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FEB 15, 05:13 PM
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motoracer838
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MAR 15, 09:52 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Napoleon_Tanerite:
With the work and money that this build will require, why not build a Factory 5 GTM? Probably would you cheaper and easier in the long run, and the result would be a MUCH better car. |
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Everybody, thanks, it will be a bit before I really get going on this, still need to get my 88 Northstar up and running, currently spending money like a drunken sailor on it, the good news is that by the end of day tomorrow all the parts will be in.
Napoleon, I'm going to assume you haven't looked at any GTM build threads, the cars are proving to be a much tougher build than FFR would have you believe, never mind that the kit costs 25 large and you still need a Corvette donar and the Porsche transaxle. Also it would be just another GTM, I'll have something one of a kind.
Joe
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motoracer838
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APR 28, 07:13 PM
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I wanted to take a moment to show what I've gathered for the project so far.
The car I'm starting with.
The '98 Corvette parts car, Looks like hell, but runs and moves under it's own power.
The Porsche Boxster s 6 speed transaxle. It's amost scary how well the Porsche shifter fits in the Fiero.
The wheels, Replica C4 ZR1 wheels, 9.5x17 front, 11x17 rear.
The C6 dash, some modifications will be needed, looks like once trimmed, the defrost vent will wind up in the right spot.
Major parts still needed, Ride Tech C5 coilover kit, LS to Porsche adapter and tires.
What are the 8 most expensive words in the english language?
While I'm at it, I might as well... Joe
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Bozzie
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APR 28, 08:01 PM
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motoracer838
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APR 28, 08:28 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Bozzie:
WOW !!!! Super Impressive box of parts you have there ! This is going to be a AMAZING and IMFORMATIVE build. Thanks for sharing.
Boz
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The amazing thing is that with research and careful shopping, I'm only in it for a bit over $7,000 so far.  You'd hate me if you knew how cheap the wheels were...  Let's just say, I'll have more in the tires.
Joe
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LornesGT
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APR 28, 11:00 PM
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| quote | [B]Originally posted by motoracer838:[/
What are the 8 most expensive words in the english language?
While I'm at it, I might as well... Joe |
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I have said that way to many times, which makes me in turn have stuff lying around waiting to be changed out. I also buy stuff that I think might not be around when ready to when I want to upgrade or repair or mod or ........ I have to remind myself all the time to just step back and stay focused. When I see project like this is when it gets hard because I figure I won't live long enough to build them all.
How much does a corvette in that shape cost?
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Khw
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APR 28, 11:48 PM
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Okay, add another thread to RCR's and dobey's for me to keep an eye on  .
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RCR
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APR 29, 07:52 AM
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Looks like a cool stash, Joe. Now get at it... 
Bob
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APR 29, 08:32 AM
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Looks like a fun project!
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motoracer838
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APR 29, 12:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by LornesGT:
I have said that way to many times, which makes me in turn have stuff lying around waiting to be changed out. I also buy stuff that I think might not be around when ready to when I want to upgrade or repair or mod or ........ I have to remind myself all the time to just step back and stay focused. When I see project like this is when it gets hard because I figure I won't live long enough to build them all.
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I swear I'm turning into Stacy David of Gearz, he has more unfinished projects than time, some how I'm up to 4(at least I'm driving 2 of them, with 1 more coming on line this summer.) not counting 2 vintage motocross bikes I need to put back together and sell. The upside, the bikes should just about pay for the remaining hard parts.
The Vette is an excellent example of how bad CoPart's fee's are, after about a month of bidding on Vette's I won the auction on this one. (not my first win, or choice, couldn't reach an agreement on price with the seller  on a Grand Sport I won the bid on, it was a reserve auction, like this car) My winning bid was $1,300, after some offers and counter offers , ended up at $1,600, after taxes and fees it was $2,400. 
Here's a rundown of where the money has gone so far... I'm going to continue to update the list as I add parts also remembered a couple of small things I had to do to get the car off the trailer.
$1,300, 84 Fiero rebody, ebay
$600, delivery
$2,400, 98 Vette, CoPart
$300, to go get it
$100, Replacement chip key, even though CoPart had the car powered up to display the mileage in the listing, they somehow didn't have the key... 
$90, Right upper A arm, to replace the broken one.
$1,700, Porsche Transaxle shifter and cables
$100, to go get it
$500, C6 dash
$569, Wheels, Ebay/ with shipping
$512, Tires, Ebay/ with shipping
$68, Mount and balance
$8,239, so far...
Still needed...
$2,000, Ride Tech C5 coilover kit
$1,800, engine to trans adapter, with clutch upgrade, I'm looking at working with a local machinist I do projects with from time time, so this should come in lower
$400 approx for steering rack, to replace the damaged one.
$700 Davies Craig electric water pump, controller and manifold kit.
$250, approx for Sebring windshield, see Bozzie's awesome build for info. http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum3/HTML/000135.html
That covers most of the "hardparts" I'm not even going to try to estimate what I'm going to spend on the exhaust (including a set of 180 degree set of bundle of snakes headers, interior and materials for creating the body...
While I was in Houston picking up the Vette, I took a little time to do some sight seeing.
You really don't get a feel for how big this thing is until your standing under it...
Joe[This message has been edited by motoracer838 (edited 05-27-2016).]
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