northstar fiero based kit car (Page 4/5)
olejoedad NOV 03, 09:33 AM
Nice mods to the rear suspension.
Can you show chassis attachment points for the upper links?
john austin NOV 04, 09:26 AM
olejoedad, there is no way to get good pics of those attach points without disassembly. But I will do my best to describe them in words. The forward link attaches approximately 5 inches forward from the attach point for the stock Fiero lower link. While the camber link attaches as far inboard as possible. This is to minimize foreshortening as it moves thru its travel. Hope this helps. john

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john austin NOV 25, 10:18 AM
one feature of the car is engine access. remove 2 bolts and disconnect 1 electrical connector and the entire rear clip comes off for easy access-definitely a plus.
john austin DEC 15, 11:46 AM
Trying to think of what I can add to the description without adding more pics. To further understand what I did, the powertrain is mounted on an 88 fiero k member and could actually be removed from this chassis and be bolted directly into a fiero. I wanted that kind of flexibility. By the same token a fiero k member with any desired powertrain could be bolted into this car. Personally, I would always keep the northstar but I think its cool that someone could very easily power this car with something like a super duty with almost no fab work.
IMSA GT DEC 15, 12:28 PM
John, here's an honest opinion. That car is worth EVERY penny that you ask.....but you're on the wrong forum. Here, you'll just get lowballed with 5-7 thousand dollar offers. If you post a picture of that rolling chassis on a kitcar website, you'll sell that in a matter of weeks. I would market it as a Porsche 550 Spyder with Northstar powertrain and mention "Fiero" only when someone says "Hey, what kind of frame is that?"

Not trying to be rude but just save you from the frustration of lowball offers. That is a beautiful car and I hope it sells to a worthy buyer.
john austin DEC 17, 08:57 AM
Thanks for your input IMSA GT, it is appreciated. It is not fun being in a position of having to sell. As such, I am trying to get as much exposure as I can. Who knows where that special person is that appreciates my project and feels it needs to be his.
john austin FEB 23, 12:21 PM
Nelson, took 2 new pics I'd like to add. Will email them to you in hopes that you will post them
Spadesluck FEB 23, 12:38 PM
Not really my style body but the car is beautiful none the less. Probably one of the best put together kit cars I have seen. Not sure if I would sell it after all that time invested but good luck with it all.
hnthomps FEB 23, 03:05 PM
Here are a couple more photos that John asked me to post for him.





Nelson
john austin MAR 03, 08:53 AM
In my search to find a new owner for my treasured project, I am lowering the price to $18k. I know its not the car for everyone but I am sure there is someone out there with tastes similar to mine. My health is not improving and actually last night was kinda rough. Thanks for indulging me.