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A Real Mera in Paradise by Fiero-in-Paradise
| Started on | : 08-18-2009 04:06 AM |
| Replies | : 7120 (188676 views) |
| Last post by | : Vernonmera on 01-21-2025 09:34 PM |
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Nov 13th, 2014
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bjc 350
Member Posts: 967
From: Astoria
Registered: Oct 2005
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Sorry, Double post. [This message has been edited by bjc 350 (edited 11-13-2014).]
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12:10 PM
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bjc 350
Member Posts: 967
From: Astoria
Registered: Oct 2005
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Power Assisted Steering? Nice car. Way too far for viable shipping costs! reholmes- thanks for posting the link.
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12:16 PM
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steve308
Member Posts: 4021
From: Stafford VA
Registered: Jan 2008
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| | | quote | Originally posted by bjc 350:
Power Assisted Steering? Nice car. Way too far for viable shipping costs! reholmes- thanks for posting the link. |
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Just need a returning military friend to bring it back as 'personal effects' !
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12:43 PM
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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uhhhhhhhh......and I quote "From there the car was drop shipped to corporate concepts in Miami" I did not know it snows in Miami.....cuz it sure as heck is snowing here in MI. sooo fully of false....and I just glanced thru the ad seeing as its an '88 and all  *edit* https://plus.google.com/pho...08041597072187750953uugh......the front and back areas are horrible......yuck rusty and dirty. double yuck! after a look over of the pics. I like the trunk cut line added to mock the real separation point of the 308 engine lid. looks good on the yellow. wonder how it looks on red??   [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 11-13-2014).]
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01:27 PM
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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heres something tho....."This Rodney Dickman verified Pontiac Mera started life as a 1988 fiero gt," If I remember like, only 6-1988 GT's got converted right?? was that the American cut only.....or were those 6 split between the US, Japan and/or Europe?? I had another question come to mind after seeing a CJB "T-Top Registry" thread in General Chat.... do we know if any legit CJB Mera installs. T-Top fieros are low but CJB T-Top Mera have to be real low, yes??
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02:14 PM
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
heres something tho....."This Rodney Dickman verified Pontiac Mera started life as a 1988 fiero gt,"
If I remember like, only 6-1988 GT's got converted right??
was that the American cut only.....or were those 6 split between the US, Japan and/or Europe??
I had another question come to mind after seeing a CJB "T-Top Registry" thread in General Chat....
do we know if any legit CJB Mera installs. T-Top fieros are low but CJB T-Top Mera have to be real low, yes?? |
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Dan, I have one of the very few 88 GT platforms used for the Mera and I believe that another one is with a PFF member in Texas. That leaves only four more to identify. WRT the CJB T-Top on an 88 Mera, I have a set of CJBs on my 88 GT platform Mera. However, I should clarify that they were transferred from another 88 GT to my car several years ago. I do have an 87 Mera with the dealer installed (I assume) t-tops and the C&C sticker. Do either of these vehicles count as a T-Top Mera? Nelson
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02:23 PM
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Rexgirl
Member Posts: 453
From: S. Oregon
Registered: Dec 2013
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This guy really evokes Rex to me! I imagine the serious rust on the Vitalonis may give some pause to a future owner.
Like Nelson's 1987, Rex has the C&C (dealer installed?) option with my sticker showing service contacts in S. Cal of course.
How I wish we could learn the delivered price after the sale is completed. Here's hoping it goes to an appreciative soul.
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04:05 PM
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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yup....as always with these darn Mera, the stickers and/or RPO code always win in the end
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06:04 PM
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Rexgirl:
This guy really evokes Rex to me! I imagine the serious rust on the Vitalonis may give some pause to a future owner.
Like Nelson's 1987, Rex has the C&C (dealer installed?) option with my sticker showing service contacts in S. Cal of course.
How I wish we could learn the delivered price after the sale is completed. Here's hoping it goes to an appreciative soul. |
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At that price and looking at the rust and potential paint issues, there may not be a sale. The interior is also somewhat bedraggled in my opinion and I have some questions wrt a vehicle that has been stored for a number of years. BTW, the vehicle does not have power steering based on my correspondence with the seller. Nelson [This message has been edited by hnthomps (edited 11-14-2014).]
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06:34 PM
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Nov 18th, 2014
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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The yellow Mera (in F308 disguise) is actually in Finland. The current owner sent me an e-mail asking what this car would go for in the US. I do see that the power steering info appears to have been removed from the ad.
Nelson
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11:12 AM
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Dec 13th, 2014
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LEEEZARD
Member Posts: 610
From:
Registered: May 2011
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hey guys, I have the fcar wheels and tires for sale in the mall. tired of tripping over them in the shed.
