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Topic: I want to help out a member, I have an idea, and I need your help. PLEASE READ!!!
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carbon
Member Posts: 2343
From: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Fiero STS:
Page 37 isn't far off |
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really?
Boo yaa! Page 37. I can't wait... 8 days from about now and counting...  [This message has been edited by carbon (edited 11-13-2009).] IP: Logged |
Fiero STS
Member Posts: 1626
From: Wyoming, MN. usa
Registered: Nov 2001
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Dang missed it by one.IP: Logged |
Alibi
Member Posts: 1042
From: Pittsburg KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by VikingRedBaron:
If memory serves me right, the starter on the 2.8 in the Fiero is on the other side of the block from the other cars with the same engine.
Swapping a genric 3.4 will prolly not be an easy option. |
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Drilling and tapping new starter holes is a breeze with one of Rodney's relocation kits. Swapping in a 3.4 block would be the same amount of work of just replacing the 2.8 block after that. It would be *much* faster and simpler than installing a 3400 as there are no changes needed to the mounts, wiring, ECM, etc.IP: Logged |
carbon
Member Posts: 2343
From: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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GOD! For the last time, the 3.4 TDC/DOHC was not and never will be referred to as a 3400.  (sorry, personal pet peave...)
3.4 Twin Dual Cam or DOHC = 24 valve dual overhead cam design
3400 = 3rd generation 12 valve pushrod design with aluminum heads
I am pretty sure it has been decided that an engine swap is not in the cards for the upcoming weekend. Not trying to be a d*ck, but there is only so much time in a day. Even Tyler said leave it alone for now.[This message has been edited by carbon (edited 11-13-2009).] IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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imo, some things/suggestions/ideas are probably better left to PMs, directed to the build team rather than posted here in open discussion.
Us 'arm chair generals' often don't have as good a grasp on situations as the guys who are closely and physically involved with this project.[This message has been edited by maryjane (edited 11-13-2009).] IP: Logged |
Synthesis
Member Posts: 7768
From: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Registered: Feb 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
imo, some things/suggestions/ideas are probably better left to PMs, directed to the build team rather than posted here in open discussion.
Us 'arm chair generals' often don't have as good a grasp on situations as the guys who are closely and physically involved do. |
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I agree.. The decisions have been made on the engine...
Don, I still have not received that priority mailer... Did it have tracking/delivery confirmation? I do not expect nor want you to resend it... It just has not arrived, or if it did, it was stolen from in front of the house where they dropped all the packages.IP: Logged |
Vernon8360
Member Posts: 176
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Registered: Feb 2008
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I am sad to say that I am headed out for several days and will not have access to the internet; it especially pains me to not be able to watch the live video of the Build of Hope next weekend. I spent a memorable summer in Detroit Lakes. Working in a hospital in Fargo and spending weekends sailing and water skiing on the lakes, cruising the back roads and hitting some dance hall almost every weekend. The name escapes me and it most likely long gone. But, that was about a million years ago, come this March. I was 18, then. This project has brought back many memories of that summer. I just wanted to wish everyone involved with this project the best. For those of you coming into Frazee from out of town, especially from the South and West, travel safely and dress warmly. For those on Tyler's "Dream Team" remember, this is for Tyler and you need to bring your best game to this car. Build this car like it was for your kid. For all those who donated their best wishes, fondest hopes, best advice, money, parts, internet skills, food, lodging, spelling and grammar corrections, transportation, coordination and other skills and lots of things I can't think of right now, pat yourself on the back and feel the warmth. For Tyler's family I wish you the best and only the best. And for Tyler.....just enjoy man, just enjoy. I look forward to seeing lots of pictures, streaming video and endless stories. Have fun, work hard. This is a good thing.
