Why do I suspect that your tail light restoration procedure was directed at me! Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll get to it--I noted with great interest your description of same early on in this thread.
Thanks, for your ingenuity--and the gentle kick in the rear ;-)
LOL!!! Nah, not a direct shot. Just all of a sudden seems like there are some seriously nice photos here, and I dunno....call me a perfectionist. I think its just one of those cheap mods that makes the Mera look better, if not complete.
Received payment Nelson, thanks! Tom Edit: What the heck?? Another page!!
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ha! yeah, i went for the phonetic spelling.... Mear-Ah is how i pronounce Mera. but its more like Mare-Ah, according to the video. to me anyway.....i do play the drums*deaf*remember A-Mare-i-ca
your spelling (to me) sounds like "Mer- rrari" - Mer-maid - "Merrari" hahahahaaaa...too funny
LOL!!! Nah, not a direct shot. Just all of a sudden seems like there are some seriously nice photos here, and I dunno....call me a perfectionist. I think its just one of those cheap mods that makes the Mera look better, if not complete.
Received payment Nelson, thanks! Tom Edit: What the heck?? Another page!!
seems like the Postie had mine on Saturday!! i was nappin' so i get them today. i got to put the dough in my bank then transfer to PP. as you know that will take 3-5 days....so by Monday, maybe! thanks again, boss!!
as far as any restoration on Mera X.....none i like the Org Patina....the "Antique Look" it says "hey, i am a 24 year old car!"
i know, too much "roadshow" but, unmolested is just that......
I can send you a picture of one if that will help.
Nelson
As I recall on mine they look like flat blade screws. I would think that they would be phillips head originally If you know yours are original to the car a picture would help. It's just me being overly picky again.......Tom is rubbing off on me.
Got my Badges.... payment sent...... worth every penny.
As for the screws on the inside of my reverse ligts.... typical pointed drywall screws.... probably left over when Corporate Concept put up the addirion..... same time they got the reverse lights from the Ford Escort Wagon, the GTS badges from Chrysler Lebaron and the MERA letters from GRAND AM SE.... not sure where the 2.8V6 came from...probably a GM Lumina or Phoenix. No wonder GM knows nothing about the MERA.
BTW I still want to know the meaning behind the big "M" MERA logo.
80's escort station wagon reverse lights, 90's lebaron gts emblems, 2.8 v6 from 80's s10 trucks, mera letters arent specific to grand am se badging but is a good start.
BTW I still want to know the meaning behind the big "M" MERA logo.
ok i will give it a stab..... the perfect meld between "M" man and "M" machine....The Pontiac Mera!!"
first we have the Pontiac Fiero. 2nd the Mera panels themselves.....with a fit and finish that is unparrelled in the industry, like they were Made for each other....the Pontiac Mera.
a seam less, interlocking melody of performance and style only found in the finer things in life.....The Pontiac Mera.
get yours today!! *endscene*
hahahahaaaaaaa
mornin to all!!!
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Those are the same darn screws that are in my reverse lenses..... I tend to want to keep things original looking, but I think these will have to go into the "removed original parts box". Stainless allen heads anyone?
El Paso weather report: A cool 101 today.
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For two years only, Pontiac authorized the production of the MERA Ferrari. For 1987 about 88 Fiero GTs were converted into 1987 MERAs. With the introduction of the 1988 Fiero, the MERA utilized the 1988 Formula because it was a better value. About 159 were made on the Formula chassis, bringing the total MERAs produced to 247. Due to potential lawsuits from Ferrari, production of these cars ceased.
This car is not a kit car! it carried the full Pontiac Warranty and could be serviced at any Pontiac dealership. The frame is a Pontiac Fiero and numerous changes were made, the most significant being a completely redesigned suspension to realize the potential of the mid-engine layout. Now unique to the Fiero, the new suspension included new two piece brake calipers and upgraded brake rotors for 1988. The V6 engine benefited from evolutionary improvements.
I drove this car daily for 8 years. It is not fragile and can withstand Chicago commutes and harsh winters. The owner before me added many extras to make it much more like its famous Italian cousin. The seats were upgraded to full leather Recaro seats and many exclusive decals and badges were added along with special alloy wheels. This car works!
