quote Originally posted by katatak: Hee hee hee....snicker snicker! You have too many Fiero's now as it is. You don't need another one!

Yes he does.....and I know exactly where he can get one

If I buy anything else, it better have a bed in it.

nice group!!!!

quote Originally posted by Carver1: If I buy anything else, it better have a bed in it.

How about an el camino? That has a bed I don't have a shed to live in so that is where I would end up.

Whyyyyy you do that???? you beytter have a reason why have sold a yellow 88 GT

I had to get on a plane and leave town this afternoon! Started working on the Bus and my wife tossed my bags out the back door! Stuck in Houston right at this moment! 3.5 hour layover then it's off to Omaha and the Crystal Palace! I'd rather be dropping the V8 out of the Coupe. Work Sucks!

Pics of the Bus later!

Pat

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quote Originally posted by elitopr: Whyyyyy you do that???? you beytter have a reason why have sold a yellow 88 GT

Oh he does....a nice shiny red reason.

Late Update!

Forgot to post these pics last Sunday:

Jeff came over and we "splashed" some more paint on the Bus. The new gun works great but it was a little windy to be painting outside. It still looks good but we have a few more spots to fix up - hopefully we will have it ready to detail tomorrow.

Splash away!








More tomorrow!

Pat

"I don't wanna cause no fuss (busssss, Magic Bus)"
"But can I drive the Magic Bus (bussss, Magic Bus)"

"They call me mellow yellow"

"Twinkie"

"We all live in a yellow submarine....yellow submarine....yellow submarine"

The only other classic Yellow song that comes to mind is "Yellow River".....and that would promote the wrong image.

Worked on Jan's 3.4 swap today. Had a great time - getting close now! I say another 4 hours of work and we'll fire her up!

A little suspension work!


Somebody - and I won't mention any names - decided that we could stuff the motor without the coolant tube installed. They also did not take into account that we have headers installed. Needless to say, it was nearly impossible to get the coolant tube installed. Some "modification" was necassary to a few brackets and some others had to be removed and "moved" around a little. Jeff tackled the bottom side and Dan worked the top!



Can you say "Assume the position"? - Dan really gets into his work!


Had a little impromptu car show - I should have taken more pics - this is a very nice 57 Chevy Coupe.

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quote Originally posted by katatak: _Can you say "Assume the position"? - Dan really gets into his work!

Well, this answers that age old, nagging question........What does Frizlefrak's ass really look like?

I'm glad Pat isn't a Photoshop virtuoso, or I would be wearing a pink thong by now.

quote Originally posted by Frizlefrak: I would be wearing a pink thong by now.

Again?

quote Originally posted by Carver1: Again?

It was only once, and I'd had a six pack of Fat Tire.

quote Originally posted by Frizlefrak: Well, this answers that age old, nagging question........What does Frizlefrak's ass really look like? I'm glad Pat isn't a Photoshop virtuoso, or I would be wearing a pink thong by now.

The funny thing is if you look at Jeff on the bottom too, it looks like a 3 way with a Fiero.......

The engine looks like one in a show car. Just got to get it running. More pics Pat.

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quote Originally posted by katatak:

I saw this and thought you did some new crazy taillight mod!
Looks like you molded on a anglured red piece onto the stock tails. Hummmmmm

quote Originally posted by revin: I saw this and thought you did some new crazy taillight mod! Looks like you molded on a anglured red piece onto the stock tails. Hummmmmm

Rev it's the rear of the red S-10 that is parked on the other side of it. Looks like it is just one piece though.

quote Originally posted by revin: I saw this and thought you did some new crazy taillight mod! Looks like you molded on a anglured red piece onto the stock tails. Hummmmmm

That is an interesting look though!

Interesting optical illusion. Too many red parts!

Cool optical illusion. I didn't even notice it until you pointed it out.

quote Originally posted by Rick 88: The funny thing is if you look at Jeff on the bottom too, it looks like a 3 way with a Fiero....... The engine looks like one in a show car. Just got to get it running. More pics Pat.

Thats what I get for trying to edit my spelling errors....double post

How much farther along did you guys get yesterday? Will it fire next time?

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Here's what's still lacking....

Starter bolted up
Wiring harness hooked up
Brake rotors & calipers
Cooling system hooked up, filled, burped.
Cables & Linkages for engine and trans.
upper plenum & air cleaner assembly.

and then it's install the battery and hit the key.

I'm thinking the next time will be the last.

