TAZMNDVL - Build - 350 QB - 6sp - chop ... and more (Page 11/44)
DrCPU OCT 22, 09:18 PM
Well, I did another search and found this site.

http://dwayne9.addr.com/fiero.html

I sent them two emails - their product description says I can change the spring rate on the shock. Will see what they say.
DrCPU NOV 15, 06:51 PM
Now that it's getting colder up in Canuckland it's time to start the new projects....

I received the Warber hood scoop from Archie and will take off the hood this weekend. Great quality on the part with lots of pics and instructions. This will be my first "real all by myself" fiberglass project so will take it slow.

I've got a price for my paint job (basecoat/clearcoat) and will probably get it painted next month - after I've finished the scoop - and maybe hidden the "Pontiac" logo on the left (driver) headlight cover. My Fiero badge fell off - so will make the front end nice and clean as well.

I wanted to post a pic of the scoop - but cannot get PIP working on any of my XP systems.

Edited for the pic of the Warber hood


Will post a pic tomorrow, from work.

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jmbishop NOV 15, 09:03 PM
I like my stock light allot, they delaminated, so I took some vht night shade, masked off the two clear parts and sprayed away. No sign of Pontiac on my Fiero until the ignition is on.

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DrCPU NOV 17, 09:12 AM
As mentioned I started the scoop project. Got a friend to come over and help me take the hood of the TAZ. It's not heavy, just easier having someone hold the hood when you take the last bolt out! I'll be fiberglassing the word "Pontiac" out of the driver side headlight cover at the same time.

I'm doing the work in my appartment, and am trying to make as little a mess as possible. Well, as a bachelor - you know that's pretty much a lie!!

First thing is get the ABS picnic table in from outside - my working surface.



I've read the instructions over about a hundred times, and checked all the photos that are referenced on the instruction page. One last moment of "should I be doing this?", then it's let's start marking up the hood! First is to measure out the bottom corner...3"in from headlight, 6" from nose of hood (bottom).



I marked up the other points and then used my dremmel with dual discs (2 thin pads together), scored the opening.



Next keep going with the dremmel - to cut through the single layer. Went through about ten discs - when I twisted a little, as the discs are very thin and probably not designed for the job at hand. I have a 4" angle grinder with a thin cutter - but figured better slow and safe rather than too fast and sorry. The instructions did not really explain how to seperate the cut out piece (as it's still bonded to the ribs). Took lots of time, turning the hood over and checking to see if I was cutting too deep etc.

I have two very large knifes (for cutting wedding cakes), that my ex gave me when we parted ways and figured this was a perfect us for the largest one!. What the hay - looks perfect to insert in the cut and slip along the inside edge. Turned the hood over and did the same thing at the rib/top layer bond points. The panel seperated pretty easilly. Took me about 15 minutes as I took lots of time. Next is the pic of the cut out - removed from the top. The final picture was different than those in the instruction as I only cut through the first layer at the front end. This is a good thing as there were some pictures in the set from Archie that showed an inner lip.



Next is remove the bonding agent from the ribs - for a clean surface to bond in the new scoop panel....



Next, back to the dremmel to remove the interior portion on the second layer....



I have a full 1 1/4" edge for the scoop to bond around (sit on) - should make for a real solid insert...



Next is drop in the scoop - to see how things will look.





Next it's time to use the part that I cut from the hood as a general template to cut out the portion from the scoop part. Lots of measuring here. Clamping and remeasuring.

Part is marked out - time for more dremmel work.....



I stopped here for the day. Will get the scoop cut and bonded this weekend. Will post more picks next week!
Archie NOV 17, 10:31 AM
Are those Plaid headlight covers?

A
DrCPU NOV 17, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by Archie:

Are those Plaid headlight covers?

A



You've figured out the paint scheme I'm getting done!!!
cornersonrails NOV 17, 06:00 PM
Dave your car is sweet . Not to put the blame on you but it was your car that got me all excited about having a chop...lol.
DrCPU NOV 17, 06:05 PM

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Originally posted by cornersonrails:

Dave your car is sweet . Not to put the blame on you but it was your car that got me all excited about having a chop...lol.



Ya! I can remember both you and your wife spent a lot of time around my car at Fierorama. At least this time I can be blamed for something that turned out great!

Dave
DrCPU NOV 18, 02:31 PM
Made lots of progress today! Got the scoop cut last night and bonded in. Boy did that filler ever set fast. I was ahead of it by about four minutes and wanted to make a final tiny adjustement (left/right by about 1/32nd inch) in alignment - but it was set solid. The scoop is centred and aligned great. This morning I started on the fiberglass.

It's cold up here - but dry. Decided to do the fiber work outside. I used a mediun set with the hardener - and was a little worried after things seemed to taking forever to set. Once finished I brought the peice inside - and things started gelling great! I'm letting the hood and left side headlight cover "cure" in the second bathroom - door is closed - with vent fan on! It's working fabulous! My appartment doesn't smell like a fibergalss factory - I can work in colder temps giving me lots of time before the resin sets-up and then bring the peice into the warmth - were it sets up great!

I'll post lots of pics on Monday - with more to update - PIP not working from my home systems...

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DrCPU NOV 20, 09:01 AM
As mentioned - lots of progress....

Pic of bonded scoop -



Colder day - but nice outside. Moved everything out to cut down surface for glass.. I decided to pull the matt so I'd be ready during the glass laying process..



Might as well grind out the last "Pontiac" name badge...



Move the peices inside so things can set up good - too cold outside for the resin to set in a reasonable period of time.. Had time to shave off the headlight surface - of extra glass and get the first coat of filler down..





It's Sunday and time to start shaving the set glass (edges) etc.



Time to sand the headlight cover.. and take down the top layer of glass to prep for filler...



I used 40 grid on a 4" grinder pad to take down the glass - it worked amazingly well and gave me lots of control. I was quite surprised and very happy with the results.



Late Sunday I laid down the first layer of filler for the hood. This is the most crucial part for me as I have not had a lot of experience with body work. I'm going to go at this one edge at a time, rather than the whole hood.

More pics and progress to come later during the week. We are down to 30F - so working outside isn't as fun anymore. Weather is supposed to go up to 40F on Wednesday - and is supposed to be a sunny day. Will probably wait until then to do any more work.

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