1927 Pontiac Fiero (Page 9/41)
fierohobby JUL 25, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:

I think your drawing makes it look like a pickup but wouldn't the engine be as wide as one person moving the rear flush?

go for it.




Agreed. It's a head start, not a compromise.

Love the Indian Head intake btw, but (not to split hairs too finely) according to your project outline you're building a 1932 *Fiero*, correct? Perhaps a Pegasus in profile might work better, a stylized art-deco design incorporating head and wing?

-fh

edited to add: WOOOOT! Almost 4 years and I finally own a page!

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Fie Ro JUL 25, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
I think your drawing makes it look like a pickup


makes me think of this project
Gokart Mozart JUL 25, 04:39 PM
Back to the front, is the steering going to be exposed and the nose farther back like this?
Arns85GT JUL 25, 05:24 PM
Fascinating stuff, and obviously influencing recent films such as the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and others.

What is a little off the concept, but kind of close is the idea of a Fiero based hotrod that is actually steam powered.

The rear engine, with room up front for condenser tubing in the front cowling would make it actually possible.

Steam is a whole different route, and steampunking isn't about using steam power, but it does pose an interesting possibility.

Arn
ARKaiser JUL 25, 07:10 PM
Not a Fiero but more of a 60's Muscle Car.



I found this while going through some odds and ends at work.
toddshotrods JUL 25, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by fierohobby:
...Love the Indian Head intake btw, but (not to split hairs too finely) according to your project outline you're building a 1932 *Fiero*, correct? Perhaps a Pegasus in profile might work better, a stylized art-deco design incorporating head and wing?...


Point taken. I'll give that a shot when I get a chance. I just love that Indian head, but the Pegasus would be a better choice for the concept.

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toddshotrods JUL 26, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
...is the steering going to be exposed and the nose farther back like this?


Nope. The track nose will be nestled right in the horseshoe-shaped front suspension crossmember. The miniature steering rack will be right under the bottom of the nose, and the section of the housing that the steering shaft extends from will actually protrude into the nose (through a hole cut for it). Hope that makes sense. Maybe I'll get around to drawing that soon too.

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toddshotrods JUL 26, 12:15 AM
My lathe is a 1938 South Bend...

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toddshotrods JUL 26, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
...go for it...



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Originally posted by fierohobby:
...Agreed. It's a head start, not a compromise...


Thanks guys This really takes a load off my mind and the actual project work load. Using the pre-existing T-body and track nose will allow me to get the body ready for the street in less than a month - even working on it in my "spare" time. If push comes to shove and I had to get it done I could sacrifice sleep and recreation and have this body plan done really fast.

The chances of this car being ready for the 25th (barring unforeseen bad circumstances) are pretty good. It's just a matter of getting it there.

I love how this plan has developed, and your help has been invaluable. Now that feasible plans for the layout, chassis, and body have been developed my attention is on capturing the "essence of Fiero" in the design as much as possible. As I stated before, I am not trying to make it look like an 80's Fiero turned into a street rod. The goal is to make it look like the Fiero was conceived back then.

    * The number one thing that distinguishes the Fiero is it is the first mid-engine/rear-drive, 2-seat, American production car. Accordingly, this whole design is based on that format, albeit with the tandem seating arrangement for a nice twist on the concept.

    * I am using actual Fiero suspension components, modified for this application.

    * I am using a front-drive GM powertrain moved to the back, which is another Fiero trait.

    * I specifically chose a track nose over the standard 30's Poncho style grlle because it reminds me of the GT front fascia.

    * Finally I am going to incorporate the Pegasus logo as much as possible.


Do you think the vintage Fiero goal is being accomplished?

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Gokart Mozart JUL 26, 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by toddshotrods:
It's just a matter of getting it there.



We'll talk...