FieroGT stretch Concept (Page 25/240)
Amida MAY 09, 12:22 PM
I saw a Cadillac XLR again the other day which put a bug in my head to do another sketch. This is another stretched Fiero idea. Bubbajoexxx has paved the way with the longitudinal Northstar/Porsche drivetrain. The 1" mini-chop is utilized again in this idea to teardrop the roof & keep the stock door glass. Windshield is replaced with the extended glass which provides more curve. Factory Cadillac lighting might work if the lines aren't too steep on this design. I kind of like this!



kwagner MAY 09, 01:25 PM
Looks nice, it has some nice lines. Did you have to modify the windshield/door windows at all to fit the shape?
Amida MAY 10, 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by kwagner:

Looks nice, it has some nice lines. Did you have to modify the windshield/door windows at all to fit the shape?




It's a mini chop, 1 inch. Windshield is the extended glass used in Ferrari replicas, but stock glass should work just as well. Thanks.
CETICARS JUN 12, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:

I've finally got the intermediate molding of the upper fascia back on the car. The original urethane noses all seem to get warped/ sunken in at the top which I'll have to fix for the final plug. I also had to rebuild the upper mounting lip due to severe warpage. My idea is to see how a real two piece fascia ( upper & lower ) will work on the Fiero. If it doesn't then I'll go back to the normal one piece design. I'll be using the original 355 bumper as a donor to help shape the mating surface and create the FI355 fascia. Couldn't get much done this time due to the rain.









do you sell the top picture ,the fiero upper top bumper no sides
Amida JUN 13, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by CETICARS:


do you sell the top picture ,the fiero upper top bumper no sides






The 355 nose design is underway right now. I'll be posting a new thread on that when I get the model finished. I've been a little tied up working on interiors so I only get to work on the nose on weekends. The top section may/maynot be a separate piece; depends on how well it fits when I mock it up on the car. It would be more cost effective to build it as a one piece unit, but for me, personally, I like the separate panel look so I'm hopeful that it'll work.

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whadeduck JUN 13, 03:04 PM
Yes, yes. Let him finish the interior work he has going on. I'd like to see you work on the 355 nose though. Will you be using real Ferrari lights? Or a cheaper replacement?

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'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario
'84 Indy

Amida JUN 14, 01:58 PM

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Yes, yes. Let him finish the interior work he has going on. I'd like to see you work on the 355 nose though. Will you be using real Ferrari lights? Or a cheaper replacement?




On the frontal view you'll notice that I rounded the ends of the turn signal lights. The original 355 lights are ideal, but I believe they are priced around $250 each. So, I'll be using the Avenger/Sebring units that are a very close match & can be bought on Ebay for about $20 each.



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CoryFiero JUN 14, 02:18 PM
Hmm so if the light wraps around the the side of the bumper like that I think legally we can get rid of the side markers on the trim.. or the trim altogether.
whadeduck JUN 14, 02:49 PM
May be an option. But I think it might be better to leave it on then cover it over should you choose to delete the molding. Good thing about the Sebring lights is you can choose the white or amber signals. Also, what size are the holes for the driving lights?

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario
'84 Indy

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madcurl JUN 14, 03:44 PM
Hmm. Try the 300M (old style) wrap around side maker lamps.