uhhhhhhhh......and I quote "From there the car was drop shipped to corporate concepts in Miami" I did not know it snows in Miami.....cuz it sure as heck is snowing here in MI. sooo fully of false....and I just glanced thru the ad seeing as its an '88 and all *edit* https://plus.google.com/pho...08041597072187750953 uugh......the front and back areas are horrible......yuck rusty and dirty. double yuck! after a look over of the pics. I like the trunk cut line added to mock the real separation point of the 308 engine lid. looks good on the yellow. wonder how it looks on red??
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heres something tho....."This Rodney Dickman verified Pontiac Mera started life as a 1988 fiero gt,"
If I remember like, only 6-1988 GT's got converted right?? was that the American cut only.....or were those 6 split between the US, Japan and/or Europe?? I had another question come to mind after seeing a CJB "T-Top Registry" thread in General Chat.... do we know if any legit CJB Mera installs. T-Top fieros are low but CJB T-Top Mera have to be real low, yes??
heres something tho....."This Rodney Dickman verified Pontiac Mera started life as a 1988 fiero gt,"
If I remember like, only 6-1988 GT's got converted right?? was that the American cut only.....or were those 6 split between the US, Japan and/or Europe?? I had another question come to mind after seeing a CJB "T-Top Registry" thread in General Chat.... do we know if any legit CJB Mera installs. T-Top fieros are low but CJB T-Top Mera have to be real low, yes??
Dan,
I have one of the very few 88 GT platforms used for the Mera and I believe that another one is with a PFF member in Texas. That leaves only four more to identify. WRT the CJB T-Top on an 88 Mera, I have a set of CJBs on my 88 GT platform Mera. However, I should clarify that they were transferred from another 88 GT to my car several years ago. I do have an 87 Mera with the dealer installed (I assume) t-tops and the C&C sticker. Do either of these vehicles count as a T-Top Mera?
This guy really evokes Rex to me! I imagine the serious rust on the Vitalonis may give some pause to a future owner. Like Nelson's 1987, Rex has the C&C (dealer installed?) option with my sticker showing service contacts in S. Cal of course. How I wish we could learn the delivered price after the sale is completed. Here's hoping it goes to an appreciative soul.
This guy really evokes Rex to me! I imagine the serious rust on the Vitalonis may give some pause to a future owner. Like Nelson's 1987, Rex has the C&C (dealer installed?) option with my sticker showing service contacts in S. Cal of course. How I wish we could learn the delivered price after the sale is completed. Here's hoping it goes to an appreciative soul.
At that price and looking at the rust and potential paint issues, there may not be a sale. The interior is also somewhat bedraggled in my opinion and I have some questions wrt a vehicle that has been stored for a number of years. BTW, the vehicle does not have power steering based on my correspondence with the seller.
Nelson
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The yellow Mera (in F308 disguise) is actually in Finland. The current owner sent me an e-mail asking what this car would go for in the US. I do see that the power steering info appears to have been removed from the ad.
hey guys, I have the fcar wheels and tires for sale in the mall. tired of tripping over them in the shed.
almost bought them too........since I am such a nice guy I conceded for a higher offer. Mo Money Mo Money, than I was willing to pay is always better for the seller
and as a show of good fortune......I got to play Race Car in the ends of December.....IN MI. In the snow belt! roger that!! whats good with y'all??
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well I felt it was both your and the other guy's, cat to let out......I just started undoing the knot for ya
If you want you can go ahead and post a card photo for me. I have not taken any pictures and would need to do that plus resize prior to posting an image.
almost bought them too........since I am such a nice guy I conceded for a higher offer. Mo Money Mo Money, than I was willing to pay is always better for the seller
and as a show of good fortune......I got to play Race Car in the ends of December.....IN MI. In the snow belt! roger that!! whats good with y'all??
I think today was the last day.......sub zero temps are forecasted in the up coming week so it was good while it lasted never have I got to run sooooo late in the year
OK, this topic has drifted to the back pages so I will do something to push it up a bit. For any of the Mera owners that may potentially need/want some spare components, I may have a "deal" for you. I now have at least one extra complete functional set of Vitaloni power mirrors and a spare set of Chromadoras. Both items are in very good condition but are not new. As always, they will not be give aways but I likely can sell them for less than what it would cost elsewhere. If you have any potential interest in either of these items, send me a PM or e-mail and we can talk about it.
