The Silver Freak Project (Page 33/59)
Gokart Mozart MAY 04, 08:42 PM



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Originally posted by Blacktree:
( I don't think I can just call it the decklid anymore )



Front and rear clamshells?

whoohooo! page 9!

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Blacktree MAY 04, 09:05 PM
That's the plan. A clamshell front end will allow me to perform a couple other mods I want to try on it. But we'll get to that later.
Blacktree MAY 05, 09:36 PM
Today, I installed the hood prop, made and installed some more brackets to help align the body panels, and did a lot of sanding. Below, you can see a few photos of the hood prop. I installed it inside the trunk, on the forward edge. This will keep it out of the elements (and away from engine heat).



Here's a closeup of the mounting bracket for the hood prop. It's just a piece of aluminum angle bracket bolted to the bulkhead.



And finally, here's a shot of the prop rod in the stowed position. About halfway down the rod, there's a hook holding it in place. The hook keeps tension on the rod (pulling it against the bulkhead), so the rod doesn't flop around.



Tomorrow, I should be able to spray a coat of primer on the rear end. Then I'll be going to the Central Florida Fiero Club meeting for show-n-tell.

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Blacktree MAY 06, 11:23 PM
Good news: I was able to primer the rear end today. However, I forgot to stock up on lacquer thinner. So after that ran out, I had to switch to rattle-cans. As a result, the rear end has 3 shades of primer gray on it... LOL.





I think I'll finish up the dash and console next, then get to work on the nose.

Edit to add: I just realized that the last bit of side molding has now been deleted from my Fiero. My Fiero is now molding-less!

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fierofury MAY 06, 11:46 PM
Man does that look sweet! I really like how the "Pontiac" is still included on the rear. What color do you plan on painting your car?

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Blacktree MAY 06, 11:54 PM
Thanks for the compliment.

I decided to keep the "PONTIAC" on the rear bumper, because IMO it belongs there. GM killed the Pontiac division. So I'm going to "represent", so to speak.

I haven't decided on a specific color yet, but the body will be painted some shade of silver or metallic gray. The ground effects will be semi-gloss black... with stickers... LOL.
Blacktree MAY 12, 09:31 PM
(removed outdated material)

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FieroDev MAY 13, 01:05 AM

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Just an idea... Have you ever thought of moulding your spoiler stands to the rear clip? either way you're doing a great job!
Blacktree MAY 13, 09:27 PM
Actually, I had considered it. But I've used so many different rear spoiler setups on this car, making one permanently mounted would be a pretty bad idea. Imagine all the grinding that would be involved...

I helped out a fellow club member with his Fiero today, so no progress on the Freak. I'll probably work on it a little this weekend, though.
exoticse MAY 14, 12:48 AM

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Originally posted by Blacktree:


I helped out a fellow club member with his Fiero today, so no progress on the Freak. I'll probably work on it a little this weekend, though.



Thanks Mike for the assist. I got to see Mike's latest improvements in person today, and i must say it is pretty awesome.

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