First off, let me state that I have been around here for quite a few years. Longer than my current username would suggest. Some may remember me as
perkidelic. I know the history of people offering new products and services to this community has been distressing to say the least, and I have actually been debating with myself for a while how to go about offering my services. After reading one of the latest great promise/great grief threads, from beginning to end, I decided to make the offer with the following conditions.

I will offer my services to develop custom parts to anyone interested for a heavily discounted price. If possible, I will do the part(s) requested with no deposit required; unless the person feels confident enough and wants to place a deposit. I will fabricate the parts, post pictures, and if possible even have a local PFF member take a look and post his/her comments here before requiring payment. Only when the customer feels confident will they be required to make the payment. The product will be boxed, ready for shipping, with an exact quote from my local UPS/FedEx store. If someone requests a part that costs more in materials and labor than I can cover I will do everything I can to make it happen, and keep as much of the burden on me as possible. I will continue to work this way, here in this community until confidence is built in my services. We can discuss the details of the deal openly here, or in private PM's or emails.

Why? Even though I am temporarily Fiero-less, I love the little cars; and even more this community. I would love to provide services for the Fiero community because, IMO, you guys are some of the most open-minded hot rodders on the planet! I like almost every form of hotrodding, but have yet to see one group with such diversity - especially one that is based on a single car model.

Okay, with all the mushy/technical, stuff out of the way. What I want to provide specifically is custom fabrication. Examples would be shifters, steering wheels, pedals, brackets, etc. The sky (and your budget) is the limit! Here are some example of my work:

http://www.toddsdesign.com/...ms/viewtopic.php?t=3
http://www.toddsdesign.com/...ms/viewtopic.php?t=4
http://www.toddsdesign.com/...s/viewtopic.php?t=18

One final thing. I am really trying to phase my way out of custom fiberglass work, and concentrate on fabrication. I hope to market some limited-production fiberglass parts in the future but not the custom services. I do use composites in some of my fabrication work, e.g. the steering wheel and shifter boot (Camaro), but just in small "supporting roles".

Gotta run some errands, I'll fix my typos later...

Edited to fix some of the typos...

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[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 06-30-2007).]

Had a few minutes, I'll starting posting some of the pics here to make it easier. You can go to the site for more details, and updates.
Forward, tilting, powered hood hinges


Custom fender mounts (still need to be TIG'd)


Taillight trim piece (prototype for casting)


more to come...

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[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 06-30-2007).]

todd there looks to be a big demand for breaks adapters. as far as i know there is no one making the metal cradle spacers.

custom pedals for my street rod (tons of work left to do, but this is the basic concept)


the steering rack & suspension for it are narrowed Fiero stuff



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[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 07-03-2007).]

I've got a few things I would like made. I do like that camaro sifter, think it could be adapted of sorts, to a 4spd manual?
First off, I would like a new upper intake, tig welded or bolted to the middle intake, for my V6 that utilizes 2 Fiero throttle bodies- 2 pieces of aluminum tubing, one end blocked off, the other modified to fit the throttle body, what do you say? The other ones I'm still comtemplating on doing, but the intake is a definate.

Something like this:


or this


pics robbed from here

The intake sounds like fun. I will start playing around with the idea to see what I would have invested in materials and labor. Do you have a spare lower intake, or would I have to find one? Other than that, it sounds like all I would need is a TB gasket and raw materials. Do you have any pictures of the lower intake without the upper, and preferrably with all the other stuff (injectors?, electronics, sensors, etc) installed.

A variation of the shifter could be done. You would need either a large opening with a leather boot, or a Ferrari-style slotted pattern. I did quite a few custom shifters in my Fieros, and IIRC the shifter may not move enough at the stock console height to have a recognizable gate pattern. I think I remember realizing that I would have to raise the height of the console to get the plate high enough on the shifter arm. This also means a relatively long arm. Nothing really wrong with all that, I just never did it on mine because I generally like to shorten my shifters as much as possible.