I am confident in this car and would not hesitate to drive it anywhere. It was repainted mirror black 2 years ago at a considerable expense. I am selling it because I no longer have space to store it. This car has always been garaged. I have had numerous compliments on it. Not many can tell the difference, except for my insurance agent (the insurance is less) and the occasional mechanic (uses Pontiac parts to service).
This car is one of the last MERAs produced # 8102 and hence, has a lot of upgrades.
Below are the technical aspects: 2.8 Liter V6 engine 5 speed stick shift with manual overdrive Power steering Power Windows A/C Power Brakes Automatic Antenae MPG 17 city and 27 Hwy Alloy Wheels Leather seats Premium Sound Alpine sound with eq. Custom exhaust
Please call with question, Thanks, Bob (630) 903-9877
I'm sure we can do this. I would figure on 3-6 hours of work and we charge $25/hour. My only concern is getting 4 sets from 4 donor sets, as it may be difficult to cleanly separate the "R" and the "A" (in "GRAND"), and the "A" and the "M" (in "AM"). I think it will be fine, but won't know for sure until I have the donor emblems in hand. It might take a little more time if I have to build up/fill in the backs of the letters to resolve the cut areas. My number is xxx-xxx-xxxx if you want to chat. This is "side work" for me, so please call after regular business hours or on the weekend. Thanks. Dave
As I calcualte it that is $75 to $150 for the modelers plus the costs of the letters. I have to add up the money I have spent per set but it is around 75 dollars. This is going to make the letter sets around $225 to $250 dollars.
Is anyone interested?
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You know, I don't own a Mera but I'll tell you for that asking price, I'd buy a real 308GTS. I have one locally that was owned by some old lady and she is selling it for $19,500. THEN I'd buy a Mera just to have and compare
Note thet the R bottom is slightly back cut at the right side on the original letters. I assume that this was done to use both the R and A letters from the same set. I could provide a picture if that would be helpful.
I'm sure we can do this. I would figure on 3-6 hours of work and we charge $25/hour. My only concern is getting 4 sets from 4 donor sets, as it may be difficult to cleanly separate the "R" and the "A" (in "GRAND"), and the "A" and the "M" (in "AM"). I think it will be fine, but won't know for sure until I have the donor emblems in hand. It might take a little more time if I have to build up/fill in the backs of the letters to resolve the cut areas. My number is xxx-xxx-xxxx if you want to chat. This is "side work" for me, so please call after regular business hours or on the weekend. Thanks. Dave
As I calcualte it that is $75 to $150 for the modelers plus the costs of the letters. I have to add up the money I have spent per set but it is around 75 dollars. This is going to make the letter sets around $225 to $250 dollars.
I'm sure we can do this. I would figure on 3-6 hours of work and we charge $25/hour. My only concern is getting 4 sets from 4 donor sets, as it may be difficult to cleanly separate the "R" and the "A" (in "GRAND"), and the "A" and the "M" (in "AM"). I think it will be fine, but won't know for sure until I have the donor emblems in hand. It might take a little more time if I have to build up/fill in the backs of the letters to resolve the cut areas. My number is xxx-xxx-xxxx if you want to chat. This is "side work" for me, so please call after regular business hours or on the weekend. Thanks. Dave
As I calcualte it that is $75 to $150 for the modelers plus the costs of the letters. I have to add up the money I have spent per set but it is around 75 dollars. This is going to make the letter sets around $225 to $250 dollars.
Is anyone interested?
I have oem new pontiac mera letters in stock for 150.00.... 225.00 - 250.00 might be a little high for this crowd.
Leezard - Well now...I need a set as mine have been lost to history. Can you pm me a paypal account and I will send you an address?
