The Coupe-ula Build Thread (Page 4/10)
Raydar FEB 15, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by fieroboom:
so I can have some room in my 1 car garage for the coupe-ula...



Dare I ask...
Are there going to be pics of the coupe-ulation?

fieroboom FEB 15, 11:48 PM

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Originally posted by Raydar:


Dare I ask...
Are there going to be pics of the coupe-ulation?



Heh, you have no idea how long I contemplated how to spell that...
fieroboom FEB 17, 09:30 AM
Ok, I think I've formulated the plan now... I have three drivetrain setups from which I can use parts in order to get the coupe-ula on the road the quickest:
- '88 Formula V6 drivetrain
- '85 Coupe I4 (aka The Coupe-ula)
- '86 SE 2m6 (aka The survivor)

I think in order to get everything to bolt up easily, I'll need to transplant the '88 engine/trans assembly onto the '86 V6 cradle, then bolt that cradle into the '85. Unless I'm mistaken, any other combination will require fabrication of mounts... right? In other words, stuffing the '88 cradle in the '85 requires adapters, and mounting the '88 V6 on the '85 I4 cradle will require mounts... I haven't pulled the I4 cradle yet, but that's what I'm assuming; would someone be kind enough to verify that for me real quick?
Here are some pics of the '86 2m6 cradle being separated from the engine/trans... with my new homemade hoist...





Tonight I plan on pulling the cradle assembly from the Formula so I can pull the trailer out of my garage... 16 footer in a 1 car garage = not a lot of working room!

[This message has been edited by fieroboom (edited 02-17-2009).]

whodeanie FEB 17, 02:15 PM
What are you doing? do you drive all over the state and find cars in swamps or what?
you must like rust that saems to be what you have the most of.

LOL! just kidding...... nice find now with all of those maybe you can biuld at least one car.
keep us psted.
fieroboom FEB 17, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by whodeanie:

What are you doing? do you drive all over the state and find cars in swamps or what?
you must like rust that saems to be what you have the most of.

LOL! just kidding...... nice find now with all of those maybe you can biuld at least one car.
keep us psted.



That's the plan! And I'm rushing to get it done before D9!
Funny thing is, the '88 is by far the nicest Fiero I've ever owned... the chassis is absolutely 100% cherry. It's in very sad shape, but it'll go back together in the near future with a 3800 II SC I'm pretty sure... For now, the '85 is getting the '88 drivetrain, and probably the '86 panels, because I really like the aero nose. Plus, it keeps me from having to do quite as much prep work for the paint guy. Stripping spray paint = not fun.
I see you're slacking on your build... You planning to be at Daytona?
whodeanie FEB 17, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by fieroboom:


That's the plan! And I'm rushing to get it done before D9!
Funny thing is, the '88 is by far the nicest Fiero I've ever owned... the chassis is absolutely 100% cherry. It's in very sad shape, but it'll go back together in the near future with a 3800 II SC I'm pretty sure... For now, the '85 is getting the '88 drivetrain, and probably the '86 panels, because I really like the aero nose. Plus, it keeps me from having to do quite as much prep work for the paint guy. Stripping spray paint = not fun.
I see you're slacking on your build... You planning to be at Daytona?




No as much as I wanted to go I will not make Daytona.
I have had to work to keep my shop alive and have ran low on money doing it.
but it is starting to turn around now so I should have some money to get back to the car by March.
being broke stinks!
keep up the good work.
D.
fieroboom FEB 17, 11:53 PM
Ok boys & girls, I didn't quite get the engine out tonight, but I did get close...
Removed the rear cradle bolts and jacked it up (hooked to the driver frame rail) just to let it swing out and inspect everything:





Then I propped it up with the two white aluminum square tubes you see on either side, and anchored it down with ratchet straps, much like you would do a tent:



Raised the rear of the cradle, and slid the dolly under it:



I thought the guy I got the '88 from was BS-ing me when he said it had been rebuilt recently, but I quickly discovered that all the coolant hoses were new with the stickers still on them, so having to cut this one killed me, but I just could not get the dam thing off either of the pipes:



Done for the night, propped up, anchored, and hoist put away. For those that don't know, never leave a jack, hoist, or other hydraulic device under stress overnight, or for any length of time when you don't have to.



My helper posing...



More posing...



Please post your suggestions, ideas, comments, insults, etc...
fieroboom FEB 18, 12:48 PM
Wow, thanks Cliff! I feel honored...
HC FEB 18, 02:22 PM
Man, your not wasting any time on it, its quickly coming apart!
The MaD cOw FEB 18, 04:06 PM
Jeez... I hadn't checked this thread in a few days.... you're movin right along! Good to see.
Dam, I need a garage

So, did I read that right... you're planning on saving the formula further down the road too?
One would almost want to call you Dr. Frankenstein eh