OK, should have noted the glass. Mine is very similar--my captive nut appears to be a lock nut. I'll take a picture and send it along--may not be today.
What about this bracket setup? Its about midway on the rear clip, both sides.
When I took apart my reverse lights, I remember those drywall screws. I went ahead and re-used them, though, I didn't want to risk stripping out the hole with a different screw. Tom
I had some downtime this past weekend, so I worked on all things...the ash trays.
I used a dremel with a wire brush to clean them out, then gave them a good cleaning with lacquer thinner. Primed them and then painted them with the same "chrome" paint I used for the reverse light housings. Not really chrome...more like a super glossy silver. It's actually not too bad, just need to keep the can well-shaken. I applied three coats and then let them sit in the sun for a while.
Here's what they look like installed:
Absolutely nothing is going in them, like cig butts, coins, lost/found screws and nuts, etc. Paint is ok since this is more of a bling-thing.
Now I just have to look around for a perfect 88 auto shift plate. The previous owner left a nice cig burn (between the left ash tray and the shifter). LOL...not really noticeable except to me.
right on guys, morning! good to know that these alum. brackets are MCA. and I wish I had them louvers. neither of mine look like that on the inside.
Tom, buddy them trays look awesome. brand new. way to go! thats way too much attention to detail for me. maybe they do look good. fortunately my car was owned by non smoker. : b any way gotta go work in the rain . till later bye...... dan
Thanks for the compliments! Australian, I used one coat of Dupli-Color primer, then finished it with three coats of the "chrome" paint. Not sure how long that will hold up, but nothing will go in them. Maybe I should have sprayed them with D-C gloss clear coat; I've always had good luck with that brand of clear. Goes on dull, but when it drys, its crystal clear. But...they looked great as is after the "chrome" paint, so we'll see.
Hey Dan, sent you an e-mail re: the '87 nose badges.
hey y'all. I got a question about body panel fasteners. Mine are POP Rivets. anybody else have these. I noticed in Mr. Paradises' last picture post that he has philips screws. all my panels are held with POPs. front hood, rear hood all up the edges. and on them alum. brackets. in the eng compartment. I hope at least one more of you have them also. could be another Mera Trait???? or unfortunately for me- NOT. anyway gotta jet, Later Daniel
My body panels are not grey either. they are yellow weave.
Say,reholmes how are your panels on the sides of both deck lid skins front and back held on?? please say pop rivets?? I hope.
After seeing the backs of both of your louvers I can tell you that mine are reproductions, some how. My drivers looks good, and most of the passenger side looks good 'cept that wood area, but mine are made of two different materials. and the backs are completely flat. wonder where they came from??
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I think a small operation like CC, probably doesn't have very mature manufacturing processes, nor a very long logistics tail, so some things like priming the panel reverse side, or small part consistency over the life of the product line, doesn't happen.
OBTW, a close look at my side grills shows they may have been painted with road tar! I may be doing some intricate color sanding. Another note: The lower panels behind the rear wheels on my car are black vice the red body color--why in the world. . . ?
Some time later--
OK, checked the hood and deck skins, they're riveted--found some more color sanding to be done!
I guess the reason my lower body panels are black; the panels and lower engine grill is all one piece. Not quite sure where I would mask it off to paint the red.
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I think a small operation like CC, probably doesn't have very mature manufacturing processes, nor a very long logistics tail, so some things like priming the panel reverse side, or small part consistency over the life of the product line, doesn't happen.
OBTW, a close look at my side grills shows they may have been painted with road tar! I may be doing some intricate color sanding. Another note: The lower panels behind the rear wheels on my car are black vice the red body color--why in the world. . . ?
Some time later--
OK, checked the hood and deck skins, they're riveted--found some more color sanding to be done!
I guess the reason my lower body panels are black; the panels and lower engine grill is all one piece. Not quite sure where I would mask it off to paint the red.
hey whats up. can you take a picture of the "one piece lower engine grill??? also thanks on the info about the pop rivets. I wonder why you two guys have screws. maybe its an 88 thing. or a confirmation of early Mera Prod # for me. Yeah I'm still looking for that SCUM BUM prod #.
you know I just re-read the whole thread and I just have to say that Fiero in Paradises' paint in, them first pictures, looks like melted candy. soo deep and hard lookin'. you know thick. Mine looks like red water compared. shiney but thin. His is just plain beatuiful.
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Yeah, well, your paint is a lot better than mine. Nice thing about paint--easily redoable. OBTW, that's a perfect lower panel mask line.
