I'm thinking about selling my 1988 Formula for a Monte Carlo, I'm going to miss her but want something else to tinker with. like I said she's a vin matching Formula with a 4t60 automatic swapped in with sprint headers. has a ton of options, power windows, tilt steering, AC, defogger, sun roof. has just over 81000 miles, has all around new racing shocks and springs with matching new tires and rims, leather seats. having some problems with the injectors though, have a new set to swap in just haven't had time. open to questions and offers. body is straight, some bad spots in the fiberglass from PO, no overheating, clean title.
Originally posted by Monkeyman: "Fiberglass"? Are there some aftermarket body panels? Which ones?
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Originally posted by Harley95: no all original
So, you're selling your Corvette? I'm confused. What fiberglass body panels are you talking about? The Fiero doesn't have any fiberglass. The body panels are pretty much all plastic (hence the nickname "Plastic Fantastic") which is why they don't dent/break. Most body panels are either SMC or RRIM.
Originally posted by 1MohrFiero: Wow, most of the time they are across the country. I finally see a nice one in Kentucky and it is across the state.
Seriously? So you drive a few hours. It may be a bit much to expect the year, make, model, color, mileage, condition, tranny, options, and price ALL to coincide with your desire/bank account timing AND be in your town. So far, I've had to drive at least 5 hours one way for each of my Fieros...and I drove them home under their own power.
Originally posted by tshark: Seriously? So you drive a few hours. It may be a bit much to expect the year, make, model, color, mileage, condition, tranny, options, and price ALL to coincide with your desire/bank account timing AND be in your town. So far, I've had to drive at least 5 hours one way for each of my Fieros...and I drove them home under their own power.
I never said in my town but closer would be nice. BTW, London is about 5 hours one way from my home town and my point was more that I sometimes feel that I live in an area where a Fiero is a rarity. Now that you mention it I have bought 3 Fieros without traveling more than 15 minutes. I guess I am luckier than you.
Sorry for the Hi-jack Harley. Please consider it a free bump for a good looking car.
its no problem Mohrfiero and thank you, I love her to death but I can't figure out the issue with the injectors. she gets driven regularly, never broke down after replacing the old alternator, and I'm just wanting something with a little more get up and go and well a little extra room.
Someone with 13000 + posts showing his extensive store of knowledge to us newbies. And I believe he's mistaken when he says they don't "break"
I assume you're referring to me. The OP had me confused. Fieros don't have fiberglass body panels. And, no. They don't "break". They tear, they get crushed, etc but they don't break. I hope I've taught you something today, young padawan.
BTW, I applaud your feeble attempt at smart assism. I'm sorry it didn't work. You get one more chance.
no smart assism intended, a LOT of Fiero owners new and old think their cars are made of fiberglass. their lack of knowledge comes from trying to keep them running and haveing no time to research manufacturing methods. there are actually five different material/methods used in body panels:
SMC Sheet Molded Compound, used in the hood, roof, rear upper quarter panel and rear deck lid RRIM Reinforced Reaction Molded urethane used in front fenders, door panels and rear lower quarter panel RIM Reaction Injected Molded urethane used in front and rear facias TPO Thermoplastic Olefin used in rocker panels Bexley Resin blow molded used in rear "wings" or "spoilers"
I have a little experence with RRIM as i was a Field Service Tech with Cincinnati Milacron who manufactured the machines that produced these parts
no smart assism intended, a LOT of Fiero owners new and old think their cars are made of fiberglass. their lack of knowledge comes from trying to keep them running and haveing no time to research manufacturing methods. there are actually five different material/methods used in body panels:
SMC Sheet Molded Compound, used in the hood, roof, rear upper quarter panel and rear deck lid RRIM Reinforced Reaction Molded urethane used in front fenders, door panels and rear lower quarter panel RIM Reaction Injected Molded urethane used in front and rear facias TPO Thermoplastic Olefin used in rocker panels Bexley Resin blow molded used in rear "wings" or "spoilers"
I have a little experence with RRIM as i was a Field Service Tech with Cincinnati Milacron who manufactured the machines that produced these parts
All of those are basically plastic. Keeping up on the body is just as important as keeping up on the motor if an owner wants to keep his/her car very long. If you don't know what the body's made of, how can you maintain/fix it?
SMC looks like fiberglass to most people. It certainly can break and will have what looks like fibers sticking out everywhere
Sheet moulding compound (SMC) or sheet moulding composite is a ready to mould glass-fibre reinforced polyester material primarily used in compression moulding.
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good news everyone I'm getting a new car and I get to keep the Fiero. while she's in the garage getting worked on I'm getting a Monte Carlo that is probably just a little too hopped up to drive back and forth to work but will probably have a blast. but sorry to all for neglecting this post and any inquires I've had a lot of bull pop up the last few weeks and still have more to come yet.
