It is hard to say who has the best fastback as they are all nice in their unique way but Madcurl has raised the bar to a different level (extreme) in which he stands alone but there is Skitime ,Cali Kid,LT188GT, and many more that still stands out .
A Fiero is a Fiero and is deserving of praise regardless of how it appears!
I disagree. The best should be praised and the others should strive to be better. Saying "all of our cars are unique and in their own way they are all the best" is crap. Also, it is an insult to the work and money guys like Chester and MadCurl have dumped into their cars.
I disagree. The best should be praised and the others should strive to be better. Saying "all of our cars are unique and in their own way they are all the best" is crap. Also, it is an insult to the work and money guys like Chester and MadCurl have dumped into their cars.
Not every one has the money to dump in their and make it look like Chester or Curly"s but in their eyes they love their cars and it is no way an insult to who can afford to customize their car to the max, Skitime's car ....... very inovative lot of awesome trend setting mods, Cali Kid.......Simple clean lines,performance oriented, Kameo Kid ....................amazingly clean show car, Chester...............Plain nasty kick your ass look, Madcurl........New trend setter on the block CoolBlue GT .......original and clean so although the cars are different they are nice in their own way from the high $$ to the regular car.
Yes indeedy, your car is looking sweet John! I'm partial to black GT's... can't imagine why
Rob D.
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Holy crap, this thread is still rollin! I suppose a somewhat updated pic of mine is appropriate, soon I'll be takin' some '04 pics. BTW, I like so many of the GT's on this board, most of which have already been listed so I'm not gonna make another list.
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Other than that, madcurl would have my vote, a nicely mod'ed car. The only thing I don't really care for is the single exhaust, but I know that was needed to make the car legal. Anyone know what tires/rims he has and what brake setup?
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Not every one has the money to dump in their and make it look like Chester or Curly"s but in their eyes they love their cars and it is no way an insult to who can afford to customize their car to the max, .
It's an insult when someone thinks that their average joe Fiero is as great and equal to car with way more time, effort, and money put into it.
I cant believe it took 5 pages to get madcurl's car on here. simply unbelievable. others that impress me are skitimes for sure, dirty rat, and PPE.
Is it true that PPE sold? man, if so that sux, i guess i can go and spend the money i saved then. no point in keeping it now. cause i cant take it with me when if/when i die. so i may as well spend it.
Fieros arent my only passion.......guns are expensive too. But Im getting there....MADCURL is THE GREAT I AM when it comes to mods..........IMO....but I wouldnt pass on anyones on here if I could get it. I vote for mine......cause its mine.
I disagree. The best should be praised and the others should strive to be better. Saying "all of our cars are unique and in their own way they are all the best" is crap. Also, it is an insult to the work and money guys like Chester and MadCurl have dumped into their cars.
Wow Lex, nice to see that your attitude doesn't change much no matter who's thread your in I agree that Fieros like Madcurls, Ski's, Chesters, Kameos, Cali Kids, NOS3800 and others are worth the drool factor, but you can't say a blanket statement that everyone else should have to strive to be as good or better as someone else because not everyone wants or can afford a car like those. They shouldn't have to think that they can't be worthy of being considered a proud Fiero owner based on some sad idea of how their Fiero compares to one of a few high ticket ones that are out there. But I am hopefull that the majority of the Fiero owners out there don't think as you do.
This reminds me of a story I read once. When my kids were younger and felt sad or upset because, say their bike wasn't as nice as the next kids, or they didn't get the $250. dollar sneakers or their pet couldn't do some cool trick that one on TV did I would remind them of this little simple story:
There are two little boys who meet at the park. One of the little boys, Pat has a dog on a leash. The other boy John asks what the dogs name is. "Rex" proudly replies Pat. Is he a rare dog?" asks John. "I don't think so" replaies Pat with a grin. "Can it walk on just it's back paws"? asks John. Pat now looking down at his dog smiling replies "Nope". "Can it catch a frisbee in mid air?" asks John. "No, he can't do that", replies Pat still smiling. "How about bark on command, or fetch a paper?". "Naah" says Pat smiling from ear to ear. Now rather confused John asks, "Can your dog do any cool tricks at all?" "Nope, I don't think so" replies Pat as he happily pats his dog. John looks at Pat smiling and then looks at the rather plain dog sitting on the grass. "Then what makes your dog so great that your smiling about him?" asks John angrily. Pat looks up while hugging his dog and with a grin from ear to ear replies back, "Because he's aaaall mine".
