I saw a thread a while back(I think maybe technical? can't remember) that might have been in the archives, but maybe not, It was about a guy who took apart his Fiero to the frame. And, well the best way I can put it, on a rotisary type thing lol . He could turn the Fiero to his liking, so he could sand blast it all, then he applied that por-15 stuff & etc. Great thread, and I didn't know about the "favorites" feature then, anyone know where that thread is?? I have spent hours before trying to find it on search, thx. Also any info where I can buy one of those things would be cool and what its really called.

I remember that thread. I've searched for it off and on a few times and never could find it. The guy had stripped the Fiero down to a bare chassis, cleaned it up and painted it, all mounted in this frame that attached to the front and rear of the chassis and allowed it to be rotated.

I think he was up in Canada for some reason.

JazzMan

This pic?

It's Archie's "Stinger" build thread:

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/013402-2.html

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It actually *is* called a "rotisserie". Used a lot in frame-off restorations, etc. The issue of High Performance Pontiac that has the writeup on the prototype Fiero, ironically, has an article on building one at home, starting with two engine stands. Looks pretty cool, and very do-able if you have good welding skills.

Take care all---

Jeremy B.

That one looks like all welded pipe and would be a snap to make. It is always easy to find a few helpers to flip it from horizontal to vertical. You just lose the crank thru an arc function.

A regular rotisserie actually is a fixed stand that lets you rotate the car however you want, about like an engine stand. The one Archie is using is really just a "90* stand". Looks pretty cool, and simple to make, but isn't really a rotisserie. I'd say just as useful, except you can have casters on a rotisserie and roll the frame around your shop while it's on it, and it takes up a little less space.

Jer

Eastwood sells them

We built one for the shop I work at.
The rottessery ( I cant spell) is two 16 inch diamater circles welded to a pipe set in bearings, there are holes driled in the circles so you can stop and hold the frame at any angle. We then hooked up hydrolic(Man I wish I could spell) jacks that are tied together so you can raise and lower the frame as needed. All of this is welded to a heavy duty frame on wheels so we can move the frame anywhere we want. Another guy took and made it all electric last week, so its even cooler no more pumping!
I can take and send pictures if you need just pm me and I'll try to get them.
Brad

quote Originally posted by JazzMan: I think he was up in Canada for some reason.

You remember correctly. I remembered his username, plus I made a comment about how I wanted a rotisserie

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/20040710-1-039329.html

Brad

edit: Take that MinnGreen!!! hehe

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Thank you and Oreif(wasn't ride thread I was talking about, but a cool one I never saw before so thx man!!)

So how much do those machines cost & where at can you get them?

quote Originally posted by Fiero Finale: Thank you and Oreif(wasn't ride thread I was talking about, but a cool one I never saw before so thx man!!) So how much do those machines cost & where at can you get them?

Uh-oh . . . the gut tells me he wants it for the 2008 Fiero!

What's up on that, man? I haven't heard a thing about it lately - first I ran out of time to be active on PFF and then I forgot. I hope you haven't abandoned the project!! I remember being disappointed in a major lack of interest and support for what I thought was an awesome and excellent idea.

quote Originally posted by timwdegner: Uh-oh . . . the gut tells me he wants it for the 2008 Fiero! What's up on that, man? I haven't heard a thing about it lately - first I ran out of time to be active on PFF and then I forgot. I hope you haven't abandoned the project!! I remember being disappointed in a major lack of interest and support for what I thought was an awesome and excellent idea.

Well your basically right. I still have no clue how to design a more "modern" Fiero or "2008 Fiero project" but I thought I would start by basically restoring everything but the body panels which can be modified later. Since I am joining the Army in 2 months, I obviously can't do that project right away but I plan on doing it so yeah.

quote Originally posted by Fierotech: It actually *is* called a "rotisserie". Used a lot in frame-off restorations, etc. The issue of High Performance Pontiac that has the writeup on the prototype Fiero, ironically, has an article on building one at home, starting with two engine stands. Looks pretty cool, and very do-able if you have good welding skills. Take care all--- Jeremy B.

That article was written by one of my Mechanical Engineering instrustors

Guys,
This isn't a big deal. My Formula is upside down on my home built rotisserie as we speak. If I could figure out posting a picture I'd show you how basic and simple you can make them. My 12 year old can spin the car 360 by himself. He gets a kick out of being able to wash the bottom side of the car so easy. I'll get a picture posted soon. If any one wants to walk an idiot through the picture posting please inform me.

The High Performance Pontiac Magazine is building one has measurements at the back. May 2005 Issue.

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