The temp sensor I located forward of the radiator so as not to be near the generated heat that the rad gives off.


I then run the cable under the light and into the spare tire area by going between the plastic tire pan and the chassis.



Here is a pic of how I laid the wiring.

The Old Man at work.... lol.

[This message has been edited by Fiero1Fan (edited 05-30-2006).]

Installed my Battery Relocations Box (from Norms) and routed the cable to the rear.
Front of Box.


Back of Box.


Started routing the Cable from the engine compartment. I went through the rubber gromet here.


Entered the drivers cabin here under the ECM.


Routed the cable forward in the Console.

I like the idea of running the cables through the cabin below the console. My concern has always been running the cables under the car and the possibility of having them damaged. I think that I will do it your way. Looks good!

Nolan

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Orson WILL get to drive the car when he's old enough right? lol

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario

quote Originally posted by whadeduck: Orson WILL get to drive the car when he's old enough right? lol

Wait and see if he even wants to.

Started painting and reinstalling the interior today.
Started with the Gauges. See anything different?


Then painted the dash and vents.



I had real problems with the defroster vent. I couldn't get it to go on evenly without bubbles. I HATE DUPLI-Color paints. Pure crap IMHO. I'll buy some good base paint and color paint tomorrow (the dupli is in the trash).

It's been awhile since I updated this thread but tomorrow is the big day The Lady gets her new 3.1l engine, 5 sp getrag, new clutch, new flywheel and cradle installed!! A friend of mine is coming over to help get everything in.



I am all excited!!

Aren't you done Yet!!!

I know I'd be all excited to if I was dropping in the new engine into mine. Congrats!

Nolan

Well?? How did it go?

Nolan

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Fiero1Fan:

Started painting and reinstalling the interior today.
Started with the Gauges. See anything different?

QUOTE]

you really modified that gauge! it doesn't look digital to me....

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Well we didn't get started as early as we wanted (1 pm). Went pretty good once we did.
First the OEM clutch. I got this from GM here in Germany for $0.00 several years ago so why not use it? The clutch didn't come with a guide pin. So we improvised with a long socket that fit just right into the clutch plate and it worked great.



Here is a pic of the guys that helped. Helmar on the left and Michael on the right.


Then we got the Trany hooked up.

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She's looking great Timo!

While installing the manual trans cable tree my help decided to take a break!!



Out Cold!! BTW the cable tree is almost finished even while he slept.

Looks like he's just the right size to sleep there. Is he getting excited about riding in it?

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario

Not really. It's still not real for him yet. Wait until the motor is running then I bet he lights up.

Well I finished the interior wiring harness today and installed the Steering column with the Cruise Control. The wiring harness for the engine I finished earlier in the week.
I put Mobile1 full synthetic oil in the engine and the Syncromesh in the trany. I am almost finished with painting everything around the engine. Tomorrow is the big day!! The engine is going to be installed!! I've got real butterflies about this though. I believe I have got everything right and have checked everything twice (at least ) but never having done it before I am very nervous about it.
Wish me luck and keep your fingers crossed.

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I finally got to the point that I wanted to connect the battery and test the wiring swap I did.

I installed the 87 front compartment light and switch into the 88. 8) Still needs some cleaning.


I adapted the original Fiero battery terminals to fit on my front battery relocation mod.


I then tested the head lights and low and behold they work!! :shock:


So do the PW's, the new mirror and all the interior courtesy lights. The front compartment light doesn't light up but it will!!

Tomorrow will be the first test of the Stereo system.

[This message has been edited by Fiero1Fan (edited 08-02-2006).]

Now that I have the wiring in and the battery connected I just couldn't resist testing the Stereo.......

I hooked up the 6x9's. Then modified the console skeleton for the 2 DIN Pyle Stereo.


The 4x6 were already installed.


WOW what a sound!! Sounds real good. Just not enough bass.

Good thing I have these.

[This message has been edited by Fiero1Fan (edited 08-03-2006).]

Your car is coming along nicely, I cant wait to see the photos for the sub install.
+ for you!!!!

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In loving memory of Harold Hummel (PFF 4WHEEL)
1936-2004

Great! Think you will be ready for the NL meeting?

You're not going to believe what happened yesterday!! We finally got the engine in!!!!

Here it is with only the cradle bolted up:
Left side:


Rear:


Right side:


Here is a pic of the idiots that put it in.


Here is the engine after connecting most everything.

Left:


Right:


Then we put the wheels on to see how it looks.


Startin to look like a car again, what?

quote Originally posted by Fiero1Fan:

Looks like Norm made his molds bass-ackwards! The smooth side should be on the top, not bottom! I would swap that with Archies, they are correct.

I made some good progress on the intrerior the last week.

quote Originally posted by AutoTech: Looks like Norm made his molds bass-ackwards! The smooth side should be on the top, not bottom! I would swap that with Archies, they are correct.

I'm prety sure if it was to be turned 180 it will be right

Time to post a bit of an update.

The final stages of the stereo amps and woofers install.




The woofer boxes will be covered in suede leather.

[This message has been edited by Fiero1Fan (edited 10-02-2006).]

Here are a couple of pix of what I am doing with the brackets.

The Rectangular: (Thanks to Electrathon)


The Twin Rounds: (Thanks to Yellowstone)

Fiero1Fan.........

Is your quad headlight kit being set up to use the Hella 90mm headlights? If so -- I'm VERY interested in being in line for when you start making them available. I already have the lights, just need the brackets.

PM me pics/details.......thx in advance,

-jeff d
Fort Worth, TX

The progress for today.
Passenger side finished.


The mounting of the 2nd amp.


Now a problem.


I had thought that as low as I was placing the subs the fuel fill pipe wouild not be in the way. I thought WRONG!!
Anyone have an idea what I can do to move the pipe up about 2 inches?

Well today I droped the tank and swaped in the new fuel pump. It works now when I turn the key!!!

As most of you know and can see in the pix I had removed and painted my coolant pipes not too long ago (yellow of course). Welllllll........as I was looking at that FUGLY grey gas tank I got an idea!! I have decided to clean up and paint the tank YELLOW!!

I have also fonud the gas / acid resistant rubber hoses I need to relocate the fuel fill lines. Thinks are coming along nicely.

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I covered my liner today with the cloth I had already bought for it. I'll do it in leather some other time.

I want to add a small reminder (warning) here. If you purchase and use one of the after market fiberglass liners, remember to cut the 3rd brake light, visor and clothes hanger holes BEFORE you glue on the cloth or leather!! DO NOT ask me why I mention this here!! ops: :shock: They're marked on the front side but not on the back side. I had to use the old liner pieces to mark the places that needed to be drilled and cut. What a pita!! :P

Visor holes:


3rd Brake light and hanger holes:



It should look something like this when you are finished. Yours will differ slightly........ because my son won't be holding it up!! :lol: :lol:


Here is a mock-up of what mine will look like.

Looking good.

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Regards SHARKMAN
86 GT, 3.4 Camaro engine,
choptop # 1 in Europe/Sweden

Looks like you'll be finished in no time. After that, you'll probably have some time on your hands. How 'bout hoppin' over the puddle and give me a hand with mine? lol

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario
'84 Indy (8/26/06)

Here it is more or less finished. The drivers side sub is only sitting in there for the moment until I get the rubber hose for the fuel fill line.

From left:


From right:


From the center:


I sure like the balanced look!!