Wondering if anyone has good ideas for what exactly to use for mods on popular and easy-to-get Fiero models. Specifically, I want to replicate my fastback with Aus stage 2 scoops, etc.

Something I did when i was younger.. (ok not much younger, but for fun!)

When I bought the kit, it didnt have all the parts.. so I made it into something different.. hehe
I have a Fastback model too.. and at one time I bought a semi and a 5 car hauler.. I was going find 5 fiero models and build something to look like they were coming from the factory..
I still want to do it.. dont know if I ever will though..

I would look around to see if their are other models of cars or planes that have similar shapes to what you are looking for and then you can cut them out and trim to fit on your Fiero model. Otherwise and I only know this from once having been into models that casting parts in a lowtemp metal or resin would be the next best step but hardly cheaper or less time consuming than finding a model that you can cut up.

its not a fiero, but he built this model to look just like his car. should help you out quite a bit.

http://forums.neons.org/viewtopic.php?t=196267

I built this model to look like my 88GT. This model has the side scopes, wheels and tires, bigger brakes, Corvette tail lights and of course the LT1 engine.

I put the 4 cyl from another model in an 85 GT model. It looked fine. I also used the brakes and rims from a Tamiya Evo 5 rally car. Had the rear tires off of it and showed the rear brakes. I used tiny screws for the lugs. Oh yeah and made my own coil overs in the rear. Sorry, no pics.

Here's an 84 that includes optional parts so I used them and made it kind of a INDY/IMSA! Right down to the red and gray interior!

I'm getting a batch of models for Christmas https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/029358.html so it'll be cool deciding wether to keep them stock or make'm unique!

Here are a few. Rick B

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i gave mine a smooth body and a 350. my camera is a POS, so you might not be able to tell

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Man! I wish I knew where I could get a fastback model

quote Originally posted by LT188GT: I built this model to look like my 88GT. This model has the side scopes, wheels and tires, bigger brakes, Corvette tail lights and of course the LT1 engine.

Same here.

They come up about once a week at e-bay. I'll bump this up and post the link when I see one

Hehe. Well, I just ordered 1 each of the Silver and Red die-casts from the Fiero Store. I'll probably mod the silver one, and give the Red one to a friend's 2 year old as an x-mas present, since he loves my car so much. Gave him a 1/18th scale I think, Ferrari 360 Modena Hot Wheels car for his b-day. That was a nice model too. The doors, hood, and decklid all opened up, and the steering wheel and front wheels are connected.

quote Originally posted by Gokart: They come up about once a week at e-bay. I'll bump this up and post the link when I see one

The bumper is a little bit off, but you get the point.. I re did the interior, engine, brakes, wheels.. and a few other little things.

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Custom Fiero Fiberglass

How does one swap the engines in these things? I imagine the LT1 swaps were a bit tough, since they're longitudinally mounted in the vettes, and transverse in the Fieros. It looks like the transmission and engine are one bit plastic heap, so I'm not sure how to disassemble it for swapping. Any clues?

quote Originally posted by dobey: How does one swap the engines in these things? I imagine the LT1 swaps were a bit tough, since they're longitudinally mounted in the vettes, and transverse in the Fieros. It looks like the transmission and engine are one bit plastic heap, so I'm not sure how to disassemble it for swapping. Any clues?

well i did mine from a blue burogo 1997 corvette... everything in that model is fully detailed and a seperate entity... so i cut the drive line of the LS1 and then cut any other connections... the bellhousing is part of the block so i left that there... i left as much intact on the engine as i possibly could... i had to snip alternator, forward exaust manifold and throttly body to get it to go... oh and the cross piece that goes across the back window on the actual fiero model... it fits really snug in there just like a real LS1. highly detailed too... with plus wires and all... but there covered by the pretty corvette engine covers. i also used the rims from the corvette too. as for actually taking the 2.8 out... just start unscrewing stuff and keeping track of it. the 2.8 cradle comes out just like a in a real fiero... well almost... its actually just screwed in so theres no cutting or gluing required for that... but mounting the new engine will have to be done with glue or something similar.

Heres some pics of the final product

The tire look like they stick out WAY too far they actually don't... its just the angle im taking the pics on... they stick out about 1/3 of a centimeter.

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Where do you guys get the parts for these? Wheels, engines,Brakes etc. I just ordered one from the fierostore the 1:18 85 Silver GT, is that the same one you guys are modding or are you modding the plastic ones? Once again, where do you guys get this stuff, I would like to make a nice one for myself as well.

mostly it comes from old models we have laying around that we don't really care to display or that have been broken over the years... or you can buy parts like wheels seperatly too... but if your going to mod a di-cast fiero... you will destroy another di-cast in some way shape or form and usually it ends up being the expensive ones... like i said i had to destroy a burogo gold class 97 corvette to get an engine that was a seperate entity all together from the rest of the plasitc frame... most other models have it all molded in together. the plastic models are easier to mod because you can more in terms of model building and painting. steel is hard to work with in general. which is why there have been little or no GT conversions... its just somnething that can't be glued together nicely unless its plastic.... some have done it with success but very few.