In my (Honda) daily driver - the concept (3D model)


in the works...


in the car (still needs the boot)


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[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 06-30-2007).]

quote Originally posted by toddshotrods: The intake sounds like fun. I will start playing around with the idea to see what I would have invested in materials and labor. Do you have a spare lower intake, or would I have to find one? Other than that, it sounds like all I would need is a TB gasket and raw materials. Do you have any pictures of the lower intake without the upper, and preferrably with all the other stuff (injectors?, electronics, sensors, etc) installed. A variation of the shifter could be done. You would need either a large opening with a leather boot, or a Ferrari-style slotted pattern. I did quite a few custom shifters in my Fieros, and IIRC the shifter may not move enough at the stock console height to have a recognizable gate pattern. I think I remember realizing that I would have to raise the height of the console to get the plate high enough on the shifter arm. This also means a relatively long arm. Nothing really wrong with all that, I just never did it on mine because I generally like to shorten my shifters as much as possible.

I can get pictures of the lower/middle intake tomorrow, I'll have to strip down the top of my Fiero, not a big deal. And I'll try to supply the middle intake. I really do like the shifter, I'm running a custom center console- original won't fit with the BMW dash, anyways, how much would one set me back? Thanks!

For the shifter - are you leaning more towards a gated Italian style, or the traditional leather boot. I am assuming you want a one piece, aluminum, ball-on-a-stick, like mine for the actual shifter, and an aluminum trim ring or gate plate. Give me as much detail about what you would like as possible, and any pics you have of your interior; or a description of your plans. When I get an understanding of what you want I will either do some sketches or a 3D model to help us communicate.

Sounds good on the intake, I'll be waiting for the pics. I skimmed through the other thread, and plan to read all of it soon. I have some ideas for the intake that you will probably like. When we get to that point, there will be sketches and/or 3D models as well.

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[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 07-01-2007).]

The shifter will have a boot, tried a gated shifter in a Ferrari and in a Fiero, useless, missed more shifts than an open shift pattern. Besides a shift boot looks cleaner.
I'll try to get pictures today, but not likely.

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One thing that I will definately need is a custom pedal assembly. I have nerve damage to my right foot, so I use special left foot adaptors. I'd love to have something of your caliber of product to use as a left foot accelerator/braking system with a dead pedal for the right foot that would look more like a manual trans set-up.

Take your time on scheming that one up, I haven't found my Fiero yet, and won't start looking until September. But best of look to you, I remember you from way back in the day and I recall that you're always enjoyed a good reputation. I look forward to being able to do some business in the future.

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quote Originally posted by topher_time: The shifter will have a boot, tried a gated shifter in a Ferrari and in a Fiero, useless, missed more shifts than an open shift patter. Besides a shift looks cleaner. I'll try to get pictures today, but not likely.

Sounds good I'll start working on the art and the estimate.

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hmm what can you come up with for an AUTO shifter.. i hate the stock one, and 99% of aftermarkets..

Auto is not a problem. Almost any shape, any material. Depending on the design, and your preference, I can do either a traditional buttoned design, a hidden button, or a button-free. With the button-free, you push down on the knob to overcome the lockout.

This is an example of a button-free knob.


Here are some other (manual) knobs I have "in stock". The one in the upper right corner was inspired by golf (must have been watching Tiger too much that day). It's my artistic interpretation of a squashed golf ball on a tee. The small light bulb-shaped knob in the lower left corner is from my Honda, before I made the billet knob shown above. The others were just a result of the previous day's dinner I make them as inspiration strikes, and sell them outright or in a project I build to sell.



NOTE : All of the knobs shown here need the clearcoats touched up (new coat). I will do that before I sell one.

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[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 07-02-2007).]

ok , am building a turbo 3.8 II the i want a custome lower intake mani and upper in one piece with the runners comming down at an angle with a 3" tube in the center with a cady n* flange on it. the one i was working on i hacked the lim up and was going to work from there.







runners like this but squar to match the ports



here is fierox's this is the way i was looking to do the top but i was looking to angle the tb so the air would hit the top of the tube first



i can send you the one i hacked up if that can be cleaned up it might be able to be used as a base. if not i may be able to get group buy on this on club gp with a one of your models. this would be something i would be looking to do now.

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I have pics AND plans for a 16 gallon gas tank that I downloaded from a kitcar builder's website. It fits in the stock fiero location - they just built the new tank out to the end of the "lip" going around the stock tank and extended it a few inches. There are probably a Large number of people besides me that would like to see you make this . Let me know if you're interested in doing this and I'll e-mail the info to you.