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DLCLK87GT
Member Posts: 388
From: South Jersey, USA
Registered: Feb 2009
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She-ite. those plastic pieces you are looking for, there is only 1 on the bumper reinforcement i removed and it's FUBAR. the mounting point is torn and only a C hair is holding it on. I can send it as it's better than nothing but it IS broken.  hopefully somebody else has one. If the guy doesn't show up that is supose to buy my 87GT parts car then it'll be open season on it for parts. I REALLY don't have the time to part it out but for this kid i'll make the time. let me know what you need and if i have it it'll be on the way (within reason, can't afford to mail the whole thing ) Send me a PM with needs and like i said, if the buyer is a no show then i'll start scavanging.IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Synthesis:
I agree.. The decisions have been made on the engine...
Don, I still have not received that priority mailer... Did it have tracking/delivery confirmation? I do not expect nor want you to resend it... It just has not arrived, or if it did, it was stolen from in front of the house where they dropped all the packages. |
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Delivery confirmation-yes. I can punch the #s in on-line and see what it shows.
And the cashiers check can be tracked by my bank as well. I will be on a road rally early tomorrow morning and all day tomorrow as part of a benefit for a local disabled vet, so I probably won't be able to do anything till Monday.
Dunno what else to do about it.
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Synthesis
Member Posts: 7768
From: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Registered: Feb 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
Delivery confirmation-yes. I can punch the #s in on-line and see what it shows.
And the cashiers check can be tracked by my bank as well. I will be on a road rally early tomorrow morning and all day tomorrow as part of a benefit for a local disabled vet, so I probably won't be able to do anything till Monday.
Dunno what else to do about it.
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No worries. I just wanted to make you aware.
And thanks for all of your help Don... IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Synthesis:
No worries. I just wanted to make you aware.
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I ain't smiling--and I don't think it's funny.
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JohnWPB
Member Posts: 494
From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Registered: May 2009
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Ok, I just spoke with Robin at the Morning Side motel in Frazee. (She is just SOOOooo nice!) Synthesis, DIY_Stu and myself I know are staying there.
The Motel is only 1.8 miles from Frazee Auto Body.
CLICK HERE TO SEE A MAP
She has 3 rooms still available for Fri and Sat nights.
1 Double (2 full size beds)
2 Single Rooms (1 full bed)
She also said that adding a roll-a-way bed in the single rooms in not a problem at all, so even the single rooms will sleep 2.
The room rate is $20 per night. So anyone that needs a place to stay, and or is tight on funds, it would only cost you $20 for 2 nights if you share a room with someone. You certainly are not going to beat that anywhere!
To reserve a room, call the Morning Side motel at 218-334-5021 and tell them you are in town to help with the Tyler project to get the special rate.[This message has been edited by JohnWPB (edited 11-13-2009).] IP: Logged |
GTGeff
Member Posts: 1069
From: Eden Prairie MN USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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Yeah! I just booked the double at the Morningside for both Friday & Saturday. The wife released me out of our Saturday Night plans. (My son's annual school charity dinner and auctions. She will give my ticket to a neighbor & friend who is a weekend hunting widow or we will donate it back to the school.)
Stopped by Purple Reign's shop this afternoon for some spares. Shaun had not seen this thread. His calendar is open and he may be riding along with me. He offered any parts needed (I think we're covered) and to bring up a load of tools.
Later,
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fieroguy123
Member Posts: 316
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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O' Fearless leader! May we have a countdown clock on the home page or somewhere similar to countdown to the build day?IP: Logged |
2.5fierose
Member Posts: 109
From: frazee, mn, united states
Registered: Dec 2007
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hey guys sorry havent been on all day been out and was in the new handicap accessible van that we got (its very sweet besides a ford) and sorry about all the trouble with that intake and stuff i feel like its my fault because of making all those changes on the engine and stuff. And also i already asked this but i dont remember if anyone told me are we changing the gauges to some aftermarket ones or leaving them stock? also WOW my car looks so different all tore apart its amazing how they designed these cars well talk to you guys later Thanks again you guys
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1986 Fiero GT
Grand Am Brakes
Mr. Mike's Leather
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maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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Tyler, take it from an old man that has been around a bit. Nothing involved in this is your fault!
