"ABT" Steel Lady (56k warning) (Page 1/28)
Fiero1Fan DEC 27, 03:20 PM
I figure it is about time to finally start my build thread for the Steel Lady!! I hope you enjoy.

Here is what I started with, particially apart 88 GT with motor pulled and waiting for a 3.1.

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Fiero1Fan DEC 27, 03:30 PM
The next step was getting into a garage to be worked on during the winter.

Now in the garage and on jack stands.

Seats removed along with alot of the interior.

Fiero1Fan DEC 27, 03:35 PM
My partners in crime.

My son.

The Hired Help!! (actually a friend of the family).

Fiero1Fan DEC 27, 03:41 PM
Engine was already out so the next step was removing and disassembly of the engine cradle.

and then the removal of the front X-member.

and then taking it apart.

So far everything is going very well.

NorthFloridaFiero DEC 27, 03:43 PM
'how do the cars get overseas?
i wonder how yellowstone and all the other people got a hold a one?
Fiero1Fan DEC 27, 03:48 PM
I have a whole bunch of parts just waiting to go on the Lady.

noses (which do you like better?)

Side Scoops

Fiero1Fan DEC 27, 03:51 PM
My original 87 GT I ordered from GM and had it shipped over here while I was still in the Army. The 88 was the same thing but by a German. They were ordered directly through the GM sub company called OPEL.
ryan.hess DEC 27, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by Fiero1Fan:
noses (which do you like better?)

Side Scoops


#2 both cases!

Dietmar's side scoops look a lot better, which is surprising, but I never saw a side by side comparison.
Fiero1Fan DEC 27, 04:11 PM
Now begins the cleaning, repairing, rebuilding and repainting part.

First I did the brakes.

Next will be these. The knuckles and things won't be much of a problem because I use chemical baths to clean them.

The Hubs have seals in them so I will have to resort to a brass wire brush and engine cleaner.


edit: man I wish I could spell!!!

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Fiero1Fan DEC 27, 04:17 PM
Here are some pix of the Sailpanel Scoops I'll be using along with either the AUS scoops (top) or the ones from Dietmar (bottom).

My wife and Helmar (the hired help ) say the Dietmar scoops give it a smoother line.

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