The start of my Journey! (Page 3/5)
fieroguru FEB 02, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by NewDustin:

The rust coating paint stuff was unfazed by my wire brushing attempts. I ended up using a pick to scrape almost all of it away from the area, then the wire brushes to clean up after. I'm thinking I might need stiffer wire brushes.



This is the wire brush I was referring to.
NewDustin FEB 21, 07:08 PM
Ok, long overdue update (but with no pictures this time)!

Guru, I dunno man, I'll check for that kind lol

I've visited a few of the salvage yards in Las Vegas and unfortunately have not found any of the rear end pieces I'm missing. So much for that. I may need to start considering alternatives and widening my search. I am open to any suggestions!

Roger's mounts and flywheel have arrived and they look fantastic. I'll probably add some pictures in here later. I found an engine locally from an '04 Impalla SS and should have it here (hopefully) this weekend. I discovered Danny McIlmoyle on Facebook and have one of his wiring harnesses coming for it as well! I've touched base with Amida and am excited to get information about the G1 dash.

I'm almost done cleaning out the engine bay (maybe I'll post a progress picture here if I take one later). Once that's done and the engine is here there are all kinds of exciting options.

I'm probably missing something, but I haven't had nearly as much time to make progress as I'd like. I think the end of this week is going to clear up enough for me to have some more time.

Community questions (if you have the patience for them)!
Is anyone making quality fiberglass parts for the Fiero? I believe FieroFiberglass isn't making anything anymore, and am not sure if anyone is filling that void. I very much would like a set of GT side scoops, side skirts, and an F355-style bumper (to go with the GT fastback parts I'm also looking for)

What in the hot banana am I going to do about my rear suspension parts? I can widen my search, but are there new/swap-able parts/options available anywhere?

I need to replace all my tortilla-chip interior molding, and I don't believe what I'm hoping to get from Amida will solve that issue...Is there a solution to this other than sourcing replacement bits?

What are the options for F23 mounts (other than build them yourself because lets be real here)? I know West Coast Fieros has some, but is there anywhere else? I asked Roger but he, unfortunately, is not making them.

[This message has been edited by NewDustin (edited 02-21-2024).]

IMSA GT FEB 21, 09:17 PM

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Originally posted by NewDustin:
Community questions (if you have the patience for them)!
Is anyone making quality fiberglass parts for the Fiero? I believe FieroFiberglass isn't making anything anymore, and am not sure if anyone is filling that void. I very much would like a set of GT side scoops, side skirts, and an F355-style bumper (to go with the GT fastback parts I'm also looking for)



Trent has picked up most of the molds that were used for a ton of Fiero parts.


And he just made these:


Here is his post:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/...1/HTML/100101-2.html

[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 02-21-2024).]

NewDustin FEB 22, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by IMSA GT:

Trent has picked up most of the molds that were used for a ton of Fiero parts.

And he just made these:

Here is his post:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/...1/HTML/100101-2.html



This is wonderful! I posted in the thread. Thank you!
cvxjet FEB 22, 11:55 PM
My Fiero was rear-ended by an idiot that tried to drive onto my street at 30+...but there is a dip (I am not talking about me!!) so he lost control- then, after hitting Fiero, he took off.

The insurance adjuster tried to total it ("Frame bent") but luckily, I was friends with my agent and actually had a friend look at it ("Just the trunk wall is bent") so another adjuster inspected and then I received $480.....My friend, who owns a body-shop, straightened the trunk and charged me $140....

You might check with a (friendly) body shop......(and maybe what happened- Car lifted up to slide engine/trany assembly out but just when it was under the trunk the hoist failed...)
Amida MAR 08, 08:27 AM
Nice bright work on the Cradle Dustin. I can help you with the interior.
NewDustin MAR 20, 05:55 PM
Update time

I have an engine! I 've been following a gentleman trying to sell a very complete 3800sc Series II on Facebook market place for a few weeks, and his price has dropped from eyerolling to ballpark what I want to spend. We came to an agreement and he dropped it off.

I'm torn with what to do with it at this point. At some point in my mind this turned into a "lets rip this thing down and build it back no holds barred exactly how I want it" and I'm leaning into it. I believe I could fit a remanufactured engine into my budget still, and use this as a core. I have never done anything like this before so I'm open to suggestions about whether or not that would be a silly thing to do.

I purchased a wiring harness and PCM from Danny McIlmoyle. I didn't really intend to buy one yet, but he posted it was available on Facebook and was extremely gracious about switching it over for an F23 and answering my questions. The craftsmanship is next level, and that's something I won't have to worry about in a few weeks.

