Lots of pictures and information for all!! (Page 2/8)
Synthesis JUN 03, 09:48 PM

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Originally posted by NYRED85GT:

Does this look correct?






Yes, that looks good to me.

There is enough room for the exhaust to pass under the cradle and over the swaybar, correct?

Also, the bushing removal video you posted is pretty ingenious.

I am very impressed, and intend to utilize the same strategy on my front control arms in the very near future.
NYRED85GT JUN 05, 09:42 AM
Here are a couple of new pictures of the cradle and cleaned up transmission. Its actually silver colored and not covered in a thick layer of grease and grime!





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Synthesis: I have to take another movie when I do the front bushings. I was on my last rear bushing when I thought of taking the movie and it turned out crappy.
NYRED85GT JUN 08, 05:35 PM






Everything is loosely bolted in now. I have to wire brush and paint the rear calipers, knuckles, and axles this weekend.

Things left to do:

Finish cleaning up rear end- wire brush, paint, and connect shift cables.
Replace drivers side rocker panel and weld floor pan patches in.
Rebuild front end- need Grand Am calipers and rotors, S10 brake booster, fabricate lower radiator mount, lowering springs. Remove A/C components.
Route new brake lines to front and rear.
Install new sunroof rails and gasket.
Completely re-do interior- fit Beretta dash, new seats, carpet, headliner.
Try to build a fiberglass front bumper and modify hood for better air flow.
Try to fiberglass new rear bumper.
Find a 3800 Series II or 3.4 DOHC for a swap. Replace fuel tank, pump, blah blah.

Ug I need more time in my day!
NYRED85GT JUN 19, 11:58 PM
Axles, calipers, rotors, and steering knuckles have been wire brushed and painted. Rear calipers are re-built. Fiero dash is out and the Beretta dash is sitting in its place. I have to cut in three pieces and do some fiberglassing. New seats are on order. Next is cutting out the drivers rocker panel and welding a new one in. More pictures to come in a few days.
BobadooFunk JUN 20, 01:10 AM
WOW

me likey this thread!

whered you get all the poly?

looks awesome, and crazy mad angry untouchable props for replacing+fixing all the rust!! a task MANY wont approach! (although i will!)

i know how it is.. i just moved here from Williamsville/Buffalo area 1.5 yrs ago..
NYRED85GT JUN 20, 01:52 PM
The sweet looking red poly was purchased from the Fiero store. I looked for like 3 years before I found a Fiero in western NY that was in my price range. I figure I will learn a lot re-building this one and if I find a 85-87 in better condition I will transfer everything over to the better car. I have spent at least $4995.84 so far, that includes the price of the car. I hate being an addict sometimes!
NYRED85GT JUN 20, 05:47 PM
Drivers side:


I have to cut the dash on each side of the center vent/radio area and glass in some spaces. The drivers side needs to come over 1.5" and the passenger side about 2.5" (didn't measure it yet).This images is larger than 102400 bytes. Click to view.
NYRED85GT JUN 21, 06:45 PM
Well I have gotten a little off track with welding a new drivers side rocker panel. BUT other progress has been made!

No more a/c or heater stuff.
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Guess where the battery is being re-located?
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Looking into the front trunk. LOTS of room now!


Good-bye Fiero dash.


"New" dash WITH a real glove box!! I will also be able to fit a sub behind here.


What I plan on doing is using the stock heater core and using a small 12volt fan wired to a variable switch for fan speed. I will make a simple duct to the windshield and side windows. If its too hot I will store the sunroof in the front, roll the windows down, and do 80 if its that hot hehe. This will save a lot of weight since I will use 22guage aluminum and plastic pipe. The dash, radio, and all the climate control stuff weighted a good bit! The battery is going to go where the a/c accumulator(I think thats what it was) used to be. The car had no a/c since there was no compressor on the engine?!

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NYRED85GT JUN 26, 11:27 PM
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NYRED85GT AUG 03, 03:42 PM
More progress has been made but for some reason I cannot post pictures with Pennock's Image Poster anymore! UG....

New things I have done now:

Finished cleaning up the front end (body) and re-painted it.
Removed the old rubber suspension parts.
Modified the front of the car so I can drop the radiator down a lot and made new brackets.
Finished up the rear body,suspension, and brakes.
Bought a 3.4 DOHC from the mall here (gotta pick it up the 11th).
Removed the headlights for future flushmounts.
Removed the a/c and heater core. I will be making a basic heating system for the front windshield.
Bought new black/gray racing seats.

Things I will do next:

Weld patches in floor pan and replace drivers side rocker.
Buy and install lowering springs, Grand Am calipers, and larger brake booster.
Finish cleaning up front control arms and install all new poly.
Buy a radiator fan and make a radiator fan shroud.

For my videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=NYRED85GT