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Choptop/rebody finished - some pics by Orville
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Report this Post12-09-2004 06:49 PM Click Here to See the Profile for OrvilleSend a Private Message to OrvilleDirect Link to This Post
Hi, as some of you know, I've been working on this project for about a year. During that time, it's
been mentioned in some other threads: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/043788.html
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/047231.html and https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/044166.htm
(please copy and paste, I don't know how to do hyper links). Also, I apologize for the quality of
my pics - Songman does much better.

Anyway, for good or bad, this is how it looks.

Note Mr. Mikes seat covers with lowered headrests and speakers.

Can you see the legend "Fiero Ls 1?

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Report this Post12-09-2004 06:51 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Racer_JTSend a Private Message to Racer_JTDirect Link to This Post
Let me be the first to say, WOW thats some awesome work. You did well. What gave you your inspriration?

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Report this Post12-09-2004 06:57 PM Click Here to See the Profile for NotAFieroAnyLongerSend a Private Message to NotAFieroAnyLongerDirect Link to This Post
I love it Mr. "O"!! More pics please...

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Report this Post12-09-2004 07:15 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Racer_JTSend a Private Message to Racer_JTDirect Link to This Post
Well I went through you other threads and feel like I've been living in a stump. How in the world did I miss all of those other threads. But I do back up my first statement WOW. You made me think more about doing the gauge swap, with out the dash. I would love to see some more pics and info on the dash or if you would be interested in making me that dash mod?

Great Job, Looking forward to more from you,
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I Dont Know If I Like It Or Not But A+ On The Work
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Report this Post12-09-2004 07:50 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RCRSend a Private Message to RCRDirect Link to This Post
It really is unique. You did an awesome job Orville. Congrats..

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Report this Post12-09-2004 08:36 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Rickady88GTSend a Private Message to Rickady88GTDirect Link to This Post
I've been there and saw it under construction and Orville is a soft-spoken top notch dude!

He just goes to bed too early. lol

I've got no doubt the quality and planning is top notch and inovative. It has a chop top and
does not even have a Fiero windshield. Nice work on both of your Fieros.

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Report this Post12-09-2004 08:56 PM Click Here to See the Profile for CTFieroGT87Send a Private Message to CTFieroGT87Direct Link to This Post
Beautiful work, Orville!

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Report this Post12-09-2004 10:33 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DowdianClick Here to visit Dowdian's HomePageSend a Private Message to DowdianDirect Link to This Post
Yours is truely a phenominal car. Thank you for making it.

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Report this Post12-10-2004 01:34 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Falcon FieroSend a Private Message to Falcon FieroDirect Link to This Post
Dude....LAMBO DOORS!
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Report this Post12-10-2004 02:41 AM Click Here to See the Profile for JncomuttSend a Private Message to JncomuttDirect Link to This Post
not my taaste but the work is phenominal...
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Report this Post12-10-2004 02:43 AM Click Here to See the Profile for tednelson83Click Here to visit tednelson83's HomePageSend a Private Message to tednelson83Direct Link to This Post
well it certanly is...different. im not sure if i like it or not. i do likr thr chop. i will say that that is some nice work!
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Report this Post12-10-2004 03:04 AM Click Here to See the Profile for BoricuasoyClick Here to visit Boricuasoy's HomePageSend a Private Message to BoricuasoyDirect Link to This Post
@Orville,the car looks very good,i love the side view of the rear end,the choped top was very well done the best i have seen,the mesh on the sail panels are very a very nice touch, grate craftmanship in the front and rear end too,

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Report this Post12-10-2004 03:51 AM Click Here to See the Profile for FieroRumorClick Here to visit FieroRumor's HomePageSend a Private Message to FieroRumorDirect Link to This Post
Definitely one of the most unique Fiero's out there! Not my style, but those lights and shape really make the car look classy.

I'd love to have it a bit more "wedge-shaped" in the front, but Man, that is one unique car! Hope to see it live someday.

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Report this Post12-10-2004 04:40 AM Click Here to See the Profile for VonovSend a Private Message to VonovDirect Link to This Post
Holy howlin' Hannah...slick indeed...the more I look at it, the more I like it, especially the rear end treatment.
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Yeah, not my style, at all, but your talent is amazing!