There's nothing here at pff that won't work itself out---you got a great team here and up there-- with a lot of backing, and most of what you read that may seem like a little bickering is just our natural way of ribbing each other.
The van sounds nice--cept it's a Ford. IP: Logged |
87antuzzi
Member Posts: 3529
From: auburn ca
Registered: Feb 2009
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Tyler its not your fault about the intake....its mine ill get it figured out. IP: Logged |
Fosgatecavy98
Member Posts: 2197
From: GL,MI
Registered: Jul 2005
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Someone should by my WBo2 in the mall so I have some money to spend out out there
I simply cannot wait. Tyler you have the best people behind you here and I know this will simply be an awesome experience.IP: Logged |
DIY_Stu
Member Posts: 1280
From: Cleburne, TX
Registered: Jun 2007
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Just in case anyone needs to know. I just spoke to ROBIN at Morningside. She has only two singles left. She says that some of the people that got doubles did so to allow someone who doesn't have a room a place to stay. I'm going to open up a thread about the Morningside rooms to help keep it easy to read.IP: Logged |
DIY_Stu
Member Posts: 1280
From: Cleburne, TX
Registered: Jun 2007
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OK Ok I just noticed that Frazee has a Road called Indy 500 Road. Now that's a Photo stop for sure!!!IP: Logged |
1984whitesc
Member Posts: 534
From: Menomonie, WI USA
Registered: Jun 2006
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/\ oh yeah.. can't pass that one up.IP: Logged |
RandomTask
Member Posts: 3954
From: Yorktown, VA
Registered: Apr 2005
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If you guys get to D-Day and still need something, please let me know. IP: Logged |
JohnWPB
Member Posts: 494
From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Registered: May 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by fieroguy123:
O' Fearless leader! May we have a countdown clock on the home page or somewhere similar to countdown to the build day? |
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Done! I set it for 8:30 AM Next Saturday. I think this is the official build start.... if it's not, let me know and I will adjust it.
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87antuzzi
Member Posts: 3529
From: auburn ca
Registered: Feb 2009
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-10 8:30am? Those are 2 things I've never experienced before. What's a am? I talked to the powder coat guy. He is going to see if he can do a new set. He wasn't happy with me. He thinks I'm a con artist now. I sent him a link to this thread. He said he would read it over then call me. IP: Logged |
Cliff Pennock
Administrator Posts: 8528
From: Haarlem, The Netherlands
Registered: Jan 99
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Question: Anyone care to write a few paragraphs about this project so I can put it up on the main page?IP: Logged |
pontiackid86
Member Posts: 8633
From: downingtown pa
Registered: Sep 2008
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:
Question: Anyone care to write a few paragraphs about this project so I can put it up on the main page? |
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Probabley would be a better story after the project is done. I would do it but ummmmm you all know why.
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Hulki U. My-BFF
Member Posts: 3012
From: Back home in East Berlin, PA
Registered: Apr 2008
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:
Question: Anyone care to write a few paragraphs about this project so I can put it up on the main page? |
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Cliff, PM sent.IP: Logged |
boysatt
Member Posts: 978
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: May 2005
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Hey, do you stilll need the front crash bumper? and how soon is it needed?IP: Logged |
N3M3S1S
Member Posts: 1799
From: Newark, DE
Registered: Dec 2007
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| | | quote | Originally posted by pontiackid86:
Probabley would be a better story after the project is done. I would do it but ummmmm you all know why.
