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drummer5
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NOV 02, 09:59 PM
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Later tonight I'll scetch up some ideas I have and see what u guys think. btw SIG TEST!  ------------------
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Joe Torma
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NOV 03, 02:23 AM
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great sig!!! Dashes take forever to design & make from scratch...I know.
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jscott1
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NOV 03, 02:55 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Quad GT:
Screw the Russian dash......design something like the 300 ZX..that is one sweet dash....getting back to the Trans Am dash....it will fit almost perfectly....but the doors will need to be redone also..I was wondering how close are the Trans Am door skins to the Fieros? And does anybody have any finished Archied dash pictures |
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Trans Am door skins are real close to Fiero skins
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 [This message has been edited by jscott1 (edited 11-03-2002).]
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Quad GT
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NOV 03, 03:17 AM
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Well will you looksy at that!!!!!
Now what would one have to do to make the skin a little bit longer?------------------
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jscott1
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NOV 03, 03:29 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Quad GT:
Well will you looksy at that!!!!!
Now what would one have to do to make the skin a little bit longer? |
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Why would you want it longer? It's already about a foot longer than the Fiero Door panel
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OH10fiero
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NOV 03, 12:02 PM
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Does anyone have a Firebird dash in the Youngstown area? I think that it would be more cost effective to make a kit that would allow you to adapt that dash to the Fiero since the dash has already had a production run, let me know what you think. Remember that if a dash is created from scratch that the cost will be the same as all the others, in the $800-$2500 range depending what all in included in the kit, such as being finished, or including iterrior door panals.
If you have this dash and can sell it to me, or know of a source that I can get one from, please let me know.
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Quad GT
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NOV 03, 12:11 PM
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OOpps I must of had one too many beers when I wrote that lol. It did seem a bit too long in the other picture. But if the dash from the Trans Am is used it would make more sence to use the door panels as well and it would be wayyy cheaper. If any body is interested there is a salvage yard here in Toronto which just sells Camero and Trans Am parts.....Paradise Alley..I"ll try and get the ### if any body want it. ------------------
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FIERORICE
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NOV 03, 12:31 PM
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Not at all trying to bad mouth the Fiero, but the point is, the dash is ugly and most owners don't have enough money for a whole new kit, have it covered and all new gauges/speakers. I am starting to like the Firebird idea, its just that HORRID GM gray plastic on the HVAC/Radio.... ugh yuck. But dash layout is pretty good, ergonomically speaking... I guess the best dash ideally would be very round and modern, price wise would be whats been made, and happy medium would be the T/A. Go for it!!! My vote is in, retrofit Firebird interiors to Fieros! Ricky
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jscott1
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NOV 03, 02:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by OH10fiero:
Does anyone have a Firebird dash in the Youngstown area? I think that it would be more cost effective to make a kit that would allow you to adapt that dash to the Fiero since the dash has already had a production run, let me know what you think. . |
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A Firebird dash and door panels could be retrofitted to the Fiero for less than half of what competing kits are going for. The reason is obvious, there are tons of 4th gen firebirds in the bone yard. If you get the parts for cheap, and can do the retrofitting yourself it is a very cost effective way to get a modern interior. Of course you can spend more to do the Firebird retrofit if you choose, (modern radio, new door speakers, updated hvac and headlight controls, etc) But the basic retrofit gives you the most bang for the buck. An early look at my secret project revealed 
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GTFiero1
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NOV 03, 02:05 PM
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one thing that would need to be re-worked about the T/A and Camaro dash is the top dash pad. It is huge due to the gaping f-body windshield, i new dash pad would definatley need to be made. You have to pick up a used one to experiment with, you'll probably find more problems though, just because its the right width doesnt mean it fits. I like the dash a lot but you might wanna check one our with measurements and llok it over real closey before you cough up the $$$ for something that you may not be able to use ------------------
--Adam--
1987 Blue GT 5-speed
IM AOL: GTFiero
Remember, always brush your milk, drink your teeth, dont do sleep and get eight hours of drugs remember, Drive it like you stole it...nice and slow so you dont get your @$$ caught by the cops
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