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Report this Post12-10-2004 07:02 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Phantom-FieroSend a Private Message to Phantom-FieroDirect Link to This Post
Amazing work, it looks so smooth...
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Report this Post12-10-2004 10:42 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Alex4mulaSend a Private Message to Alex4mulaDirect Link to This Post
Nice work and definitely unique I honestly have to say I don't like the front at all but side and rear looks nice. From the side d)oor to back) kind off looks like the new Chrysler 300C to me.

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Report this Post12-10-2004 10:51 AM Click Here to See the Profile for vwaltdogSend a Private Message to vwaltdogDirect Link to This Post
the car looks like it's crossing it's eyes
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Report this Post12-10-2004 10:52 AM Click Here to See the Profile for KohburnSend a Private Message to KohburnDirect Link to This Post
the chop is great along with the slope of the doors - but i honestly hate the front and rear , just not my thing.. still i wish i could do stuff like that
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Report this Post12-10-2004 11:09 AM Click Here to See the Profile for fierogt88Send a Private Message to fierogt88Direct Link to This Post
I love the chop. It looks like you didn't stop at lowering the roof.... Did you also raise the top of the doors?

I like the rear. It has a "rollpan" appearance similar to a C5/C6 corvette. But I don't like the tail lights. A butt that big deserves bigger lights.

I don't like the front. The headlights don't look straight, the hood vent is strange, and the random little white lights further distract the eye. I like the rounded approach but not sure if it came together with the rest of the car.

Just some opinions. It's definately a testament to your skill, though. Everything looks like it has been accomplished professionally, and it's given me a couple of ideas...

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Report this Post12-10-2004 12:31 PM Click Here to See the Profile for MinnGreenGTClick Here to visit MinnGreenGT's HomePageSend a Private Message to MinnGreenGTDirect Link to This Post
Amazing... what kind of reaction do you get from other people when you drive it around?

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Report this Post12-10-2004 04:48 PM Click Here to See the Profile for GKDINCSend a Private Message to GKDINCDirect Link to This Post
I Like it, nice work. Keep the new ideals coming.
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Report this Post12-10-2004 05:02 PM Click Here to See the Profile for normsfClick Here to visit normsf's HomePageSend a Private Message to normsfDirect Link to This Post
Hello, looks like a concept car that could come from the Art Institute of Pasadena, Great work. Norm
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Very nice.....
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Report this Post12-10-2004 06:00 PM Click Here to See the Profile for madcurlSend a Private Message to madcurlDirect Link to This Post
Any close-up pics of the side mirrors? Question: Is the rear clip as wide as a Corvette rear?

Edit; and the front window too.

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Report this Post12-10-2004 11:27 PM Click Here to See the Profile for CosVegFieroSend a Private Message to CosVegFieroDirect Link to This Post
Orville, It's looks great! A lot of work completed since Dale and I saw it last. The only thing I can't stand in the pictures is the shining sun! In the almost four weeks I've been back in Michigan, I think there's been about 25 total hours of sun along with too many hours to count of rain! Well, at least there's no snow on the ground yet......I would suggest a couple more pictures, both of the front with the headlights in their working position, just one more very creative piece on the car.
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Report this Post12-11-2004 08:12 PM Click Here to See the Profile for OrvilleSend a Private Message to OrvilleDirect Link to This Post
Hi,
Thanks to everyone for your interest and comments. Let me respond to some of them.

falcon fiero,
Lambo doors are interesting and look great on Curly's choptop - maybe later.

MinnGreenGT,
I've driven it a little and it gets lots of looks. Some guys just about fall out of their cars when I drive by,
although I'm not sure what that means.

vwaltdog,
It's not PC to make fun of handicaps (just kidding). Anyway, for you and CosVegFiero here are some pics
of the lights on.

