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reholmes
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MAY 02, 01:39 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Larryinkc:
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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Has anyone reproduced the transom lettering?------------------
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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hnthomps
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MAY 02, 06:53 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by reholmes:
Has anyone reproduced the transom lettering?
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Do you mean the rear deck lid lettering (MERA)? If so, John has reproduced a set via mold. I have a couple of restored original sets and enough original NOS GM letter sets used to initially make MERA letters so I could produce at least one more new MERA letter set.
Nelson
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johnyrottin
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MAY 03, 04:39 PM
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I have one set of original GM letters left. I will sell them at the cost it took to buy them plus whatever shipping is.
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reholmes
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MAY 03, 05:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
Do you mean the rear deck lid lettering (MERA)? If so, John has reproduced a set via mold. I have a couple of restored original sets and enough original NOS GM letter sets used to initially make MERA letters so I could produce at least one more new MERA letter set.
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Sorry, Nelson, I wasn't clear, I meant the "2.8 FI, GTS."
John, read your post, thanks,
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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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hnthomps
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MAY 03, 09:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by reholmes:
Sorry, Nelson, I wasn't clear, I meant the "2.8 FI, GTS."
John, read your post, thanks,
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I know that there was a 2.8 L V6 emblem because I had some, but do not remember the GTS being on any of my vehicles. I have seen a couple of F car replicas with GTB but that is all I remember.
Nelson
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Rexgirl
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MAY 04, 03:30 AM
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Way back in these "Paradise" pages, someone (Dan?) mentioned which vehicles were the source for the "2.8v6" and "GTS" emblems. Best recollection is that the "2.8" came from a period Chevy S-10 and the "GTS" was from an Dodge (LeBarron?). Both my emblems are off the car should you need a picture or other help in reproducing them.
Since Nelson's cars were not fitted with the GTS badge, maybe not all Meras left the factory with them?
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hnthomps
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MAY 08, 07:48 AM
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I had a number of 2.8 L V6 emblems in chrome but believe that I either sold or gave them away. I can post a photo of them if anyone is interested and may have a set or so somewhere in my parts storage area. If you would like a red letter set, try:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-...a:g:JdIAAOSwq~tZR-vf
Nelson
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reholmes
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MAY 09, 11:15 AM
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Anyone know this car?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/30...860387?ul_noapp=true
Care to guess the reserve? $25k?------------------
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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hnthomps
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MAY 09, 08:03 PM
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I do not specifically know this car but it is nice looking. However, the mods are considerable and there is a bit of deviation from stock wrt power mirrors and switch, front bumper, F car markings, combined amber and clear backup lights, removal of the stock backup lights, etc. The interior is nice but some of the leather color and "wood" paneling is not to my personal preference. All of these items drop the value for me, but I am more of a purist than most.
I think that he likely has a reserve in the $20 k range but he may not get it. The prototype sold for less as did both of the 1988 Bob Bracy Meras (Bob's had a N* engine swap and his wife's vehicle was a white auto transmission car with both Recarro and stock seats plus a spare set of stock diamond pattern wheels).
I hope that he gets what he wants for the car because that might make mine worth more on the open market.
Nelson
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reholmes
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MAY 09, 11:28 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
I do not specifically know this car but it is nice looking. However, the mods are considerable and there is a bit of deviation from stock wrt power mirrors and switch, front bumper, F car markings, combined amber and clear backup lights, removal of the stock backup lights, etc. The interior is nice but some of the leather color and "wood" paneling is not to my personal preference. All of these items drop the value for me, but I am more of a purist than most.
I think that he likely has a reserve in the $20 k range but he may not get it. The prototype sold for less as did both of the 1988 Bob Bracy Meras (Bob's had a N* engine swap and his wife's vehicle was a white auto transmission car with both Recarro and stock seats plus a spare set of stock diamond pattern wheels).
I hope that he gets what he wants for the car because that might make mine worth more on the open market.
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All good comments, Nelson, thanks for your perspective.
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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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