Chop Top #18 G6 Install (Page 13/15)
rodneybooth MAR 07, 08:51 AM
One of the finer points of swapping out an Iron Duke for a ZZ4 is you have to gouge out a chunk of the deck lid support to get clearance over the breather. Mine has cracked twice so I busted into my kids piggybank to get funding for this project (I told them it was the next door neighbor's brats). Conflict is a good thing.




The cracks as you see are pretty obvious. The give caused by the cracks keep the lid from shutting cleanly.


We designed a brace to strengthen the support



It clears the engine nicely.

Add a little paint and I think I have a winner.

I want to replace the Bear Claws I use for the door mechanism. I have my eye on an assembly from a 2007 pony car. I noticed the other day that my Grandmaw's butter and egg money jar is getting a little full.
rodneybooth MAR 07, 07:28 PM
Ok, time to get rid of the Bear Claws. They have served me well, but I'm just not happy unless I have something to change. Some might think it sacrilegious to put Ford Mustang parts on a Fiero but I'm really OK with mixed breeding. My car is kind of a Heinz 57 as it is.



This is the old Bear Claw mechanism that I want to replace.


And this lovely shot is of the bear claw latch removed
Archie MAR 07, 09:28 PM
Congrats Rodney for making the Construction Zone

Lots of good info in this thread.

Archie
rodneybooth MAR 08, 07:23 PM
Wow, I thought I had done someting wrong!

Here are some pics of the new bracket for the new latch install.


rodneybooth MAR 09, 06:53 PM
This is the new latch. I picked it out because of the size; not too big, not too small. Its off a 2007 Mustang.

This is where the new latch will be mounted.
rodneybooth MAR 10, 06:21 PM
New latch & solenoid mounted

New striker mounting plate being fabricated

New striker mounted
rodneybooth MAR 11, 05:22 PM
Filler panel being made

Door popper to assist the door to open

Filler panel finished
whodeanie MAR 12, 07:09 AM
Nice Job! the car is looking great
the attention to detail will set this car above.
rodneybooth MAR 12, 10:27 AM
Yea, this job borders on anal retentive.
ClayTonto MAR 12, 07:23 PM

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Now that's a Ford "Fusion" LOL

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