Can you tell she's from da nort'? How pooched am I? (Page 2/4)
Patrick JUL 31, 07:24 PM
DLCLK87GT AUG 04, 08:31 PM
DEFINATELY pull the rear wheels and wheel well liners off both sides and inspect the upper frame rails and cradle mounting spots before you do anything else.
As stated, sometimes its better to cut your losses and find something else. Frames can be fixed or even replaced but it's not quick, easy or cheep unless your good with metal fabrication and welding.
IrnDuke AUG 05, 12:24 PM
Thanks for all the replies everyone!!! I'll try pulling those panels this weekend and taking a look. As I have dug deeper, it seems that most of the damage seems to be confined to the subframe. I'll post results after this weekends dissection and discovery!!!

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Stupidly fearless. 1984 Fiero Sport Coupe #242064

Patrick AUG 05, 02:22 PM

We wanna see lots of pictures!
IrnDuke AUG 05, 08:44 PM
Who was I kidding, "...this weekend". I had to rush out after some delicious Culvers and pull those well covers off. The suspense was killing me. Here's the verdict.

Passenger side has the "normal" battery damage and a few spots in the frame, but doesn't look completely out of the question for some weld patching.

Driver's side is a different story. I am hoping you all can tell me that all hope is not lost and I can repair this. This is a marathon for me, not a sprint, so I am willing to put in time and patience. But, if it really is too far gone then....I guess I'll have to cry uncle. There is a big hole in the trunk bay—no biggie. But, it is these horizontal members next to the suspension that have me a bit worried. Someone give me some hope here.

PASSENGER:


DRIVER:

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IMSA GT AUG 05, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by IrnDuke:

Ok...barn find...and its already mine.




Time to put it back in the barn.
pmbrunelle AUG 05, 08:59 PM
Your new acquisition looks to be in about the same shape as RDWPLZ's Fiero, so you're looking at a similar repair job as what he did.
Gall757 AUG 05, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by IMSA GT:


Time to put it back in the barn.



It is no longer a logical task, but if you love the challenge and have the time, you could save it. I am amazed by the restore that RWDPLZ did on his car, and if you can read and understand his thread and feel you want to do it....good for you. The sensible thing is to part out this car, save your money, and find something requiring less work. (it won't get any better sitting in a barn for more years.... )
Patrick AUG 05, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by IrnDuke:

Someone give me some hope here.



I hope you come to your senses and abandon this particular project. I'm not trying to be mean, but Fieros in much better condition can be had for next to nothing.

Look on the bright side... you've got a parts car now to draw from while restoring a different Fiero.
IrnDuke AUG 05, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

I hope you come to your senses and abandon this particular project.



😆😆😆 touché! Yeah, I am 99% at it being a lost cause although I am looking at frame prices at scrappers....