We Build a Perfect Union - Pennock's Fiero Forum

Click here to visit the donation page | View all sponsors

Pennock's Fiero Forum

The Construction Zone

We Build a Perfect Union (Page 43)

Email This Page to Someone! | Printable Version

This topic is 77 pages long: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77
Previous Page | Next Page

next newest topic | next oldest topic

We Build a Perfect Union by Archie

Started on	: 01-11-2006 09:04 PM
Replies	: 3045 (337729 views)
Last post by	: troyboy on 02-11-2013 06:38 AM

Archie
Member

Posts: 9073
From: Loves Park, IL
Registered: Dec 1999

Feedback score: (11)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 532
Rate this member

07-21-2008 07:51 PM

I had a hard time picking out the pics, so here are 8 of them.

Archie

BTW, yes that's an RCC "A" arm.

[This message has been edited by Archie (edited 07-21-2008).]

IP: Logged

Erik
Member

Posts: 5569
From: Des Moines, Iowa
Registered: Jul 2002

Feedback score: (3)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 171
Rate this member

07-21-2008 08:02 PM

Wow! that must be one of them wireless setups..with 7.0 sofware

IP: Logged

Erik
Member

Posts: 5569
From: Des Moines, Iowa
Registered: Jul 2002

Feedback score: (3)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 171
Rate this member

07-21-2008 08:05 PM

quote

Originally posted by Archie:

BTW, yes that's an RCC "A" arm.

I wonder why you used a earlier cradle instead of an 88?

IP: Logged

GKDINC
Member

Posts: 1752
From: Cape Coral Florida
Registered: Dec 2001

Feedback score: (4)
Leave feedback

Rate this member

07-21-2008 08:25 PM

The shine is blinding!

Looks Great
Gary

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

07-21-2008 09:22 PM

Can't wait to see it !!

IP: Logged

madcurl
Member

Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 318
Rate this member

07-21-2008 09:27 PM

Where's my plane tickets, where's my plane TICKETS!

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 07-21-2008).]

IP: Logged

DeLorean00
Member

Posts: 4082
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005

Feedback score: (2)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 96
Rate this member

07-21-2008 09:58 PM

Looking great!! Man is that sharp!!

But I must ask, why is the silver heat shield on the firewall over sprayed? It there a part that will cover that up?

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

07-21-2008 10:02 PM

quote

Originally posted by DeLorean00:

Looking great!! Man is that sharp!!

But I must ask, why is the silver heat shield on the firewall over sprayed? It there a part that will cover that up?

A false wall ( a la Chuck

) is going to cover it up a long with the wires.

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

07-21-2008 10:05 PM

Marks attention to detail is already starting to show and the car isn't even painted yet. A+ to Mark and Archie

IP: Logged

madcurl
Member

Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 318
Rate this member

07-21-2008 10:27 PM

Can you imagine the reflextion from underside of deck lid once its painted! I like how the orange is drawn-in by the chrome. Its like being in a glass house with thousands of mirrors; you don't know where to start or end. The same for Troy's engine bay.

IP: Logged

Falcon Fiero
Member

Posts: 2592
From: Colorado
Registered: Jun 2002

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 61
Rate this member

07-22-2008 03:25 PM

That is BITCHIN!

IP: Logged

tuner2m6t
Member

Posts: 406
From: Adrian, Michigan USA
Registered: Nov 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Rate this member

07-22-2008 03:41 PM

Didn't think I was going to like all the chrome but it looks really good in there.

IP: Logged

whodeanie
Member

Posts: 3818
From: woodstock,Ga.,USA
Registered: Jan 2008

Feedback score: (14)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 98
Rate this member

07-22-2008 03:49 PM

Click Here to visit whodeanie's HomePage

It looks like a diamond in a case. Great job!
Post a video when you get it running I am sure we all want to see and hear it.

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

07-22-2008 04:06 PM

quote

Originally posted by whodeanie:

It looks like a diamond in a case.

Bingo we have a winner! when I would describe what I wanted to curly and Archie that is what I would say to them " the diamond in a case look" I can't wait until the chrome tranny case comes in this week. (we hope)

IP: Logged

madcurl
Member

Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 318
Rate this member

07-22-2008 06:54 PM

Any additional diamond pics?

IP: Logged

Archie
Member

Posts: 9073
From: Loves Park, IL
Registered: Dec 1999

Feedback score: (11)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 532
Rate this member

07-22-2008 07:29 PM

quote

Originally posted by madcurl:

Any additional diamond pics?

