JohnWPB 1986 GT Fastback worklog (Page 46/71)
tshark APR 23, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by JohnWPB:
This was my daily driver, and thus have to purchase another car that is reliable, AKA not a Fiero



Lucky you. Mine doesn't have enough seats to be my DD. My wife has more miles in it than I do.

Is this the Maaco special? What did you drive while the car was there, apart?

Will you still have a Fiero? Perhaps an IMSA?
JohnWPB APR 23, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by tshark:


Lucky you. Mine doesn't have enough seats to be my DD. My wife has more miles in it than I do.

Is this the Maaco special? What did you drive while the car was there, apart?

Will you still have a Fiero? Perhaps an IMSA?



I had a Kia sportage that I sold when the car was done at Maaco. LOL!

Not sure about a Fiero yet.... gonna think long and hard before I make any rash decissions. IMSA hahah! nah, that was just a joke with MrFred.
PatrickTRoof APR 23, 10:30 PM
This is sad news indeed. Sorry to hear this, John. I do hope you stay in the Fiero game though. Look for a nice turnkey specimen.
Danyel APR 23, 10:57 PM
John...... I personally feel you are doing the right thing by stepping back and putting a cover on it. I did the same with mine a couple of yars ago but at the same time putting money aside (saved from not repairing the damn thing ) after 7 months and 3 grand saved I untarped it stuck a rebuilt performance V8 and here I am now. I know how frustrated you can be .... tides will change and time will help ya ..... till then keep in touch my friend dont sell or part it out you will definately regret it

regards my american friend
Danyel

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Monkeyman APR 24, 02:44 AM
John --- I don't know jack about motors but are you sure the plug wires are in the right order? I know I've read here of others who mistakenly plugged wire 2 into plug 6 and wire 4 into plug 1 (or whatever). I guess, it runs but not very well.
tshark APR 24, 08:06 AM

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Originally posted by Monkeyman:

John --- I don't know jack about motors but are you sure the plug wires are in the right order? I know I've read here of others who mistakenly plugged wire 2 into plug 6 and wire 4 into plug 1 (or whatever). I guess, it runs but not very well.



This wouldn't get water on the plugs, or allow the car to run great the rest of the time.

My SE frustrated me, and sat for almost a year. Dang vented radiator cap.
Vernon8360 APR 24, 06:00 PM
John, my fellow Hog Father, I agree totally with Danyel; cover it, ignore it, save and continue research. Do not sell or part it out. Don't do anything, don't make any decisions in your present state of mind. You have a fine looking car and you have put a great deal of effort into it. Take your time. Perspective, direction and attitude will slowly become clearer. And remember, you owe me a drink the next time we meet in Frazee, in July 2016.
Danyel APR 24, 08:55 PM

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Originally posted by Vernon8360:

..... remember, you owe me a drink the next time we meet in Frazee, in July 2016.



Me too John..
tshark APR 25, 12:43 AM
Where are the keys?
Carcenomy APR 25, 02:00 AM
Argh man that's a pretty crap deal. I'm with everyone else - put the car away and let some time, money and clarity fill the picture for a while. Attack it again when you feel a bit more encouragement - I hang around here just FOR the encouragement to see mine through to either the scrapheap or repair, it does help to talk to like-minded folk.