First Time Builder Attempts Totally Custom Modded Build (Page 2/20) Phirewire OCT 11, 10:58 PM by gull wing door's I'm assuming like the ones that lift up like birds wings. Those wouldn't be possible with stock doors due to having no connection at top other than glass. normally there mouted to the top of door. NUC19882M6 OCT 12, 01:01 AM A thought on those gull-wing doors; obviously doors like on a Delorean (sp?) won't work since the top is glass and can't hinge that much weight on the Fiero's door glass. However, what if someone did a compound hinge that attached at the sides, back, or front of the door and allowed it to pop out, raise, then tilt out? I suppose a picture would be easier to demonstrate what I'm saying, but maybe you can get my drift. Though a scissor type or "Lambo" door would be easier since there was recently a buy going on in the mall for them. Corpsmen Ed OCT 13, 11:48 AM I haven't given up on the gullwing idea yet. I think using some type of horizontal hinge on the side of the door with poppers might do it. Maybe that opens out and up while rotating the door upside down before going about the top. Still thinking about it. I am supposed to pick up my project car this weekend, but the guy with the 88 Formula is doing some last minute price haggling and pissing me off. I can get just a regular 88 Fiero for about $500 (maybe more) cheaper and about 200 miles closer. Is there THAT big a difference between the Formula and SE? What do you guys think? hiwil88formula OCT 13, 02:13 PM Might want to consider a chop top as well the roof line looks too tall for your rendering. Looks awesome though, I'll be watching! Corpsmen Ed OCT 15, 10:47 AM I did consider a choptop originally but decided against it. But we'll see how things go. Still waiting on an answer to my question about the real differences between a basic 88 Fiero and an 88 Formula and whether it's worth a $650 price difference. Thanks Tha Driver OCT 15, 12:59 PM I think the only real difference in the Formula is the V6, springs, & swaybars. Probably all of which you'll be changing anyway in your build. That's a mighty ambitious project. Count on not hundreds but thousands (well over 1,000) of hours to finish it. Gonna be worth it, though, especially building it with your son. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver" Custom Fiberglass Parts Corpsmen Ed OCT 15, 01:55 PM Hey THANKS ThaDriver! Yeah, I figured about 3 years or more. Especially since I am working within a budget (basically meaning I'll buy the stuff when I have the money or when I can do it without my wife finding out LOL). I have actually looked at your site before and may source you for some parts as I get more into the build, specifically the rear deck scoop. Anyway, thanks again. Ed Tha Driver OCT 16, 03:33 AM On the gullwing doors, I think you could fabricate door frames from 1/2" and/or 3/4" square tubing & use T-Top framework. You'd want to cut off the bottom of the doors & fill in the body there, but that would give you extra bracing, too. Again a lot of time involved... ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver" Custom Fiberglass Parts Corpsmen Ed OCT 16, 06:42 PM Yeah, the Gullwing door thing is Waaaaaaayyyy down on the list. I plan to start with the suspension & brakes, engine & tranny swap, body work, and finish with interior. We'll see how things go. I decided against the 88 Formula. It wasn't worth the hassle the guy was giving me over price when I can get a regular 88 for $650 cheaper that needs less cosmetic work. Plus, the Formula was about 200 miles away, and the other car is on 15 miles away. trotterlg OCT 16, 08:42 PM Dosen't anyone else see this ending badly? Larry