12 year olds and cars - Kathryn's Fiero (Page 164/175)
Formula88 FEB 15, 02:57 PM
Congrats, Kathryn!
Be sure to take time for yourself with all the stuff you have demanding your attention. Overburdening yourself can weaken your immune system. If you find yourself getting sick easier than normal, it may be your body telling you to ease up a little bit.

Good job on the nearly full ride. That takes a huge burden off your plate that lets you focus on your studies. I tried working while going to engineering school. I know some people can do it, but it was more than I could juggle.
mjnyc APR 12, 12:15 PM
Will you finish the Fiero in time to use it on campus?
Imnuts APR 12, 01:41 PM
Congrats Kathryn!

I went to an Advanced auto parts store Saturday and when he found out I was buying a part for a Fiero he started telling a story about this young girl who is completely rebuilding one. Your becoming famous everywhere!

Keep up the good work on all fronts and thanks for making me believe there is hope for young people here in the good old USA.

Oh by the way here is a picture of my Granddaughter age 4 painting one of my drive axle shafts from my 88. Get them started while they're young! And yes the paint was toxic. Probably why she spends all day running in circles driving her Grandmother crazy.

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∇PONTIAC∇
“The difference between a Fiero owner
and genius is that genius has its limits.”

2.5 APR 12, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by Imnuts:

Congrats Kathryn!

I went to an Advanced auto parts store Saturday and when he found out I was buying a part for a Fiero he started telling a story about this young girl who is completely rebuilding one. Your becoming famous everywhere!

Keep up the good work on all fronts and thanks for making me believe there is hope for young people here in the good old USA.

Oh by the way here is a picture of my Granddaughter age 4 painting one of my drive axle shafts from my 88. Get them started while they're young! ...




I've had people bring up Katherine's story to me as well.

Cool working with your grandkid Imnuts!
kathryn APR 12, 06:47 PM
Hey Everyone,

I've missed you all as I've been waiting out this ridiculously bad weather in Michigan... I swear winter just doesn't want to leave us! Plus, I must admit there's a bit of me that doesn't really want to finish this car because it's so much a part of who I am I'm not sure what I am without having it to work on anymore. But, as my parents tell me; I will regret it till the end of my days if I don't finish this precious project of mine. It is so great to keep hearing from you all and you are all such a support and inspiration.
I have good news.. here's the list of what needs finished to make it drivable....
Center Console needs finished, the door skins, front/rear facia, and spoiler need put on, the headlights, brakes, and mirrors need put back on. And of course this nightmare wiring harness. But after that in theory it should run!!! Crazy..
If any of you have a working Fiero with a wiring harness that is hooked up the way it is supposed to be that can be found near Mt. Pleasant Mi please let me know because I am struggling pretty badly with this. If not, pictures would be immensely helpful for where all the connections are...

mjnyc: It will be done for when I'm on campus but I might not bother bringing it on campus with me... I live close enough to home and everything to just walk everywhere... plus I don't want people hurting my baby... lol

Imnuts: Your granddaughter is so cute, enjoy your time working with her.. speaking from experience I'm sure she's having a blast too!

You've all been incredible through this all! Thank you so much, I honestly can't say it enough!
Good luck with everything, both car related and not. I should have updates soon... it's so close it's insane!

-Kathryn
kathryn APR 12, 07:12 PM
Actually if any of you are close to my area and would be willing to help with this wiring harness that would be greatly appreciated or like I said previously if you have a Fiero with that harness that I could take a look at that would be amazing .. my Dad, Uncle, and I are basically stuck with this one.
hookdonspeed APR 12, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by kathryn:

Actually if any of you are close to my area and would be willing to help with this wiring harness that would be greatly appreciated or like I said previously if you have a Fiero with that harness that I could take a look at that would be amazing .. my Dad, Uncle, and I are basically stuck with this one.



i can take a buncha pics and help you some, but it would be a pita here... does your dad have facebook? ill be away in philly for work tomorrow, but fri-sat-sun im free, could do a vid chat and give you a hand.. have him PM me on here and we can exchange info, i know most of those connectors offhand.
tshark APR 12, 09:07 PM
Don't worry about not having to work on your Fiero anymore. As long as you drive a Fiero, there will always be something that needs to be done. I'm not necessarily saying there will be problems-sometimes improvements or things you want to change.

Also, your identity is the girl who accepted a challenge and won--not failed. You are the girl who got her Fiero running--not the girl who tried and failed. After this, you should be able to accomplish anything you decide to do.
PD1949 APR 13, 07:13 AM
This Papa D to all the viewers of this site and I'd like to say that Miss k is truly amazing and we are very proud of her accomplishments to date, many of you are probably aware that more news will be coming. I also like to say we have another grand-daughter, who is also amazing and has been a big support and help to her sister. J has different areas of interest and has helped with photos and style etc. This has been a family and friends project almost from the start. Those that have helped in so many ways know who you are and we are all grateful and the little miss for sure. Some of the skills she has learned and advice has come from near and far. There are many who have watched from the beginning offered help and encouragement to a child who is now a young woman. THANK YOU ALL! Papa D

I don't know how to give you the link but she has a new you tube called the power of our stories it's not about cars but.......
fierofool APR 13, 08:13 AM
Papa D, are there any hopes of seeing this car move under it's own power, any time soon?