Speaking of logos--I would like to design a large fender decal (ala the F-car), maybe gold/sliver on black or black on yellow ;-). Here's my first cut:
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I don't color either--I can't stay inside the lines, and I press too hard and break my Crayolas.
I opened the gray and white one, which I created in PowerPoint using a logo from the web and a font named Bonk, using Gimp (a free equivalent of P'Shop) and let the software fill in the colors.
i am using photo editor in hp image zone all free hand, horrible. working on it. trying to color some parts on my 95 Trans Am now. 'tis getting better.
Nice idea guys! That would look great if someone could CNC that on 1/4" aluminum or s/s, and then have the color of the car show thru. I imagine that would be pretty pricey, though.
Well, I picked up the first order of 87 Mera nose badges, and was disappointed.
Not in the laser engraving...that's flawless. But it just doesn't look right, like the gold one, without the border. Second order will be going in next week, so stand by.
In the meanwhile, I may consider sticking them here...later...maybe. I don't want to overdo it...less is more, I think.
In my work with the Air Force, we need to make a lot of plaques. I use this gal who owns her own shop near Pearl Ridge Shopping Center. She recently upgraded to a new laser engraver; combined with her artistic talent, she does really nice work.
them's the bomb. but, I agree they need the silver border around. still better that none at all, thanks for the effort Tom. as mentioned eariler "YOU THE MAN".
P.S. they would make great key chain plaques or something of the such. i'd try putting one on a truckers hat, and maybe a coffee mug. for starters. Then get the bordered ones for car. if you need to find a home for dem, please do not hesitate to PM. : ) Later- Dan
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hey guys. MERA 7 started a build thread here on pennock's. check it out. but prepare yourself for a shock. it looks bad. its gonna be a good build to watch.
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LOL...good suggestions Dan for the "rejects." I don't think they would stand up to the abuse for a key chain, but that gives me a idea since my engraver also does custom key chains. Now that she has the artwork in her data base, she could engrave this on almost any flat surface. Hmmm....I'll have to check with her on the possibilities. A mug might may work, but it may stress the black area to make the curvature of the cup.
Tell you what...I'll send one of the "rejects" to you for "testing and evaluation" purposes. In the mail today.
Roger that friend. Its funny you mention bending metal.... I am a jouneyman sheetmetal worker. should be a cinch....just need to make a friend at my shop ...I am a field worker and the shop super do not like me.... I am a little too "high strung for him", he says. still i can do it at home. or go 3D with it. actually I think I sence a challenge in your above post..... what can i do with it???? hmmmm....
Looks great! i love the whole "Screw Ferrari!" thought concept. ;] a fiero's a fiero, and should be viewed as one. it's special.
and EVERYBODY'S got a ferarri, nowadays. only, like, 500 people have meras (i think it was 500. i don't even know what ta mera is, to be honest [special edition fiero, is my guess.])
anyway... keep it up! it really does look good.
------------------ "Be not led astray, bretheren beloved..." -James 1:16.
Looks great! i love the whole "Screw Ferrari!" thought concept. ;] a fiero's a fiero, and should be viewed as one. it's special.
and EVERYBODY'S got a ferarri, nowadays. only, like, 500 people have meras (i think it was 500. i don't even know what ta mera is, to be honest [special edition fiero, is my guess.])
anyway... keep it up! it really does look good.
MERA= offered Pontiac option 1987-1988 brand new Fiero bought thru dealer converted by Corprate Concepts, Capac MI. now defunct 247 made only maybe 100 left. I'd say rare. theres one on ebay now.
There were only 247 MERAs built so it is unlikely that 500 people have them unless ownership is shared. I understand that there may be somewhere around 70 or less MERAs known at this time. BTW, the MERA resembles a F308/328 vehicle.
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Originally posted by Mr_jacob7:
Looks great! i love the whole "Screw Ferrari!" thought concept. ;] a fiero's a fiero, and should be viewed as one. it's special.
and EVERYBODY'S got a ferarri, nowadays. only, like, 500 people have meras (i think it was 500. i don't even know what ta mera is, to be honest [special edition fiero, is my guess.])
MERA= offered Pontiac option 1987-1988 brand new Fiero bought thru dealer converted by Corprate Concepts, Capac MI. now defunct 247 made only maybe 100 left. I'd say rare. theres one on ebay now.
Just an idea..... How about a Corporate Concepts badge that resembles the Pininfarina emblem ahead of the rear wheel of the Mera in this picture. Does anyone make Mera Emblems that covers the Fiero inserts on the inside door handle surround? Also does anyone make a "Mera" steering wheel badge?
