FieroGT stretch Concept (Page 19/240)
RCR SEP 05, 07:38 AM
Yes...It used the cluster/instruments, seats, drivetrain, and front suspension. Corvette tail lamps.

Bob
Amida OCT 27, 02:45 AM
I'm getting closer to finalizing the design of the modernized front aero bumper. It'll utilize the late model GP & Solstice combo lights. To add more definition to the bull-nose look of the stock aero fascia, I've incorporated a horizontal split line/seam extending from one side moulding to the other. It fits in well with the existing side mouldings and continues the division line around the nose. I've finished fabricating the intermediate moulds for the design, and the next thing is to position the sections onto the chassis and blend it all together into one full size model. When the modelling is all done I'll save the design in an epoxy master mould.



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RCR OCT 27, 07:25 AM
Cool Rob...I'm glad you kept the notchback. What happened to the stretch, or is that a future design mod? Also, I think you should look at moving the headlights further forward. I have another sketch with that and I think it looks much better.

cheers...

Bob
Amida OCT 27, 01:42 PM
Bob, I've been focusing on the replacement bumper lately. You mean move the foglights forward? The thing I want to avoid is making that front valance panel too wide. The length of the nose is really dependant on where the plunging hood line & horizontal seam intersect at the front. The good thing about having the seam is that I can push the bumper forward, if needed, for a little more length without widening the valance. We'll see when I start shaping the model. I did do a 3 inch stretch version to see what it'll look like. I extended the nose by about 1 1/2" just for comparison.
RCR OCT 27, 07:11 PM
No, move the headlights up. I'm looking at about 4 inches. I would remove the doors from the hood and integrate them to the lamps, similar to the 80's Firebirds. I would also switch to the round projectors and only open them about 3/3.5 inches, similar to I believe Fieroking did with his build thread. The biggest hurdle is the radiator cross member needs to be trimmed to move the lights forward.

Just another crazy idea roaming in this head of mine.

Bob

PS, I like the lengthened rear, but the shorter nose. I espesially like the "hip" on the rear fender.

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Amida OCT 28, 12:17 PM
Yes, I think the nose is a little long. Can't do anything about the headlights for the replacement bumper, but definitely can do on a custom project. I'll draw something up. I'm really liking the shorter 3" stretch, it can be done without cutting the chassis.

Rob
Amida OCT 30, 02:27 PM
Here I moved the nose back to normal & added a rear lip instead of the wing.
jmbishop OCT 30, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:

Here I moved the nose back to normal & added a rear lip instead of the wing.





ya look at the difference between demiaters(my spelling may be off) front bumper and the fiero warehouse one, not hard to see which one looks better and why

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Amida OCT 30, 06:56 PM
The bumper from Dietmar uses the Fiero side mouldings which is how I like it as well, and is how I'm doing my bumper. I'd like to keep it looking like a factory Fiero, but with some late model Pontiac features.
jmbishop OCT 30, 07:23 PM
the biggest difference is the length, demietar's looks best IMO because its shorter. I'm pretty sure you have to cut the ends of the steal bumper when putting his bumper on.