The Revitalization of Chop Top #13 FKA "Blackdeath" (Page 5/43)
jscott1 AUG 04, 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by 42693036901:

I have to get my hands on that body kit!!



The first picture is a stock Fiero body with a V8 Archie chop top, a closed mouth chin spoiler, extractor hood vent and matching side vents. The wide body is being added to all of that.

But it's amazing that 90% of the improvement in looks is due to the chop top. In my humble opinion it is the single biggest improvement in looks you can make to a Fiero.
exoticse AUG 04, 10:54 PM
Just my opinion, but if u are adding a widebody to the front side, isn't it going to look funny unless you flare out or widen out the side of the nose to match ??

Archie any pics of the front widebody from a frontal view as if you were looking at the car standing a few feet in front of the nose ?

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Archie AUG 04, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by exoticse:

Just my opinion, but if u are adding a widebody to the front side, isn't it going to look funny unless you flare out or widen out the side of the nose to match ??

Archie any pics of the front widebody from a frontal view as if you were looking at the car standing a few feet in front of the nose ?




Not yet, we've only fabricated one of the front fenders.

The new front fenders will stay the stock width where they meet the nose. They will woden out to 3/4" wider per side at the wheels well. Then hold that width back to the door.

You gotta remember that this body kit is designed to be an entry level kit that can be assembled at home to give the owner/builder a good platform so that they can begin to build their own special Fiero. So we are trying not to put in any design feature that forces the owner/builder to go in a direction that limits his future personalized tweaks.

Archie
Fierotaz AUG 05, 11:24 AM
Archie,
I have a couple of ideas, PM sent. I will also try to call Monday morning and see if they are feasable.
madcurl AUG 05, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by Archie:

We've mocked up a little wide body thing for the front.

It widens the width of th car at the centerline of the wheel by about 3/4" per side.

What do you think?




Archie



Edit:Although this isn't Leroy's car; rather the mock-up car.

If Leroy is going to use 19x9's up front, IMO I'd flare the bottom outward using flat aluminum and fiberglass over the area like #015. Otherwise, #013 will end up like most using 7.5 or 8" front rims.....sticking way out.

#015:


Adding 4 inches to the fender well lining.



Done




Bottom

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madcurl AUG 05, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by jscott1:


I vote for a raised and moved back wing. You won't regret it. The rear visibility is bad enough, a bow tie wing is going to make it worse.



Hehe. Too late.
jscott1 AUG 05, 09:33 PM

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Originally posted by madcurl:


Hehe. Too late.



Somehow I'm not surprised... Where are the pics?
Fierotaz AUG 06, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by jscott1:
Somehow I'm not surprised... Where are the pics?



Pic's will be posted soon, it is still under construction. There is also been a late edition to the back besides the wing...
jscott1 AUG 06, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by Fierotaz:


Pic's will be posted soon, it is still under construction.



No problem...we LOVE under construction pics.

Fierotaz AUG 07, 10:06 PM
Well I spoke the the wheel guy's today and they are not doing "black chrome" finish due to the inconsistancy of the plating. I will have to go with powder coating or paint. Any input would be appreciated.