Thought I would take these to show you guys that the crash structure in a fiero really works. This was the aftermath from a rear-ending by a semi traveling at 45 MPH. I was stopped. The link to the whole story is in my sig. I have been parting it out and selling stuff on ebay since april. Here is a small addition to the story from a recent ebay auction of mine:
After the accident, as I wandered around looking at the damage, I noticed the only damage to the truck was a bent bumper and a chunk out of the tire. I thought nothing else of it. The car was later towed back 70 miles to Flint, MI. When I was removing the hitch (for sale, check my other items) in knee deep snow, I saw something black and slender sticking out of the driver's side tip, but I figured it was some of the black plastic bumper support and ignored it. About 2 weeks ago, when I was removing other parts, I saw the item again and finally pulled it out. To my surprise, it was rubber and said "Inflate to 60 PSI" on it. Memories of the accident flooded back, and I remembered the chuck of the truck's front tire...I could not believe that it stuck in the exhaust pipe and furthermore, had not been lost in 6 months! Even though my car shattered into what seemed like a million pieces, the only chunk missing from the semi was a piece of the tire...and of all the frame steel the semi hit, it was this lowly exhaust tip that came away with a chunk of the truck of the jerk that hit me. Amazing.
Anyway, here are the pics.
------------------ My old 1987 GT, totalled on 11/18/03:https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/036358.html 1988 GT 5-Speed, 70k miles, Rodney's short shifter, stainless brake hoses, greasable poly bushings, KYB struts, HMS F (275lb) & R (325lb) coilovers, 1" rear swaybar, Yokohama ES100 tires, K&N filter, high-flow cat, Fierowarehouse Scorpion scoop. Specs: 111.6 RWHP @ 4450 , 138.2 RW LB-FT @ 3700, 16.50@84.7 mph, 33.6 mpg hwy, 135 ft 60-0 braking. Future mods: 88GTNeverfinished tails, Front mount battery, WCF 12" brakes, 16" wheels.
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Bigfieroman Member
Posts: 2416 From: Pleasant Hills, PA, near Pittsburgh Registered: Nov 2000
I just got off the phone with another friend in the area, actually called as I was finishing the post. He is having it towed elsewhere and one of the things he is taking is the sunroof setup. Sorry! I will let you know if he falls through. It HAS to be moved by this saturday, so you may not have much notice. You may want to PM me your cell number.
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RIP 1987 Fiero GT automatic, 115XXX miles, her name was Shiela.
Purchased 8/00 for $4400 Wrecked 11/18/04 Received $3859 from insurance Paid $100 for salvage titled car Got about $1800 from parts Given to friend for further disassembly
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wkayl Member
Posts: 2912 From: Loveland, Co Registered: Feb 2000
What about the aero trim ? I could use both the left and right set if they are as good as they look. I'm off work Monday and Tuesday and could use a trip to Flint. Let me know what you would want for them.
Hmmm....... how much for the passengers side door skin??
------------------ I am the owner of an original yellow 1988 pontiac fiero GT, (wingless) bought it with 95k miles, i got a heavy right foot, 3rd owner and a very proud also....
Matching numbers GT #17889 of 26,402 made in 1988
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Bigfieroman Member
Posts: 2416 From: Pleasant Hills, PA, near Pittsburgh Registered: Nov 2000
OK, guys; To anyone wanting parts: I am done removing parts from the car, and it will no longer be in my possesion in as little as a day or so. If you want something, ESPECIALLY from the body (rivets require drills and I do not have one), you will have to come and remove it from the car VERY SOON. I cannot really remove parts myself or ship them because my finals start on thursday and I am leaving the state on sunday. Sorry.
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LS1swap Member
Posts: 1181 From: McHenry,IL.USA Registered: Jan 2001
Sorry to hear about your car..... how about the trunk seal. mine is badly torn. I am thinking about piecing two together to make one good one. Thanks! Alan
------------------ LS1 v8 T-Top 87 GT
http://www.acxunlimited.com/ls1swap.htm
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Bigfieroman Member
Posts: 2416 From: Pleasant Hills, PA, near Pittsburgh Registered: Nov 2000
I would be also interested in the rocker trim if ARKaiser doesn't pick them up, and maybe a few small parts if they are available. You're probably not far away from me and I can stop by anytime after 5:00pm during the week. PM or email me directions and time that would work for you.
I would be also interested in the rocker trim if ARKaiser doesn't pick them up, and maybe a few small parts if they are available. You're probably not far away from me and I can stop by anytime after 5:00pm during the week. PM or email me directions and time that would work for you.
Brent
Brent, he's up at Kettering University, at W. Third Avenue & Chevrolet.
Tigger - go for the trim pieces. I'm not going to be able to go get them like I had hoped. I need to spend my time replacing the headlights on the car. (Cops are no longer believing they just went out). If you get them and find you don't need all the parts let me know and maybe we can work something out.
Rick
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Tigger Member
Posts: 4368 From: Flint, MI USA Registered: Sep 2000
I could use a sunroof setup. 
