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Custom2M4
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APR 17, 01:08 AM
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That looks alot like Spray can foam... Not really the best idea in the world.... This foam
A - Gives off gases, so if you fiberglass over it and seal it, it will bubble through the fiberglass...
B - The fiberglass will melt it and create a nasty mess (I would know  )
C - Not the best stuff to use..... I would have spoken sooner... But... Just don't fiberglass that before covering it.... with plaster... duct tape.... anything! Then when you fiberglass what you need, remove that piece, and gut out that foam, then install the fiberglass piece again. Nice thread so far!
Just some words from a worried fiero nut  !
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Fiero2m8
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APR 17, 07:37 PM
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Thanks Custom2m4! - I've still got the crap on my fingers so I guess it's not good for fiberglass either.
It's reassuring to know that with over 1800 views, members will give a "heads up" when I forget to ask ?'s.
Hopefully I'll keep the stupid ideas to a minimum  On another note, I call a local Fiero owner today for a notchie decklid.
Turns out he is a "former" owner that took a load of fenders, nose cones etc to the dump 2 weeks ago.
However, he still has a decklid for me I'm picking up by the end of the week.
When I go over I'm going to see what else is left from his 3800 choptop conversion project.
I don't have much room to store extra parts, but if you're after something specific let me know and I'll check for you. Ryan P.S. Thanks for not rubbing the ownership of page 2 in...  [This message has been edited by Fiero2m8 (edited 04-17-2006).]
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Fiero2m8
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APR 19, 01:02 AM
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Look what I scored at the wreckers today for $20 for the lot - if I use a couple of the items it will be worth it! Automatic shifter before:
 1994 Camaro Z28 Auto Shift Knob:
 GM factory FWD stress bar:
 1990 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible parts:
Header (needs a colour change and new dome light)
Windshield trim at A-Pillars:
 Visors with mirrors that screw to the trim above:
 4T60 Trans parts:
Dipstick tube from 1990 Olds 88 3800.
VSS from 1986 Cadillac Deville.
5-prong Trans plug from 1992 Buick LeSabre
 Now I can prep my 1990 STS trans with the pulse VSS to to be mated to the LT1
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Fiero2m8
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APR 19, 12:48 PM
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Some shots of the trans prepped with VSS, filler tube, brackets, TV cable, Park/Neutral switch and trans plug installed/painted. 
The holes in the Fiero park neutral switch had to be slotted but now it is plug and play with my harness.
I used the Fiero TH125 TV cable since it is longer and easy to adjust.
I doubt the tailshaft bracket will work without an adapter as the SBC and Caddy holes are probably different and I am using Archie's adapter plate.
The main mount will be able to be used by sloting or redrilling the cradle holes once the engine is mounted and mated to the trans.
I will have to come up with a solution for the exhaust header as this governor will interfere with the header collector.
The filler tube is longer than the TH125, so I may have to shorten it to match the 125's length and use the 125 dipstick inside the tube - we'll see.
The VSS plug matches my harness plug. I need info on how to splice my trans plug wires (four prong) harness to the Caddy five wire plug - anyone know the colour match ups? Thanks,
Fiero2m8
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Fiero2m8
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APR 21, 01:28 AM
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Fiero2m8
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APR 23, 01:09 PM
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I've had a couple dozen PM's on the fender flares.
As previously mentioned they were 1989 Pontiac Sunbird Turbo flares.
Only the Turbo model had them.
You mount them through existing screw holes in the inner lip to the wheel well liner.
Since the Sunbird wheelwells are smaller, they simulate a lowered look when installed on the Fiero.
Here is a picture of a Sunbird Turbo with the flares installed from the factory.
I also grabbed the hood vents from the same vehicle to provide my new 4-core rad fan with an easier exhaust path.
Ryan
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RCR
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APR 23, 05:26 PM
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Umm...Nice background graffitti. This is a family place, you know..
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Mister
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APR 23, 07:07 PM
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Fiero2m8
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APR 23, 09:03 PM
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Oh man - glad it's not my neighbourhood!
I didn't even notice the drawings, I wouldn't take a picture of my car there
Today's progress was on the upper seat belt mounts and the windshield trim.
The upper mount was bolted through the roll bar and firewall with 4"x1/2" bolts.
It operates very well and doesn't bind or twist at all.
You can also see the fuel release lever has been relocated to the firewall.
Fiero2m8
Here are some shots of the Sunbird convertible parts installed.
I painted the visors and headliner with black fabric paint.
Then everything was drilled and screwed into place.
I was surprised how well everything fit with very little modification.
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Fiero2m8
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APR 27, 12:03 PM
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Not much to report:
Picked up a new brake booster filter - according to the Big Fiero Book, a common source of vacuum leaks due to heat cycling near the exhaust manifold.
Mine was original - here is the new one.
Fiero2m8
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