OR

how about making a kit to install F-body or corvette power steering that includes all the braackets to mount the steering rack + lines + engine mount. Here's the thread and I doubt if Rickady88GT cares if you use his info.

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/069722.html

[This message has been edited by PaulJK (edited 07-02-2007).]

quote Originally posted by toddshotrods:

so how much would it cost me for one of those balls that screw on? (manual) I would want a little bit of a stick on it going to a point at the bottom.. just curious, if you dont understand I can do a quick drawing..

quote Originally posted by chrisgtp: here is fierox's this is the way i was looking to do the top but i was looking to angle the tb so the air would hit the top of the tube first

Nice setup ! id love to see more pics of his build
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87 Fiero GT 5sp with Vortec L35 4300 Turbocharged V6
Bully Stage 2 clutch
Syclone intake manifold and engine management with Moates adapter and chip burner
Air/water intercooler and Devil's Own progressive water/alky injection
50lb injectors, 3 bar map sensor, Walboro fuel pump and Jabasco Intercooler pump
LM1 wideband on custom manifolds and 3" stainless exhaust system
T31/T04B S4 turbo with a Super T61 in the box
S10 caliper conversion.
Murphy's Constant Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value
Murphy's Law of Thermodynamics Things get worse under pressure.
Arthur C. Clarke "Any significantly advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

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The interior of my car is beechwood. I would love to have a small ball manual shifter knob. Probably made of oak to match the finish. At the top of the ball have the fiero logo either burnt into the wood or scraped in and black washed and then clear coat varnished to seal it in.
Think it's possible?

quote Originally posted by chrisgtp: ...i can send you the one i hacked up if that can be cleaned up it might be able to be used as a base. if not i may be able to get group buy on this on club gp with a one of your models. this would be something i would be looking to do now...

I have to go work on a project on location right now. I will reply later with more info/details, but I am definitely interested in this. No problem on the model, especially if you think it can initiate a group buy. With the group buy the parts can all be cut on CNC and TIG'd together. That means a really high qualty product for a reasonable price.

More to come...

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The hand carved one would probably suit me fine, but if there is an interest from others a branding iron would be the way to go. I am very interested in seeing the harwood pics you were talking about! Thanks!

Thanks everyone for the interest. One more detail about how all this will happen. As actual work orders for parts are developed I will start scheduling the jobs accordingly. One thing I won't do is over book myself to the point where I end up getting overwhelmed and people are waiting indefinitely for their parts. If and when we get to that point, if I tell you I can't start on your part (and even refuse to take a deposit) it's to guarantee that the jobs I have get done on a timely basis. If you have the time and patience to wait for me to give the current customers the best servic I can, I will get to it. I have learned a lot in the years I have been in business, and I would rather lose a customer (or even refer them to another business) than make promises I can't meet.

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Not sure if someone else made a comment about this, but the tail lights on that Vega look very '09-ish, if ya get what I mean. And that nose on it made such a change on it that it doesn't even make me think it's a Vega until I look at the side glass. Nice job there!

I would like to have the Pontiac Logo made in Alumn. Textured (3D) on top surface but completely flat on the bottom.
Pic shows the dimensions I need. The red part of the Logo would need to be inlayed a tad and the silver cross in the middle of that would be the same height as the outer silver part right before the red inlay. The pointy 3 corners could be slightly rounded as to not make them so sharp. Piece would need to be no more than 1/4" thick. No need to do any coloring. I would handle that myself.


LMK by PM if you can do it and for how much.
Thanks
James

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My best advice when it comes to your Fiero is to "NOT" do any dealings with www.kitcarman.com

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...070315-1-061575.html <~ The drama with kitcarman
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/078336.html <~ finishing and fixing kitcarmans mess
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/079860.html <~ re-do after kitcarmans motor blew up

VIAGRA - Strong enough for a man but made for a woman

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quote Originally posted by toddshotrods: Give me a sketch just to make sure I understand, and I'll give you the estimate. It only takes me a day to make them.

http://s204.photobucket.com...urrent=shiftknob.jpg


you get the idea... maybe about 2-3" tall. just curious how much it would cost me. just got a talon and I really dont like the shift knob on it..