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06:49 AM
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PFF
System Bot
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Dec 23rd, 2014
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by LEEEZARD:
hey guys, I have the fcar wheels and tires for sale in the mall. tired of tripping over them in the shed. |
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almost bought them too........since I am such a nice guy I conceded for a higher offer. Mo Money Mo Money, than I was willing to pay is always better for the seller and as a show of good fortune......I got to play Race Car in the ends of December.....IN MI. In the snow belt! roger that!!  whats good with y'all??  [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 12-23-2014).]
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07:03 PM
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Dec 24th, 2014
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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HUMMMMMMMMMM  I call   [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 12-24-2014).]
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12:59 PM
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Dec 25th, 2014
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
HUMMMMMMMMMM
I call
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Hey Dan, Why did you cover up my car? IMHO it would have looked much better with the picture showing. Newlson
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04:26 PM
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
Hey Dan,
Why did you cover up my car? IMHO it would have looked much better with the picture showing.
Newlson
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well I felt it was both your and the other guy's, cat to let out......I just started undoing the knot for ya
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08:01 PM
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
well I felt it was both your and the other guy's, cat to let out......I just started undoing the knot for ya
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If you want you can go ahead and post a card photo for me. I have not taken any pictures and would need to do that plus resize prior to posting an image. Nelson
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08:09 PM
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Dec 27th, 2014
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by batousai666:
HUMMMMMMMMMM
I call
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OK, Dan here is the ace of clubs. The color in the picture is not quite right but this is a Ferrari Corsa Rosa paint on the car. _2.JPG) Nelson [This message has been edited by hnthomps (edited 12-27-2014).]
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02:09 PM
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Dec 28th, 2014
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solotwo
Member Posts: 5374
From: Grand Rapids, MI. USA
Registered: Jun 2002
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12:28 PM
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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02:58 PM
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Jan 2nd, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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Jan 4th, 2015
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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OK, this topic has drifted to the back pages so I will do something to push it up a bit. For any of the Mera owners that may potentially need/want some spare components, I may have a "deal" for you. I now have at least one extra complete functional set of Vitaloni power mirrors and a spare set of Chromadoras. Both items are in very good condition but are not new. As always, they will not be give aways but I likely can sell them for less than what it would cost elsewhere. If you have any potential interest in either of these items, send me a PM or e-mail and we can talk about it.
Nelson
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06:03 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Jan 7th, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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good news good news.....not confirmed but this horrible noise may be the supercharger and not the engine itself, per se that will get me thru winter anyhow [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 01-07-2015).]
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06:46 PM
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Jan 8th, 2015
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Rexgirl
Member Posts: 453
From: S. Oregon
Registered: Dec 2013
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That really IS good news, Dan! Sorry that it happened tho. Do you think it might have been the cold temperatures affecting an older part?
Rex says "Happy New Year" to everyone, BTW
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04:49 PM
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Jan 9th, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Rexgirl:
That really IS good news, Dan! Sorry that it happened tho. Do you think it might have been the cold temperatures affecting an older part?
Rex says "Happy New Year" to everyone, BTW |
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well since it had always made noise I am sure it just finally gave.......the triple MPH digits did not help either but I made a "New Years " resolution and I had to stick to it, I aint a quitter mission accomplished  | | | quote | Originally posted by Rexgirl:
Rex says "Happy New Year" to everyone, BTW |
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hows "Mera Rex" treating you......everything go well over this last driving season?? I hope so Mera X is shut down till Spring......half this came last night along with high speed winds we got hammered then nailed...........and I love it!  [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 01-09-2015).]
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12:55 PM
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Jan 10th, 2015
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Rexgirl
Member Posts: 453
From: S. Oregon
Registered: Dec 2013
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That's a ton of snow Dan ! I guess you will have Mera X 'wheels off' by now then, and b looking for a supercharger at the Pick & Pull?
Rex is such a good guy, and runs better and better as the miles pass :-) Smooth like buttah ! :laughing: He must have been really itching to get out and run ! J.
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04:54 AM
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Jan 13th, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Rexgirl:
That's a ton of snow Dan !
Rex is such a good guy, and runs better and better as the miles pass :-) Smooth like buttah ! :laughing: He must have been really itching to get out and run ! J. |
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yeah we got more at once around thanksgiving....but the sub zero temps we got still are the killers for me. I love snow hate super cold! great to see you got to enjoy some miles in the Mera and heres to many more :cheers:
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05:57 PM
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Jan 16th, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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02:54 PM
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solotwo
Member Posts: 5374
From: Grand Rapids, MI. USA
Registered: Jun 2002
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I must say with the 3800 it runs like it should have. Pontiac should have built then with motor similar until the 3800SC was introduced in 87.