It's an insult when someone thinks that their average joe Fiero is as great and equal to car with way more time, effort, and money put into it.
I also have a hard time with this attitude. Have you considered, even as cool as the modified cars are, not everyone wants a gullwinged, V8, choptop monster? Yes, these are impressive cars but the engineering in them pales to the the engineering that Hulki and the gang put into the cars to begin with. Here's another angle: if the Fiero becomes a collector car in a few years, the original cars will be worth many times what the modified cars will be. Just look at the last Barrett-Jackson auction... do you really think a modified Hemi'Cuda would pull more cash than a stock one with the numbers matching engine? I guarantee not. This is just one man's opinion and it's possible that the Fiero will never become a collector car and remain the automotive pariah that it currently is. I say, enjoy and love your car for what it is.
I guess I'm gonna have to get my butt in gear and start working on something new. I'd wondered what lambo doors would look like, and now I know. It's nice! There are some really nice cars here. There's a lot... and I mean A LOT of time and money in all of this... So many ideas, so many nice cars! I guess therapy is an option now that I've admitted my (Fiero) addiction. Whoopee!!! I've found the Pennock's Fiero Support Group.
whered that come from? Sounds like it was written in anger. lol
I think some of the best looking fieros posted in this thread, still look close to stock.
Take off the bling rims, lowering job, few other things.... It will look close to a stock fiero.
I think the GT's have beautiful lines in stock form All the cars posted here are beautiful and completely compliment fieros!
Not anger, just common sense. Suppose we also apply my viewpoint towards the performance aspect of the car instead of the aesthetic. What if the question was "who has the best performing fastback"? Should we try and say things that make all fastback owners feel like winners? I guess we could, but in reality track data would prove otherwise. The same goes for how the car looks. When you ask which is the best looking, most people will tell what their favorite Fiero is, from a visual point of view anyway.
OBTW, I do agree that some of the best looking cars are close to stock. Cali-Kid is an example. The best however, isn't close at all, Madcurl.
I also have a hard time with this attitude. Have you considered, even as cool as the modified cars are, not everyone wants a gullwinged, V8, choptop monster? Yes, these are impressive cars but the engineering in them pales to the the engineering that Hulki and the gang put into the cars to begin with. Here's another angle: if the Fiero becomes a collector car in a few years, the original cars will be worth many times what the modified cars will be. Just look at the last Barrett-Jackson auction... do you really think a modified Hemi'Cuda would pull more cash than a stock one with the numbers matching engine? I guarantee not. This is just one man's opinion and it's possible that the Fiero will never become a collector car and remain the automotive pariah that it currently is. I say, enjoy and love your car for what it is.
your statement is incorrect !! do you think that an ORIGINAL Lincoln Zepher would pull in $400,000 like this one did at Barrett-Jackson recently "I think Not". A highly modded 34 Ford Street Rod will by far bring more monies that the original "anyday" the same applies to the tri-5 chevys too. The original cars that bring BIG BUCKS are a select few compared to the street rods or modded versions of the original. Or to say that Curly's GT won't bring in as much as say a very low milage 84 original later in life is just not true.. Althou you would like to believe this statement is true there are many more that i could bring up that prove it wrong..
