Cops involved? What did I miss?

Man, it's starting to look like we need to find someone who is reliable to do this kind of Fiero modification.

Archie

quote Originally posted by Archie: Man, it's starting to look like we need to find someone who is reliable to do this kind of Fiero modification. Archie

So when do you start doing them?????????? I want to be your first customer.
Archie’s first choptop with his first set of VDC doors.
That’s what I’m talking about.

Got a little more info on XS Customs from Sam. Apparently, the shop is moving from the current location due to issues involving the rent. As was mentioned before, there is several little shop on the premise. Four shops total. One of the guy who operates one of the shop is not playing is share of the rent.'

The owner of the shop(s) is evicting Jerry and gave him 9 days to get out. I'm guessing that it's against the law to give someone a 9-day eviction notice due to a FL 30-day notification law currently in place? So Jerry is now moving with the limited time left from the first 30-days from eviction notice?

I'll know more once Shawn calls and may have picks too?

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 05-18-2005).]

To evict some one here in Florida you have to send them a 3 day notification to pay rent or move then go to file evivtion notice ,after the papers are filed the party will get a copy of the filing to come to court to try to work it out then it is decided when or if you are going to move ,the process takes about 45 days before the sheriff will come and put the things outside .

I just got the "call" from Shawn. He confirms what Sam just told me that the shop is indeed is moving. Shawn saw #15 in the shop but couldn't get a picture due to the load of stuff in the way. The VDC kit is finished but is still sitting on the chair. The dash is also unfinished and isn't mounted to the car yet.

Deadline: Shawn told Jerry that I'm heading out in a week and a 1/2 to pick up my car. Jerry said, "We'll have it done by then." Hmm.? May the "Force be strong with-in me" during the next 1 1/2 weeks. To prepare myself, I’ll be listing some hard gangster rap for the trip. Cypress Hill's "How can I just kill a man" and Dr. Dre's "Dre Day" hehehe.

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 05-18-2005).]

i went to XS customs twice today. first during my lunch break and it wasn't open. i went back after work and talked with jerry (owns XS). i couldn't get any pictures, which is why i went in the first place.....anyway, curly's car is surrounded by a wall and other cars. i couldn't get any decent shots of it. i did look under the other cars to see the rims.....NICE rims by the way. i'll keep stopping by and hopefully i can get some pictures. i think i'm getting more disappointed about the progress than curly is so....tune in next week for the "rest of the story"

quote Originally posted by Archie: Man, it's starting to look like we need to find someone who is reliable to do this kind of Fiero modification. Archie

Archie i think it's about time you add this service to your arsenal !

C'mon a chop top and lambo doors are like bacon and eggs !

A old thread for the "new bees." It explans my adventures in FL.

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/20041015-1-040723.html

remote control lambo door......i like that. choptop, shaved door handles and remote lift doors.....now THAT'S a complete package!

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UPDATE: Phone call from Jerry at XS Customs.

Jerry knows I'm flying out in two weeks to pick-up #15. He put two cars as "get-r-done priorities" (#15 included) before the move. He told me that the dash would be finished before I get there. He will give me a call on the 23rd for pick-up. VDC's are finished but are off the car due to them working of the dash.

New shop: The new shop will be located in Largo FL. Off 66th street (somewhere?)

VDC kits for the Fiero? Yes. Depending on what type, the cost my have gone up? I now have a fully adjustable VDC hinge for a SUV. It's has more adjustable points vs. what's on #11. The differences are in vertical and swing open movement. It's not that it’s really needed but I got it anyway do to future work.

VDC powered? The newer VDC kits will allow for a similar set-up like the Saleen S7 doors. By using the "newer" style VDC hinges one can bump-up to a better kit. The "newer" style will be a "at home project" or a "in-house mod" using the newer style.

Cost & when the auto door kit available? I don't know the cost but he says it will be available some time this year.

