From: poway,CA,USA Registered: Nov 2002
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but at least you are still hear to tell us about it. Post some pictures of the damage so we can see what you have to work with.
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gaaaaaaaaah....this stinks. I have no doubt I can make it driveable again, but the paneling on the sides is cracked in teh front...and you know, that isn't metal that can be bent back into shape. Not to mention the paint. oh well, if I can get it drivable, at least I can enjoy it.
------------------ 1986 SE V6, stock, auto, fastback. GT Trim and Body panels.
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Wii Bird Member
Posts: 264 From: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Registered: Oct 2007
Well, go to the u-pull-it and gather "new" rims, a-arms, shocks, etc. swap those out and get an alignment to "factory specs" and try to drive. If the car feels good, then you did not bend it and just upgrade suspension parts. Paint and other things is nothing.
OR You could go to some shop where they have the measuring thingie. Each car has certain "points" on the frame/body and those can be triangulated to see if the shell is straight.
If the shell is straight, save the fiero!
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PineyCreek Member
Posts: 459 From: Austin, TX USA Registered: Sep 2007
Having a bloody hard time finding a honeycomb rear rim. I have another question though...were all the honeycomb rims 15" or were some 14" as well? I positively detest those 80's grand am looking rims and would like to avoid replacing mine if possible.
------------------ 1986 SE V6, stock, auto, fastback. GT Trim and Body panels.
If you're talking about the stock wheel that came on the Fiero, commonly referred to as the "lace" center, then yes, they're the same for all Fieros that they came on, 15x7" with the same offset. The '88s rears are exactly the same as all four on the '86 and '87 other than color, in '88 they were only in black with the very rare optional gold color.
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PineyCreek Member
Posts: 459 From: Austin, TX USA Registered: Sep 2007
Ok, got a look at the car with the wheel off, pictures later.
Damaged beyond hope of reasonable repair:
1. Lower control arm (with balljoint attached) 2. CV/driveaxle 3. Rim 4. Edge of the hood (better to just replace it) 5. Driver's side front fender 6. Front fascia (bumper)
How much do you think the wheel assembly at a junkyard would run?
------------------ 1986 SE V6, stock, auto, fastback. GT Trim and Body panels.
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TXGOOD Member
Posts: 5410 From: Austin, Texas Registered: Feb 2006
The headlight covers weren't damaged badly, but the hood around it is cracked and warped where the headlight on that side cannot come up. If you can find a hood in good condition it would be appreciated. The alternative is find a good junkyard part or buy one online.
@BigB: 15x7" I think actually. 4" hole if you're looking for rims...I think. ------------------ 1986 SE V6, stock, auto, fastback. GT Trim and Body panels.
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