12 year olds and cars - Kathryn's Fiero (Page 21/175)
michhiker28 JUN 28, 07:50 PM
So as promised, a few more photos of the update. Kathryn want's to learn how to upload photos, so I will do the first part of the update and then we'll let her do the second part.

We managed to get most of the front panels of the car at our last trip to Uncle Bob's. Most of the stuff under the front panels looked pretty good, thankfully, because what was under the rear wheel wells didn't look good at all. Here is the photos from under the back quarter panels.





Luckily the front looked much better.





Clearly there is some wire wheeling that needs done and some painting, but it is livable.

And the inside underlayment for the carpet is down.





--MH
kathryn JUN 28, 08:19 PM
here are the last of the photos so I can update now!
dad said how i painted the calipers so here they are i've only done 3 coats so far and will probably have to continue but they're close!




Dad and i have been working on my fuel tank he already posted the pics of how it looked before with all the rust...
so what I did was wire wheeled the bottom edge and sides, taped off the non-rusted top, primed it and then put on the last, black coat of paint.






last i have been working on the back vents; first to try and get the paint off of them i tried....
first paint stripping them but the paint obviously refused to come unstuck
second i tried sanding by hand yet of course i could get all the way down between the slats so that was a fail
third i simply sand blasted them much much easier i tell you if anyone gives you the choice take the blaster!
after blasting them i just scrubbed away all the sand, dust, and other stuff that was left behind
then dad and i powder coated it yellow. here's the pics







-kathryn
rambozotheclown JUN 28, 11:29 PM
i know you just got through doing the white face gauges, but I saw this CL ad and thought you might like it...

http://miami.craigslist.org.../cto/2398481450.html
michhiker28 JUN 29, 09:08 AM
I like that yellow on the faces...but then I like that whole yeller car too. Hmmmmmmm, no stay away......I don't need any more temptation. In looking at that though does anyone know where or how individuals have been redoing the face on the HVAC controls?

-MH
olejoedad JUN 29, 09:14 AM
Good choice for the carpet underlayment. The Reflectix material is also a good choice on the engine compartment front firewall.
mj032662 JUN 29, 09:42 AM
Kathryn,
I came across this thread last night and I was captivated by your story. I ended up reading till after midnight. You should be very proud of yourself. I know alot of adults who could not come close to the amazing job you are doing! I cant wait to see more progress. Keep in mind that you have a great Dad as well to guide you through this.

I had an 84 SE back in the day and now I bought an 85 IMSA which is still being shipped to me. I cant wait to get back into the Fiero world.

Good luck with everything and remember that the hard work will all be worth it in the end !
1988holleyformula JUN 29, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by michhiker28:

I like that yellow on the faces...but then I like that whole yeller car too. Hmmmmmmm, no stay away......I don't need any more temptation. In looking at that though does anyone know where or how individuals have been redoing the face on the HVAC controls?

-MH



IIRC there was some kind of PDF that had the HVAC control labeling on it that people were printing out on stickers or vinyl or something to place over the original HVAC lettering. I'll search around on here for it.

edit for link:
Speedhut offers them I guess as well: http://www.speedhut.com/cus...-auto_number-251.htm

[This message has been edited by 1988holleyformula (edited 06-29-2011).]

kathryn JUN 29, 05:02 PM
i have only continued to work on my back panel but i have also got to finish the work on my wheels....hmmm.
thank you all for continuing to be followers of my story! thanks for all the encouragement and i wish you all luck on your own car projects big or small!!!!
i hope that soon i'll have more exciting news yet i suppose every part of it counts.
thank you all again!!!
-kathryn
CoryFiero JUN 29, 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by kathryn:
i've only done 3 coats so far and will probably have to continue but they're close!

-kathryn




Amazing how a 12 year old's grammar and spelling is YEARS beyond some other members. *cough* pontiackid86 *cough* She even used the correct form of "they're."

On a slightly more serious note - good job with the car so far!
Vernon8360 JUN 30, 01:11 PM
Kathryn,

I'm not a fortune teller but I have seen many on TV and I can tell you now that you will go on a long trip sometime in the next couple of years. I would like to say it will be this year but the signs simply aren't clear enough. (Unless your Dad can make the vision clearer) Your adventure will take you to Frazee, MN where you will be greeted by fans and followers you have never met but seem to know you and your car. You will drive in a parade, wave at admirers and admire others. You will have a wonderful and memorable time. Yes, this is very much in your future. Keep up the good work.