"VERT" build thread (Page 7/21)
YELLOWFIERO88 DEC 07, 11:50 PM
Well I worked on it tonight. I am back on the front end again. I got the front suspension out again.

I cut the factory brackets off and ground it smooth.

I then made new brackets out of 1" box tube. I drilled the holes and mounted the brackets to the rack. I then positioned it on the x-member and welded it in position.

slapped a little paint on it so that dont rust till I get it to the powdercoater

BobadooFunk DEC 08, 03:47 AM
wow , awesome job.. i cant wait to see a Fiero with completed air bag setup!! Joe i WAS waitin for YOU!!

keep up with the pix!!

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Joe Torma DEC 08, 10:30 AM
I know, I know...this guy works really fast! My glass beads got damp and my shop vac failed so I couldn't finish 'blasting my crossmember(the most recent holdup). He's being sponsored too(lucky!)

Yellow...just curious...why are you converting to RHD?

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YELLOWFIERO88 DEC 08, 12:25 PM
Thanks BobadooFunk

Not sponsered yet but hopefully I will be. So far alll out of my empty wallet. I am waiting till I get a little farther on it to send in all my stuff for the sponsorship.

As for the RHD????........Why not? It has really not been done(one other I have seen and it is not in the states). I want to show off my fab skills because I am getting everything ready for my own shop. This is going to be kinda a "show off car" that shows what I can do.

Joe, these rear struts are really nice if you have not done your rear yet. If interested then let me know and I will get you wholesale $$$ on them
Brian

Joe Torma DEC 08, 01:39 PM
May take you up on that, if this doesn't work out...

Still have to finish welding the other side.

Question about that setup...how does the top of the strut seal, and pivot?

Empty wallet...I hear that.

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Morkidan DEC 08, 02:18 PM
Looking good man! I know who Im calling when I need help with something on my car lol

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exoticse DEC 09, 07:15 AM

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Originally posted by Morkidan:

Looking good man! I know who Im calling when I need help with something on my car lol


I know what you mean ! I still got my 86 coupe up the road at my folks house in Middletown,..watching him work has got the ideas going in my mind for sure !

I have always wanted a roadster hehehehe.

YELLOWFIERO88 DEC 14, 12:03 AM
UGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! flood control
YELLOWFIERO88 DEC 14, 12:19 AM
Well the computer has been down here I got the rear suspension completley torn apart, bushings burnt out, and sent off to the powdercoater. I am having a silver metalic powder then topcoated with a clear powder. It will look really good when it is done


I started on the front suspension today. I started by notching the x-member so I have plenty of room for the bag. I used a piece of 8"o.d. pipe with a thickness of 3/8". I really notched it back so I want it plenty strong. Plus I had it laying here.

I removed the factory spring perch and I am making a new bolt in one. I got it started but not finished. Tomorrow is another day. I need all the front tore apart with bushing burnt out before friday night so it can be done before my powder coater goes on vacation. No rush or anything. LOL

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YELLOWFIERO88 DEC 18, 05:22 PM
Well everything is at the powder coater getting a metalic silver coating
http://eastwood.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=10342&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=844&iSubCat=847&iProductID=10342
I finished up the x-member friday night and got it down to get the powder applied over the weekend. I have to pick it up tuesday night and will get the bushings put back in and the whole thing assembled. I am not sure if it will be reinstalled in the car yet or not. The company wants to display the whole front setup at this years Cavalcade of customs (better known as autorama, or world of wheels) show . Here is what it looks like.



more updates tuesday.