Conclusion: IMO, I'll be paying close attention to this "new" style VDC kit. More than likely, it will be on some darn rappers Chevy Caprice before I see it on a Fiero.
I’ll hopefully have Shawn on the case during this time, hehehe.

edit: wrong date

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quote Originally posted by madcurl: A old thread for the "new bees." It explans my adventures in FL. https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/20041015-1-040723.html

Dang, I missed that thread. I guess I wasn't interested in the VDC at the time.

quote Originally posted by madcurl: UPDATE: Phone call from Jerry at XS Customs. Jerry knows I'm flying out in two weeks to pick-up #15. He put two cars as "get-r-done priorities" (#15 included) before the move. He told me that the dash would be finished before I get there. He will give me a call on the 16th for pick-up. VDC's are finished but are off the car due to them working of the dash. New shop: The new shop will be located in Largo FL. Off 66th street (somewhere?) VDC kits for the Fiero? Yes. Depending on what type, the cost my have gone up? I now have a fully adjustable VDC hinge for a SUV. It's has more adjustable points vs. what's on #11. The differences are in vertical and swing open movement. It's not that it’s really needed but I got it anyway do to future work. VDC powered? The newer VDC kits will allow for a similar set-up like the Saleen S7 doors. By using the "newer" style VDC hinges one can bump-up to a better kit. The "newer" style will be a "at home project" or a "in-house mod" using the newer style. Cost & when the auto door kit available? I don't know the cost but he says it will be available some time this year. Conclusion: IMO, I'll be paying close attention to this "new" style VDC kit. More than likely, it will be on some darn rappers Chevy Caprice before I see it on a Fiero. I’ll hopefully have Shawn on the case during this time, hehehe.

let me know about the doors man................... thats a MUST for me......

don't worry. this guy isn't far from me (less than four miles) . i'll keep an eye open on amything he has for a fiero.

Glad to see things are moving smoother. Madcurl did you mean the 26th, when u said he would call for pickup ?? You said the 16th in the thread.

quote Originally posted by exoticse: Glad to see things are moving smoother. Madcurl did you mean the 26th, when u said he would call for pickup ?? You said the 16th in the thread.

Woops. I meant the 23rd (Monday). I can fly out on Tuesday May 24th and be back in CA on the 28th.

UPDATE: I just got off the phone with Jerry. Some progress he says...hmm? We'll see once Shawn drops by at the shop later this week.

VDC mock-up: Jerry wanted to make a "jig" for the newer style VDC Fiero kit while my car is still there. I said okay but make it fast because I want to pick-up my car. So that's the plan. I'm still heading out to FL. May 31st.

The older style is still available for the Fiero.

UPDATE: On the Phone w/Shawn,

According to Shawn they have two guys working on #15 and are near completion...? Now where have I heard that before? I'm guesing maybe----July before it's actually finished? Sorry, Shawn didn't have any pics.

UPDATE: 7/14/05 11:04 AM (PT)

Jerry has pics and will send them to me shortly. The shops new address is:

10364 North 66th street
Penallas Park, FL. (mis-spelled the city's name)
# 727 548-5800

Jerry told me that the shop is 2-blocks down from Starkey Rd. I'm guessing that the new shop isn't too far from the original one? Their web site is still down due to the move I guess? If Shawn has time he might roll-by for some T.V. reporting? I'm tring to arrive a pick-up in Aug?

VDC inquiring: As was mentioned by others, another company is now making the kit for the Fiero for less than 1g. I'm not familiar with these companies but, so far...I'm very pleased with Jerry's VDC kit and dash work. No doubt many will make their own decision on this matter. For now....I hope the best for both parties.

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i'll find some time this coming week to swing by the new shop. i need a break from painting and remodeling here. i also have an iron in the fire for some vinyl trims for our cars but the guy is dragging his feet too. they were supposed to finished two months ago!! i'll let it go another week before i find a new vendor. if i can make it by jerrys new shop, i'll post some pics.

Well holy moly...

