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Division's new money pit project. by Division
Started on: 11-16-2012 11:24 PM
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Report this Post11-16-2012 11:24 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
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)



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Report this Post11-16-2012 11:30 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
First things first....needed some new wheels.

ASA AR1 Black w/Mach Lip
Fronts, 17x7 38mm offset
Rears, 17x8 35mm offset

Tires:
Bridgestone Potenza RE760 sports
Fronts: 215/45
Rears: 245/40

I actually copied someone in another post on the sizes but got a different look. I'd link it if I could remember where it's at. lol

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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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Interior I'm going to be doing mostly black. Seats (coming from Mr. Mike) will be black on red. Grey/Carbon Fiber to off set the rest.

Trim out and painted. Oddly the paint didn't take to the door arm-rests so I just redid those. Worked great on everything else. Really odd.
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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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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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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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And finally to catch up to current, TXGOOD's console cupholder and door installed and in place. REALLY nice stuff.

I'll post more as the Fiero get's it makover.

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Report this Post11-17-2012 01:07 AM Click Here to See the Profile for VF1SkullangelClick Here to visit VF1Skullangel's HomePageSend a Private Message to VF1SkullangelDirect Link to This Post
Very nice!

Go with a 3800! stay clear from the 350sbc unless you want that muscle car sound
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Report this Post11-17-2012 01:38 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Tony KaniaSend a Private Message to Tony KaniaDirect Link to This Post
Nice frickin' car mang!
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Doing a great job, keep those updates coming !
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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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Report this Post11-17-2012 01:15 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
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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What brand carpet/vinyl paint did you use?? Where did you get it??
Looks great !!
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Report this Post11-19-2012 01:48 AM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
I used this stuff: Dupli-Color You can get it just about at any automotive store, wal-mart, Meijer, etc.

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Thank you !!
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Most of the carbon fiber wrap on the car is done. Just a few pieces I'll hopefully have finished tomorrow. Pics just don't do this stuff justice.

All the red is also vinyl wrap. No paint showing!







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Report this Post11-28-2012 10:29 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
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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Report this Post11-29-2012 11:06 AM Click Here to See the Profile for stickboySend a Private Message to stickboyDirect Link to This Post
Fantastic work. Keep posting photos as you progress.
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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!

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I love what you did with the taillight section and the roof, looks awesome! Where did you get the tailight panel from?
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Got it from here:
http://www.kahines.com/

It's the Euro II panel. But if the one I got is typical, be prepared for some work and lots of cussing. lol
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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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Lookin REAL NICE! Great work bro.
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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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Report this Post12-01-2012 03:06 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
Yep, the Carbon is 1080. The red is Avery Supreme.
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Originally posted by Division:

I bought, an 86 GT, stock, everything works, with 84k miles, great condition but not perfect.





This is very similar to the car I just bought. I was wondering what you had to give for it, if you don't mind.

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Report this Post12-02-2012 05:58 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
I paid $4k. A little high but for a rust free car with no issues at all, 84k miles, it was worth it.
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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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Report this Post12-02-2012 11:21 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
You're welcome to come check it out in person.

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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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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I paid $4k. A little high but for a rust free car with no issues at all, 84k miles, it was worth it.


OK, I'm feeling good. I paid $4200 plus tax. Mine only needed an O2 sensor that I took off a parts car. Mine is 62K miles.

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Report this Post12-05-2012 06:43 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DivisionSend a Private Message to DivisionDirect Link to This Post
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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And the completed outside of the car. Other than getting that front bumper seal adjusted a bit everything is all good.




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Nice work !

Very impressive. Any plans to lower the car ?
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Yep. Probably gonna get a full suspension kit from the Fiero Store while they have the sale.
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Nice rise, great work.

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Nice rise, great work.

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Very nice I have Mr seats in my yellow formula and they look as good as when I intalled them 7 years ago.
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