If I didn't have a new baby, and wasn't 6 hours away, I'd have come. Back On Holiday.. You're a good guy...Nice to see a person make a promise and follow through. Good luck with school Jerry..
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BobadooFunk Member
Posts: 5436 From: Pittsburgh PA Registered: Jun 2003
Jerry has lots of little things to get done still, securing wiring loom and other stuff that he can do easily himself, just time consuming which he is gung ho now, I think he almost bust his nut when it almost started the first time while I was rotating the rotor, he got the timing pretty well set before re-install and just needed some tweaking during the crank process. all this work was worth all the time it took to help him out just to see the look on his face when it started. jerrys in the shower now and we're going out to celebrate.
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Gokart Mozart Member
Posts: 12143 From: Metro Detroit Registered: Mar 2003
Tip for ya next time: Grab an empty 2 liter bottle, rinse, cut the bottom off. Flip coolant bottle around so opening is on top when pouring. Big funnel, less splashes.
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Formula88 Member
Posts: 53788 From: Raleigh NC Registered: Jan 2001
Jerry has lots of little things to get done still, securing wiring loom and other stuff that he can do easily himself, just time consuming which he is gung ho now, I think he almost bust his nut when it almost started the first time while I was rotating the rotor, he got the timing pretty well set before re-install and just needed some tweaking during the crank process. all this work was worth all the time it took to help him out just to see the look on his face when it started. jerrys in the shower now and we're going out to celebrate.
i WISH! missing a brake line, leaking tranny fluid, no e brake, no front shock, but tomorrow we are attacking more stuff.. and im broke..
I'm sure those people that commented on that thread in 'The Mall' for donations are still willing to donate some money to your PayPal? Glad to see you got her running!
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ly41181 Member
Posts: 1013 From: The Vill of Hodgens, ky Registered: Sep 2002
I don't have much to contribute but I have the pdf file on the 86 factory service manual. I printed out a copy at work, over 600 pages front and back, just like the real book. Would you like one?
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thismanyfieros Member
Posts: 3468 From: Red Deer, alberta,canada Registered: Dec 2002
OK! Back On Holiday is on his way home, words cannot express how grateful i am and how much it meant to me. My face lit up when it started.Its the first time the car has started since i owned it! This weekend was a blast. Good times, Dew, and a now RUNNING Fiero!!! SWEET!
on with the pics.
Me wrenchin.
Off the cradle
Cradle
New engine mostly ready...
Lets take a minute to appreciate our sponsors...
Dew spill? or not?
the scene of the crime
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shawnkfl Member
Posts: 2457 From: Largo, Florida Registered: Oct 2004
looks like a success! good job! that jackstand on the cinderblock is hairy though. i've exploded a few of those trying to put weight on them. they're stronger the other way with a 2 x 8 on top of them.
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BobadooFunk Member
Posts: 5436 From: Pittsburgh PA Registered: Jun 2003
I got a bunch of misc. stuff to do before its driveable.. but now i have SOME sort of motivation!! (ok tons!)
and as far as accepting $.. id really rather not.. if you have the urge to send a needed part this way, im not gonna stop you.. im gonna update the build thread in a minute
All in all. MISSION COMPLETE!!! (as far as this thread is concerned)
THANKS BACK ON HOLIDAY!!!
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BobadooFunk Member
Posts: 5436 From: Pittsburgh PA Registered: Jun 2003
looks like a success! good job! that jackstand on the cinderblock is hairy though. i've exploded a few of those trying to put weight on them. they're stronger the other way with a 2 x 8 on top of them.
yea my auto teacher would kill me if me saw that... but there was no engine in it..
o and i forgot to mention, we did the whole engine swap (including a BUNCH of smaller misc tasks..) with 1.5 hours of sleep each, in under 10 hours. not too shabby!
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Fiero Thomas Member
Posts: 4668 From: Round Lake Beach, IL Registered: Jul 2005
How many people showed up to help out? Only looks like the one. If I was not in chicago I would have hooked up but post a list of what you need and if I have it I will send it. Back on Holiday a huge PLUS for you.
