ik ook !

Most of the front suspension is finally done and installed..



There are still a few jobs to do to the front underbody... first this airdam bracket is toast

I just started to make a simple replacement piece in aluminium and will restore the other parts...then I can set up the intercooler hoses (I will have to add a little mod to the airdam for that) and then I want to fabricate a support bracket for the nose to feel save if I ever get to test the top speed ...when its done

Started with some scrap aluminium with a good thickness

mapping and drilling new holes

testfitting

This cut is needed to clear the IC radiator tubing

I will use 4 L profiles for strength and pop rivet them


Now theres some extra space to try to setup the tubing for the IC radiator. I decided I want the pump mounted in the front trunk...for easy access I guess. This doesnt make the routing easier..hehe. After some trying and combining hoses and adapters:


This is a Fiero hose, it fits and curves just right!

Sorry about the bad picture quality.....iphone camera and low light dont go well together..
More to come

quote Originally posted by Fie Ro: Started with some scrap aluminium with a good thickness mapping and drilling new holes testfitting This cut is needed to clear the IC radiator tubing I will use 4 L profiles for strength and pop rivet them Now theres some extra space to try to setup the tubing for the IC radiator. I decided I want the pump mounted in the front trunk...for easy access I guess. This doesnt make the routing easier..hehe. After some trying and combining hoses and adapters: This is a Fiero hose, it fits and curves just right! Sorry about the bad picture quality.....iphone camera and low light dont go well together.. More to come

well you adopt me please???

quote Originally posted by BabyVet: well you adopt me please???

Thats ok but you will get to do the dirty/boring jobs

Some finished, cleaned and painted parts..:

quote Originally posted by Fie Ro: Thats ok but you will get to do the dirty/boring jobs Some finished, cleaned and painted parts..:

i'm game for it!!! so when you want my adoption papers??? lol

Ok, moving to the front trunk, I will pull everything out to route the IC plumbing first..


I got two bilge type pumps (1 new spare) with the kit, the used one has a cut or broken outlet so I am going to switch some parts..


Now it is set up, the threaded inlet and nut make it possible to mount it through/to the trunk wall, added teflon for sealing and made an adapter to mount the wider radiator hose


2 holes


fitting the pump inlet


I dont know about the reliabilty of these pumps (theyre made by Johnson), but they are easily replaced (click and turn cartridge type), cheap and now easy accessable (just lift the front hood )


Getting more stuff hooked up

Why haven't i seen this thread before! You really have some talent there pal. I literally read this entire thread today. Brilliant just brilliant!

Wow, it's been awhile since I tuned into this one. Why isn't this in the construction zone yet? Your car is one of the most built bodies out there. Your fiberglassing skills are very good and inspirational to me to try my body changes. Keep up your awesome build.
~John

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John
1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan (Sitting idle for the moment)
1988 SE seized duke... next engine?
1988 CJB T-Top (Project car)
2001 Saturn LW300 (Daily driver)
2001 Saturn SL1

quote Originally posted by FieroCustom: Wow, it's been awhile since I tuned into this one. Why isn't this in the construction zone yet? Your car is one of the most built bodies out there. Your fiberglassing skills are very good and inspirational to me to try my body changes. Keep up your awesome build. ~John

I am going to have to agree with this as well as all the other praise posts. Your car is beautiful and your workmanship top notch, you put the rest of us to shame.

Fie RO, when you get a chance, could you update this thread with more pics of your Fiero interior and outside?
I would love to see more recent/current pictures (both wide angle, and details shots)

Thanks for the kind words, guess I am pretty devoted to this little obsession.. ...but it also takes a lot of time in learning (from mistakes) and finally getting stuff sorted out and done..
got some stuff done this week though..!
changed my fancy replacement radiator overflow can bracket setup to a custom bend basic bracket to clear the hoodvent and headlights..
painted and installed bracket