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RCR

JAN 01, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

It's been 11 years and counting. In that time we have learned that you are an excellent fiberglass man but the question; it is realized that everything has time limits?

Hi Dennis, 11 years has been a long time. Sounds like you're suggesting I quit... Probably the smart thing to do. But, I enjoy being able to tinker on it. Maybe it will never drive again, but as long as I'm having fun, and maybe along the way, teach someone a skill, then I'm good with that.

Thanx for dropping by.

And, to all my fellow Fiero brethren, past and present... Have a great (and safe) New Year.

Bob

Dennis LaGrua

JAN 10, 06:09 PM

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[B]Originally posted by RCR:

Hi Dennis, 11 years has been a long time. Sounds like you're suggesting I quit... Probably the smart thing to do. But, I enjoy being able to tinker on it. Maybe it will never drive again, but as long as I'm having fun, and maybe along the way, teach someone a skill, then I'm good with that.

Thanx for dropping by.

And, to all my fellow Fiero brethren, past and present... Have a great (and safe) New Year.

Bob

Bob, I fully support your project and recognize your fiberglass skill level as being better than mine, but on this end getting to drive them is the pinnacle of a restoration achievement. I know many Fiero owners here in NJ that own garage queens but I could never relate to that. Not trying to be critical of your project but a completion date where you can show your nice creation may prove fun and provide satisfaction. Whichever way you decide to go, thanks for sharing this interesting project with us. ------------------
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RCR

JAN 17, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

[b][/b]Bob, I fully support your project and recognize your fiberglass skill level as being better than mine, but on this end getting to drive them is the pinnacle of a restoration achievement. I know many Fiero owners here in NJ that own garage queens but I could never relate to that. Not trying to be critical of your project but a completion date where you can show your nice creation may prove fun and provide satisfaction. Whichever way you decide to go, thanks for sharing this interesting project with us.

I appreciate the feedback, Dennis. Thank you. The car has been fun, and a distraction from everyday life. But it has only been a distraction, not priority. I've curbed my need for zipping around with an assortment of Mazda 3s over the years. The Mazda is gone, now, so the Fiero gets more love.

This year should see more body work completion. Connect up the oil coolers. I'm looking for a more appropriate dash (come to dislike the GA dash).

I have the beginning parts for the rear diffuser, and sound matt for the interior.

So, if life lets me, a lot more should get done.

Like the Detroit Lions, Maybe next year.

Bob

dobie1

FEB 15, 08:17 PM

Bob what’s happening, we need a update on all your progress. You can’t let off the pedal we all need our fix on this custom build!!!

Stay safe my friend
Wayne

RCR

FEB 16, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by dobie1:

Bob what’s happening, we need a update on all your progress. You can’t let off the pedal we all need our fix on this custom build!!!

Stay safe my friend
Wayne

It's been a little colder here in the Enchanted Mitten than over in BC. It's been about 15*ish F for the last two weeks.

Eager to get out there, though. Plans include a possible dash swap and some interior work. Fixing the front suspension. And of course, more body work. The first two should occur before it warms up enough to do the body work.

Take care, bud...

Bob

dobie1

FEB 18, 11:55 AM

Hea Bob
Looking forward to the dash swap!!

It’s been pretty cold up here as well and we got about 15” of snow on top of -5 Celsius so having to use heaters to heat up the shop before I do any fiberglassing. Hoping to have my back half of the car all completed this week.

Stay safe my friend.
Wayne

RCR

MAR 13, 05:58 PM

Not body mod related, but after having to redo the brackets for the driver's side seat (third time). It now has functioning power for fore-aft and up -down for the knees (don't know what else to call it). I'll start the rewiring tomorrow (probably).

peace out..

Bob

RCR

MAR 13, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by dobie1:

Hea Bob
Looking forward to the dash swap!!

Hi Wayne,
Still have not found one I like. Looking for something that looks "right" with this build. The Grand Am dash does NOT look right. If I still had the Fiero dash, I might consider putting that back in and modifying it.

No hurry...

later..

Bob

RCR

MAR 15, 07:31 AM

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Originally posted by RCR:

Not body mod related, but after having to redo the brackets for the driver's side seat (third time). It now has functioning power for fore-aft and up -down for the knees (don't know what else to call it). I'll start the rewiring tomorrow (probably).

peace out..

Bob

Wiring of the seat is complete. I have full articulation minus up/down. The seat covers are also installed. I'll need to figure out where the controls will go. Thinking somewhere near the fuel tank tunnel.

Next up is cleanup of the floor and sound deadener and finish up the passenger side seat.

I do need some pics (because it's not real without pics)

Bob

infinitewill

MAR 15, 09:06 AM

Bob,

Your dedication to this project is astonishing. I have thrown in the towel on my builds so many times it looks like a laundry mat after a flood. Although I rarely post I still lurk, glad to see you are still at it!

Dr. \/\/