Curly,
Here are some close-ups of the mirror and the windshield. The mirrors are BMW M3 style with led's. I
modified the mirrors to move them closer to the car.

img]https://images.fiero.nl/pffimages/mirror1_1.jpg[/img]

Racer_JT,
About the instrument cluster, although this could make a separate thread, I'll explain generally and briefly how
I did it. I think there are some pics in other threads.
> Cut off the IC's mounting ears and brackets.
> Cut away the plastic between the bottom, outward curving part of the bezel and the IC.
> (This is the hardest part) Using a heat gun, clamps, and a piece of wood, say 1x2, carefully bend the bottom
of the bezel towards the IC until it's surface is flat. Too much heat will warp the bezel and ruin the IC.
> Glue the bottom of the bezel to the IC. I used JB Weld.
> Fasten the IC to the bare Fiero dash with velcrose where it looks good to you.
> Make a template of the IC's cowl with thin cardboard in the shape and design you want.
> Transfer the pattern to thicker cardboard.
> Soak in water to soften and then blot.
> Roll the edges of the cardboard and shape and postion on the dash.
> After it's dry, remove from the dash and "plastisize" it with two coats of polyester resin, spray with sanding primer,
SEM texturizer and color coat.
> I guess that's about it - just fasten to the dash with velcrose, screws or glue.
> Oh, and don't forget to solder the 30 or so leads coming out of the IC.

CosVegFiero,
Dick, you just left and already you're missing the state where 40F is considered cold? Well, hurry back - we'll
welcome you.

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fierogt88,
Sharp eye, you're the only one to notice. Yes I did raise and straighten the belt line.

Here's a couple other pics I couldn't get in the other post.

Another view of the mirror for Curly.

A better pic of the seats. I did think that lowering the headrest to keep it out of
the back window was a good idea.

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Report this Post12-11-2004 09:43 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Fie RoSend a Private Message to Fie RoDirect Link to This Post
I just keep wondering about the different front/rear body-styling...obviously you know what you are doing, so I am looking for a reason...why, how etc...
..I imagine this would be an awsome "time" cruiser ...when it passes by you'll see a retro classic shape front morphing into a next century style rearend... I would fall out of the car if I saw that!
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Report this Post12-12-2004 12:24 AM Click Here to See the Profile for exoticseSend a Private Message to exoticseDirect Link to This Post

My analysis.

Absolutely love the chop ! Awesome job Orville.

Love the shape of the rear, not liking the lights however.

Not a fan of the front either. Seems kinda short and stubby, and the shape is not my bag of tea.

Even with all that i would take this car in a heartbeat !

Outstanding craftmanship,,,, this guy has some mean Skills !!

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Report this Post12-12-2004 01:29 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Racer_JTSend a Private Message to Racer_JTDirect Link to This Post
Could you please send me some pics of the dash. Do you have any "in the works" pics? Thank you for the info on how to make the dash. I will probally try to start on my in Jan.-Feb.

Thanks again,
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Report this Post12-12-2004 02:54 AM Click Here to See the Profile for madcurlSend a Private Message to madcurlDirect Link to This Post
A lot of good ideas here!


I'm going to need to drive-by for further inspections!

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Report this Post12-12-2004 08:27 AM Click Here to See the Profile for OrvilleSend a Private Message to OrvilleDirect Link to This Post
Curly,
Anytime, look forward to seeing you and your choptop.

Racer_JT,
I'll look through my folder and see what I can find.

Orville

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Report this Post12-12-2004 02:31 PM Click Here to See the Profile for LITEDAZESend a Private Message to LITEDAZEDirect Link to This Post
very nice work! i was hoping to see the end result soon!
i thought it was going to end up being a different style, but it is very unique and must turn heads!
James

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Report this Post12-12-2004 05:18 PM Click Here to See the Profile for NotAFieroAnyLongerSend a Private Message to NotAFieroAnyLongerDirect Link to This Post
Mr. O...

OMG! You know what I think...

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Not my cup of tea but it certainly screams innovation.
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Report this Post12-13-2004 12:40 AM Click Here to See the Profile for 4BanGinFunClick Here to visit 4BanGinFun's HomePageSend a Private Message to 4BanGinFunDirect Link to This Post
Very good work!!!! the front does seem a little out there for my likes, but all in all A++ that must have taken along time to make and turn out how you wanted it too CONGRATS!!!!!

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Report this Post12-14-2004 03:45 AM Click Here to See the Profile for iced_theaterSend a Private Message to iced_theaterDirect Link to This Post
I like it except for that front.....would look better if it was more flat. It sort of reminds me of this car
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Report this Post12-16-2004 12:49 PM Click Here to See the Profile for exoticseSend a Private Message to exoticseDirect Link to This Post
Orville..question.

Somewhere on the forum I saw another pcture of the exact same car only it was white.

Is this the same car just repainted, or did you do two of them exactly the same ?

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