As Requested...from another post...some pics... Well, some of the long time folks here at the forum have watched my car being built almost from the ground up. This is how she has turned out with just a few things left to finish her off.
A few of the highlights: 355 Chevy V8 5 Speed: Archies Master Build..4 core radiator ect. Speedway Brakes...new master, braided lines, ect. Custom made adjustable Konis Lowering Springs, poly, Drop spindles (sort of), Sway Bars ect…. Custom interior with a pair of 12s behind the seats. Auxiliary 5 gallon fuel cell Shaved handles, remote door poppers. And the list goes on and on and on...
So here are the pics. I have more if you guys want to see more. Here are some comparison pics, You usually don’t see many pics of other cars around.
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jelly2m8 Member
Posts: 6119 From: Nova Scotia, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
No “recent” pics of the engine compartment but I’ll post what I got... I have the real Italian air boxes that I’ll be using and a “modified-modified” Diablo engine cover.
Here are two pics, one before the stretch and one after..
Here is a NASTY pic of the engine right when I got the car back from the paint shop. I’m so embarrassed...It's a lot cleaner now.
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Looking *good!* If you put a set of genuine F355 Wheels on it (or even some HRE 540s; http://www.hrewheels.com) I'd be hard pressed to tell it apart from the real deal at 20 feet or so. (I've driven several real F355s)
Glad you're putting in a real motor and tranny too!
Best! Ben
------------------ Ben Cannon 88 Formula, T-top, Metalic Red. (2:13.138 at Sears Point) "Every Man Dies, not every man really Lives" 88 Formula, Northstar, Silver, In-Progreess. -Mel Gibson, "Braveheart"
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Hartz Member
Posts: 1511 From: Plymouth, MI USA Registered: Jul 99
looks sweet. bet u can pick up those young blondes now where did u get those clear turn signals. i have the same bumper and i wanted to get those signals?
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Dumba$$ Member
Posts: 1679 From: Sioux Falls SD Registered: Jan 2001
Absolutely beautiful! I love the 355. Looks very good. Have any recent shots of the interior? I've seen some when you were putting it together, but not completed.
------------------ -Adam sqoach@yahoo.com 86 SE V6 - daily driver
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CharlieGT Member
Posts: 263 From: Cincinnati, OH, USA Registered: Mar 2002
------------------ James Essar Co-Founder of NEO Fiero Club! 88 V6 Coupe 3.2L V6 With all the goodies..soon to be Turbo! 84 SE 4 speed Stock 4, Wanna Race?
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Alex4mula Member
Posts: 7403 From: Canton, MI US Registered: Dec 1999
I am speechless, I really don't know what to say about that car! All I can say is that is an amazing looking car. You should be very proud of yourself not to mention your car!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! For the Wonderful comments! I’m a proud papa…..
GT Bastard were going to have to get you one of those clear keyboard protectors so those keys won’t ssstick. lol
The clear lights are from the local Ferrari dealership. Special order European version. You can fit the apc Honda clears available at almost all car parts stores. (some bondoing)
I found the wheels and I thought they were close enough till I can afford the real wheels. I got the Wheels, Tires, and Adapters for $1,800. (17x9.5, 275 and 17x7.5,215) Here are the wheels side by side.
The interior.. I will take some new and better pics. But here are some.. I still have to get a shift gate and a few other small things.
How much invested? You Really Really don’t want to know. Really
How does it ride? Like a race car and very quick. So quick you just made the rev limiter come on because you couldn’t shift fast enough. The body is mounted solid no rattles. The engine is running great.
The Feeling. Ten foot tall and bullet proof. Just Sitting in the car with the rumble, Feeling the raw power, “Makes you feel like you Can Kick Anyone's Arse”.
Then turn on the Stereo and get the Subs Kicking...It Absolutely Rocks..
The attention is amazing…. Cars will pass by, then you see the driver break their neck to get another look. People blatantly stare. When it is parked in a parking lot, cars start circling it. Every gas stop is a conversation.
MrPBody, I wanted to join the GA Fieros, its just a long trek to participate. I’ll try to come to one of the meetings. I had one of the best times one night at American Pie...but that’s whole other story.
WOWZEERZ!!! Nice job on the installs, alotta time went into that, I can tell!
Quick question.....WHAT INTERIOR IS THAT??? Ive never seen it before.....looks awsome!! Pleeeeaaaaasseee lemme know where I can get one, in the mean time.... Thanx
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onfire Member
Posts: 1560 From: Maple Valley, WA Registered: Oct 2000
nnnnice, and you even got the power to back up the looks
how much hp and torque you puttin out?
------------------ Adam J. B. 1970 Chevelle SS, 496 stroker BBC, 750 N/A hp likes single digit runs, father son car IM AOL: GTFiero & Rumpdetective (dont ask)
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Wild_86_Custom Member
Posts: 176 From: Goodich, Michigan, USA Registered: Aug 2001
Score They are pretty close actually. And you can always toss on the real deal (for like $4grand :S) later on! All about doing things in stages when you're money tight.
On the silver car I'm building, I'm tackling all the mechanicals first, the car needs a repaint, and a new interior (gives me a chance to *seriously* upgrade both later when I am able though!)
Once again, a very nice job. At 20feet, I'd be very hard pressed to tell if it weren't the real thing.
Best! Ben.
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Originally posted by Spyder:
I found the wheels and I thought they were close enough till I can afford the real wheels. I got the Wheels, Tires, and Adapters for $1,800. (17x9.5, 275 and 17x7.5,215) Here are the wheels side by side.
------------------ Ben Cannon 88 Formula, T-top, Metalic Red. (2:13.138 at Sears Point) "Every Man Dies, not every man really Lives" 88 Formula, Northstar, Silver, In-Progreess. -Mel Gibson, "Braveheart"
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G-Nasty Member
Posts: 2099 From: woodlands,TX,USA Registered: Jan 2001
I usually don't care for conversions but that looks almost like the real deal! 
N2O! 
3.4!