That really IS good news, Dan! Sorry that it happened tho. Do you think it might have been the cold temperatures affecting an older part? Rex says "Happy New Year" to everyone, BTW
That really IS good news, Dan! Sorry that it happened tho. Do you think it might have been the cold temperatures affecting an older part? Rex says "Happy New Year" to everyone, BTW
well since it had always made noise I am sure it just finally gave.......the triple MPH digits did not help either but I made a "New Years " resolution and I had to stick to it, I aint a quitter mission accomplished
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Rex says "Happy New Year" to everyone, BTW
hows "Mera Rex" treating you......everything go well over this last driving season?? I hope so Mera X is shut down till Spring......half this came last night along with high speed winds we got hammered then nailed...........and I love it!
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That's a ton of snow Dan ! I guess you will have Mera X 'wheels off' by now then, and b looking for a supercharger at the Pick & Pull?
Rex is such a good guy, and runs better and better as the miles pass :-) Smooth like buttah ! :laughing: He must have been really itching to get out and run ! J.
Rex is such a good guy, and runs better and better as the miles pass :-) Smooth like buttah ! :laughing: He must have been really itching to get out and run ! J.
yeah we got more at once around thanksgiving....but the sub zero temps we got still are the killers for me. I love snow hate super cold!
great to see you got to enjoy some miles in the Mera and heres to many more :cheers:
Dick Mera #8046 (Miss January, Mile High Fieros 2014 calendar) 1987 GT T-boned (RIP) 1988 GT T-Top (The Fiero Store Calendar: Miss February 2012) 1987 McBurnie Daytona Spyder
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As an update, the yellow Mera in Finland had a final sale price around $16, 500. Considering the work that it needed after 8 years of storage I think that the broker did very well for himself. If I ever sell a Mera maybe I should advertise it overseas also.
As an update, the yellow Mera in Finland had a final sale price around $16, 500. Considering the work that it needed after 8 years of storage I think that the broker did very well for himself. If I ever sell a Mera maybe I should advertise it overseas also.
Nelson
nice sale......that's good money. not bad at all you think there is an added "not from around here" premium for cars #1 Modified and #2 an import? I see it like the real Skyline GTR's that are starting to come over because of a 25 year statute of limitations??
Thanks for posting this very interesting update Nelson. It got me thinking, and I'm sure that even if Rex could fetch that kind of money, it would be worth less to me than this:
Thanks for posting this very interesting update Nelson. It got me thinking, and I'm sure that even if Rex could fetch that kind of money, it would be worth less to me than this:
But if I had Four Meras .....
Just remember that all of mine were/are restoration projects. They were not nearly as nice as your car when I got them. After a lot of cash and labor the final results generally make it worthwhile but I sometimes wonder why I started on this crazy venture. At least it keeps me occupied in my spare time.
You started on the crazy adventure because it kept you sane! I think it's why we all do it. If we drink, we end up with nothing to show for it. (LOL) You ended up with four cool MERAs!!!
There is an 88 T-Top Mera with a N* conversion on eBay (looks like auto transmission) that has been converted to a F308 recently. The price is $17000 with all of the F car stuff, a basic 308 type interior, and manual (not correct) mirrors.
BTW, the build sticker has been removed and no longer exists. The same is also true for the MERA rear deck letters as well as the front nose badge. This update is based on questions I asked through the eBay system.
There is an 88 T-Top Mera with a N* conversion on eBay
Nelson
boy oh boy I bet that is fun in the sun...........
totally got lambasted.....by the snow yesterday. they say 14+ inches in 24 hours or so this pic was taken last night 7pm or so.....we got 4-5 more inches last night.
this was taken minutes ago.......not bad for one day looks like no Merrari birthday run for this fella tomorrow oh well 2 out of 3 holidaze aint bad, I guess
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The Mera from Finland (Uk-registred) was sold to Denmark. That means there are now 2 Mera´s in Scandinavia, mine (in Stockholm, Sweden), and one in Denmark. I'm not alone anymore :-)
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whats good with y'all??
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