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fiero67
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JUN 03, 10:06 PM
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before and now.....  
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fiero67
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JUL 26, 07:06 PM
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More restoration has been happening on project 88. Most of it is fixing problems and paint work on the body. I thought it was about time that I tried to mold in "skitimes" project fender vents. It wasnt as bad as I thought it would be, but there sure is a lot of fine tuning to get them just right and smooth. I thought since I had all the material, Id also shave this fender. After looking at the fender on the car...I love the vent (thanks for the idea skitime!!!) but the shaved trim...I dont like. So this set will go on my sons project Fiero and I'll do a set with the moldings left on.
Let me know what you think of it....its hard to get a better pics since it is in the garage . My sons Fiero colors are going to matte black with green highlights. 
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Black-Azz-GT
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JUL 26, 07:51 PM
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This is a cool thread. Keep up the good work! ------------------
-Chris - Custom Gun Metal 86 GT 3.4 5spd
3.4 SOLD & 4.9 being installed
"It's too low, too rough, too loud, drinks gas, it's totally impractical, but damn good lookin. In other words, It's almost perfect!"
Build up tread or MODS w/ Pics
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litespd
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JUL 26, 09:47 PM
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Nice work, fiero67! Threads like this are what the forum is all about. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress...and you've earned a "+" from me!  Who knows...maybe one day, I'll get a chance to see it in person...I have a friend who lives in Bradford, ME...not TOO far from you...
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fiero67
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JUL 27, 06:55 PM
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well...if you ever get up this way, definately stop in! I apreciate the comments ! Then I could let you in on some custom stuff Im doing that I havent seen done yet. ...lol. John
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Boomtastic
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AUG 25, 11:01 PM
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Awesome work! I was wondering if I was the only fool thinking about tearing down an '88 chassis and POR15'ing the thing from top to bottom. Now I know I am not alone! LOL I'm gonna peek in here every so often and steal your ideas though.  First I need to clean the chassis up - there's pine needles EVERYWHERE! Not to mention the twin swimming pools inside. At least I know the floors are solid!! ------------------
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Solo2
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AUG 26, 07:04 PM
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Jazzmzn has posted twice cleaning and painting his '88 craddle.
Where has everybody been?
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skitime
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AUG 26, 07:16 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by fiero67: More restoration has been happening on project 88. Most of it is fixing problems and paint work on the body. I thought it was about time that I tried to mold in "skitimes" project fender vents. It wasnt as bad as I thought it would be, but there sure is a lot of fine tuning to get them just right and smooth. I thought since I had all the material, Id also shave this fender. After looking at the fender on the car...I love the vent (thanks for the idea skitime!!!) but the shaved trim...I dont like. So this set will go on my sons project Fiero and I'll do a set with the moldings left on.
Let me know what you think of it....its hard to get a better pics since it is in the garage . My sons Fiero colors are going to matte black with green highlights. |
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Hey you are welcome. The vents are sure getting popular. Great job you are doing. Can't wait to see the final result. ------------------
Red 88 GT T-Top 3800 INTERCOOLED SUPERCHARGED
White 88 GT Stock
Please give me a rating if you appreciate my contribution.
History of Skitimes Car
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fiero67
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AUG 31, 09:19 PM
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Thank you skitime, if you hadnt done it and posted it... Id still be looking for something to put there. The REwiring of the interior has begun. Since alot of my mods are interior, I decided that I would remove the entire original 88 wiring harness and install the 87GT's harness. Not to mention Im switching from a 4-banger coupe, auto w/ AC to a 6 ,5-speed without AC.
This is the most important part of this rebuild. The wiring has to be done right. So if anyone has something I should know besides the basic, please inform me here.
Im adding the aux fuse box connector thing that is white and goes above the original fuse panel . that will allow me to wire in a few more accessories.
After stripping the interior of everything, removing and reinstalling a new wiring harness was a breeze. Took about an hour. While doing this... behind the insulation above the steering support, I found an access panel... if you remove the four bolts, it opens up to an area where the hood cable roots into...could be useful to someone that cant get into their front hood. 
Some of the mods that Im wiring in are:
1) front hood popper
2) gas door popper
2) lightning sphere in the sunroof
3) lighted door handles
4) power mirrors from... another car
5) neon under the dash, recessed in some hidden areas through out the interior
6) auto dimming mirror
7)lighted sunvisors from another car
8) remote car starter with pass key
9) speed window
10) valet parking (trunk disablizer)
and some other things that are still up in the air. I'll post a" how I did it"and pics when Im done. John [This message has been edited by fiero67 (edited 09-18-2004).]
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fiero67
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AUG 31, 11:08 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by Boomtastic: Awesome work! I was wondering if I was the only fool thinking about tearing down an '88 chassis and POR15'ing the thing from top to bottom. Now I know I am not alone! LOL I'm gonna peek in here every so often and steal your ideas though. First I need to clean the chassis up - there's pine needles EVERYWHERE! Not to mention the twin swimming pools inside. At least I know the floors are solid!! |
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So I see you are trying the home made pine tree air freshners and I never thought of the ole swimming pool mod....darn you beat me to it...LOL
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