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MAR 26, 08:46 AM
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Note the tail lights - from a 2009 Nissan Cube. I still need to hack the crap out of the 'glas to make them fit, but I think the look suits the body.
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MAR 26, 08:47 AM
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Fitting the body panels in place today.  [This message has been edited by artworks (edited 07-14-2017).]
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MAR 26, 08:49 AM
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I haven't done any new build work lately but I've been busy collecting parts. I've solved the engine and trans controller problem. Cadillac Hot Rod Fabricators put me in touch with a guy selling a Holley Commander and trans controller he had in an 88 Fiero. It should work fine for my application, and solve a lot of brain damage problems. I've also been working on the rear spring/shock. I found an airbag coilover system I like from Universal Air - the bag goes over the shock and works in conjunction with the steel spring, so I get the best of both worlds - air lift and steel spring dependability.
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MAR 26, 08:53 AM
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I haven't done any work on the car lately, but I have been putting together a new coilover shock system for the rear.
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MAR 26, 08:54 AM
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artworks
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MAR 26, 08:55 AM
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The photos above show the rear suspension in place - note the subtle difference between these and the earlier photos - we had to re-fab the shock mounts so they would clear the spring perches. The top mount uses the original strut bolt holes, but there's a 1/4" plate instead of the old spring perch. The airbags clear just fine, and will give me 5" of forced articulation. The steel springs are 300 lb/inch coilovers for a stiff ride when the bags are full or empty. In between, the air will give a nice cushion. Man this stuff takes a long time!
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MAR 26, 08:59 AM
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This is the fabricated upper motor mount - its the original Fiero mount cut apart with a new bar in between and a fabricated plate on the back of the motor.[This message has been edited by artworks (edited 07-14-2017).]
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artworks
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MAR 26, 09:02 AM
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a couple of views of the radiator support and front bulkhead fabricated onto the original Fiero sheet metal. It doesn't look much like the original does it?
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MAR 26, 09:03 AM
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Front shocks mounted! Notice the S10 brake calipers on the custom brackets, connected to the early Pinto spindles. The lower A arms started out as a part from HT motorsports and got tweaked from there. The upper A-arm is hot rod stock for chevy.[This message has been edited by artworks (edited 07-14-2017).]
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MAR 26, 09:04 AM
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I was able to get some work done on the car this weekend. These are the coolant lines that run under the car between the engine and radiator. They're fin tubes from a home boiler heating system with AN-20 fittings on each end. The radiator already has AN-20 bungs welded to it, and the northstar now has bungs welded on the coolant log and thermostat. Now I just need to order the braided lines to connect everything. This should provide enough cooling. I'll still need to install an aluminum skid plate to the bottom of the frame rails.[This message has been edited by artworks (edited 07-14-2017).]
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