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Rick 88
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OCT 30, 12:16 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rodney:
Someday I will find what my 88 Mera is worth. It is extremely modified and would be hard to convert back to original. It looks very nice all modified. Since it is a documented real 88 Mera it should have a good value. Probably not near what an OEM 88 Mera will someday be worth. I think it is comparable in a sense to having a Hemi Cuda that is all tricked out compared to a Hemi Cuda that is all original (A Mera will probably never be worth what a Hemi anything is worth). I would be interested in the OEM Hemi Cuda and it should bring a much higher value. I have no interest at all in selling my 88 Mera for a long time. I will own it until I am too old to own it. I would probably sell it at one of the high end auctions when that time comes. I have some interesting history with my 88 Mera. I won my class at the Chicago Concours D’Elegance in 1995. Their 100th anniversary show. Just like Pebble Beach and such you drove to the viewing area and were presented with a commemorative bottle of wine engraved with their logo. It has 100th anniversary engraved at the bottom. It was very hard to be extended an invitation to this show. To win my class was a surprise. I was up against some very nice cars.
Rodney Dickman
1988 Mera #8110
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Rodney, for those of us that are interested in keeping a Mera stock, how about producing a "Mera Survivor Guide". A documented information guide on what is correct and stock on Meras. Does someone here own an absolutely stock Mera?
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mera7
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OCT 30, 01:24 AM
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from the pics it looks like fiero in paradise is very close to oem if not oem....very nice car. mike in oklahoma
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mera7
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OCT 30, 04:17 AM
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nelson thank you for purchasing my original vitaloni power mirrors/parts from my car. i have given you a positive feedback rating. happy motoring 
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batousai666
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OCT 30, 09:03 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by mera7:
from the pics it looks like fiero in paradise is very close to oem if not oem....very nice car. mike in oklahoma |
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i agree....so far the hardest part is the emblems.....no one has them... to even get rid of...plus i am finding a lot of anomolies is these cars....for instance....I have a Mera spec. sheet that states the 1987 Mera has manual Vit. mirror on drivers side and powered on the passenger side....my car confirms this.. 'cept its not hooked up....can't find power wire to box....also appearently not all early Meras had back up lights???? i am still out to lunch on this one....also been confirmed that not all, if any, 1987 Meras had Chromodoras......I see a lot of maybes when i search Meras in the archives....but i did find that most kits....hood over the org. Fiero hood in front....thats nice...do we???? its hard to tell....mine IS quite heavy???? does anybody know if... the holes for the door handles/locks, all lights and vents by the doors and gas tank, do these come molded into the panel or are they cut???? off for more questions for you all later...
Dan[This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 10-30-2009).]
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batousai666
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OCT 30, 09:28 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rick 88:
Rodney, for those of us that are interested in keeping a Mera stock, how about producing a "Mera Survivor Guide". A documented information guide on what is correct and stock on Meras. Does someone here own an absolutely stock Mera? |
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not sure what a stock Mera is..... 'cept a sticker in the trunk and body panels with emblems....the sheet that reholmes posted.... how many more of you have that sheet????? never seen one of them..also, my rpo sheet says i should have.....A01 "Window, deep tinted all, soft ray"...only the sun roof is dark tint...no tint on doors or rear.....
and speaking of rpo sheet....help me with this if you will....paint code 41U is BLACK, U = upper (upper of two tone) what is the lower color code or was it the same color like GREY??? one more thing on the rpo....seems I have the Y 99 code for Special Rally suspension package..plus with the Y99.. i got N78 wheels Hi Tech Turbo, aluminum 14x6 (req.w/ Y99)...what are these???..and F 41 for suspension, heavy duty,front and rear (special)...ohh... and PB4 lock kit, aluminum wheel.....what the heck are these????there's alot more gotta orginize for solid presentation.....maybe a conference call is in order.....until then later-
Daniel
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Rodney
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OCT 30, 10:08 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rick 88:
Rodney, for those of us that are interested in keeping a Mera stock, how about producing a "Mera Survivor Guide". A documented information guide on what is correct and stock on Meras. Does someone here own an absolutely stock Mera? |
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I hope you can see that this is easy to ask for but would be a very, very large project to complete. You have no idea how much work this would be.
Rodney Dickman
Mera Registry
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reholmes
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OCT 30, 10:40 AM
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Rodney is right; however, there are certain characteristics we are fairly sure of. There could be a checklist of these known attributes, and when registering with Rodney, the applicant could be asked to fill it out.
I believe mine is pretty stock--EXCEPT! There are badges on the rear panel that I'm sure were added. I know the three-spoke stock Fiero steering wheel is a replacement. The car has been repainted in a "1997" color. Door handle escutcheons have Rodney's Mera badges. The lower panel behind the rear wheels is "Boxer" style black. There is an F-car key/lock on the sail grill (this is phony, of course, but reflects the F-car lockable filler cap). And most amusingly, the Mera trunk sticker reflects the new paint color. Oh, it also has Rodney's engine lid struts to hold up the 300# trunk lid ;-)
So do these things make it non-stock? Some would say that even the after market Fiero floor mats destroy its "virginity." I'll report, you decide.
OBTW, I've not registered with Rodney, though Perhaps Paul V did before he sold the car (#8046)--I'd like to know more about the Registry.
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reholmes
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OCT 30, 12:44 PM
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batousai666
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OCT 30, 02:13 PM
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man them some nice pads and rides.....note the grey 328 (I think) ferrari looks to be in the house that Ferris Bullers day off was filmed in.....that house is awesome.....park in the house with a glass garage door awesome.....well back to that link for more droolin'- bye
Dan
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reholmes
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OCT 30, 07:34 PM
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Ferris Bueller certainly came to mind, and that was my fav, too. I love the classic Peninfarina look--well, of course. Though I thought that might have been a 302 GT4.
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