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Sourmug AUG 05, 11:19 PM
Here's the initial test fit after trimming of the shifter surround:

Pretty darn good fit. You've got to love fiberglass!
And thie first sanding and filling:


Nolan

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4.9 PFI FIERO AUG 06, 04:59 PM
I was going to use after market gauges. I have a set of faze gauges I was gonna use because of the multi colors. Since you are good with fiberglass you should be finish in no time.

Another Tip: It is easier to cut the stock 3000gt middle vent where it bolt up to the dash and mold that section onto the fiero piece. "Measuring is important on this step." Sorry no pics on this one but look at it as it is self explainatory.
Sourmug AUG 06, 11:47 PM
Thanks for the tip!

Here are a couple more pictures with the piece in place. First the shifter hole cut out:

And with the boot and knob in place:



So, opinions, what do you guys think it needs? I know you're out there, I can hear you breathing...

Really, I would like some input.

Nolan

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BtotheB AUG 07, 12:01 AM
Besides a short shifter? Not much... I really like the way your dash is shaping up.

Brad
Sourmug AUG 07, 01:16 AM
The one I have currently is out of an '84 so it's shorter than the '87. But yes, I agree, I need a short shifter.

Nolan
Fiero1Fan AUG 07, 02:25 AM

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Originally posted by Sourmug:
I can hear you breathing...



That is me breathing into a paper bag!! Do you also hear the drool dripping on the floor?
Yes I think the short shifter would be nice but go with the 87 or 88 grey Fiero knob. It matches the rounded contours and the color of the dash.
You also have alot of empty space around the shifter for the PW, PM, Fog Light, etc switches.

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Sourmug AUG 07, 02:17 PM
LOL, I thought that was you breathing down my neck.

I am planning on placing the window and mirror switches into the fiberglass piece. The problems are that there isn't quite as much room there as the stock Fiero location and I have to figure out some way of mounting them. I would also like to use two window switches that I pulled from a '96 Monte Carlo as they are illuminated.

Nolan
Fiero1Fan AUG 07, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by Sourmug:

I would also like to use two window switches that I pulled from a '96 Monte Carlo as they are illuminated.

Nolan



Cool........... gadgets!! Got 2 extras?
Sourmug AUG 07, 03:10 PM
Nope, but I can get you a pair the next time I'm at the wreckers.
Sourmug AUG 07, 03:52 PM
Here's a shot of the window switches:

One issue with them is that the wiring will point to the rear of the car whereas the Fiero harness points to the front of the car.

Here is a comparison of the Stealth console vs. the stock Fiero console switch housing:


There isn't much room for all that hardware. I would have to make a mounting plate that attached to the frame and then the switches would have to bole down onto the plate. The stock set-up has the switches bolting to the mounting plate from below. I don't think that I want the switches to be actually attached to the fiberglass filler piece.

Here you can see how much room the switches require:


Here are some pictures of how the stock back half of the console fits:



I guess I'm kind of thinking out loud:

The stock piece could be cut slightly shorter to match the end of the Stealth console.
A custom transition of some sort would be required between the two.
Ignore the color mismatch as that would be handled in some fashion. The stock console could be recovered for example.

I dunno, what do you all think about how they flow together?

Edit:

Hmm.... After sitting here looking at the pictures, I don't think they flow together at all. The stock piece is too "squarish" I think.

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