1986 Fiero SE 3.4L pushrod build up (Page 15/24)
justinchristie JUN 01, 10:49 AM
I have completed the installation of the HVAC system.

The 2.5″ SHOP-VAC tubing was used to run the air-flow, and a plate (made of fiberglass) was fabricated – this allowed the tubes to mount to the stock HVAC outlet.

This was a time consuming modification – 6.5 hours total.





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fishhuntandride JUN 01, 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by justinchristie:

Oh, I also picked up these from Princess Auto for $14.99.

Since I’m installing the 4″ LED tail light conversion on the Fiero, I will be losing the reverse lights.

They also come with a remote control switch, but I won’t be using it because the lights are wired in directly to the reverse switch. I imagine I will find another use for the remote switch though.

I test fitted them, and they should work great in the rear bumper.




how do you get the decklid off without they kkey? and side fenders?
justinchristie JUN 03, 09:47 AM
The Velcro option was not working well. So I came up with another solution – MAGNETS.

I used epoxy to glue a 9″ piece of metal to the glove box door, and I secured 4 magnets to the internal adjuster plate.



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justinchristie JUN 06, 08:40 AM
I attached 18 gauge metal tabs to the back of the dash – I used 22 gauge metal before, but the screws for the trim were stripping it too easily.

I also attached tabs to mount the speakers and speaker covers.

JB weld was used to secure the metal to the fiberglass.


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justinchristie JUN 09, 06:59 PM
I’m just finishing off a few outstanding items:

- Completion of the glove box with magnets.
- Addition of a multi-switch plate inside the glove box – I will wire additional lighting (for car shows) to these switches in the future.
- Completed the speaker mounts.
- Levelled the dash gap piece with Bondo.

It is almost ready to go out the door.




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justinchristie JUN 15, 09:15 AM
The dash, headliner, door panels, and rear wall piece are at the shop being upholstered. I should have some photos within the next week or so to show the progress.

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Sourmug JUN 15, 02:24 PM
Soat's your opinion of hte PISA dash now that you have had experience with it?

Thanks
Nolan
justinchristie JUN 15, 09:47 PM

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Originally posted by Sourmug:

Soat's your opinion of hte PISA dash now that you have had experience with it?

Thanks
Nolan



On a scale of 1 to 10, i'd give it about an 8 for installation. It is well built and the fiberglass is nice and thick, but it is not a simple 1-2-3 install - everything on it is custom fabrication. Fabricated mounting, fabricated fitment, trail and error, custom everything...

If I had to do it again I would probably just stick to the stock dash and possibly custom upholster everything that is stock.

On the other hand, ...I have something that is quite unique and totally transforms the interior.

I dunno, if I were to describe it in one word, the answer would be: WORK.

...followed closely by another word: PATIENCE.

...followed by words three and four: MANY HOURS.

I probably have about 35 hours labor into this dash.

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Sourmug JUN 16, 05:10 PM
I see that I can't spell.

Thanks for your response.

Nolan
justinchristie JUN 17, 11:33 AM
No problem Nolan!

I have completed the installation of the custom junction box to the Fiero chassis.

This will allow easy electrical hookup for the aftermarket accessories.



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