The Silver Freak Project (Page 35/59)
85LAMB MAY 28, 11:03 AM
I really like the emblem

I have to ask you where is that shifter from ?

I don't think it is from the Fiero since its chrome, it looks really nice plus I like the shift knob.

Keep up the good work.
Blacktree MAY 28, 11:10 PM
Thanks for the compliment.

I bought the shifter knob from Summit Racing. It fits M16 x 1.5mm thread. The shifter arm is a modified stock unit. I cut out the top part of the arm, and welded in a long bolt (with the bolt head cut off) in its place. It was actually pretty easy. You'll be able to see it in person at the next CFF meeting.

edit to add: I almost forgot, I got the emblems (two of them, one for the dash and one for the front grille) from Paul at fierosails.com

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Blacktree JUN 02, 01:07 PM
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Tony Kania JUN 02, 01:29 PM
As always, "itsa very niiiice!"

Question: What did you use to paint your headers? Have you used it before? how long does it last? Thanks in advance....

Tony
Blacktree JUN 02, 02:01 PM
The header paint is kind of a long story. When I first got the headers, I painted them with DEI Hi-Temp Silicone Paint, then wrapped them with header wrap (and hosed down the wrap with more silicone paint). The silicone paint held up OK, but needed a little touch-up every so often. Unfortunately, the header wrap trapped water and caused the pipes to rust.

When I got rid of the header wrap, I decided to try the POR-20 Black Velvet exhaust paint. Supposedly, it was the next best thing to ceramic coating. Yeah... right. The POR-20 looked awesome for a couple months, then started chipping / flaking off. That kinda pissed me off, considering the lengths I went through to clean and prep the headers (wire wheel, acid dip, sandblasting, acetone wash). The rust you see in the first photo above is the ate-up POR-20 paint. I touched it up with some DEI silicone paint I had leftover, as a temporary measure.

When I drop the engine later this month to replace the clutch, I'll be repainting the headers with the DEI silicone paint... and throwing the leftover POR-20 in the trash. I don't want to give the POR-20 away, because I feel like I'd be doing the person a disservice.
fierofury JUN 02, 05:03 PM
Looks good. Is your Trueleo intake powdercoated?
Blacktree JUN 02, 05:54 PM
Actually, that's Dupli-Color ceramic engine paint. It's good stuff. You just have to be careful not to nick / scratch it. The intake is painted iron gray with a gloss clear-coat. And all the bracketry is painted semi-gloss black (no clear-coat).

I bought it from the local auto parts stores. But if you can't find it locally, Summit Racing sells it too.

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Blacktree JUN 03, 12:09 PM
Today, the Freak got a new pair of tires. Saturday before last, my right rear tire blew out on the highway. And the left rear was getting pretty worn. So I replaced both.

I'd also like to thank Frank Martin (aka Dragon) for loaning me a wheel and tire, so I wouldn't have to drive 50+ miles home on the donut spare.
fierofury JUN 03, 12:42 PM

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I'd also like to thank Frank Martin (aka Dragon) for loaning me a wheel and tire, so I wouldn't have to drive 50+ miles home on the donut spare.



Would that even be possible with a lowered fiero? My fiero is lowered as well and shoot, driving with a spare would make me nervous! Glad you didn't have to try it especially with all the body work you have done!

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Blacktree JUN 03, 01:25 PM
I've driven on the donut spare before. It isn't fun, but is do-able. I'm just glad the tire didn't fly apart when it failed. That would have REALLY sucked.

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