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Missy the 87 GT cleanup and upgrades by TheDave

Started on	: 02-16-2014 12:14 PM
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Last post by	: TheDave on 03-02-2015 12:42 PM

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Report this Post02-16-2014 12:14 PM

I will be starting this list so I do not forget the things I would like to do and have done with comments from others for question I might dig up. This is for my 87 GT Medium metallic red with a grey interior.

Upgrades:
~~New Tires. - Goodyear Eagle Sport.~~ 2014
~~Clean Rims~~ 2014
~~Tint side and rear windows~~ 2014
~~Replace both inner and outer Dew Strips~~ 2014
~~Install the "Hidden Trailer" Hitch.~~ 2014
~~Clean Trunk Carpet~~ 2014
~~Get floor mats for interior.~~ 2014
~~Fix quarter size surface rust in the trunk behind the carpet.~~ 2014
~~Replace drivers side rear light backing.~~ 2014
~~Check for "crap" in the heater blower area.~~ 2014
~~Finish Stereo install~~. 2014
~~Replace subwoofer speaker.~~ 2014
~~Glue the center console, glove box and Radio surround area.~~ 2014
~~Replace Rotors and Brake Pads at all 4 corners~~ - not needed. 2014
~~Replace Sunroof Hardware~~ 2014
~~Install Temp/Compass Mirror.~~ 2014
~~Install Garage Door Opener.~~ 2014
~~Install Motorola Bluetooth speakerphone~~ 2014
~~Install Remote Door Unlock.~~ 2014
~~Replace AC Compressor,Accumulator and charge with R134a.~~ 2014
Replace all around brakes, rotors, calipers, new fluid and bearings. 2015
Replace all e-brake cables. 2015
Inspect and replace sunroof gasket 2015
Put gasket between the decklid and wing stands. 2015
Fix the Drivers vent area where it is cracked. 2015
Replace Heater Core 2015

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David
87 GT

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Report this Post02-16-2014 01:23 PM

Pics? We love pics around here.

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Report this Post02-23-2014 09:27 PM

Pictures soon. Finished the stereo install to include the CD changer and aux input. Wired in a relay to send the necessary 12v needed to the premium sound amp. My kenwood stereo did not send enough juice from the amp out connection. So I wired that to the relay for the factory amp. Replaced the stock subwoofer with the one from Rodney Dickman. Man what a difference a new subwoofer makes. Heater area clean, no mouse house or other crap in it.

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Report this Post03-06-2014 05:01 PM

Yup I am in trouble today. $630 for tires, $208 to the Fiero Store for mats and misc items and $201 to Autozone for brake parts. Wait till I get the question from the wife on what I bought.

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Report this Post03-06-2014 05:25 PM

Pictures as requested.
Here is my new hover craft

After seeing the condition of the brake pads I decided since I already had the wheels off I might as well do the brakes. Not upgrading at this time but maybe in the future when I decide on what engine to put in it. For now the 2.8 runs strong at 110,000 miles on it.

The Yellow Fiero I got as door prize at the NIFE meeting last month. I needed something to cover the blemish in the radio bezel that was painted by a previous owner. I have another bezel but do no want to cut it up for this radio until I know what direction I am going in for the future of this area.