Last night I made a cardboard mock-up to get the generic shape. I then transferred the shape to 18 gauge sheet metal, cut it out, and then I welded it into place.

I need to do a little more grinding and then it will be ready. I think I may use some fiberglass and/or bondo to really smooth things out. Even though you won’t even see this (which means I could just paint it and leave it rough), I’d rather make it look right. Personal preference I guess.

However, whatever I choose to do, the problem is solved.



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quote Originally posted by kyunderdawg: Dang, you have come along way on this. Car looks great, especially what you had done to the engine bay and engine.

Thanks man

I would have got a lot more done this weekend if I didn't have to do two oil changes, and fix an exhaust shield on the Saturn's. Also the fact that I spent a good chunk of Sunday shoveling snow didn't help either.

Stay tuned, there will be more to come. When I start with the interior, that is when things should get interesting, .....and frustrating

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Great Job! I am enjoying this.

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For a full history of my IMSA Build: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/789315
HHP Adjustable Sway bars for ALL MODELS: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/036556.html

I almost had a heart-attack because these were looking like they were lost in the mail.

DIY_Stu got on USPS's butt to track them down, and they finally arrived. Great build quality BTW.

Now I just have to save up another $250 for the 90mm Hellas and the connectors.

Edit: For the people that don't know what these are, they are low profile headlight buckets. Take a look in the mall, I believe there are around 6-7 sets left.



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I bought these from Princess Auto. They are really easy to setup. I have been looking around for a set for a long time - most places charge far to much. Princess Auto had them on sale for $59.99 per set - really good price.

Moving the Fiero around is a breeze, and it allows me to get into tight areas easily - as opposed to starting the Fiero up, backing it out, moving it back in at a different position, etc. etc.


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I bought this stuff called Plastic Metal, made by Bondo. Basically it is liquid metal and epoxy mixed together - it seems to be far stronger than regular body filler.

It works great, dries fast, and it is easy to work with. I used it to smooth out any imperfections from welding in the new plate. 4 thin coats, with sanding in between each coat, did the job




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I have finished the door repair on the Fiero, and I have the outer door skin back on. Feels good to accomplish that, because it seemed like it was taking forever to get that little side job done.

Next step, touch up any areas on the rear chassis, and install the rear fastback clip





Those wheel rollers are coming in handy
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It was a BIG day yesterday. I put all the fastback components on the Fiero - didn’t take long either, maybe an hour of work.




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