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Hulki U. My-BFF NOV 03, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by lynxer:

Hey guys!

This morning I stopped by the parts store in Detroit Lakes (Riverside Auto Value) and got a set of front brake pads, plugs, wires, cap/rotor, oil and oil filter all donated! They also had a bunch of stuff lined up for Tyler's benefit auction on the 15th! So I have that stuff kind of covered! I am pretty sure we have a nice garage to work in. It is a little out of town, but a very nice shop and the owner knows Tyler and his family well (not completly 100% yet, but 97%) Also have a couple of lines out there for body work. It is coming together! Tyler is going home today, but with the care of Hospice...

Time is of the essence and this car needs to get done soon. Everyone is really coming together and right now it looks like we will get it taken care of.

One thing I haven't seen talked about a whole lot is the Headliner. Does anyone know what to do there?

I am planning on going to get the car this weekend and giving it a good clean up and more inspection.

I will also try to see what the deal is with the power window on the Passenger's side.

Thanks you everyone!!!!! Lets keep this ball rolling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Nick, I take it the weekend of the 21st of Nov will work for you? There are people getting geared up for it.
Hulki U. My-BFF NOV 03, 12:50 PM
UPDATE: I received the following email from Tyler's mom today:


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Hi,

Thank you so much for taking in interest in Tyler. We are all very grateful and what a wonderful thing to do. Nick Butze is a friend of Tyler's and he was going to actually pick Tyler's car up, so contact him and the weekend of the 21st would be fine. my husband's cell number is ------------ and Tyler's -------------. If Tyler is not feeling up to questions, my husband would know best what Tyler wants done. Please just give us a call if you have any questions. Thanks again!!!!!



To those that are have definitely decided to participate, please PM me for the phone numbers for Tyler and his parents. That way you can find out beforehand if you have any questions about how Nick would like the car.
lynxer NOV 03, 12:54 PM
Yup! the 21st is what we are planning for! We need to do our best to have all of the parts here before the 21st so we can get it done in that weekend. What the plan is to do is get everything done on the car except for the body work the weeked of the 21st then bring it to the body shop and get that taken care of. We will get it handled! Thanks guys!
Hulki U. My-BFF NOV 03, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by lynxer:

Yup! the 21st is what we are planning for! We need to do our best to have all of the parts here before the 21st so we can get it done in that weekend. What the plan is to do is get everything done on the car except for the body work the weeked of the 21st then bring it to the body shop and get that taken care of. We will get it handled! Thanks guys!



Tyler is lucky to have a friend like you. I am sending you a PM
Hulki U. My-BFF NOV 03, 01:07 PM
I will be sending a PM shortly to everyone that told me they needed help with airfare for the 21st.
Hulki U. My-BFF NOV 03, 02:20 PM
UPDATE:

I received the following response from Matt at the Fiero Store:


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Andrew:

Sorry that it took me a couple of days to get back to you. I was on vacation last week and I'm trying my best to get caught up. I didn't see your email until late yesterday afternoon.

Thank you for bringing Tyler's story to our attention. I spent some time researching Tyler's situation and presenting it to my associates. Tomorrow we will be mailing a gift certificate for the discounted value of a front bumper (including shipping) to the bank that is accepting donations on Tyler's behalf. This way, Tyler can use the gift certificate for a bumper or whatever else he might need.

Please extend our thanks to the restoration team and everyone else who sent gifts. I'm sure that the finished product will give Tyler a much needed smile.

Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do to help.

Regards,
Matt
The Fiero Store - The World's Largest Source of Fiero Parts



The Fiero Store has really stepped up to the plate, as did Mr. Mike and all other vendors out there who are donating. Thank you to all of you, only the Fiero community could come together like this.

Nick, please let Tyler's family know that this gift certificate is coming, it is for the full discounted price of the front bumper from them, or as they said, can be used for whatever Tyler might want to get from there.
Synthesis NOV 03, 02:20 PM
It sounds like the weekend of the 20/21st is on.

Now...

If I have everything needed for the following, I can do all of it myself, or with a little assistance.

I can handle the headliner. Supplies needed: 3M Spray Glue and Headliner Material. I can get the material here, but do not have the funds to do so.
Since the B-Pillar trim has to come out for the headliner, that is the time to replace the rear speakers.

Stereo system. Speaker replacements. Front 4x10" and rear 4x6". I do not have speakers, but it is probably a safe bet they will all need to be replaced.
If anyone wants to donate speakers or the funds for speakers, I would take them. If you donate speakers, please donate new. Kenwood and/or Pioneer are preferred. I want the system to last him for some time.

I will be installing an Alpine CDA-9851 CD Player with a motorized flip face. This unit support front, rear and sub pre-amp outs, so I would love to amp the system and add a sub. That will depend on financial or equipment input from people as well. I have in mind to install an 8" sub under the dash. I can handle building the box.
I need a sub (speaker only) and 2 channel bridgeable amp rated for the sub.
I am in touch with a local vendor in Detroit Lakes to see if they would be willing to provide equipment/supplies to assist with the sound system and/or alarm system.

I can handle the seats and reupholstering them. I have the pliers and hog rings needed to do both seats. If I have the seat skins on hand, I can handle the seats the same day as the headliner and speakers.

I have also contacted a local detail shop to Frazee MN to see if they would be willing to donate labor towards cleaning the vehicle and engine for Tyler.

Hulki, please send me their phone numbers.
Iamlost22185 NOV 03, 02:27 PM
If someone wanted to mail me the Headliner I could redo it. Its not hard to redo them so someone closer maybe able to do that. But i'm willing to do that. Let me know

Thanks Thomas
1984whitesc NOV 03, 02:28 PM
So just out of curiosity, who will I be picking up from the air port?
Synthesis NOV 03, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Iamlost22185:

If someone wanted to mail me the Headliner I could redo it. Its not hard to redo them so someone closer maybe able to do that. But i'm willing to do that. Let me know

Thanks Thomas



TY for the offer. I figure I can just recover it when I am up there. It will save shipping costs, and be done in less than a day.

I may have room in my Fiero for one more. I also need to split a room with someone, as I won't have the funds to cover the entire room myself.

ALSO! I need a list of people who will be there for the weekend. I need to call the hotel and make reservations for how many people and rooms. If you want to share a room, then let that be known...