After finding many of the staple sources for parts gone in the past few years (where am I going to get GT lenses??), I've developed a bit of FOMO for some of the cool things that are available. To that end I've ordered a set of the fast window motors from Trinten, even though I haven't started on my doors yet. Not getting left out this time!

I've also started working with Amida on pretty much every aspect of my interior. I said "no holds barred" earlier right? Don't see where else I'd go for an interior in that case. I've also got one of those sweet 512 front bumpers coming.

I went to Las Vegas Fiero Club! It's still there as of 3/20/2024, and he had some project Fieros for sale at a price that made me wish I had more than a 2 car garage. He also has an 86GT with the Aero side skirts I need and the entire fastback rear clip, trunk, and decklids. I'm headed out there Saturday morning to remove them and figure out how to get them home!

Questions for the Community (if you have the time and patience for them)!

Still no idea what in the wide world of sports I'm gonna do about my rear control arms. The brakes and replaceable bits I'm less worried about, since there are products and swap kits out there. Good luck finding control arms though. Anyone have a source or a lead on where some might be acquired?

This f@$%!$% electrical connector thing through the firewall here (C500?):

Is it called a C500? How do I un-connect it without using breaking it? It's like it wasn't meant to be separated. But then why use a connector? It's maddening. I have a rule about not letting the Fiero frustrate me, and this has almost won twice now. How do I kill it? Or at least decouple it?

[This message has been edited by NewDustin (edited 03-20-2024).]

1985 Fiero GT MAR 20, 07:13 PM

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Originally posted by NewDustin:

Update time

I have an engine! I 've been following a gentleman trying to sell a very complete 3800sc Series II on Facebook market place for a few weeks, and his price has dropped from eyerolling to ballpark what I want to spend. We came to an agreement and he dropped it off.

I'm torn with what to do with it at this point. At some point in my mind this turned into a "lets rip this thing down and build it back no holds barred exactly how I want it" and I'm leaning into it. I believe I could fit a remanufactured engine into my budget still, and use this as a core. I have never done anything like this before so I'm open to suggestions about whether or not that would be a silly thing to do.

I purchased a wiring harness and PCM from Danny McIlmoyle. I didn't really intend to buy one yet, but he posted it was available on Facebook and was extremely gracious about switching it over for an F23 and answering my questions. The craftsmanship is next level, and that's something I won't have to worry about in a few weeks.

After finding many of the staple sources for parts gone in the past few years (where am I going to get GT lenses??), I've developed a bit of FOMO for some of the cool things that are available. To that end I've ordered a set of the fast window motors from Trinten, even though I haven't started on my doors yet. Not getting left out this time!

I've also started working with Amida on pretty much every aspect of my interior. I said "no holds barred" earlier right? Don't see where else I'd go for an interior in that case. I've also got one of those sweet 512 front bumpers coming.

I went to Las Vegas Fiero Club! It's still there as of 3/20/2024, and he had some project Fieros for sale at a price that made me wish I had more than a 2 car garage. He also has an 86GT with the Aero side skirts I need and the entire fastback rear clip, trunk, and decklids. I'm headed out there Saturday morning to remove them and figure out how to get them home!

Questions for the Community (if you have the time and patience for them)!

Still no idea what in the wide world of sports I'm gonna do about my rear control arms. The brakes and replaceable bits I'm less worried about, since there are products and swap kits out there. Good luck finding control arms though. Anyone have a source or a lead on where some might be acquired?

This f@$%!$% electrical connector thing through the firewall here (C500?):

Is it called a C500? How do I un-connect it without using breaking it? It's like it wasn't meant to be separated. But then why use a connector? It's maddening. I have a rule about not letting the Fiero frustrate me, and this has almost won twice now. How do I kill it? Or at least decouple it?




I haven't disconnected that connector, but I have done the frunk one and the one by the battery, this looks the same, should have a 10 or 7mm bolt in the center between the 2 clumps of wires, unscrew that, and the connector will come out as one piece, which is just slotted together from the 2 clumps.
richard in nc MAR 21, 09:17 AM

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Originally posted by NewDustin:
What are the options for F23 mounts (other than build them yourself because lets be real here)? I know West Coast Fieros has some, but is there anywhere else? I asked Roger but he, unfortunately, is not making them.




west coast fiero seems to be trying to clean up their image lately.
NewDustin MAR 21, 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by 1985 Fiero GT:
I haven't disconnected that connector, but I have done the frunk one and the one by the battery, this looks the same, should have a 10 or 7mm bolt in the center between the 2 clumps of wires, unscrew that, and the connector will come out as one piece, which is just slotted together from the 2 clumps.


I'm an idiot and was trying to disconnect the plug from itself. Thank you!