FieroGT stretch Concept (Page 24/240)
WhiteDevil88 MAR 31, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:

Why do you want to go on front of the firewall? Interior space?



Sorry, missed it. Yes, exactly. I'd like to be able to use other seating options that might take up more room then a stock Fiero seat, plus the ability to utise space for audio system, body stiffening (roll bar, etc.) and still be drivable by someone larger then 5'10". I think you might as well use the length that you're adding. Plus, the strut towers will be much tighter when they are tied together by the bulkhead, as the factory intended, rather then by square tubing.

Don't take that as a knock on your ideas, I'm merely suggesting.
kwagner MAR 31, 11:04 PM
Amida, some nice design ideas again!

And whoever's red widebody that is looks really sharp!
Amida MAR 31, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by WhiteDevil88:


Sorry, missed it. Yes, exactly. I'd like to be able to use other seating options that might take up more room then a stock Fiero seat, plus the ability to utise space for audio system, body stiffening (roll bar, etc.) and still be drivable by someone larger then 5'10". I think you might as well use the length that you're adding. Plus, the strut towers will be much tighter when they are tied together by the bulkhead, as the factory intended, rather then by square tubing.

Don't take that as a knock on your ideas, I'm merely suggesting.




Well, I know it can be done. Someone posted a pic of a 4 seater a few pages back. However, I would try to make it look more like a coupe instead of a sedan.

[This message has been edited by Amida (edited 03-31-2007).]

Amida MAR 31, 11:42 PM

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Originally posted by kwagner:

Amida, some nice design ideas again!

And whoever's red widebody that is looks really sharp!



Thanks. Just ideas that's all. Might try some without the side body mouldings.
RCR APR 01, 07:33 AM
Hey Rob,
Are you sure about the way the roof was tilted? When I was in contact with MikeD (at Ari's) about the 512's he was making, he told me the way to get the roof canted involved the actual stretch. When the chassis is stretched, the back portion was raised 1.5", effectively tilting the front portion down. I was under the impression that was how all of the accurate 512's were done. Also, but I'm not too certain, I believe JDorr's 512 he was selling was extended in the passenger tub. But I'm not sure if it was the whole tub, or just a package shelf behind the seats to mimic the actual 512.

Bob
Amida APR 01, 12:21 PM
Bob, according to Jerry he wedged the base of the A pillars and relaxed the roof. He also lowered the floor for some reason; I couldn't figure out why that was needed.
Tusch APR 23, 02:45 PM
bump for a lot of cool ideas
DrCPU APR 24, 11:17 AM

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Originally posted by Amida:



Back to stock wheelbase widebody but kept the extended windshield & tilted roof, and some changes.




It's not HOT until it's a CHOP!



:8^)
DrCPU APR 24, 11:22 AM
Here's the larger wheel base pic - chop'd!



Dave
Amida APR 24, 08:46 PM
Very nice chops. I have some curved lexan door window blanks that can be trimmed to to fit that profile. I wonder if choptops have worn headliners above the driver's seat?