Today I believe was the last day of my run with Fiero's. After trying my best with what i had available to me i could not keep my sons future car. Financially it would have destroyed me and my family going any further. So i posted it up in the mall and decided to give it away to a very helpful member who i feel is a man of his word. My only stipulation is that the car not be parted out. :fingers crossed:
So here are a few pictures of when Hardpact took over "Merrick's Matchbox"....

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I'm sure I'll be around the T/OT threads from time to time and i do have to keep in touch with a few members here for some of the things i'm doing for them. I'll try to keep an eye on this thread for a short time. But, i really don't want to linger here too much. Too painful.

My Secret Santa gift was sent out and I'm not really looking for anything for myself so, that's taken care of as well. Huge Thank you to fierogirls-mom for heading that up this year.

I wish you all a safe journey and many positive Fiero experiences.

Edit to add: Tom (Hardpact) did offer a different running fiero that had minor issues in trade and I respecfully declined his offer due to a few reasons. First: Not the same car and somehow I know my son would know it. Second: I can not work on any car where I live without eviction. Third: His offered car was an auto. (this is how.my son would know)

Tom (Hardpact) is a good man. Out of 5 people who responded to my ad in the mall he is the only one who would give me his word he wouldnt part it out unless the frame is a total loss (understandable). If anything, I owe him a thank you.
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quote timgray Because that is all a corvette is good for, parts for the fiero..

Part of the Rallaster "Overhaulin" project. 6/4/2011
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/085568.html

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Damn... that royally sucks!

I must be horrendous Fiero bad luck or something...

The only people left from the Rallaster build is datacop and TA6Spd, AFAIK, datacop's just hanging on by the thinnest of strings and I don't ever speak to TA6Spd, so I don't know about his situation.

Fieroguy123 is out of Fiero's, and from what I've seen/heard he's not really looking for another one right now. I can see that he'd love to get back into them, but unless he gets one that needs zero work and for cheap, he's not interested right now.

And you just sold yours...

Dude that sucks.

More then you know. Had the wonderful task of telling my son when I got home.

Everything will be ok though. Shes in good hands. Just have a feeling.

. Don't worry I'll head up there sometime, we can bs around and you can rip on mine all you want. It wont be the same but you can always beat on mine

Trust me, in life things turn around for the better in the blink of an eye so I wouldn't be too sad. Your next car is just around the corner and it will be better than ever. Just make sure to let me know what color decals to make for you

quote Originally posted by IMSA GT: Trust me, in life things turn around for the better in the blink of an eye so I wouldn't be too sad. Your next car is just around the corner and it will be better than ever. Just make sure to let me know what color decals to make for you

Honestly, with NY raping my wallet, two kids, extremely inflated prices on my tiny salary. Don't see that happening any decade soon. If the engine didn't go I would have been ok. But guess its just not meant to be. But I do appreciate the offer.

As of late, if it weren't for bad luck I wouldn't have any at all.

quote Originally posted by nitroheadz28: . Don't worry I'll head up there sometime, we can bs around and you can rip on mine all you want. It wont be the same but you can always beat on mine

Although i do appreciate the offer and you are welcome to come up this way whenever you need/want, it wasn't about the drive for me. Sure they are fun but It was about the first time my son ever showed an interest in a car. It just so happened to be one i like as well. Without being a parent i'm not sure if anybody would understand that.

Rallaster: I'm starting to get the impression that the "overhaulin" thing is cursed. I was on a fantastic track for the year till i did your build. As soon as i got off the plane surprise bills, complications with my newborn, wife getting sick and out of work, etc etc... One thing after another. Personally even knowing the outcome i would still do it again. It was worth every penny and every second. Personally i was under the impression karma exists. Now i know it only exists if you do something wrong. If you do something good i now believe the old adage is true. "No good deed goes unpunished".

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Hi Dave,

First off, you are welcome. Although, I didn't quite understand your last pm. I hope I answered it okay.

Second, sorry to hear about your car.

Third, you're doing the right thing. Family is more important than the cars. When things are better you could always get another one.

Forth, there are tons of people on here that don't own a Fiero anymore. Stick around!! After all, you just got back!!

I'm sure your santa will get you something...please let me know when you do get it!! Everyone isn't as prompt as you!

Dar

If you look in the "dear secret santa" thread, I asked for my ss to just do something nice for a random person they dont know personally and to just let you know what it was. Good enough for me.

