My '88 Coupe build (Page 2/13)
HTXtremes SEP 28, 12:48 AM
Forgot to say the saddle colored interior will not be put back in, if anyone needs it!
HTXtremes SEP 29, 04:34 PM
Because I am going with a set of Sabelt 6 point harnesses I will no longer need the factory seat belt locations so they are getting glassed and filled. I am going to relocate the speakers to the bulge where the seat belt assembly was because the roll bar will block the old speaker location. Here are a couple pics one of the b pillar trim and one of rough design of the dash. Let me know what you guys and gals think. I will try to keep everyone updated on the build, if anyone has questions I will do my best to answer if I can. Also if anyone has any ideas that you think might help out please post them, this post is help others as much as to get help myself. So please feel free to comment!
HTXtremes SEP 29, 08:59 PM
Some pics of the new brackets to mount the rear hatch struts.
HTXtremes OCT 01, 01:46 AM
Updates for today, Let me start out by saying I have no experience in fiberglass so bear with me I'm still learning. I will say before anyone takes on a battle with fiberglass be positive you get everything you need before you start, GLOVES are a must, resin is not easy to get off of your hands or anything you touch afterward. Spent half my time glassing the other half trying to get the resin off my hands.
before work started



after work started



If you couldn't tell I'm an electrician by trade, note the 4 11/16" box cover and 1/2" EMT as temporary bracing. I'll leave the EMT in place and glass over it giving more strength.



after rear hatch strut mount was installed


Here is a picture of a replica F-40 without a stretch


Here is a picture of a real F-40


Even though the non stretch replica looks very good, I think you need to have the correct wheelbase in order to get the lines to flow as Enzo Ferrari originally had on his dream car. I am going to make my Ferrari replica as close to the original as I can and still have the Fiero dependability and be driven daily.

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IMSA GT OCT 01, 01:52 AM
Before you go too much farther......you may want to copy this post and move it to the General area. I know tons of people will want to see this build. I just came upon it by accident because I rarely go into the tech section......Just my opinion
HTXtremes OCT 01, 01:58 AM
Heres a picture of a red non stretch f40, for better comparison, on an '87 coupe chassis, built with a ZZ4 350 and an Isuzu 5 speed, this one is in IL, lets just say I know the owner. This ones for you buddy!! LOL
By the way this is the body kit that I started with. This one was done when he bought it I bought mine on ebay a couple months ago and we drove to Fort Wayne, IN together to get my new car.

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HTXtremes OCT 01, 02:08 AM
I wouldn't even know how to go about moving it to the general area. Still really new to PFF.
Finally_Mine_86_GT OCT 01, 05:11 PM
excuse me for being a little slow here but where did you get the body?
HTXtremes OCT 01, 10:24 PM
Bought the complete body and a '88 formula off of ebay, found it in Fort Wayne, IN, $2725.00 Winning bid!
Mr.PBody OCT 02, 12:20 AM
Jeez man I have been BSing for 900 posts and you jump in and start a crazy project in under 22 posts, hats off. This build is going to be sweet.