Nope the sparkles were not in the pictures today.

We worked on installing steering rack & fitting the P.S. lines, I know exactly what fittings I'll need to hook up the P.S. when final assembly time comes.

We came up with what I think wll be the ideal location for the Dry Sump tank & P.S. resovoir. I'll be discussing that with Troy tomorrow.

We did some preliminary work on the spot brakes, now we can make the mounting brackets for them while Mark is finishing painting on the car.

Then we got some wheels mounted on it so we could put it on the rack & start fitting the exhaust parts.

The Pypes mufflers came in today & I gotta tell you that there's one big 3" hole right thru the middle of them.

Archie

IP: Logged

madcurl
Member

Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 318
Rate this member

07-23-2008 01:06 AM

quote

Originally posted by Archie:

I had a hard time picking out the pics, so here are 8 of them.
Archie

I counted only 7-pics. Where's the 8th one.

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

07-28-2008 07:49 PM

Archie did the seats arrive today?

IP: Logged

Archie
Member

Posts: 9073
From: Loves Park, IL
Registered: Dec 1999

Feedback score: (11)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 532
Rate this member

07-28-2008 08:10 PM

quote

Originally posted by troyboy:

Archie did the seats arrive today?

What seats?

Archie

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

07-28-2008 09:47 PM

Looks good , I see the trans case came in also

IP: Logged

JimmyS
Member

Posts: 4365
From: Lehigh Acres, Florida
Registered: Apr 2006

Feedback score: (27)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 117
Rate this member

07-28-2008 09:50 PM

Looking good Troy but I would hate to be you when it comes to trying to keep all that chrome clean and shiney.

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

07-28-2008 10:04 PM

Got it covered, I talked to one of the kids that works at a detail shop near me. A six pack and a ride to the next car show and it's covered

. ( plus tip )

IP: Logged

JimmyS
Member

Posts: 4365
From: Lehigh Acres, Florida
Registered: Apr 2006

Feedback score: (27)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 117
Rate this member

07-28-2008 10:08 PM

Nothing like child labor to keep a man happy. LOL Tip him well as he has a chore ahead of him.

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

07-29-2008 07:07 PM

Time to start working on the exhaust, what good is an LS7 if it can't breath.......

3" Mandrel pipes;

keep us posted Archie

IP: Logged

madcurl
Member

Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 318
Rate this member

07-30-2008 02:11 AM

quote

Originally posted by Archie:

Archie

The look like Captain Kirk seats.

IP: Logged

Jake_Dragon
Member

Posts: 26231
From: Lakeland, Florida
Registered: Jan 2001

Feedback score: (4)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 375
Rate this member

07-30-2008 07:13 AM

Click Here to visit Jake_Dragon's HomePage

quote

Originally posted by troyboy:

Time to start working on the exhaust, what good is an LS7 if it can't breath.......

3" Mandrel pipes;

keep us posted Archie

I like that!

IP: Logged

Fiero Thomas
Member

Posts: 3402
From: Round Lake Beach, IL
Registered: Jul 2005

Feedback score: (129)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 105
Rate this member

07-30-2008 11:45 AM

Click Here to visit Fiero Thomas's HomePage

Cant wait to here this thing make some noise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

------------------

Indy#64~FieroNews~Boots~Bag s~Wallets~Headliner~Spare Cover~
Visors~Sunshads and T-Top Sunshades~

IP: Logged

revin
Member

Posts: 8359
From: Pville, TX
Registered: Aug 2001

Feedback score: (9)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 220
Rate this member

07-30-2008 01:22 PM

where did you get the little cats from?

IP: Logged

LT-5Fiero
Member

Posts: 336
From: Charlotte, NC
Registered: Oct 2002

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Rate this member

07-30-2008 05:45 PM

quote

Originally posted by revin:

where did you get the little cats from?

They look like Magnaflow metallic cats.

IP: Logged

Archie
Member

Posts: 9073
From: Loves Park, IL
Registered: Dec 1999

Feedback score: (11)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 532
Rate this member

07-30-2008 07:20 PM

quote

Originally posted by troyboy:

keep us posted Archie

Will do. We did get the exhaust welded up just waiting on the SS clamps so we can clamp the mufflers & tips on to it for final fitting. Then we'll be able to send the parts out for plating like we discussed when you were here.

Been welding & grinding the welds, still got some more to do.....