Sounds like you got a lot done. Hopefully Jan will be driving before the holidays. That could be 6 Fiero's on the road together on a cruise...How many is a squadron?

Worked on the Bus again today. The hood and a few other spots were a little "dry" looking so we thought we would try to "buff" it out a little. Our first attempt did not work. We went and picked up some 1000 grit wet/dry and wet sanded the hood then turned the buffer loose again - much better but still needs some work. It's coming along but it's turning out to be a lot of work. Jeff is off to SEMA this week so I'll do a little work each evening - hope to have it finished by Friday!

Only got one pic - My neighbor stopped by with his killer Honda and we sat and BS'd for awhile. He took me for a ride in the Honda and all I can say is "OMG" incredible. This is a serious car. Best - fastest ride I have been on in years. I am definitley thinking TURBO now!



More this week!

Pat

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Jeff decided that there was just not enough "shine" to the Bus so today he came by with some clear coat. I got to say that it looks way better with a nice coat of clear on it.









More later!

Pat

Ooohhh....Shiny

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Well I spent most of the day doing "honey do's" Had to winterize the swamp cooler, go pick up a new washer and dryer, get the spare room ready for my oldest son - he is moving back from Colo Springs today. So there was some painting involved. This afternoon, I did get a chance to get some more done on the Bus.

I love a driveway and garage full of Fiero's!


The goal this afternoon was to "black out" the exhasut tips and bottom of the bumper:






It's pretty much done now!






Then I removed the "lip" - I think it looks better without it - more "wedge" shaped!





It's posted "For Sale" over in the Mall!

More later!

Pat

We all gathered over on the Westside today to do some work on Jan's 3.4 swap. Jeff and Dan worked on the harness while Jan and I worked over the rear calipers, installed new rotors and pads and braided flex lines. This is going to be a very nice Formula when it's all done.

Rear prakes and suspension all done - just need to bleed the brakes!



I picked up this shifter knob yesterdaay and installed it in the XTC:


When I was leaving Jan's house, Jeff noticed that I had no tail lights and called me to let me know. I pulled over to take a look. I had all the lights in front but no tail lights - breaks and signals worked. The car is too low to get under but I could feel the rear harness was hanging? I figured I'd just flip on the hazards and make my way home the 30 plus miles. As I was going over the mountain, a Sheriff pulled me over. Proceeded to tell me that driving with my hazards on was illegal? So I asked him what he suggested I do to get the car home without getting ran into from behind. He just turned and headed back to his cruiser - he had to check me for warrants! After about 15 minutes, he returned and told me that it would be OK to drive home with the hazards but to make sure and get the tail lights fixed. He did follow me nearly all the way home so I thought that was a decent thing to do. Of course he could have just been at the end of his shift and was heading back to headquarters which happens to be 4 blocks from my house?

More later!

Pat

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Keep up the good work

Pat.....did you hit a hellacious logjam of traffic on the Northeast side of TransMountain Road? The traffic was backed up past the museums when I got to it. Took me 45 minutes from Jan's house to mine.

We're getting close on Jan's car.....it just gets dark and cold very early nowadays.

quote Originally posted by Frizlefrak: Pat.....did you hit a hellacious logjam of traffic on the Northeast side of TransMountain Road? The traffic was backed up past the museums when I got to it. Took me 45 minutes from Jan's house to mine. We're getting close on Jan's car.....it just gets dark and cold very early nowadays.

Ha - yes it was bad. Took me 20 minutes to get from the big curve above the Museums through the light and I had an Escort! I have no idea why the traffic was that bad? Never seen it like that. Did not see any accidents?

Another 4 hours and it's done I believe.

quote Originally posted by katatak: Hay Max, You got to come get together with us sometime. It's always good for a laugh or two. Pat

Hey yea... next time you have a meet let me know

... If your in the area... I work at autozone on northloop and carolina... If you see a green fiero in the parking lot it means Im there. It an 88 t-top with a 4.9 with Allante intake and getrag from a 93 beretta

Ray

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quote Originally posted by MaxCubes: Hey yea... next time you have a meet let me know ... If your in the area... I work at autozone on northloop and carolina... If you see a green fiero in the parking lot it means Im there. It an 88 t-top with a 4.9 with Allante intake and getrag from a 93 beretta Ray

Hey Ray,

Did you work out at the Mega Pull on Montana? My 3 Fiero's basically built the Autozone on Edgemere! I get over in that area quite a bit - I'll stop in if I see your Fiero!

Pat