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that determines its worth to someone. the quality of the mods and build determines what the car is worth. Also as an original the "history" is very important to ones worth.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that determines its worth to someone. the quality of the mods and build determines what the car is worth. Also as an original the "history" is very important to ones worth.
your statement is incorrect !! do you think that an ORIGINAL Lincoln Zepher would pull in $400,000 like this one did at Barrett-Jackson recently "I think Not". A highly modded 34 Ford Street Rod will by far bring more monies that the original "anyday" the same applies to the tri-5 chevys too. The original cars that bring BIG BUCKS are a select few compared to the street rods or modded versions of the original. Or to say that Curly's GT won't bring in as much as say a very low milage 84 original later in life is just not true.. Althou you would like to believe this statement is true there are many more that i could bring up that prove it wrong..
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that determines its worth to someone. the quality of the mods and build determines what the car is worth. Also as an original the "history" is very important to ones worth.
My statement is very correct. The car you mentioned would be worthless as a restored stocker as it's not a desirable car. Try a car that people lust after, say a 68 L88 Corvette or the aforementioned Hemi'Cuda, these cars would be painfully undervalued as modified hot-rods. A 30's car? Sure they're worth more as modifieds... who'd want a stock one? At the moment, yes, a modified Fiero could be more valuable as the cars are unloved for now. My point was that one day, these modifeds will be looked down upon like 70's custom vans and 90's fast and furious imports while the restored and original cars will be put on pedestals. That's all.
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. My point was that one day, these modifeds will be looked down upon like 70's custom vans and 90's fast and furious imports while the restored and original cars will be put on pedestals. That's all.
Wow, I guess Cali-Kid, MadCurl, SkiTime, Kameo, Archie, and all the others better start going stock quick! You wouldn't want your car to be thought off like a "70's custom van".
Madcurl--------I am probably way out of line for asking, but how much money do you have invested in your car? If you want to, you can PM me and I will keep the answer to myself.
My statement is very correct. The car you mentioned would be worthless as a restored stocker as it's not a desirable car. Try a car that people lust after, say a 68 L88 Corvette or the aforementioned Hemi'Cuda, these cars would be painfully undervalued as modified hot-rods. A 30's car? Sure they're worth more as modifieds... who'd want a stock one? At the moment, yes, a modified Fiero could be more valuable as the cars are unloved for now. My point was that one day, these modifeds will be looked down upon like 70's custom vans and 90's fast and furious imports while the restored and original cars will be put on pedestals. That's all.
i'm not going to argue with you since you didn't read everything i posted. the originals that are "desired" have a "history" that makes them what they are and the Fieros that came off the show room floor doesn't have it and never did. " sorry but they never will be anything but that bastard child from Pontiac " to most collecters. I'm different " I like Fieros " but i learned to like the car and would like to add to their "history", the car never got the change to be what it could have been. Or it could have rewritten the history books as WE ( Fiero owners ) well know.
Take anyone of your "prized originals" and give it to Chip Foose for awhile and you will have a modded whatever that will be doubled in value do to what he did to it.. ( anyone can restore a car but it takes a real man to cut one up !! ) " Sorry i'm a custom car lover at heart and will never change."
but this is all about Fastbacks, not to mod or not so lets end it here and continue with the topic..
I like fastbacks of all types because i think that the Fiero fastbacks have great lines no matter what they are Stock or Mod. i can set and stare at an original as long as a custom Fiero and enjoy both.
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Songman--------------there is nothing wrong with the other Fiero in the adove pic either, and your right, that truck is cool
Thanks for the compliment on the truck. I bought that a few months ago and haven't had time to tear it down and redo it yet. It will be nice by rod season next year. Got the new engine in the garage getting ready to go.
Yeah, that little SE is pretty nice. I bought it from an old lady school teacher.. Perfect interior but the paint is fried! Sadly, all my good cars are on the back side of Curly's car and didn't make the pictures! haha,, maybe next time...
Here's my best one with a little imagination and some time in Photoshop. Not bad in real life for a stock GT, but as it is here it's BAAADDDD!!!!
