Well I already started up a while ago so I guess I'll catch up and make a few posts in no perticular order...lol. Maybe it will be a build thread some day.
Long term goal is an engine swap with 350+ hp, not decided on an LS3 or 3800 yet, but probably the later. Right now just doing some cosmetic work.
We'll start with what I bought, an 86 GT, stock, everything works, with 84k miles, great condition but not perfect.
(all pics taken with my phone)
Don't mind the guy in the background, just some nerd I know.
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11:24 PM
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Posts: 148 From: Trail Creek, IN Registered: Sep 2012
Next, time to get all the chips and scratches out. Did this the hilljack way but it worked great. Took a couple plastic paint tarps and just cut holes and taped off where it needed. Body filler, prime, sand, etc.
It's not getting paint, instead I'm getting a full vinyl wrap. Red is pretty much going to be the same, just a bit brighter, off-set by a lot of 3M carbon fiber on the "ground effects", roof, spoiler, mirrors, both bumpers, vent covers, and some inside as well.
Oh and spare batteries make for great weights.
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Posts: 148 From: Trail Creek, IN Registered: Sep 2012
Carpets spray painted black....yes....spray painted. It's the original carpet and it came out really nice. Special Vinyl / Carpet paint used.....no residue at all and feels nice.
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Posts: 148 From: Trail Creek, IN Registered: Sep 2012
Got the interior gague trim and such wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl. Didn't buy any kit, did it myself with good ole' 3M 1080. Has the texture and look of the real stuff, not the cheapie pattern print. This was just a pain...
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Since the interior is out and had to take the door panels off (got Mr. Mike doing those too) decided to do a full LED upgrade on...well...everything. Those don't show up in pics very well though but you can see the blue tint a bit. The ghost lights however show up really nice.
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11:47 PM
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Little preview of the vinyl wrap. Shows up almost orange in the picture but it's a nice red. Carbon Fiber really sets it off. Something you have to see in person. This is of the drivers side rear bumper.
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11:49 PM
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Great work on the interior! If I may, since the door arm rests will see alot of elbows, a set of recovered ones from Russ would be a great solution. He even does them in CF!
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11:48 AM
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Posts: 148 From: Trail Creek, IN Registered: Sep 2012
Gonna go with simple black on those. The door panels I got coming from Mr. Mike are black lower and uppers with a red seam in between and the Fiero logo. Going carbon fiber wouldn't look so good against that I don't think.
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Nov 18th, 2012
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Posts: 104 From: Mesquite, Texas (Dallas) Registered: May 2012
Finally got the tail light panel installed. More carbon fiber, 4" LEDs, and installed a some Pontiac lettering to set it off.
Not sure if it was just the nature of the beast, or that panel was a PITA to install. It came with a rather large dent and huge gash in it that I had to use some body filler on and smooth out. Plus it didn't really match the contour of the body and had to force flex it in place. The end result looks great but can't see the carbon fiber pattern from most of the pics. (and yes, the wing is carbon fiber too)
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Nov 29th, 2012
stickboy Member
Posts: 179 From: Lebanon, PA, USA Registered: Feb 2011
Hey you have a really cool design style, we think alike on most of your things on my interior I painted everything black too but here's the catch... I used a two tone design, I painted the dash and stuff gloss black, but the center counsel and armrests flat black... Looks very cool and factory... I like all your carbon fiber usage too... And yes I spray painted my carpet black too, still working good after a year including winter! Keep up the work!
Mr. Mike's seats installed! Suprisingly easy to do, just time consuming. Red on Black with stitched logo. Damn thing still looks orange when I use my flash. lol Door panels will be next, but might be a while before those get finished.
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GADJet Member
Posts: 1466 From: Star City, AR, USA Registered: Sep 2010
Nice work with the wrap! I'm a wrap installer so it's always cool to see people using vinyl. Looks like the carbon is the 3M 1080 film, what is the red material? Looks like a very clean install!
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Mind if I ask how much the vinyl set you back? I've got an 86GT that is the sister to your car except it has tan interior and needs paint or a vinyl treatment BAD. I was thinking maybe vinyl might be a more affordable way to go. Your car is looking good, you've got a fast moving project.
I don't know if you got my PM a while back, I live over in Chesterton, would be curious to see the wrap in person and check out your project.
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07:56 PM
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The vinyl was about $600.00. Had a little more in waste from trying to do a few parts myself. If I had to do it again I'd just paint the red and vinyl the carbon fiber. For the most part it just takes time and patience but getting around some corners and grooves can be a real pain.
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Dec 3rd, 2012
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Posts: 233 From: Akron, Ohio USA Registered: Oct 2012
Do you take any pictures while you were wrapping the car? I am going to do this to my car, and would love to see in process. It's funny you chose Avery for the base color, as I was looking at this product also! What distributor did you use to purchase. Nice work!!!
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Posts: 7175 From: Kingsport, Tennessee USA Registered: Jun 2007
Mr. Mikes upper and lower door panels installed. Think I could have done a better job on those. To be honest even though the seats were time consuming those were easier than the door panels. lol (when you resort to super glue for some adhesive...something didn't pan out...lol) But they look great!
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