Honestly, I only came back to say goodbye. Kinda got sucked in again. But, now ive said my peace and no more fiero so...

My offer still stands Dar. If you need help with the slackers ill do my best to help.

Dave your car is in good hands ....not going to part it out ive had a couple people wanting parts already told them no way !!! like i said its parked at my moms sleepin i will start on it in the spring......you live in a very nice part of ny ... you and your son should come up to my place when i start on it and you will have a place to stay too!! dont give up bud!!


edit: also do note that wheel dolly picked up hulki u my bff car the night before too lots of miles on that little guy in two days

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Dave,

Please do NOT leave. You may not have a Fiero, but you do have friends that would miss you greatly. You know how I feel about you, and I am quite sure there are a lot of others here that the same. You are one of the good ones, and it would be a great loss to this forum if you weren't poking your head in here.

Times can get tough. Even when you prepare. Family. Honesty. Integrity. Respect. These are things I live my life by, and I feel you are the same in that aspect. My hand is always extended towards NY for you and your family...

Tony Kania

HEY!!!

You silly guy - stick around... I thought my Formula would be the last Fiero I'd ever own, and eventually, things just clicked and became a Fiero owner again... and I wouldn't be if I had left after I sold the Formula...

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quote Originally posted by Hardpact: Dave your car is in good hands ....not going to part it out ive had a couple people wanting parts already told them no way !!! like i said its parked at my moms sleepin i will start on it in the spring......you live in a very nice part of ny ... you and your son should come up to my place when i start on it and you will have a place to stay too!! dont give up bud!! edit: also do note that wheel dolly picked up hulki u my bff car the night before too lots of miles on that little guy in two days

I just have a feeling that she'll be treated well up there. Although i do appreciate the offer i have to respectfully decline. After two hours consoling my son who is now pi**ed off at me (his words) I would really not want to do that again. The first time he ever swore in front of me. had to be at me right? He did say he would be ok with another Fiero as long as it's the same. :/

quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: Dave, Please do NOT leave. You may not have a Fiero, but you do have friends that would miss you greatly. You know how I feel about you, and I am quite sure there are a lot of others here that the same. You are one of the good ones, and it would be a great loss to this forum if you weren't poking your head in here. Times can get tough. Even when you prepare. Family. Honesty. Integrity. Respect. These are things I live my life by, and I feel you are the same in that aspect. My hand is always extended towards NY for you and your family... Tony Kania

As i said, i'll lurk for a while. Just sucks thinking about it all. Of course there is much more to the story of my life but here is not the time nor the place.

quote Originally posted by FieroRumor: HEY!!! You silly guy - stick around... I thought my Formula would be the last Fiero I'd ever own, and eventually, things just clicked and became a Fiero owner again... and I wouldn't be if I had left after I sold the Formula...

Honestly man. Financially after having kid #2 and other things can't afford to even try. Outside of getting a good drivable one as a gift, there is no way possible for at least the next 4-5 years. Finally had an argument with the wife about her spending habits and what IS going to change. It'll take me some time but i WILL get things straight again. Just not sure where or IF a Fiero will fit in. We shall see.

You'll get another one. Don't dwell on it - priorities first.

If it were me, I'd let you have first dibs were it to go up on the block again. Some things have much more than just monetary value. Best of luck being everything sorted out.

He'll be back. They ALL come back sooner or later. Its kind of like the Hotel California, "You can check out any time you like but you can never leave."

quote Originally posted by Finally_Mine_86_GT: SNIP: Outside of getting a good drivable one as a gift, there is no way possible for at least the next 4-5 years.

If I'm not mistaken, didn't Tom (Hardpact) offer you another GT that ran, but had some minor electrical issues for yours, just so that you wouldn't be Fiero-less? And didn't you then decline that offer? Or am I just off base here (I mean we work together and I am very good friends with him)? -Jason

Yes, yes he did. And you are correct. Sorry I didnt point that out earlier in here. Didnt mean to come off as if he didnt. Tom is a good man.

I really have no place to work on them anymore and really no finances to cover anything anymore. If I get caught working on a car where I live me and my family will be evicted.

My son freaked when I had my other fiero "thats not my car! I want MY car back" to me that said no trade.

Edit: I did edit my first post to reflect.

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After talking to my son and Hardpact, ive decided to take him up on the offer of the automatic fiero. Now I need to find the funds to get it here!

