I haven't spent any amount of time on this site in a couple of years - just haven't had the time and my Fiero is on the back-burner.

I would like to thank you - reading this thread has kept me EXTREMELY entertained for the past 2 + hours. The Quality of your work and your tastes are amazing. I only wish I had a fraction the time to invest in my Fiero that have invested in yours. You are a true insperation and I intend to continue following your build.

I have one question about your sub-enclosure though. I know with typical enclosures I have delt with they are built out of 3/4" MDF. I looked into building a custom fiberglass enclosure for under the dash of my Fiero and it was suggested to me that I build it up to a thickness of 3/4" as well. Have you done this with your enclosure? Also, how do you mount the decorative ring around your sub?

But really truly amazing work! Keep it up!

quote Originally posted by yellowstone: It's actually quite embarassing what one can find on http://web.archive.org...

I wonder if I could use that to find the mysterious "Scot Tilden" interior. I'm sure there had to be a website in the past showing the built progress.
Probably will take a few hours.

quote Originally posted by Fie Ro: progress on the car: yes progress on the interior: no Nowadays I am putting the time in restoring and upgrading the suspension and preparing for an engineswap...so the interior is gathering dust. But it will be finished someday, its just one of the many projects and sometimes the priorities change

Sounds all too familiar...

Bob

Worked any on the interior yet?

bumpity bump

bump for an awesome project.

BUMP

ok I have started a new interior project, sort of...it is behind the seats, no it is further back
I did some enginebay cleanup before winter and some painting in the trunk area. Then I started to think why I put so much time in a good looking engine(bay) while there was a simple/dirty trunk in front of it...

enter mission: pimp my trunk
A predecessor may be this trunk cover I had several years ago


Change that and add 4 side panels. And they must be removable. And blend with the interior style.etc.

The basic idea is a base frame that sits on the sides of the lower trunk part. Doesnt matter if the trunk is cut or stock...add a lower trunkcover that fits in the frame. front/rear panels that slot in the frame. and side panels that slot in the frame and between the front/rear panels. A very simple drawing:

Frame setup

I will be using 4mm MDF for the large surfaces, a few wooden profiles, fiberglass and resin for sealing and strengthening where needed....and later on some other detailing stuff..! hehe

ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT THIS GTR FIERO IS

SA----WEET.

You do very clean work. I love the bodies new look. I love the interior though I have to get used to the hummer dash on the passenger side. "Clean" center consul.

Extremely Creative!

You beat me to the trunk idea. Although mine is going to be up front

I have 3 switches that need a mounting panel...and sometimes the solution is already there


progress

and some startoff material for the front panel and the left storage..

compartment door version 1.0

setting up pieces for the front panel:



Here I started to think its easier to get the outer shape by using 2 part foam...

fixing the 'guideframe' in place

first layer of blob

and after some more work it looks like this:

Slightly taped mockup. so far so good.

back to the drawing board...

time to mess it up !

more bondo and sanding...next is to make the template of the inserts and check the fit

transfer to the teardrop plate

lol note the first mistake and correction, I want the pattern exactly mirrored on both sides...stupid details

The custom work you do is amazing, great job.

Thanks !
Somehow I never get bored with my Fiero...

The latest progress is on the right side / pcm tray..
setting up the layout

..testfitting

Any updates!!

Such a great looking interior!!

Outstanding custom work very impressed!

Dude! Awesome! Bad A$$! Those were the first thoughts I had when seeing this build. It makes me want to start on the appearance of mine instead of the performance. I hope that when I get my swap done that I'll have the money to start on the body and interior. All should be inspired by the build and design of your car!

Here are some update pix, I finished some of the trunk parts:


Modified Phillips photoframe, it will be my showcase display !

Left piece almost finished, after this by accident I dropped a sharp object on it and will have to upholster it again now, and also add another tweak I almost forgot

I bought Dietmar's headliner...great quality !

After a lot of work and burned fingers it looks like this:

Great looking headliner, interior, trunk, front and rear bumper, paint, brakes, rims and headlamps. Great job on all of this. A + for you.

Simply beautiful.

Wow Fie Ro,
Really nice work. You've got me inspired. Thanks for the thread and pics!

I must have missed it, but can you describe in a little detail how you get the vinyl to bend so tight around all of the radius's and still hold its shape? It looks so professional and tight. I have tried to do this before and I know how hard it is to do that, youmust have some trick for that, lol. Ohhh and its looking great and cant wait for the products to hit the "for sale"

bump for an awesome build!

Fie Ro,

Check your PM.

Amazing work as always

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Regards SHARKMAN
Europe # 1 choptop

just a wonderful work and great idea! any newS??

Bump for 2009