Well... this has been a long time coming! Almost 2 years to be exact (yes, it really has been only 2 years since I first started this round of body mods). Some, but probably few might still remember the 1st "finished" form of my GreenGT - I originally bought the car in August of 1995, and over the next year transformed the damaged stock '87 GT into this:
It was painted 1995 Corvette "Medium Metallic Green" with a gold pearl added, and the stock gray wheels were refinished by Precision Wheel service in their "HoneyWheat" Gold color. Quite a nice combo - and I was happy with it until I found this place (July '01) and realized what I had been missing!
So Memorial day weekend of 2002 I started the change towards the "new" GreenGT. I started by installing my 'stang style hood vent, JL Extractor hood vent, and Aus's Stage2 side scoops. And showed the car for the 1st time in the "work-in-progress class" at Dells Run - and got a good reception! https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/20030204-1-018398.html
Then last year I added the FieroWarehouse 7" (?) wing stands, Lawrence/Skitime-style front air dam, and just before the 20th, the M3 style rocker panels (thanks to RadRuss's early work). This photo (taken at our local FieroFeast - as hosted by FieroSTS) has become one of my favorites!
And I also found out how poor my amateur bodywork skills were - many of the mods have been re-glassed 2-4 times, and some still aren't "perfect"... but I did do them myself!
So since last year, after having met Mark (Firefox) in person at Dells Run - I've been working on "finishing" the car to a paintable point. And if we hadn't set a deadline I'd still be working on it! So this is how the car looked on April 18th when I got home from work - keep in mind I was supposed to drive the car to my brother's place in Southern MN that night - to then go on and drop the car off with Mark part-way in Wis Dells.
Two hours later it was back together, and I'd only cracked one panel (doh!).
This is the car Saturday May 8th in Milwaukee at Mark's place. Kev drove down with me and helped us out along the way as well. Also, Mark & Kristie could not have been more gracious to let us stay with them!
And then the next day before I was ready to drive back - and yes, I drove it back as you see it. Everything is painted, but it's only been very quickly wetsanded and buffed - the rest of the body parts are in Kev's truck.
So we've been working this week to get the car at least moderately prepped for this weekend's MFF Spring Kickoff. So with Kev's (and a few others) assistance we've: reassembled the rest of the panels done a bit more wetsanding, buffed most of the body again, and then last night (without any polishing beyond a rubbing compound) tossed on a layer of 3M's Imperial Hand Glaze. Now, the new paint is pretty tough to photograph (especially in higher daylight) - so I'll have some better pics after this weekend when I can shoot some lower-angle sunlight photos. The best representation of the color so far is on the front fender in this pic... btw, the new color? Jaguar Racing Green!
I saw your car at the 20th and really liked it. It looks incredible in that Jag green. I'm anxious to see some more pics as you get them. Congratulations on the new paint. Enjoy it!
Rob that is absouletly fantastic! Glad to see someone finish theirs, god knows mine is a long time comeing. You know what has to happen next right? Yeah you guessed it I better be getting an order for a print real soon like!
VERY nice, Rob! I've never been a big fan of green, but I really like that shade. Your car looks great! Congratulations...now, when is the V8 going in??
------------------ Mike...86 GT 4 Speed "Sucks to be me..."
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Spyhunter Member
Posts: 1254 From: San Francisco, CA Registered: Feb 2002
as someone else mentioned - you beat Smoooooth!! And i really like that color - kinda between candy apple green and forest green, with metallic sparklies Looks amazing!
Well its about bloody time All 3 times ive seen it it's been grey and primer!! And isnt it called British Racing Green? Or did they change it? Its an UNREAL colour Looks fantastic. Now put that damn motor in there so it goes as fast as it looks!!
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kevin Member
Posts: 2722 From: Elk Grove, CA USA Registered: Jan 2000
Thanks everyone for your comments... here's one more pic with some different lighting to show how different the car looks when lit from the side:
Pat - British Racing Green is actually a darker non-metallic color. The Jaguar Racing Green was also cross referenced by one source as being "Jasper Green Metallic"
As for the Small Block - it'll probably continue to sit quietly in my garage until later this year... I'm hoping to use that as my "Winter Project". There will probably be a number of other changes that you'll see in the next few months though
LMAO - Firefox... watercolor? Dang! I knew it seemed to fade a bit every time I washed it!
Originally posted by kevin: Any pics of the inside? I know you did work in there too. The work is never done is it?
Here's a photo of the interior from last year:
and then the newer Firebird seats I just installed recently:
I'm going to switch to carpet that matches the seats, and probably paint the dash black (I've always like the Ferrari-esque style of a black & tan interior). I've yet to finish installing my LCD from last year too...
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Songman Member
Posts: 12496 From: Nashville, TN Registered: Aug 2000
You beat me, I am still wetsanding and primering mine......yes I drive around like this daily ...But anyone can beat Smooth GT in getting a car painted!
How hard is it to get the outer doorpanels off? I saw some torx plastic retainers behind it, and pop rivets under the door...I want as many panels as possible painted separated from the body to ensure a good coat.
Btw, nice color. is it the same color Jaguar used on the F1 cars?
------------------ 1987 Pontiac Fiero GTR in Progress 1969 Chevy Suburban
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jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
Can you confirm that you have 7" wingstands? I'm still debating on the height that I want my spoiler, so knowing for sure what yours is would help. Thanks.
Jonathan
------------------ If you find my advice useful, then please give me a positive rating, thanks... 1988 GT (Firebird Interior),1988 Coupe (Daily Driver), 1985 SE (Project Car), 1985 Coupe (parts car), Firebird Interior Installation Website
Nice man! I still want some of those M3 ground effects . Does anyone sell them? Pm me if ya like about it. I can't wait to see it done! talk to you later!
Wow! Your car was one of my favorites before the paint, now its definitely top 5. Get that V8 in there and you just might be top 3! Hahaha, now thats something to shoot for
Brad
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Archie Member
Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
Impressive!!!! To say the least....lol....Itz great to see anyone's project coming together.....I've always prefered the notchie look over the fastback, but with your mods she looks fabo...
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Wow, I hope to be in your position one day and have a Fiero that I'm that satisfied with. It looks awesome. I sure you will take the "green" class at the next Fiero show you go to.
Sure glad your name was not MinnPINKGT or something 
3.4DOHC/5speed swap coming soon..(gathering part's now!)