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hey tod ive always wanted a new shift nob but hat all the aftermarket ones so i was thinking of something i thouhgt would be cool, ive always wanted one that was close to the same as the stock one but metal with no button on the side but the reliese one big button like trigger on the front that you have to pull to unlock it with the trigger and the hadles body haveing matching finger grooves and fiero or something CNCed into the top how hard dou you think that would be and dose it make any scense to you

quote Originally posted by AquaHusky: Not sure if someone else made a comment about this, but the tail lights on that Vega look very '09-ish, if ya get what I mean. And that nose on it made such a change on it that it doesn't even make me think it's a Vega until I look at the side glass. Nice job there!

Thanks, the owner will be happy to know that its working. The concept I came up with for him was to make his car look like Chevy decided to produce the Vega again. The original design for the rear fascia used ZR1 taillights because they are very similar in shape to the Vega lights. When he saw the 09 Camaro concept he wanted that look for his taillights so I came up with a budget approach to make them look like it.

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quote Originally posted by PaulJK: I have pics AND plans for a 16 gallon gas tank that I downloaded from a kitcar builder's website. It fits in the stock fiero location - they just built the new tank out to the end of the "lip" going around the stock tank and extended it a few inches. There are probably a Large number of people besides me that would like to see you make this . Let me know if you're interested in doing this and I'll e-mail the info to you. OR how about making a kit to install F-body or corvette power steering that includes all the braackets to mount the steering rack + lines + engine mount. Here's the thread and I doubt if Rickady88GT cares if you use his info. https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/069722.html

16 gallon fuel tank.....can you post some pic's of it

quote Originally posted by zetabird: hey tod ive always wanted a new shift nob but hat all the aftermarket ones so i was thinking of something i thouhgt would be cool, ive always wanted one that was close to the same as the stock one but metal with no button on the side but the reliese one big button like trigger on the front that you have to pull to unlock it with the trigger and the hadles body haveing matching finger grooves and fiero or something CNCed into the top how hard dou you think that would be and dose it make any scense to you

Yes, it all makes sense and everything you mentioned can be done. It's not really hard at all, but pretty time consuming.

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How about making us some scissor door hinges at a reasonable price.

quote Originally posted by toddshotrods: $100 + shipping (heavily discounted price). I can't hold that price forever, but I'll keep the offer open as long as possible.

alright, well I'll have to pass, I know somewhere that will do it for $50 or less... maybe I can think of something else..

quote Originally posted by AutoTech: How about making us some scissor door hinges at a reasonable price.

just curious, what do you think is reasonable??

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quote Originally posted by AJ7: alright, well I'll have to pass, I know somewhere that will do it for $50 or less... maybe I can think of something else...

Okay, thanks for asking. I understand that there may be lower priced options out there for some things people request. That's why I say "custom parts" so much. I make parts for people that they can't just go out and purchase somewhere. I'll make it a point in this thread to ask people if they have tried to find the part(s) through regular suppliers. I don't want to charge someone two to three times what they would spend for the same thing at Pep Boys.

quote Originally posted by AJ7: ...just curious, what do you think is reasonable??

I am curious too, as the ones being offered from the Canadian company are pretty reasonable for that type hinge. It takes volume to offer really low prices on production parts, and I am not into volume manufacturing.

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[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 07-02-2007).]

I was just seeing what it would cost, in case it wasnt too bad of a price. which it isnt for a one off thing that is complicated to make, I can just get it cheaper somewhere else since the same type of thing is made every day.

quote Originally posted by toddshotrods: For the shifter - are you leaning more towards a gated Italian style, or the traditional leather boot. I am assuming you want a one piece, aluminum, ball-on-a-stick, like mine for the actual shifter, and an aluminum trim ring or gate plate. Give me as much detail about what you would like as possible, and any pics you have of your interior; or a description of your plans. When I get an understanding of what you want I will either do some sketches or a 3D model to help us communicate. Sounds good on the intake, I'll be waiting for the pics. I skimmed through the other thread, and plan to read all of it soon. I have some ideas for the intake that you will probably like. When we get to that point, there will be sketches and/or 3D models as well.

Alright, got some pics, let me know if you need anything else. Don't have any of the interior, there is nothing in there yet.

top of the engine, sitting in the trunk


Left side of the engine- drivers side view


Right side of the engine- passengers side view


Total width, firewall to trunk side


Total length of the intake


The only difference between his engine and the one I am building is I will not have an EGR or distributor getting in the way, design away! Thanks!

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