I also was able to measure for all the Oil Tank lines fittings & mounts & got that all ordered.

And we have been doing some fitting on the CAI.

Archie

IP: Logged

Doc John
Member

Posts: 737
From: Northern Virginia
Registered: Feb 2007

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Rate this member

07-30-2008 07:24 PM

quote

Originally posted by Archie:

And we have been doing some fitting on the CAI.

Archie

MUST.....SEE.....CAI.......

IP: Logged

katatak
Member

Posts: 6707
From: Omaha, NE USA
Registered: Apr 2008

Feedback score: (8)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 82
Rate this member

07-30-2008 11:15 PM

This thing is just plain sick! Hat's off to the owner and builders. Another incredible Fiero........ (looking at my 86 GT V8 project and dreaming of a few"changes" to my plan)....... All it takes is more green.....lol. I guess I'll have to go get that second job.... Thanks troyboy & archie....Thanks a lot.....

Pat

IP: Logged

qwikgta
Member

Posts: 3428
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Registered: Jan 2001

Feedback score: (12)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 76
Rate this member

07-31-2008 11:52 AM

Archie, when mounting the motor in the bay, I think you mentioned that you have to "notch" the frame for the crank balancer. If this is true, have you tried to use the 5.3 FWD stuff? I noticed from the picture that it looks like GM made a smaller version of the balancer. Again, not sure if it works.

Rob

IP: Logged

madcurl
Member

Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 318
Rate this member

07-31-2008 04:53 PM

Nice;

IP: Logged

Archie
Member

Posts: 9073
From: Loves Park, IL
Registered: Dec 1999

Feedback score: (11)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 532
Rate this member

07-31-2008 10:08 PM

quote

Originally posted by revin:

where did you get the little cats from?

IP: Logged

Archie
Member

Posts: 9073
From: Loves Park, IL
Registered: Dec 1999

Feedback score: (11)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 532
Rate this member

07-31-2008 10:30 PM

Here are some pics of the exhaust.

Note that the "Y" pipe is actually functioning as a "H" pipe.

When the clamps get in, we'll finish it up before sending it out for HTP coating.

And they said you couldn't put a full 3" diameter dual exhaust with "H" pipe, on a Fiero

We also put a bunch of stuff together on the front end of the chassis. Lower radiator mount, sway bar etc. but I forgot to take pics of that.

Archie

------------------

Sig by Custom2M4

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

08-01-2008 08:36 AM

Great update Archie

IP: Logged

Archie
Member

Posts: 9073
From: Loves Park, IL
Registered: Dec 1999

Feedback score: (11)
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 532
Rate this member

08-01-2008 09:15 AM

quote

Originally posted by troyboy:

Great update Archie

Thanks

here's a couple quick pics of the front end.

We plan to try to modify the seat rails to mount the seats today. Then we'll remove them before the car goes back for paint.

Archie

IP: Logged

Fiero38SC
Member

Posts: 935
From: Reading, PA
Registered: Oct 2001

Feedback score: (1)
Leave feedback

Rate this member

08-01-2008 02:08 PM

I think with all that extra power and weight, you should upgrade those swaybars to these:

HHP is Making Sway bars Again! Front and Rear Adjustable Bars

quote

Originally posted by R Runner:
HHP Front Sway Bar Kit:

HHP Rear Sway Bar Kit:

I'm sure with those fat tires, this will make it handle like it is on rails. Plus its adjustable.

Jason

IP: Logged

troyboy
Member

Posts: 1848
From: new york
Registered: Sep 2005

Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Total ratings: 110
Rate this member

08-02-2008 02:50 PM

quote

Originally posted by Fiero38SC:

I think with all that extra power and weight, you should upgrade those swaybars to these:

HHP is Making Sway bars Again! Front and Rear Adjustable Bars

I'm sure with those fat tires, this will make it handle like it is on rails. Plus its adjustable.

Jason

If the ones I've already purchased don't hold I'll upgrade if needed. At this point I just want the car home. Thanks for the info

IP: Logged

Previous Page \| Next Page This topic is 77 pages long: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 All times are ET (US)	next newest topic \| next oldest topic

	Hop to:

Contact Us | Back To Main Page

Advertizing on PFF | Fiero Parts Vendors
PFF Merchandise | Fiero Gallery | Ogre's Cave
Real-Time Chat | Fiero Related Auctions on eBay

Copyright (c) 1999-2009, C. Pennock