Fiero 2m8 LT1 NX Roadster conversion (Page 26/46)
Fiero2m8 JUL 23, 11:44 PM
New windshield was installed by Speedy Glass.
Everything around the windshield was removed and they glued the surround down for me.
I was impressed with the install and molding they used.
They installed a newer than 1986 style mirror for me too so I didn't have to find a replacement for mine that I dropped and broke.
Here is a view from back:




The top of the windshield is tinted as well similar to the original.
Here is the outside view:




Bad news from last week was finding out the Pontiac dealership that I made a deal with to paint the Fiero was sold last Thursday
However the owner bought the Saturn dealership in Niagara, so I am meeting the painter they use to paint flexible panels.
Hopefully I will be able to make a similar deal - I will keep everyone posted.

Rye

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1986 Fiero2m8 (LT1 NX / 4T60 Roadster Build)
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Fiero2m8 JUL 26, 09:21 PM
I brought Fiero2m8 over to the new painter to agree on pricing and what point he will take over the paint job.
Good news is the pricing will be as good or better than the dealer was.
He is also willing to finish any prep work vs. the dealer that would only mask and spray.
I saw samples of his work, the most recent was a Black flexible panel Saturn Ion that was of the quality I am looking for.
He is recommending using a black PPG urethane paint vs. the base/clear to save cost, and make future repairs easier.

For the front fenders that were currently at 120 Grit, he suggested using 240 then 3 coats of high build primer.
That should expose defects that I can use spot putty on and sand to 400 grit.

So it looks like I've got alot more sanding to do next week before he can block the rest of the car.
I was considering sanding all the skirts and giving them a coat of flexible primer as well.
Whatever I can do will save me money in prep labour, but I don't want to spend the rest of my summer sanding.
I am going to bring the car back in a few weeks for another inspection to see if it's ready for paint.

Other than that, all I've done this week is put the wiper arms back on

Ryan
Australian JUL 31, 07:38 AM
I love how your car is turning out. I plan to also use bolt on flares. Do you think the flares you have are from a firebird or aftermarket. I will probably buy some after market ones soon i just hope they will go around the wheel well. I havent seen sunfire turbos with flare kits. How wide a wheel can you fit on the car now? Do you have coil overs will you use them? What year is car?
Fiero2m8 AUG 01, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by Australian:

I love how your car is turning out. I plan to also use bolt on flares. Do you think the flares you have are from a firebird or aftermarket. I will probably buy some after market ones soon i just hope they will go around the wheel well. I havent seen sunfire turbos with flare kits. How wide a wheel can you fit on the car now? Do you have coil overs will you use them? What year is car?



G'Day Mate (or Sheila),

"Throw another shrimp on the manifold"

1. My flares are from a U.S. spec stock 1988-1991 Pontiac Sunbird Turbo - see earlier in the thread.
If you go aftermarket, just measure your wheelwell opening first and make a template.

2. 245mm wide without rear coilovers.

3. Currently McPherson strut still in place - Yes, rear coilovers are a winter project (just let the cat out of the bag)
With the proper offset, I am planning for 275mm rubber on an 18" or 19" rim.

4. 1986 Pontiac Fiero Sport Coupe - LT1 from 1994 Chev Caprice 9C1 (police package), 4T60 Transmission from 1990 Cadillac Seville STS

Good on ya Bruce
InaneCathode AUG 02, 02:39 AM
Please tell me you're getting rid of those grapefruit shooters when you're done with the build :P
Brother Rat AUG 02, 07:29 AM
Wow! What an interesting thread! Excellent work and creative vision!

Can't wait to see it painted.

Kudos!

Pete
Australian AUG 02, 08:03 AM

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Originally posted by Fiero2m8:


G'Day Mate (or Sheila),

"Throw another shrimp on the manifold"

1. My flares are from a U.S. spec stock 1988-1991 Pontiac Sunbird Turbo - see earlier in the thread.
If you go aftermarket, just measure your wheelwell opening first and make a template.

2. 245mm wide without rear coilovers.

3. Currently McPherson strut still in place - Yes, rear coilovers are a winter project (just let the cat out of the bag)
With the proper offset, I am planning for 275mm rubber on an 18" or 19" rim.

4. 1986 Pontiac Fiero Sport Coupe - LT1 from 1994 Chev Caprice 9C1 (police package), 4T60 Transmission from 1990 Cadillac Seville STS

Good on ya Bruce




Thanks for all the info i am thinking i will do rear only for the staggered effect. I am not sure what i will need template for i guess to get holes in right spots. I dont fancy my chances of buying factory parts here in Australia i got no junkyards here with pontiacs in them. I will look at 18-19s also i just wish i put coil overs on back when i did my suspension last year. I was all for factory look then but now i have started modifying my car. My car only has 22,000 miles so was regretful of modding but after discussions of RHD devaluing anyway i decided not to hold back. For 22,000 miles was is in poor condition all round and had accident damage. I have started replacing everything new suspension drive train cvs clutch, engine mounts, new rubber everything new windows all the parts i have replaced or repaired all broken panels and like you slowly customising a body. I will keep my eyes on your car i cant wait to see it painted with coil overs and rims. I will be keen to see what your wheel choice will be.
Yes those wheels look like juicers they are so 80s but then again so is the car but after what your doing you will have changed the whole look of the car well done excellent work.
fiero88v8 AUG 02, 12:20 PM
I like the concept of the car and the innovation is superb but Im not too keen on all the amounts fiberglass and filler . What happens if you get in a fender bender?
Taijiguy AUG 02, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by fiero88v8:

I like the concept of the car and the innovation is superb but Im not too keen on all the amounts fiberglass and filler . What happens if you get in a fender bender?



I never understood this particular "what if". What difference does it make? Custom is custom. By this logic, we should never do anything to modify the appearance of our car because of the off chance we might get into a fender bender and wouldn't be able to bolt on a regular replacement part. It makes no difference whether it's 'glass or pounded sheet metal; plain and simple: Custom Don't Come In A Box!
Look at it this way, he basically built the thing from the ground up (nice job btw) so I would suppose if he gets into a wreck he'll collect the insurance money and FIX IT, What else?
fiero88v8 AUG 03, 09:30 AM
Im not saying anything bad about the job being done. What ever a person wants is their own buisness. Personally, I just dont like alot of filler in a car. It causes cracks to develop around seams and joins. The only way to stop filler from cracking is if it is applied over a welded seam. I dont know of any ways to weld a fiero's panels unless you fuse them with a plastic weld machine or weld kit. I much rather see someone do a good job once, rather than have to repair it multiple times. Just my .02