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AngelOf86
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OCT 25, 02:35 AM
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So I found this mess when taking a look under my fiero before starting my 4.3 swap and found "car cancer" it looks bad but I've taken a screw driver to it beating, stabbing, scratching and prying at it and all I'm getting is dust not flakes or chunks. I'm getting a quote for sand blasting and rust repair right now. I love this car, it's my first ever car I promised I'd never give up on it like it's past owners and give it a second chance, but I'm scared it's gonna be bad and I'll have no choice. Looks like surface rust on the frame. I wish that guy would've told me or let me check the VIN first. There was none shown in the listing when I saw it and no history or undercarriage pictures were provided.
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cliffw
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OCT 25, 10:35 AM
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Welcome to the Forum. The best source for information on the internet. You picked a good car but, if it is your first car, you are young. The Fiero is low to the ground and can be hard to inspect without a lift. A trusted shop* could have given you a insightful evaluation for a fair price. Money well spent.
No insult but you could have seen the VIN# before you handed him your cash. You, being in Arizona, most likely have nothing to worry about. No need for sand blasting. Wire brush the spots you are concerned about and repaint.
Your pictures are not viewable. Again, no insult. I can't post them and have been here for awhile.
Welcome to the addiction.
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J Gunsett
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OCT 25, 11:42 AM
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I agree, if that is as bad as it is I would not sand blast. I would remove any parts that are in the way to gain access to the area that need to have the rust removed. Wire brush well, use a rust reformer, check Eastwood products or I like Pro 15 that will encapsulate the rust. Then use your chose of paint to go over that. Hope this helps.
Jack
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IMSA GT
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OCT 25, 07:25 PM
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Photos converted from Heic format to JPG. Is that a home made trailer hitch?
 [This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 10-25-2024).]
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AngelOf86
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OCT 25, 09:43 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Photos converted from Heic format to JPG. Is that a home made trailer hitch?
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🤣 i think so. I bought him like that.
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IMSA GT
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OCT 25, 11:40 PM
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The muffler spring bracket needs to be bolted to where the arrow points. It might be a pain with the springs attached.
 [This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 10-25-2024).]
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IMSA GT
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OCT 25, 11:49 PM
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Your biggest concern is behind the rear wheelwell covers. Remove the rear wheels, then loosen the wheel well liners so you can peek inside. Here are the bad and good examples. If your car looks like the first picture, the car is no good without serious reconstruction. If it looks like the 2nd pic, you're perfect. Your photos seem to only have surface rust but check the rear frame as I said before you do anything else.
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Patrick
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OCT 26, 12:18 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Your biggest concern is behind the rear wheelwell covers... Your photos seem to only have surface rust but check the rear frame as I said before you do anything else.
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She's been previously warned. 
| quote | Originally posted by Patrick Here:
I don't suppose the rear upper frame rails were checked for rust before purchasing this Fiero?
I'm not saying that this is necessarily going to be the situation here, but 30+/- year old cars often have frames and/or suspension that are completely rotted away.
Don't start putting money into this car until it's been determined that it was actually worthwhile buying. Not trying to be a buzz-killer, but so many people have come through here over the years and realized too late that they bought a fine "looking" Fiero (because the body panels don't rust) only to discover it's a basket-case under the pretty facade.
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AngelOf86
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OCT 26, 12:53 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
She's been previously warned.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Patrick Here:
I don't suppose the rear upper frame rails were checked for rust before purchasing this Fiero?
I'm not saying that this is necessarily going to be the situation here, but 30+/- year old cars often have frames and/or suspension that are completely rotted away.
Don't start putting money into this car until it's been determined that it was actually worthwhile buying. Not trying to be a buzz-killer, but so many people have come through here over the years and realized too late that they bought a fine "looking" Fiero (because the body panels don't rust) only to discover it's a basket-case under the pretty facade.
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Either way I'm fully prepared and ready to repair. I promised I'd fix this car. I'm going to fix it. Im gonna start sandblasting it soon after I strip the body panels off.
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IMSA GT
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OCT 26, 12:59 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by AngelOf86:
Either way I'm fully prepared and ready to repair. I promised I'd fix this car. I'm going to fix it. Im gonna start sandblasting it soon after I strip the body panels off.
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Well then, kick some ass  Just keep us up to date with the progress
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