My father just bought this 85' GT from its original owner who bought it with 15 miles for $20,000 in 1985. The dealer added all the extras like the custom paint and wheels, as well as wood grain overlay and seats. Previous owner just had the front rack replaced, but it was the rear wheel bearings that caused the squirrely steering. Its pretty cool, and I've never seen anything like it on the forum. (Dealer optioned)
Yeah the woodgrain is going. He's trying to decide if he is going to try and remove it with a hair dryer. I think he should just find new panels.
I don't know how easy it would be to remove the overlays with a hair dryer. The speedo/tach plate and radio surround plates can be found around. The shift console may be available but be harder to find.
I'd recommend getting replacement panels and remove the wood grained ones intact. Some people (not me,, I've got carbon fiber) like them and would buy them. Just my two cents worth.
The car has been named Jewel, I think the paint scheme matches the name. Mr. Mikes Red and dark gray leatherette are on the list. So far we got Jewel some new shoes, They are VSR wheels, and Dunlop tires.
Next will be adjustable rear coil-overs (300lb springs on new KYB struts) and lowering 1" ball joints for the front.
Car looks alright but didn't see a engine compartment. No engine? $20,000 in 85 seems like a lot of money
You're right. It was a lot of money. The sticker is in a big book with all original documentation. The engine compartment looks just like any other 2.8 auto Fiero.
I really like the modern updated wheels. Those are sharp. And I love those seats! Cool! Looks like a very clean straight Fiero. Hard to find nowadays!! Enjoy!
I like the woodgrain trim... It is part of the original look of the car ~to remove it removes part of what makes it special. Granted it doesn't look like a 2014 muscle car, but then thats not what the ride was about. Just my nickle vote. ~Zep
Just my 2 cents but I would leave it all original and show it. It's a throwback with tons of character especially since it was a dealer option package.
Yeah, I'm trying to get her to keep the woodgrain I was originally in favor of carbon fiber, but it is so cool that it was a dealer thing.
@pontiackid86 What panels do you have? Are they dot matrix or aluminum looking.. or something else?
@2.5 Thanks
@WickedFieroGTP I agree, I think the modern wheels are nice, and we're lowering it with coilovers and balljoints, just to update it a little. I think we're also going to recreate the seats (wearing a little), but just have them made by Mr. Mike. I told my dad to have the red centers made from perforated red. It would keep the originals seats in nice shape in storage.
Yeah, I'm trying to get her to keep the woodgrain I was originally in favor of carbon fiber, but it is so cool that it was a dealer thing.
@pontiackid86 What panels do you have? Are they dot matrix or aluminum looking.. or something else?
@2.5 Thanks
@WickedFieroGTP I agree, I think the modern wheels are nice, and we're lowering it with coilovers and balljoints, just to update it a little. I think we're also going to recreate the seats (wearing a little), but just have them made by Mr. Mike. I told my dad to have the red centers made from perforated red. It would keep the originals seats in nice shape in storage.
Maybe something like this
their aluminum, they would be out of my IMSA because it has the auto bezel's
Glad you like it.
