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Does anyone still build or care about 308 body kits? by cam-a-lot
Started on: 04-14-2012 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by RCR:

Thanx Sage. Perfect views.

I hate to say it, but I declined a very generous offer by Doug for the pieces. So, if someone is interested, please contact Doug. I'm pretty sure he will make you the same offer.

With the wheelbase fixed (lots of axle work) and the wheels purchased, I just couldn't use the fenders and they need to be sold as a set with the rockers to properly show them off.

I'll probably kick myself later...

Bob


C'mon Bob, you KNOW you WANT them....
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Originally posted by MinnGreenGT:


Are you checking to see if it fits on a stock/fastback roofline?

...I've always liked that look - wouldn't mind getting one myself!


i was curious about this too as i was talking to some kit car companies about getting one to play with.

Sage any pics of this laying on a fastback ?

Any idea if this would fit ?
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Report this Post05-29-2014 04:27 PM Click Here to See the Profile for SageSend a Private Message to SageEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Tony:

Here are a couple pics I just took of the wing sitting on my 88GT.

As you can see, it just barely spans the trailing butresses, and there is only a small edge catching that allows it to sit there.

There are ways it could be made to work, but the other issue is going to be clearance with the decklid in the up position. Didn't open the lid while I had it on there, but it will hit unless you take steps to limit its travel, which again, if you REALLY wanted to install one of these on a stock GT, could be accomplished.

Anyway, just trying to answer your question. Here's the pics:





Sorry for the crappy pictures, using my crappy phone to take them!

Anyway, bottom line is yes, it could be done, but you could also go to the moon if you had a rocket...

"We aim to please...it's just that sometimes the target moves after you've let go the arrow!"


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Report this Post05-29-2014 05:30 PM Click Here to See the Profile for exoticseSend a Private Message to exoticseEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
thanks sage ! what price do these go for ?
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Originally posted by Sage:
... if you draw a center line down through the "feet" in the middle between front edge and back edge, and measure between them side to side, I measure right at 45".... Let me know if that's not what you wanted, or it's unclear from my description.


Clear as mud. Kidding... I understand what you're (trying) to say.

 
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Originally posted by MinnGreenGT:
Are you checking to see if it fits on a stock/fastback roofline?.


No, but that's a neat idea just the same. I've got a Canadian 308 kit called a Stinger (www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/083063.html) that was made from different molds than the Mera and Mera clones (Fejer) so I was wondering if that roof spoiler would fit without too much modification. Still have to go measure my car to see though...

Sage, could you PM me a cost estimate (less shipping) as well? Thanks.
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Report this Post05-29-2014 08:46 PM Click Here to See the Profile for SageSend a Private Message to SageEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Tony:

Here's what they are going for on ebay....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fer...em518ce8dae8&vxp=mtr

And no....that is not a new or used actual f-car part, it is a fiberglass replacement..the guy lists that he's sold 27 of them!

We haven't really figured out a price yet, when we do, we'll post it up.

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Originally posted by Sage:

Tony:

Here's what they are going for on ebay....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fer...em518ce8dae8&vxp=mtr

And no....that is not a new or used actual f-car part, it is a fiberglass replacement..the guy lists that he's sold 27 of them!

We haven't really figured out a price yet, when we do, we'll post it up.

HAGO!

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Ouch,..that is a little steep for me,...especially if i still had to do some work to get it to fit correctly.

Not saying the piece is not worth that, (especially if they are being sold at that price) but it would be more than i would be willing to pay.

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I purchased one about a year ago for the Enterra and Archie and i did not like how it looked on the Enterra or the Chop top so in the parts bin it goes


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There ya go Tony! Just talk Troy into "donating" to you for research, won't put you out a penny, unless you have to pay shipping.

We've decided if we make and sell them, they will list for $250 with studs installed, and $200 without, which means the customer can use whatever fastners they want.

As I said earlier, it can be made to fit on a stock Fiero, but my guess is the decklid is gonna hit when opened, but again, if you want it bad enough it can be worked out.


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Originally posted by Sage:

.... but my guess is the decklid is gonna hit when opened ...



... and, if you're like me, you'll then hit your head on the decklid when you go into the trunk for something

[This message has been edited by PaulJK (edited 06-03-2014).]

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I'm very interested in a roof spoiler. I'm working on an air-to-air intercooler mounted under it. I would need to build a lower shroud to force the rooftop airflow through it and insulate it from rising heat out of the decklid vents, but I think it should work good. Similar to the Ford RS200.


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Rick in Wisconsin, whoever ends up with these parts please contact me. I badly need a front clip, hood, and headlight
cover in order to restore my 88. Please contact me at rick.zentz@gkn.com or phone me at 608-361-1839. I will pick up
parts anytime, anywhere, thanks.
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Hello Rick in Wisconsin, whoever ends up with these parts please contact me. I need a front clip, hood, and headlight cover. If
anyone knows of a aftermarket manufacture of the parts I need also contact me at rick.zentz@gkn.com or by phone at 608-361-1839.
These parts will complete my project to restore my 88, thanks.
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Rick, email sent to you.
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PM sent to Rick.

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I have a 308 body kit if anybody wants to make me an offer on it. Im located in Houston Tx.
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I think that what you have there is a 308 'shell'

There was a time when I thought a 308 bodies Fiero would be cool but then I grew to appreciated just how unique the Fiero shape is already.
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Report this Post06-21-2021 12:06 AM Click Here to See the Profile for NotorioSend a Private Message to NotorioEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I didn't know you could revive a 7 year-old thread. What is the Pennock's statute of limitations??
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Yes I still have this kit
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I believe that the kit car market has all but disappeared. The Fiero is no longer the cheap sports car that appealed to the youth market, the ownership is mainly getting older and the changing demographics in the next generation cause little interest in hobbies. There are also fewer Fieros to be had these days. The people that own Meras and 308 replcars will surely keep them but we are talking about probably way less than 500 vehicles in North America.

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

I believe that the kit car market has all but disappeared. The Fiero is no longer the cheap sports car that appealed to the youth market, the ownership is mainly getting older and the changing demographics in the next generation cause little interest in hobbies. There are also fewer Fieros to be had these days. The people that own Meras and 308 replcars will surely keep them but we are talking about probably way less than 500 vehicles in North America.



If some enterprising manufacturer wants to make a Prius body kit, that might be a big seller. The Mera and 308 kits are much more of a product of their times.... The 80s.

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is anyone still doing the 308/328 body kits witht the rims now? looking to ls an 88 soon.
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Based on the rear window visor it couldn't be to to difficult to bend up a tinted acrylic version.
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