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LOL. That is all. IP: Logged |
IMSA GT
Member Posts: 2176
From: San Mateo, Ca
Registered: Aug 2007
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| | | quote | Originally posted by N3M3S1S:
LOL. That is all. |
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It would be the first time in history UNIX crashed during spell-check 
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2.5fierose
Member Posts: 109
From: frazee, mn, united states
Registered: Dec 2007
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hey guys whats new with everyone today Stuart Restad from pelican rapids that donated the crate engine is coming to my house at 2.30 so here in about an hour and a half is coming in his fiero with the 3.4 and showing me the car and he wants to give me a ride so hopefully ill be able to get into the car i hope so my fingers are crossed if not ill tell him to give my dad a ride in it so he can tell me about it and how the power is im excited for his visit and cant wait
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Hulki U. My-BFF
Member Posts: 3012
From: Back home in East Berlin, PA
Registered: Apr 2008
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Uh-oh, Tyler. You're going to fall in love with it. Day and night difference than your 2.8. Keeping my fingers crossed that you get to take that ride!
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JohnWPB
Member Posts: 494
From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Registered: May 2009
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Ok, I added the count down timer at the top of Tylers Toy page, and someone changed it... I kinda liked the other one better  It was set that when it reached the time of hte build it would change the time to just say "The build is now in progress" What does "DT" stand for on top of the new timer?[This message has been edited by JohnWPB (edited 11-14-2009).] IP: Logged |
JohnWPB
Member Posts: 494
From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Registered: May 2009
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Ok, worked for a couple hours on TylersToy.com. I replaced the flash menu bar on the left, with HTML to match the rest of the site. I also added the beginnings of a gallery page with what pictures I have up till now.
If anyone finds any problems, please let me know.[This message has been edited by JohnWPB (edited 11-14-2009).] IP: Logged |
2.5fierose
Member Posts: 109
From: frazee, mn, united states
Registered: Dec 2007
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hey guys i did get into the fiero and we went for a long cruise i want a 3.4 it was so awesome stuart is a great guy and he made my day and also i got a box full of stuff i got a jacket and shirts sweat shirts and hats i dont remember who sent them thanks for the box of stuff who ever sent that who ever sent it could you tell me thanks again for all the stuff and thanks stuart for the ride and can someone help him make an account cause they wont let him with his hotmail email and doesnt have another one talk to you guys later
Tyler Shipman------------------
1986 Fiero GT
Grand Am Brakes
Mr. Mike's Leather
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wakejul
Member Posts: 29
From: Frazee, Mn, USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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Oh good...I have been hoping all day that the stuff got to you....cornersonrails did all the screenprinting on the shirts/sweatshirts/jacket and sent them. Again I am so glad the stuff got to you....makes my day! Hope to see you tomorrow! It is Mr. Wake's birthday tomorrow, he is hoping his Steelers deliver a win for him as a present  IP: Logged |
cornersonrails
Member Posts: 518
From: Algonquin,Il USA
Registered: Jul 2006
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| | | quote | Originally posted by 2.5fierose:
hey guys i did get into the fiero and we went for a long cruise i want a 3.4 it was so awesome stuart is a great guy and he made my day and also i got a box full of stuff i got a jacket and shirts sweat shirts and hats i dont remember who sent them thanks for the box of stuff who ever sent that who ever sent it could you tell me thanks again for all the stuff and thanks stuart for the ride and can someone help him make an account cause they wont let him with his hotmail email and doesnt have another one talk to you guys later
Tyler Shipman
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your welcome Tyler. Glad to put a smile on your face.
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JohnWPB
Member Posts: 494
From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Registered: May 2009
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Can someone add my name to the T-Shirt list please (Large). I will pick one up on site and pay for it when I get there... Thanks!
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infinitewill
Member Posts: 694
From: Overland Park, KS U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2009
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Anyone live close to Cold Spring, MN? I have an extremely urgent package for this build that needs to be picked up by Wed. PM me if you help out! 
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2.5fierose
Member Posts: 109
From: frazee, mn, united states
Registered: Dec 2007
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i think we will have to find a place to get more of these shirts printed to sell whats your guys thoughts i mean we got a hundred shirts plus i got a few with all the people that donated and helped on it i would think would get one people from frazee i would think would buy them plus kids from my school will see i guess but i just have the feeling that there gonna be gone very fast
Tyler Shipman
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1986 Fiero GT
Grand Am Brakes
Mr. Mike's Leather
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