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Christine
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NOV 13, 10:24 PM
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The lenses look great I should be getting mine soon, my old ones are in fair condition but have a few flaws and are getting moisture in them now so I will need to replace the butyl tape when I install the new ones. Does anyone recommend a particular brand or type of butyl tape for the taillight lenses? I would like to get it a hard of time so I can install them when I get them in a couple of weeks.
Keith, thanks for making them.
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kgoodyear
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NOV 14, 01:52 PM
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My friend went back into the history and accumulated several threads concerning the lens project. Someday (after my contract with GM) I’ll write a book. My friend will be tasked with writing the forward.
The Fiero tail light lens project has a long history. It began with noticing the delaminated and cracked lens on my “new” Fiero.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/137913.html
I can see where I am working on a price range here. Several comments deserve some follow up in an upcoming book about the project.
The second is when you had the lenses scanned. 12-28-2017
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/097982.html
Clearly I have committed to the project from a financial point. Up to this point I have gotten a project manager and toolmaker on line. Initial estimates for tooling were about $150,000 but done in USA. I originally wanted everything done stateside and while I have much of it done stateside we had to go to China for tool work (not design) and shooting the lenses. I’m also tinkering with the time line. Ohhh what a disaster that was. I had no idea what I was getting into.
The third is yet another update thread. 01-24-2018
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/098029.html
I remember this thread and realizing communications with my Frugal Fiero Fans we becoming somewhat distracting and that I needed to focus on the project and pay attention to my chosen advisors.
The fourth is when you started the whole project moving forward. 3-20-2018
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/098136.html
Scanning the following thread I imagine I would have been feeling a bit frustrated but was probably in close touch with my financial advisor. She is always watching my back. Again, I probably was being a bit distracted from the challenge at hand
The fifth is you begging for a set of housings to use… 4-5-2018
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/098175.html
I can see here I am working toward a commitment to the project but and probably had an exit strategy to bail if it was just going to cost too much. I have never done anything like this or exposed my financial portfolio. I imagine I would have been very nervous but not smart enough to back out. I notice I vented on JohnWPB but thankfully he is one of my favorite supporters.
The sixth is you posting yet another thread about the lenses. 4-11-2018
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/098193.html
My beloved mascot George makes his entrance. He has added humor and is a good assistant.
The seventh, is you posting another thread about the lenses. 5-4-2018
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/098236.html
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railshot
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NOV 14, 05:01 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by kgoodyear:
My friend went back into the history and accumulated several threads concerning the lens project. Someday (after my contract with GM) I’ll write a book. My friend will be tasked with writing the forward.
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Probably time to come out of the closet and confess.... LOL.
I have been way in the background doing what I do best..... just being there when needed, and offering insights from my injection molding background.
These are all interesting, and sometimes funny reads, so I suggest if you have the time, look back and see how this all developed.
Though I have no financial investment, and expect no rewards for this success, (I had thought of doing this myself) I really wanted to see someone succeed and finally put this to rest for the Fiero community.
Keith has had his fair share of questioning himself, the project, etc. but I am "giddy as a school girl" that he has taken it to the point of shipping out replacement lenses.
That is where I came into the picture.... just someone to complain to. (oh boy, did I get a lot of calls..... heheh).
I daily look for reviews and input as much as he does..... lol, probably more, now that I am retired and he has a "full time job" going to the post office with "George"!
Glad I was a very small part of this, and also very happy to have someone I can honestly call my friend because of this.
Keith,
I will be sending my psychiatric assistance bill to you soon...… heheh……
Well done! 
(Hint: the book should be called "Of Mice and Fiero's"..... lol....)
Dave
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kgoodyear
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NOV 14, 06:07 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by railshot:
Keith,
I will be sending my psychiatric assistance bill to you soon...… heheh……
Well done!
(Hint: the book should be called "Of Mice and Fiero's"..... lol....)
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Your bill will be worth every dime. Good idea on the name of the book.
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Goody & .......George
The beauty of a solution lies in its simplicity
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kgoodyear
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NOV 15, 01:16 PM
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mptighe
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NOV 15, 03:34 PM
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Got mine yesterday. I'll unpack them today just to inspect them, but they're going back in the box until I get the rest of my parts in for my InfiniteWill / Yellowstone taillight mod. Thanks Keith!
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turbo86se
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NOV 15, 06:13 PM
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Wow! Thank you for making these. Just by looking at the pictures they look amazing. I was dead set on the Corvette tail light panel, even have a one-piece panel I bought on here a couple years ago. Now I just don't know. The factory tail lights are beautiful.
Got any other parts in your mind you might produce? 
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kgoodyear
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NOV 15, 07:52 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by turbo86se:
Wow! Thank you for making these. Just by looking at the pictures they look amazing. I was dead set on the Corvette tail light panel, even have a one-piece panel I bought on here a couple years ago. Now I just don't know. The factory tail lights are beautiful.
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I'm glad you like them. If you held them in your hands you would immediately feel the quality of the lenses. If you ever get a chance to handle them cease the moment to do it. If you can't, I have no doubt any reviews you read or see will endorse my own goals.
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Goody & .......George
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Sledgehammer
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NOV 16, 03:33 PM
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Keith,
Sent you an email regarding the tail light lenses. I hae been on your list but hae heard nothing so far. My last email to you was in October where you said you were still waiting for GM approval. So I am confused as to status . I forwarded another email to you today , hopefully I will hear from you.
We spoke quite a bit about that “Chilled carafe” so time ago, hopefully this will remind you who I am.
Sledgehammer (Gerry)
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kgoodyear
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NOV 16, 03:38 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Sledgehammer:
Keith,
Sent you an email regarding the tail light lenses. I hae been on your list but hae heard nothing so far. My last email to you was in October where you said you were still waiting for GM approval. So I am confused as to status . I forwarded another email to you today , hopefully I will hear from you.
We spoke quite a bit about that “Chilled carafe” so time ago, hopefully this will remind you who I am.
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You are at about #200 in the order queue. This will probably put you in my next batch of lenses.
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