i believe this is an L.A machine kit based on pics i am checking out on google images and etc. I dont know much about it and its currently not running. I have checked all vins on silverfieros registry and it is not listed. Any ways i think its la machine because it has all the clips running along the top for the cover. Def. not automoda and thats where my info runs out.. PLEASE HELP. i will be picking this up on Saturday regardless just want to know what i am getting into.
1 Made in USA G Made by GM 2 Pontiac Division P Fiero (P-Body) G GT 37 Notchback 9 2.8L HO V6 (L44) 7 Check Digit F 1985 P Made in Pontiac, MI 231952 31952 of 76,371 Looks like an LA Machine top... weird thing is that the decoder states a GT .. but does not have the center gauge pod... looks fully loaded too Did you verify .... door gaps are they even all around both sides ... spaceframe for rust ... under side support structure ....
Could be worth bringing back to life ... good luck with the revamp
1 Made in USA G Made by GM 2 Pontiac Division P Fiero (P-Body) G GT 37 Notchback 9 2.8L HO V6 (L44) 7 Check Digit F 1985 P Made in Pontiac, MI 231952 31952 of 76,371 Looks like an LA Machine top... weird thing is that the decoder states a GT .. but does not have the center gauge pod... looks fully loaded too Did you verify .... door gaps are they even all around both sides ... spaceframe for rust ... under side support structure ....
Could be worth bringing back to life ... good luck with the revamp
Danyel
'85 GTs didn't have the center pod. They also had a 6K tach. Check out the instrument pics, carefully. Those are not "regular Duke" gauges.
[This message has been edited by Raydar (edited 01-13-2016).]
I have that exact kit. It is an La Machine/California Convertible kit. Great looking conventional fit top when installed correctly but very prone to leaks. I guess where it was designed (So. Calif) they don't get much rain there so the top stays down 95% of the time. Always thought that the 1 pc wrap around top looked the best.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
Nice. ..this is coming home this Saturday. When the tow arrivesi will take pics of the bottom. ......... i can't believe i missed that red conv.that was just sold a couple months back on the forum. I was M.IA for a year due to having a baby boy being born..anyway here's my second chance at it......thanks guys...
wanted to thank you guys for the info . i purchased this today and towed it home. now i need to figure out this oldschool clifford alarm system that wont let me crank the engine over. As you can see under the car it def. appears to be a factory done la machine its the same outline metal framing as shown in the pics i found online.
I always like the 1 pc construction of the LA Machine/Brisa top but the mechanism in the down folded position sits a little high. The Intermoda kit looks better folded but the extra roof panels take up storage space and if rain develops, getting that top raised up. IMO though the Brisa LA kit looks far better in the up position as it has a fuller look to it. The Intermoda top has two end wings to the rear that do not look as good to me. The GM prototype looked the best but only one may still exist. All in all Fiero Convertibles are few.. If you need a new canvas top for your convertible, I have the name of the manufacturer (in California) that made them for LA Machine. They probably still have the pattern and if you need one can sew a new top for you.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
thanks again guys for all the help and info. i started a thread in the tech forum since this stupid clifford alarm will not let me even try to start and diagnose the car... feel free to chime in with any info. i will hold off on the sliverfiero registry until i can actually get this thing on the road. i dont want to ginx myself..
as for the top its actually in good condition and not ripped just the rear plastic glass needs to be replaced but i want to make sure this thing runs before i dump money on the top.
Make sure you put a coat of protection on those support frames ... rust can be a biatch.
they did a new top for my 67 firebird back in the 70s and did a great job.