Once here ill switch the plates from my sable to the fiero and sell the sable to recoup the money. This may take some time to get together but should be worth it in the end!

Thank you Hardpact!

quote Originally posted by Finally_Mine_86_GT: After talking to my son and Hardpact, ive decided to take him up on the offer of the automatic fiero. Now I need to find the funds to get it here! Once here ill switch the plates from my sable to the fiero and sell the sable to recoup the money. This may take some time to get together but should be worth it in the end! Thank you Hardpact!

Congrats!

Dont jinx me man.

Gotta come up with about $300. 200 to get it here and another 100 to switch plates. My luck things will screw up somehow but im hopefull

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Got anything even remotely interesting for sale? Would be more then happy to help out if we could.

Sending PM your way!!

Andrew

Im probably going to put some stuff on craigslist tomorrow. But pm sent.

Suhweeeeeeeeet!

Best part, I have a place to do some work on it now. Cant do an engine swap but its a garage so ill be out of the cold at least!

see fieros are a addiction you can never be without one for very long. when i sold my 85 sport i was always looking for fiero till i saw an post on here for a 86 se for 500 dollars that ran great and looked ok. i have had that car now for almost 4 years and i don't think i could ever sell it without getting another one first

Dave, its good to see that your fortune regarding Fieros seems to be changing to some extent. After you get her, want to come down to the city and give a brother a ride??

lol now I'm the Fieroless one

You get a claim yet?

Yes sir I'm waiting on the adjuster to come- probably tomorrow or tues.

goods to hear. Hope you get that straightened out. would be nice to meet up both with fiero's this spring.

Fingers crossed for both of us.

Edit to add... i'm going to be posting some things on craigslist hopefully tomorrow to try and raise the cash to get this done.
Thinkpad X41t - 150 - obo
tr2-500pp 500w computer supply - 40 obo
two vga/ps2 kvm switches - 20
older nikko r/c boat - not sure a price yet...

wish me luck!

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quote Originally posted by Finally_Mine_86_GT: goods to hear. Hope you get that straightened out. would be nice to meet up both with fiero's this spring. Fingers crossed for both of us.

Ditto! Also I don't know if you've gone to one, but Pete's cruises in PA are awesome- that would be great if we could make it.

Finally_Mine_86_GT and Rallaster I'm still around and still have my cars. Dave sorry to hear that you had to get rid of your car, but is going to get this other one. With your electrical abilities these electrical issues should not be a problem. I helped you with the fan switch and headlight controls on Rallasters car and know you are very talented with the electrical systems on the fiero.

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Good to hear you didnt get nailed by the overhaulin curse!
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, not too worried about electrical. ive seen and fixed worse as you know.

Sorry rallaster, that car was rough in the electrical dept.

PM sent.

Pm returned.

Now I have three people interested in the laptop, who knew? Ill try to send pics tomorrow morning. Yet another late night for me.

quote Originally posted by TA6SPD: Finally_Mine_86_GT and Rallaster I'm still around and still have my cars. Dave sorry to hear that you had to get rid of your car, but is going to get this other one. With your electrical abilities these electrical issues should not be a problem. I helped you with the fan switch and headlight controls on Rallasters car and know you are very talented with the electrical systems on the fiero.

Nice. Good to hear your Fiero's are still around.

Sent return pm's, texts and an email.

After a crappy expensive day, fingers crossed.

Rallaster: wth is up with the new sig? Liked the old one better!

Edit to add: one down, two to go.

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quote Originally posted by Finally_Mine_86_GT: Sent return pm's, texts and an email. After a crappy expensive day, fingers crossed. Rallaster: wth is up with the new sig? Liked the old one better! Edit to add: one down, two to go.

That's my inner fan boi coming out..

So much for the other two.... oof: thin air!

Craigslist didnt really get anywhere.
Will have to find another way.

Anybody want to donate to the David faied again fund?

Ok Dave

I know your not with us anymore but I want to put this out there and keep this thread alive ...ill have a couple pics up of what I have done soon I have to figure out pip and y its not working .... but like I promised no parting outgoing to try and have this car done by the 30th and have my daughter drive it out but its going to be alot of work and funds are limited right now but i'm workin hard on it....pics to come !! will post on your facebook some pics I have of it !!

miss ya man!!

~tom

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Good on you Tom!

I miss him too