If you go to many shows, you'll find a lot of "historical" cars - especially 88s. Not as many as the modded ones, but keeping a time capsule original Fiero is still popular. Even more so for the special models, like 88 CJB GTs.
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GKDINC Member
Posts: 1812 From: East Tawas MI Registered: Dec 2001
Now all you have to do is bring it to 25th anniversary and not only will you see OEM Fieros, but be able to go them all to see truly if your Fiero is completely correct and the best representation of a Stock 88 GT. Nice Car!
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johnyrottin Member
Posts: 5466 From: Northwest Florida Registered: Oct 2007
Thanks all!!! I know mine is 100% stock. Also only 11,500 on the clock. It still even has the original speakers! Original wires and cap as well. Oil is not original so i guess it isn't 100% (LOL). I am really hoping to make it the the 25th Anniv but I am stationed in England and it may be a bit difficult to get back. Gonna try though!! A couple more pics.
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johnyrottin Member
Posts: 5466 From: Northwest Florida Registered: Oct 2007
ahh...its no fun if you don't drive your car thats what there made for. but these are some nice orignals. but i personally would have to have better performance than orignal makes it more fun when you drive them
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Toddster Member
Posts: 20871 From: Roswell, Georgia Registered: May 2001
Originally posted by 84fierotrevor: wow that is old. look at that tiny back tire! that thing must have the acceleration of a pocket bike
For it's time...the 10987 Honda Hurricane CBR600 was the bomb! I was working at a Honda dealership at the time it came out,and bough an identical bike as the one above for myself. Honda's first CBR600 was a breakthrough machine in a number of ways. To start, its unique full bodywork allowed designers to forego the usual engine and frame cosmetics, and instead devote development dollars to pure performance. The result was 83 bhp from the CBR's liquid-cooled inline-four,superb handling, and a dry weight of 396.8 pounds--making the Hurricane the lightest, most powerful 600 available for 1987.
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cliffw Member
Posts: 35974 From: Bandera, Texas, USA Registered: Jun 2003
Originally posted by 70Javelin401: ahh...its no fun if you don't drive your car thats what there made for. but these are some nice orignals. but i personally would have to have better performance than orignal makes it more fun when you drive them
I agree. I have an 87 GT and an 88 CJB GT with 130,000 and 98,000 respectively. Other than a stereo upgrade, both stock original. Mostly. I did do some Mr Mike's leather seats in one but picked the OEM design for the 87GT. Even were they low mileage I would drive them. I do want better performance but do enjoy the stock looking motor so I have thought about a 3.4 push rod swap. Except I hear that it will only leave me wanting more. I also think about a 3800SC swap as I have seen some very clean ones which look factory to the uneducated eye. I can also see lowering it a tad to get rid of the unsightly wheel gap although keeping the stock size tires and the stock lace wheels. I am not a purist so my definition of original may not match yours but I like the original look. Even the dash. Not to say that I do not enjoy seeing mods others have done. Those that have chosen to have made some awesome Fieros.
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Posts: 4831 From: Maine 207-934-1969 Registered: Jun 2000
I have seen some beauty dash conversions done on here. Amazing how some of these guys are talented enough to make the mods they do look completely stock!! Here is a formula that was restored back to original. Guy did an amazing job.
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Xanth Member
Posts: 6886 From: Massachusetts Registered: May 2006
Yes...not sure if he sold it. He claims I said his car was worthless. Actually, I said in my opinion it wasn't worth 8-9 grand with 145,000 miles. It is absolutely beautiful though.
I've kept my '88GT mostly stock. Any mods that I've made were made with the ability to return to stock with all the original pieces stored away, including the original tires. It had 1700 miles on it when I purchased it Christmas of '02. It now has something less than 9000 miles from cruising (no daily driver duty).
------------------ RickN White 88GT 5spd White 85GT Auto White 99 F250SD 7.3PSD 6spd 1956 Ford 860 w/ Freeman Loader
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johnyrottin Member
Posts: 5466 From: Northwest Florida Registered: Oct 2007
Niiiice looking Fieros, I especially like that '88 GT johnyrottin.
I used to have this '88 GT, it had 34,000 miles on it when I got it but it was perfectly cared for, and it was 98% stock. It only had rain on it maybe 1-2 times in its life, and never any snow:
I have a 88 GT that will be kept stock (for the most part) - the changes made (and can be put back - changes also have been done with correct parts): added power mirrors, installed 88 leather (on original lumbar seats), installed GM CD player and aftermarket speakers. Still have original cap and wires - and the tires and batteries are newer.
Does show some wear as it use to be a daily driver.
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Fformula88 Member
Posts: 7891 From: Buffalo, NY Registered: Mar 2000
I have tried to keep mine stock looking...mostly. I did swap the Formula 4 spoke steering wheel for a GT style 3 spoke. I also went to 17" rims, although I am planning on returning to Fiero cross lace (but gold instead of black, I have mint set of 4).
Sorry, no current pics since it is hibernating from the winter. Here is a pic that isn't too old (before I went to 17" rims)...
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RossT Member
Posts: 3038 From: Bismarck, North Dakota Registered: May 99
I purchased my 88 GT last summer and plan to keep it 100% OEM. I would like to keep the Eagle GT+4's on the car, but they are showing cracks in between the treads. I'm not sure what my game plan is for tires. Unfortunately, the driver door was painted due to some imperfections.
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jimbolaya Member
Posts: 10652 From: Virginia Beach, Virginia Registered: Feb 2007
Stock I get, but I don't understand you guys with 193 miles or 1,700 miles on the clock. Cars were meant to be driven. Sitting in the driveway, in a garage, or under a car cover is silly. Don't try to explain it. I have heard the argument. I just don't understand it. I have to drive my car to enjoy it. I am not trying to start an argument. Just my 2 cents.
Jim
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IraSummers Member
Posts: 305 From: Newland, NC, Avery Registered: Oct 2006
Stock I get, but I don't understand you guys with 193 miles or 1,700 miles on the clock. Cars were meant to be driven. Sitting in the driveway, in a garage, or under a car cover is silly. Don't try to explain it. I have heard the argument. I just don't understand it. I have to drive my car to enjoy it. I am not trying to start an argument. Just my 2 cents.
Jim
I don't get it either, but If I had some or any of these cars above, I would do it too. Kind of useless for me to, none of mine are any where close to low milage and the only one that is some what show worthy is far from stock.
OhioIndy, you always make me dool! I've got something for indys and I don't know why. I want to get one one day like yours, lol.
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Pyrthian Member
Posts: 29569 From: Detroit, MI Registered: Jul 2002
Stock I get, but I don't understand you guys with 193 miles or 1,700 miles on the clock. Cars were meant to be driven. Sitting in the driveway, in a garage, or under a car cover is silly. Don't try to explain it. I have heard the argument. I just don't understand it. I have to drive my car to enjoy it. I am not trying to start an argument. Just my 2 cents.
Jim
lol - I seriously doubt that they are walking everywhere to keep the miles down. I am sure there is another car being driven.