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quote Originally posted by Saber49: mostly it comes from old models we have laying around that we don't really care to display or that have been broken over the years... or you can buy parts like wheels seperatly too... but if your going to mod a di-cast fiero... you will destroy another di-cast in some way shape or form and usually it ends up being the expensive ones... like i said i had to destroy a burogo gold class 97 corvette to get an engine that was a seperate entity all together from the rest of the plasitc frame... most other models have it all molded in together. the plastic models are easier to mod because you can more in terms of model building and painting. steel is hard to work with in general. which is why there have been little or no GT conversions... its just somnething that can't be glued together nicely unless its plastic.... some have done it with success but very few.

Yes and it was totally worth it. Btw, punch that wheel in a little bit.. I had to cut the insides of my wheels to fit them in..

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Custom Fiero Fiberglass

Thanks. I've got the Fiero itself totally apart already. I'm mostly wondering how to get the engine/tranny/exhaust itself, off the cradle.

quote Originally posted by Saber49: well i did mine from a blue burogo 1997 corvette... everything in that model is fully detailed and a seperate entity... so i cut the drive line of the LS1 and then cut any other connections... the bellhousing is part of the block so i left that there... i left as much intact on the engine as i possibly could... i had to snip alternator, forward exaust manifold and throttly body to get it to go... oh and the cross piece that goes across the back window on the actual fiero model... it fits really snug in there just like a real LS1. highly detailed too... with plus wires and all... but there covered by the pretty corvette engine covers. i also used the rims from the corvette too. as for actually taking the 2.8 out... just start unscrewing stuff and keeping track of it. the 2.8 cradle comes out just like a in a real fiero... well almost... its actually just screwed in so theres no cutting or gluing required for that... but mounting the new engine will have to be done with glue or something similar.

quote Originally posted by dobey: Man! I wish I knew where I could get a fastback model

quote Originally posted by Gokart: They come up about once a week at e-bay. I'll bump this up and post the link when I see one

http://cgi.ebay.com/1988-Fiero-GT-MPC-ERTL-Model-2-in-1-Stock-Custom-SEALED_W0QQitemZ6017906213QQcategoryZ2583QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for the info. 3..2..1..Mine!!!!!!!

I was just having a little laugh at the model auction, says 1988, however 88's are monochrome. I need a life.

Those modded diecasts are awesome. Makes me want to do one!

Also of note: The diecasts have a metal shell and a plastic frame. A real Fiero has a plastic shell and a metal frame. Kinda Ironic.

quote Originally posted by Custom2M4: Yes and it was totally worth it. Btw, punch that wheel in a little bit.. I had to cut the insides of my wheels to fit them in..

id love to except that the corvette rear wheels are so wide as it is that its rubbing the inside of the fender already... it doesn't look too bad just a little big on some angles

Oh and as for removing the engine... theres a clip on the back side of the engine... i belive that has to be actually broken to remove the engine from the rest... its a very simialr style to the actual plastic model.

did anyone notice the pricetag still on the fastback model? the guy bought it for 7.25, and he's selling it for 40 bucks?!?! Holy markup, i need to get in on this Ebay thing lol

quote Originally posted by manofiero: did anyone notice the pricetag still on the fastback model? the guy bought it for 7.25, and he's selling it for 40 bucks?!?! Holy markup, i need to get in on this Ebay thing lol

I felt like I "stole" this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2582&item=6008064327

http://cgi.ebay.com/ERTL-MPG-1988-PONTIAC-FIERO-GT-MODEL-KIT-MIB-NR_W0QQitemZ6021640455QQcategoryZ2585QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

quote Originally posted by Gokart: http://cgi.ebay.com/ERTL-MPG-1988-PONTIAC-FIERO-GT-M ODEL-KIT-MIB-NR_W0QQitemZ6021640455QQcategoryZ2585QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just updated my Cristmas list to everyone, dont no one bid on it!!!

One of my Fiero diecast is scattered all over my desk, as I type this. I'm looking for some different wheels to go on it.
I bought a 350Z with some nice Denso 5 spokes, to cannibalize, but they're way to big to look correct on the Fiero, so I put it back together and made it a keeper. (I'm finding that "1/18 scale" is not terribly exact from one manufacturer to the next.)

I have seen "blister packed" 1:18 scale wheels for sale, but very few of them are designed for or would look good on the Fiero. Lots of gold lowrider rims and old school Americans and such.
OTOH, the Sams club near me has 1:18 scale cars for 10 bucks, (even Big Lots was getting $12+) where those wheels that I mentioned were selling for $7 or $8 by themselves.

My wife just shakes her head.

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The wheels I used were off an 1:24th scale model... and they still look a little too big.. IMO! Just a thought... look for the 9.99 special tuners in a 1:24th scale. Those will be perfect for your fiero...

I prefer full scale

quote Originally posted by Jake_Dragon: Just updated my Cristmas list to everyone, dont no one bid on it!!!

US $36.00 Im out

I just won a die cast, Yat Ming Fiero at the club meeting on Saturday. Yay for me.