Yesterday was a rough day. I was eating lunch and looked behind the building next door to the Dairy Queen and saw two Fieros. I went by and ask if he needed to buy a good 2.8. He said he had bought the cars for his son a few years ago (1997). I looked and he had four. One of the cars was a dark green. I have never seen a factory dark Green Fiero but it was so faded it had to be the original paint. One was an SE one an 84 and an 88. When he told me he had no money to buy the engine. I walked away. Why is it so hard to walk away from Fieros sitting weathering away?
Pics? You know we love pics, even if it's a bit depressing. Could you ask to see the green one again and take a pic of the vin and RPO?
I wished Santa would of brought me a box of goodies like that.
Call Joe you might get the easter bunny to bring you a gift?
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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
Pics? You know we love pics, even if it's a bit depressing. Could you ask to see the green one again and take a pic of the vin and RPO?
I will see what I can do this guy is not the norm. His yard if full of junk and cars.
I noticed I should replace the ball joints in Gianina's Fiero but I am having a hard time finding them. The uppers are the problem and finding ones that are made in the USA. I noticed the Fiero store has a set uppers and lowers but the do not give the name brand and they are cheap so I would think that means made in China. I will check with NAPA tomorrow..
I ordered new ball joints they should be in tomorrow. I could only get the bottom ones. Tops still feel ok so I will leave them for now. If all goes well I will get the front end back together this weekend. The car has KYB shocks so I will leave them also. I need to Hurry Gianina was at the Dealership today looking at a new black SS Camaro convertible.
Surprised that you didn't pick up the 88 for the extra cradle.
I thought about it but decided to walk away. It might have been different if the cars have not been sitting in one spot for over ten years. Every car had the rear battery vent removed and the wires crumbled in my hands. The 88 is a basic coupe.
I burned out my bushings before & distinctly remember wondering if there was a better way...probably with a press.
It works great might help the next guy. I have the front end back together and did a little fiber glassing. I have to think about how I want to do the doors.
I did a little more work to the car. I'm working on the rear wheel wells and the wrap around spoiler. I ordered some 2011 camaro side mirrors but they still have not arrived.
I did a little more work to the car. I'm working on the rear wheel wells and the wrap around spoiler. I ordered some 2011 camaro side mirrors but they still have not arrived.
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LOVEN IT !!!!!!!!! Waiting to see your doors and how it will all fit together.
I bought some camaro mirrors from Amazon for less than 40 bucks each but not sure if I will use them. Will have to wait and see but they do not work with the flow at this time when held up to the car.
Did you use Great stuff (or maybe it's good stuff? I don't remember.) expanding foam? I tried that stuff and it didn't work very well. Let it sit for over a day and when I started sanding it the inside was still all sticky and wet. It was like the inside of an alien. I haven't had good experiences with it. maybe I'm doing something wrong...
Very nice car! This is a sick build! I've been following it for a while, but I think this is my first time posting on this thread. Can't wait to see more!
What is going on about the door handle and the molding, in the new skin?
No handle or molding I'm thinking of doing the handle like JScott has on his blue chop.
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Originally posted by Big Paul:
Did you use Great stuff (or maybe it's good stuff? I don't remember.) expanding foam? I tried that stuff and it didn't work very well. Let it sit for over a day and when I started sanding it the inside was still all sticky and wet. It was like the inside of an alien. I haven't had good experiences with it. maybe I'm doing something wrong...
Very nice car! This is a sick build! I've been following it for a while, but I think this is my first time posting on this thread. Can't wait to see more!
Yea use it in small strips. let it dry and add it more and let it dry. Then it will dry solid and sand like great stuff should. Thanks,
Mike your car looks amazing as always. You still holding out to buy that new Vette?
Nice to see you post. If my wife gets her way after buying the house she wants the vette will be a memory. She smiles and tells me she might let me drive her Fiero.
Template for back window is at the glass shop. I'm thinking of putting the ls4 in while I have the rear clip off. It would be a lot easyer. Just not sure.
Template for back window is at the glass shop. I'm thinking of putting the ls4 in while I have the rear clip off. It would be a lot easyer. Just not sure.
I would go for it, this is the best time to get the mechanical done while the body is not in the way.
