I wasn’t completely sure this deal would happen, after first contacting the owner 7 weeks ago.
But it did.

I originally was interested in this car as a possible donor for an econo transmission, but it has the 4.10 so I no longer had a use for it. But after speaking to the owner about the history of the car I just couldn’t let it fall in to the wrong hands just to have it destroyed. I don’t want the car. I don’t need the car. And if it had an econo trans it would already be in pieces.

I will repair this car to the best of my abilities and then resell for only the money I have invested in it. My labor will be completely free.
One hitch, I will only sell it to an enthusiast.

I understand that the money I’ll have tied up in it would be better spent on credit card bills racking up interest. At least I’ve promised myself I wont push a paying customers car out of the garage to work on it, so it may be a slow process. But this car will be on the road again, driven by someone that will enjoy it.

And of course, I cant have a built thread without pics…

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_{Buddy Craigg - there are two "G"s in my last name
Ling = 84SE-Modified
Julia C = 85GT stock (kinda)
Ivy = 67 Pontiac Catalina
KCFOG}

So, what's your plan?

So tell us more abou the car and history? Curious minds want to know....

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Jay Brintnell
Southern Ontario Fiero Association
Yellow 85 Notchback(A.K.A. GodFearN)

more will come
as i dig throught the phone book sized stack of paperwork that came with the car

good to see another one saved.

looks like somebody owes ya a mirror.

is that a road cone holding up a car hood?

i had a little while away from a customers car last night and found the fuel pump not running.
so i pulled the tank but even if the pump did come on, the rubber hose was completely gone between the pump and the sending unit.

well it started tonight.
$31.00 for a new fuel pump and sock

i didn't let it run for very long because i could smell leaves burning

quote Originally posted by sostock: good to see another one saved. looks like somebody owes ya a mirror. is that a road cone holding up a car hood?

Thats a road cone sitting on two tires right behind the car in the garage. The sweet sweet gar in the garage.

Brad

well. it looks like the release bearing is locked up.

Dang!!! I've never seen a locked up release bearing! Do you mean your clutch actuating arm moves, but the clutch doesn't release?? Did the car sit undriven for a long time?? It might be the clutch disk is stuck to the flywheel. Several years ago I had a similar problem with a '63 MGB. I put the rear on jack stands, put the car in 4th gear, and started the engine. With the rear wheels spinning and the clutch pedal on the floor, I stomped the brakes & popped the clutch! The disc popped loose, and I drove it two more years.

i've seen quite a few locked up throw out bearings. unfortunatly they dont just go out themselves. they take the release fork with them.

and i've un'stuck clutches before, but i normally start it in first on the ground and hold the clutch in as much as i can without bending the push rod on the petal and keep gassing it and then brakeing back and forth, it usually only takes about 60 seconds of that.

quote Originally posted by Eclipse: So tell us more abou the car and history? Curious minds want to know....

the guy bought this car new in 84, around 80,000 miles it got a new engine and clutch.
and it looks like he went through 3 sets of tires.
but unfortunately even though the release bearing is fairly new, it has gone Kaboom! and probably took the clutch fork out with it.

it's going to be a few weeks before i get to do anything more to it.
i've got 3 people waiting for me to work on their cars.

something i can do in the meantime is it needs a head light motor on the drivers side. that's something i can do in an hour or so.
i want to keep making progress with it, even if it is only baby steps.

GOD. it's been 2 months and i haven't touched it except for moving it around playing musical-cars.
of course the cluch doesn't work so i have to start it in gear.

i hate the holidays. what a waist of time.

i'm drilling out 4 exhaust manifold studs on a V6 right now, so no updates to be expected for a while.

[This message has been edited by buddycraigg (edited 12-18-2006).]

Hey Buddy,

Do you still need the release fork? I've decided not to use my 4sp. tranny for anything so I won't be needing it. And it is a 4:10.

If you want it just cover shipping and its yours,

Thanks,
Tyler

yes i still need it.
just the fork or the whole tranny?

Just the fork, unless you need the whole tranny but its not in very good shape. I also have NOS shift and select cables that I used for about a month.
PM me cause I'll probably lose this thread again

Tyler

Bump

Any progress? Or have you been too busy getting silicon off seats

[This message has been edited by Richjk21 (edited 01-13-2007).]

nope it's still sitting there, it's hard to find time to work on my own stuff when i have paying customers lined up.

Very nice. I don't see how people can all hate the 84's so much. Many wouldn't wipe their nether regions with one. But they were the first year. How many collectors of other cars would murder to have a first year? It saddens me to see how little people will do to keep an '84 in decent condition, much less restore one. Maybe that will lead to them actually becoming somewhat hard to find and therefore desirable?

Anyway, way to go! I'll be following this one.

I was skeptical of 84's after driving only an 88GT and coupe. But when I got my 84 I loved it. I loved the Duke over the 4tech and the 4spd was nice in North Carolina's highways where in a 5spd I would be going between 4th and 5th. I prefer notchbacks and having a sunroof with it was awesome. (the coupe is a hardtop) I got used to the bumperpad fascias and found some character behind them. I hope my sister likes that car as much as I did. It's going to be her first car when she learns to use the stick. ...I wonder when she will get a forum name?

i've finally found a clutch fork for a good price from Brian Lamberts (he's stipping a car so PM him if you need any parts, he's got a good V6 for sale).

i still dont know when i'll have time to play with Anna, but maybe in the next couple of weeks.

yeah!!!

Anna is finally in my garage to get the fork.
so far i've got about $650 invested.

[This message has been edited by buddycraigg (edited 02-10-2007).]

Don't look now ... but it looks like Anna is missing one of her false eyelashes

quote Originally posted by buddycraigg: i've finally found a clutch fork for a good price from Brian Lamberts (he's stipping a car so PM him if you need any parts, he's got a good V6 for sale). i still dont know when i'll have time to play with Anna, but maybe in the next couple of weeks.

Got some good calipers off of Brian, he is a good seller who accuratly describes exactly what you are getting and at a reasonable price.

* end of commercial ** hehehe

exoticse, get your own thread.

i'm putting an 84 back together damn it...

[This message has been edited by buddycraigg (edited 02-11-2007).]

quote Originally posted by buddycraigg: yeah!!! Anna is finally in my garage to get the fork. so far i've got about $650 invested.

That garage is on quite a hill! I'd be afraid the car would tip over while I was working on it!!!!

Glad I could help her get forked, tho.

[This message has been edited by Brian Lamberts (edited 02-11-2007).]

great thread keep up the good work

oh u don't want another 84 do ya i got one i'll sell pm me if intersted

well i was right and the release fork is trashed

The clutch fork.


closer of the clutch fork


the broken off fingers


what happens to the pressure plate

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Broke off nice on both side ,she must of work on one for a while then broke as well ..Sorry I couldn,d help you more when you were looking for one that time at the mall ..But happy Brain Had one for you its going to be a Nice car when finish ..Rob

note to self.
the OD for installing the bushing is 0.993
the ID is 0.697

that is all.

I can't wait to see it when you are done. I call dibs lol

[This message has been edited by ChaoticMav (edited 02-13-2007).]

i told myself i'd never take a tranny out the side again, but since i couldn't get the right front cradle bolt out.
well...

well the new clutch is in.

[This message has been edited by buddycraigg (edited 02-14-2007).]

ok....

i've got the clutch fork in.
a NEW clutch.
both tranny mounts are NEW.
filled the tranny with syncromesh.
NEW rear brakes, (not sure if the calipers are going to release yet)

so far the only thing i've had to buy is the clutch fork.

21.00 spent for syncromesh.