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BobadooFunk Member
Posts: 5436 From: Pittsburgh PA Registered: Jun 2003
Oh, a little tip I heard when using cinder blocks is to wet them down with a garden hose. When they dry out, that's why they get brittle and can easily break. Supposedly they are much stronger if kept damp. And turn them so the holes are verticle and use a board or something between the block and the jackstand.
I wish I could give you both more than 1 + for the work you've put in. I'm surprised only one person showed up to help, though. From the chatter before the weekend, it sounded like you'd have 5-10 people there. Regardless, you had more than enough manpower to get the job done.
Get a list of parts required to get the car running and maybe a few people can help you out there, too.
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OH10fiero Member
Posts: 1540 From: struther OH Registered: Jun 2002
I truly wanted to be there to help out since I am always in the neighberhood, but I too am broke form not working in 10 months and the new job allows as much over time as I want so I am now able to play catch-up on bills, but I have to sacrifice something and that something is sleep most of the time. Keep in touch, now that I am almost caught up with bills, I should be able to help on the little things you have left sometime starting the third week of July.
Cool am happy to have seen it fire up great job you 3 I couldn,d be there but you have a pm Bobadoofunk for a bit of $$ if not wanted I send it to holiday to send it to you ..Hope it help ...Rob
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Jul 2nd, 2007
Back On Holiday Member
Posts: 6238 From: Downingtown, PA Registered: Jul 2001
to answer a few questions, the crew consisted of Jerry, Zachary(my son) and Me. we worked on 1.5 hours of sleep, I was awake from fri 6am to sat 5:30am woke up at 7am and went to bed sat/sun morning somewhere around midnight? there was a few times that I had to sit and let Jerry work by himself, but even with a 300 mile trip each way it was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life, we helped Jerry out and had fun doing it.
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carnut122 Member
Posts: 9122 From: Waleska, GA, USA Registered: Jan 2004
A + for you Back and your son too! I wish my son was interested in working on cars, but he isn't. I guess I'll have to hang out with my nephew and train him, but first we have to get him out of diapers. While most people talk about helping, it's nice to see somebody back it up!
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CoryFiero Member
Posts: 4341 From: Charleston, SC Registered: Oct 2001
Back On Holiday, If I ever see you and your son at a Fiero show (and I hope I do), or anywhere for that matter both your dinners are on me I know it's not about "repaying that favor" But you are a genuine good guy and it would be my honor.
Cory
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Jul 3rd, 2007
Back On Holiday Member
Posts: 6238 From: Downingtown, PA Registered: Jul 2001
I dunno I eat alot! After starting up Black Betty, we cleaned up and my son and I treated Bobadoofunk to Outback Steakhouse to celebrate, he's seen how much I can eat
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thismanyfieros Member
Posts: 3468 From: Red Deer, alberta,canada Registered: Dec 2002
I dunno I eat alot! After starting up Black Betty, we cleaned up and my son and I treated Bobadoofunk to Outback Steakhouse to celebrate, he's seen how much I can eat
We can go somewhere with a buffet! lol
Jerry, any updates on the Carro?!
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Jul 4th, 2007
FormulaGT Member
Posts: 780 From: Santa Barbara, CA USA Registered: Sep 2003
Back On Holiday, You are the MAN! Got a + from me. Damn. Free motor and many hours of travel and help to install. People like you make this site such a great place. Thanks for helping out a member in such need. You ROCK!
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m0sh_man Member
Posts: 8460 From: south charleston WV 25309 Registered: Feb 2002
Fierostore was taking core's of v6 throttle bodys (40 each) and v6 distributors (35 each) that $75 could get you enough to get your emergency brake cables?
matthew
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BobadooFunk Member
Posts: 5436 From: Pittsburgh PA Registered: Jun 2003
Fierostore was taking core's of v6 throttle bodys (40 each) and v6 distributors (35 each) that $75 could get you enough to get your emergency brake cables?
..Hope it help ...Rob
