A Real Mera in Paradise (Page 669/713)
reholmes FEB 13, 12:24 PM
Whos car is this? https://rockford.craigslist...rari/6470798911.html

OBTW, I use the Coverking Silverguard for the 308--only one that stands up to the AZ sun. A little snug across the square Vitalone mirrors otherwise a great fit. There are two models, one with a soft lining.

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Dick
Mera #8046 (Miss January, Mile High Fieros 2014 calendar)
1987 GT T-boned (RIP)
1988 GT T-Top (The Fiero Store Calendar: Miss February 2012)
1987 McBurnie Daytona Spyder

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Larryinkc MAR 02, 03:06 PM
Possible Mera for sale on craigslist in LA.

https://losangeles.craigsli...-kit/6513077374.html
hnthomps MAR 02, 07:19 PM

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Originally posted by Larryinkc:

Possible Mera for sale on craigslist in LA.

https://losangeles.craigsli...-kit/6513077374.html



Hard to tell from the limited info and photos and no mention of a Mera build number. However, look at the tailpipe arrangement. Unless a section has been removed, not a original Mera design feature. I have asked for more photos and may have more comments later.

Nelson
Larryinkc MAR 23, 03:01 PM
There's a low mileage T-Top MERA on the LA craigslist. No connection to seller.

https://losangeles.craigsli...mera/6540115879.html



Also I found a company that can make a MERA nose badge, they use clear UV rated mirror acrylic. I should have it in a couple of weeks and will post a picture as soon it shows up. Their stuff looks really nice and the owner is very good to work with.




Here's a front emblem they make for Camaros.




http://www.emblempros.com/
hnthomps MAR 26, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by Larryinkc:

There's a low mileage T-Top MERA on the LA craigslist. No connection to seller.

https://losangeles.craigsli...mera/6540115879.html



Also I found a company that can make a MERA nose badge, they use clear UV rated mirror acrylic. I should have it in a couple of weeks and will post a picture as soon it shows up. Their stuff looks really nice and the owner is very good to work with.




Here's a front emblem they make for Camaros.




http://www.emblempros.com/



Just remember that the 87 and 88 nose badges are different. I know I have an original 87 and may also have an 88 somewhere in my parts stash if you need to compare the reproduction to the original.

BTW, the mirrors on this car do not look original and the mount is quite different from the stock Vitaloni power mirrors.

Nelson

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Larryinkc MAR 30, 06:04 PM
The badges I had Emblempros make showed up today, they do nice work. The Pegasus is mirror polish 20ga stainless on an acrylic plastic backer, I think it will look good on the left side of the tail light panel. My Mera already has many changes so a couple more will be OK.

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batousai666 APR 05, 06:06 PM
not a bad read! quite informative.
the red paint code thing is super cool.

Larryinkc APR 26, 09:10 AM


I am putting my Mera back together after paint and need some advice.

The engine cover louvers on my Mera are anodized black and I think they would look better painted satin black. Has anyone painted theirs, what did you use and how has it held up.

Also on my Mera the body side groove is bare, did they have any trim in the groove? I am thinking about putting body side molding in the groove, has anyone done this?
Protekto Trim makes a 5/8" matte black European style that looks like it should fit in the groove.
Thanks
Larry
hnthomps APR 27, 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by Larryinkc:
I am putting my Mera back together after paint and need some advice.

The engine cover louvers on my Mera are anodized black and I think they would look better painted satin black. Has anyone painted theirs, what did you use and how has it held up.

Also on my Mera the body side groove is bare, did they have any trim in the groove? I am thinking about putting body side molding in the groove, has anyone done this?
Protekto Trim makes a 5/8" matte black European style that looks like it should fit in the groove.
Thanks
Larry




Larry,

None of my cars (87 or 88) have molding in the groove other than at the turn signal side lights. Do whatever you like with the car but I prefer to paint my groves. WRT the engine louvers, I have at least one set that was painted black when I got the car. They looked OK but I personally prefer anodized louvers. At least one louver set is polished aluminum with a clear coat and that looks good on a gunmetal grey vehicle IMHO.

Nelson
MERAMERA APR 28, 10:44 AM
Did anyone see how much the yellow Mera sold for?