What a shame. odds are that a race car will subject the parts to considerably more damage. The first tag with a retaining wall or barrier, maybe even an offcourse slide and he will have wished the parts were fiberglass. 'glass is so much easier to fix, not to mention that if the part were totally trashed he would have a source for a replacement. Some people just don't think straight....... either that or he's full of it. The parts probably aren't destined for a race car, he just wants to squeeze top dollar for an old part.
Yeah a quick hop in a gravel trap or bump into a tire wall & they will be in a dozen pieces. Humpty Dumpty should be so lucky. Heck even a rubber cone on a solo course will break it up pretty badly.
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Originally posted by turbodad: Maybe you could work something out with "Revin" in Texas, I think he has a complete kit. Or maybe you could try and make you own version. Have you ever considered making the full nose? I like the style but I have a GT with the aero nose. I think this bumpad with the spoiler looks better.
I think he wants to keep his. It's far too much time involved & not enough interest to make anything from scrap - especially a full bumper. I do plan either a lower air dam/grille area or full bumper for the later base coupe, once I get back to work on the T-Top.
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Originally posted by Joe 1320: I'm still waiting for a bumper pad version in glass. The aero nose and other custom stuff is available but to the best of my knowledge, no standard bumper pad versions.
My front kamei piece would be on my track car, but would never see any race conditions, how it bolts up takes about 5 minutes to take off.
I do not think its worth its weight in gold (then again its not very heavy ) but I do wish to keep it, who knows maybe in 15 years it will be the last original? But loaning the piece out to you seems very reasonable, especially since I believe you maybe able to talk others into doing the same?
By no means am I trying to throw this idea out the window, but like everyone here knows the original kamei pieces are just about extinct and is about the only 'rare' fiero piece that I own, its not so much the monetary value it has but the sentimental value it holds with me. That is why I am holding off to sell it to just anyone, and would much rather rent/loan out/ borrow out, etc, to someone like Paul.
My front kamei piece would be on my track car, but would never see any race conditions, how it bolts up takes about 5 minutes to take off.
I do not think its worth its weight in gold (then again its not very heavy ) but I do wish to keep it, who knows maybe in 15 years it will be the last original? But loaning the piece out to you seems very reasonable, especially since I believe you maybe able to talk others into doing the same?
By no means am I trying to throw this idea out the window, but like everyone here knows the original kamei pieces are just about extinct and is about the only 'rare' fiero piece that I own, its not so much the monetary value it has but the sentimental value it holds with me. That is why I am holding off to sell it to just anyone, and would much rather rent/loan out/ borrow out, etc, to someone like Paul.
And this makes me happy! A great service to the Fiero community.. perhaps paul could make you a nice fiberglass one in return for the loan for the mold.
My front kamei piece would be on my track car, but would never see any race conditions, how it bolts up takes about 5 minutes to take off.
I do not think its worth its weight in gold (then again its not very heavy ) but I do wish to keep it, who knows maybe in 15 years it will be the last original? But loaning the piece out to you seems very reasonable, especially since I believe you maybe able to talk others into doing the same?
By no means am I trying to throw this idea out the window, but like everyone here knows the original kamei pieces are just about extinct and is about the only 'rare' fiero piece that I own, its not so much the monetary value it has but the sentimental value it holds with me. That is why I am holding off to sell it to just anyone, and would much rather rent/loan out/ borrow out, etc, to someone like Paul.
You don't have to be in a race to run off the track & tear things up. You put it up for sale & then say you want to keep it. I know how it is; I have a BUNCH of shtuff I want to keep too, but I have to sell some of it sometimes just to eat. If you'll set a PRICE that you'll take for the parts, we'll go from there. I have a lot to do right now anyway & it will be at least a couple weeks before I can start on making any more molds. I think we all have plenty of time to work everything out.
The very first line in you first post:
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Originally posted by Fosgatecavy98: After some serious thought I've decided to get sell my kamei front end to help fund some of my other fiero projects,
Loaning it out will not help fund your other projects. What will you take for it?
EDIT: I might add: This is something I have no use for on any of my cars. Two of my cars have the aero nose, one the '88 base coupe, & the other a 355 nose. I only want to make these because there is SOME demand, although it will take about TEN sales for me to BREAK EVEN & that will take a LONG time. I would just like for them to be available to the folks that want them 'cause I think they look great. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
EDIT: I might add: This is something I have no use for on any of my cars. Two of my cars have the aero nose, one the '88 base coupe, & the other a 355 nose. I only want to make these because there is SOME demand, although it will take about TEN sales for me to BREAK EVEN & that will take a LONG time. I would just like for them to be available to the folks that want them 'cause I think they look great.
This is why I think loaning it would be a great idea, you will probably have the only mold left of the bumper, if I had the time to do it I certainly would. I do not see how its not in your favor.
It would be nice to have this piece fund my entire project, but its won't, maybe I jumped the gun but I had never thought about having molds of this made before you brought it up. But at this point I think if I said I wanted $50 bucks for it, everyone would think that would be too much.
This is why I think loaning it would be a great idea, you will probably have the only mold left of the bumper, if I had the time to do it I certainly would. I do not see how its not in your favor.
It would be nice to have this piece fund my entire project, but its won't, maybe I jumped the gun but I had never thought about having molds of this made before you brought it up. But at this point I think if I said I wanted $50 bucks for it, everyone would think that would be too much.
Yeah 50 bucks is way too much... I'll give you $300 shipped for it. I can't see it costing much for shipping, as Greyhound goes by weight & size, & fiberglass hoods (much bigger & heavier) ship for around $100. This offer will take some time to put together, as I have to either get deposits from three guys (have two that I feel are definite & timely so far) and/or I'll have to wait until I'm finished the paintjob I'm doing & collect the money on it (hopefully a couple weeks). You can get an estimate on shipping at Greyhound.com - ship to Athens, Ga. station. All you'll have to do is get some scrap cardboard from a dumpster (stores that sell large appliances are a good source) & wrap it with the cardboard & some duct tape. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
The front piece is much smaller than a whole nose, so just design one from scratch. Your r&d cost will go up, but face it , you do it because youre nuts about fieros, and NOT because you think its a money maker...you can only hope to break even in this deminishing fiero business.
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The front piece is much smaller than a whole nose, so just design one from scratch. Your r&d cost will go up, but face it , you do it because youre nuts about fieros, and NOT because you think its a money maker...you can only hope to break even in this deminishing fiero business.
Yeah & with 10 projects (most of which I'll never finish at my age) I'm not interested in making parts for others at a LOSS of BOTH my time & money - neither of which I have any to spare in the first place. If you're into making parts just for fun, why don't you make them? EDIT: I'm not THAT crazy about Fieros: I'm crazy about all cool cars... ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
Thread resurrection from 50 pages deep. I wants one, precious.
I'm assuming the OP decided not to sell it, or would want too much for it to be practical to put together enough folks for me to make molds (never heard back from him). Maybe another will come along one day... ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