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11:04 PM
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Jan 17th, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by solotwo:
I must say with the 3800 it runs like it should have. Pontiac should have built then with motor similar until the 3800SC was introduced in 87. |
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YUP! now it runs like it looks.......... 
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12:17 PM
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Jan 22nd, 2015
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reholmes
Member Posts: 920
From: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Registered: Jul 2001
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New subject. What do you use to touch up chips on the plenum? #8054 http://www.ebay.com/itm/151...e=ADME:SS:SS:US:1120------------------  Dick Mera #8046 (Miss January, Mile High Fieros 2014 calendar) 1987 GT T-boned (RIP) 1988 GT T-Top (The Fiero Store Calendar: Miss February 2012) 1987 McBurnie Daytona Spyder [This message has been edited by reholmes (edited 01-26-2015).]
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11:09 AM
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Jan 27th, 2015
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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As an update, the yellow Mera in Finland had a final sale price around $16, 500. Considering the work that it needed after 8 years of storage I think that the broker did very well for himself. If I ever sell a Mera maybe I should advertise it overseas also.
Nelson
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12:24 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Jan 29th, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
As an update, the yellow Mera in Finland had a final sale price around $16, 500. Considering the work that it needed after 8 years of storage I think that the broker did very well for himself. If I ever sell a Mera maybe I should advertise it overseas also.
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nice sale......that's good money. not bad at all you think there is an added "not from around here" premium for cars #1 Modified and #2 an import? I see it like the real Skyline GTR's that are starting to come over because of a 25 year statute of limitations?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nis...58&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
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04:16 PM
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Rexgirl
Member Posts: 453
From: S. Oregon
Registered: Dec 2013
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Thanks for posting this very interesting update Nelson. It got me thinking, and I'm sure that even if Rex could fetch that kind of money, it would be worth less to me than this:  But if I had Four Meras .....
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04:56 PM
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Rexgirl:
Thanks for posting this very interesting update Nelson. It got me thinking, and I'm sure that even if Rex could fetch that kind of money, it would be worth less to me than this:
But if I had Four Meras ..... |
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Just remember that all of mine were/are restoration projects. They were not nearly as nice as your car when I got them. After a lot of cash and labor the final results generally make it worthwhile but I sometimes wonder why I started on this crazy venture. At least it keeps me occupied in my spare time. Nelson
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05:02 PM
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Jan 30th, 2015
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johnyrottin
Member Posts: 5496
From: Northwest Florida
Registered: Oct 2007
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You started on the crazy adventure because it kept you sane! I think it's why we all do it. If we drink, we end up with nothing to show for it. (LOL) You ended up with four cool MERAs!!!
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08:07 PM
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Jan 31st, 2015
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hnthomps
Member Posts: 5749
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003
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There is an 88 T-Top Mera with a N* conversion on eBay (looks like auto transmission) that has been converted to a F308 recently. The price is $17000 with all of the F car stuff, a basic 308 type interior, and manual (not correct) mirrors. BTW, the build sticker has been removed and no longer exists. The same is also true for the MERA rear deck letters as well as the front nose badge. This update is based on questions I asked through the eBay system. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pon...Cars_Trucks#viTabs_0BTW, the current owner is taking offers if anyone is interested. Nelson [This message has been edited by hnthomps (edited 02-01-2015).]
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07:14 PM
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Feb 2nd, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
There is an 88 T-Top Mera with a N* conversion on eBay
Nelson
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boy oh boy I bet that is fun in the sun........... totally got lambasted.....by the snow yesterday. they say 14+ inches in 24 hours or so this pic was taken last night 7pm or so.....we got 4-5 more inches last night. .JPG) this was taken minutes ago.......not bad for one day _1.JPG) looks like no Merrari birthday run for this fella tomorrow  oh well 2 out of 3 holidaze aint bad, I guess  [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 02-02-2015).]
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03:36 PM
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olejoedad
Member Posts: 19630
From: Clarendon Twp., MI
Registered: May 2004
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Great photo Dan!
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05:28 PM
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Feb 3rd, 2015
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batousai666
Member Posts: 4222
From: MI usa
Registered: Jun 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by olejoedad:
Great photo Dan! |
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thanks Boss.......when you coming to get it or the V8?? ohh wait....scratch that. they are buried behind a 2 foot drift in the garage [This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 02-03-2015).]
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03:05 PM
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Feb 5th, 2015
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JanR
Member Posts: 19
From: Stockholm Sweden
Registered: Feb 2003
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The Mera from Finland (Uk-registred) was sold to Denmark. That means there are now 2 Mera´s in Scandinavia, mine (in Stockholm, Sweden), and one in Denmark. I'm not alone anymore :-) [This message has been edited by JanR (edited 02-05-2015).]
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