I have plane tickets for July 30th to take a vacation for a week in Pinellas Park, FL. Perhaps I'll be able to get better pictures for ya? I'll just have to juggle that between visiting Clearwater Beach, Drum Circle, International Plaza, etc.

Greg

quote Originally posted by FieroGTguy: Well holy moly... I have plane tickets for July 30th to take a vacation for a week in Pinellas Park, FL. Perhaps I'll be able to get better pictures for ya? I'll just have to juggle that between visiting Clearwater Beach, Drum Circle, International Plaza, etc. Greg

hmm...Frank is having a Fiero gathering at his place on Aug 6th. I hope this plan turns out okay for all?

i'm not sure who's fiero she saw. wasn't mine that's for sure. mine is completely stripped at the moment. there are a few running around here and the owners aren't on the forum. everytime i see them they're going the opposite direction. if i catch up with them, i'm going to mention this forum.
when are you coming here? i would love to meet up and B/S. maybe grab a bite to eat or toss back a few pilsners. if we can get the time we can go check out curlys car too. hell, just meeting up with anyone with a fiero interest would be cool. shoot me a pm on your plans. i'll give you my cell # and we'll meet up while you're here.

Update: Company progress.

As some know that Jerry has been working on #15. The shop is bigger and cleaner vs the old shop. Although my VDC kit has been finished for some time, the dash is talking a little longer. I talked to them on Aug 5th and they are up and running.

edit: VDC kit are now painted Viper red

Both doors up

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hay madcurl i dont live that far from ya... maybe when ya get that thing done and home and your around the bay area i could check that thing out...looks awsome and i was thinking about gitting the VDC done to my 85gt i would love to see them in person (pics dont due justace lol ).... *drools*

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quote Originally posted by madcurl: Update: Company progress. As some know that Jerry has been working on #15. The shop is bigger and cleaner vs the old shop.

Hehehe compare how much more space compared to the very first shop when #11 was done !

C'mon Jerry,..................

#15 is getting homesick !

BUMP...cause good threads shouldn't leave YOU hanging.

VDC's ETA: 10/11/2005 heading back to Cali.

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I am A noob here .... so please forgive me when I ask, "What's a VDC KIT?" .. never mind... must be lambo door kit.... how much do they run... looks freakin sick.. in a good way! Love it!

Thanks,

Bubba

and the site doesnt work

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quote Originally posted by Bubba G 1987 FieroGT: Whose car.... with OKLAHOMA plates? I wanna see it in person!

That is madcurl's other chop top,..chop top #15. It is here in florida getting a new dash and vertical doors aka lambo doors.

Curly is picking it up next week and driving back to California.

quote Originally posted by madcurl: BUMP...cause good threads shouldn't leave YOU hanging. VDC's ETA: 10/11/2005 heading back to Cali.

bump for newbees looking for a VDC kit. Several people have been emailing me. I'm guessing that Pennocks is new to them?

ETA: 2-days

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I talk to Jerry today and his in need of a very good Fiero 85-88 for use in making the VDC kits for the Fiero. Car need not run but the doors and frame should be in 100% good shape. Although some may still like the kit, having a donor car on the site is the only viable option for those who want the kit made by Jerry.

Shop location:

10364 66th street

Pinellas Park, FL

#727 388 1819

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I'm wrapping it up and heading west. Side pillers A & B are painted and installed. I didn't get the headliner finished. Oh well, can't win them all.

maybe ill give him my car and Shawn thanks for the spare parts they are coming in handy if u need any help with your car let me know

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I talked to Jerry while I was at the shop. I mentioned about the need for VDC Fiero kits. He said that he'd give a group discount if enough wanted them. Currently the cost is $2195 (not installed). As was mentioned----a 100% good donor car is needed.

i went buy xs custom today and there was a bright orange sticker on the door that said seized for taxes whats up with that and only way i knew it was the place was a 1inch tall red sticker on the door that said xs customs and ther ephine is always busy now anyone have any info