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Gokart Mozart SEP 04, 07:51 PM
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Fiero2m8 SEP 05, 10:20 AM
Definitely looking forward to getting the wheels back on!
Need to check the brake system for a vacuum leak and reinstall rear wheelwell first.
(I had to remove it to get sequential tailight harness out as Bubbajoe is helping with the rewire)
Been busy this long weekend but started prepping doors and mounted these filler panels...



Also picked up my custom door handles and 1/4 windows from the paint shop.
Gokart Mozart SEP 05, 12:03 PM
It looks like there's a piece missing on the engine/plenum cover, something like



but with a mesh screen.
Fiero2m8 SEP 07, 08:35 PM
Hey Gokart, looks like blower backfire protection for the blower I don't have

Did some work on the door handles so I can reassemble the outer door panels.
Here's the custom shaped handle back from paint to better match the smooth molding.


This is a mod I'd recommend to others with 87-88 Fieros.
I removed the ribbed piece stuck on with adhesive and filled into the shape I wanted.
Only problem was the LH handle had a broken spring and retaining clip.


So I dug into my parts stash to harvest another LH spring.


Hopefully the JB Weld will solve the problem - will update on that once it cures...
motoracer838 SEP 08, 09:21 AM

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Originally posted by Fiero2m8:


Did some work on the door handles so I can reassemble the outer door panels.
Here's the custom shaped handle back from paint to better match the smooth molding.




That is a nice mod for the door handles.

When are you going to put the wheels on it and roll it out in the light of day so we can see just how bad ass it's looking.

Cheers Beers n Gearz. Joe

Joe
Fiero2m8 SEP 08, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by motoracer838:


That is a nice mod for the door handles.

When are you going to put the wheels on it and roll it out in the light of day so we can see just how bad ass it's looking.

Cheers Beers n Gearz. Joe

Joe



Possibly as soon as this weekend Joe.
I agree that natural light will make for much better photos!
I can do more fit and finish work outside the tiny garage as for example I can't open the doors fully inside.
I've got some other underside finish work to do but I can always jack the Fiero back up for that...
Gokart Mozart SEP 08, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by Fiero2m8:

Hey Gokart, looks like blower backfire protection for the blower I don't have



I mean fill in this area
Fiero2m8 SEP 08, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
I mean fill in this area



Ok I'll consider adding it to the list - not sure yet because I like getting a peak at the engine valley...

LED indicators and clear marker lens installed:


Also installed the gas filler neck:


Some of you will remember that I had a stock gas door painted as well but that's going on the future mods list for now.
Got a good idea from Bubbajoe on building an all aluminum louvered grill which is also on the list.

1/4 windows are on too:

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Fiero2m8 SEP 08, 10:30 PM
I bought a plastic rivet tool and mounted the aero trim on the doors:


Next was new hardware for the belt molding:


Door handles and lock cylinders were also preassembled:


Passenger door installed but will need some final adjustment and shims later:


Don't worry, the lower rivet isn't in the fender yet which will move it up and out to where the door is...


Drivers door panel too - lining up the handle and lock linkage always easier the second time around


Whohoo all the body panels are back on


I'm pleased with how the custom shaped door handles better match the smooth molding - and yes the epoxy held just fine

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Fiero2m8 SEP 12, 10:53 PM
Yesterday I got enough done to get the project back on its own wheels.
1) installed horns that I had forgotten all about.
2) adjusted front fenders to align with door panels.
3) reinstalled wheels and lowered from jackstands.



Battery was dead so I put that on the deep cycle charger.