Nelson - Yup, saw that. Dave can build them up and make them perfect. I am goign to try and find a few more "AM"s which will solve the problem as well.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...&hash=item33687826ae *edit* its in the registry i have it in the stuff Rodney, sent me. i know not by VIN but location. the carfax says Mount Prospect IL as the 1st owner and the Fax has this guy as seller
unless Rodney has this in the registry....whats it got that is Mera, again?? its all F-Car'd up and has a F-Car sticker where the Mera should be. i hope its under that. i see he drove it in the winter in IL!!?? for the 14,500 already bid i hope theres no rust back there!! what!? uh oh!!
i agree for that money i would look to buy a real one and do the maintainance myself whoa!! in the least, buy that V8 Fiero i have wanted.......good luck to, whomever buys! i bet its no one here in the Paradise. morning lads!!
Rick i bet the outside screw is OEM Escort we sure do have a Motley Car!!
daniel
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i thought this was NOT on the 1988 Fiero?? see plastic cover, bottom left was it on the 88 Formula, maybe??
and this Mera #8102 is badged as a 328 hahahahaaa!!!!!!!!!! check the turnk sticker!! bwahahahahaaaaa!!! we all know the truth is on the trunk sticker!!
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now i know of a Mera for over $20,000 that is still for sale. and i know of a 1987 yellow one for $10,000 also still for sale. my money gets spent on a $11,000 Prototype, maybe $12,000 if i have financing......but i may just as well get this all the same!!
It looks as if I can confuse issues even more thoroughly when I note that the 87 Mera has a standard screw in the BU lights while the 88 has a Phillips screw. My other 88 is not available for a photo and the other 87 does not have BU lights since it is in an F308 configuration.
Nelson
1987 Mera
1988 Mera
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Originally posted by Rick 88:
As I recall on mine they look like flat blade screws. I would think that they would be phillips head originally If you know yours are original to the car a picture would help. It's just me being overly picky again.......Tom is rubbing off on me.
or this for the price.....then give it to ole Mike in OK. for his special V8, touch!!
Mike in OK. Do you mean Mera7? The pathological compulsive liar? I would never have the ethics to suggest to anyone to send a car to that guy. Almost everything he says seems to be a lie. He says he is here for the Mera owners. In my opinion he is here to rip off Mera owners.
Mike in OK. Do you mean Mera7? The pathological compulsive liar? I would never have the ethics to suggest to anyone to send a car to that guy. Almost everything he says seems to be a lie. He says he is here for the Mera owners. In my opinion he is here to rip off Mera owners.
Rodney
he aint lied to me yet....so when/if he does i will introduce him to the 3 6's in my screenname. so you ALL know i still chat with ole Mike from time to time. bought his OEM Mera tailpipes.....real nice original pieces
It looks as if I can confuse issues even more thoroughly when I note that the 87 Mera has a standard screw in the BU lights while the 88 has a Phillips screw. My other 88 is not available for a photo and the other 87 does not have BU lights since it is in an F308 configuration.
Nelson
1987 Mera
1988 Mera
Nelson, my 88 has flat blade screws like Dan's. Maybe because it was only #8011 they had not run out of flat blades yet. Or, maybe they just used what ever was handy at the time.
Dan, that pre 88 triangular plastic cover will fit the 88 loosly. Most people will put a dab of silicon to keep it in place. Rodney used to make a metal cover for the 88's I have one that I plan to install when I detail my engine compartment.
Hey Rodney, what kind of screw hold the back up lenses of your Mera in place??? You've had you car the longest of anyone here as far as I know.
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It appears the lowly flat blade screw may be original to the Mera after all.....even if they came from the hardware store.
i think they (the screws) may be OEM to the Ford Escort.....i need to image search for the proof tho
that would be cool.....this stuff is really exciting to track. these little things would have been missed by a Kit Car maker or not avaliable after certian dates. making them hard to replicate and/or copy....for a cheat!
drywall screws and alum pieces, the flatblade reverse light screw, the 3 nylox/allen bolt for the 2 slat rad grill..... this hardware assumption, is proof of Mera to a point. its cool that it transends the 1987 and shows on some 1988's.
now, i am the guy who will sand or sand blast the Original screws to keep them OEM but sometimes you have to go "new" for me not yet, but this Bumper bracket may be the first..."New" part on Mera X
Large car show tomarrow.....Friday night cruise in was this evening
2.9 million miles!!! i think someone said it was in world record book. most miles. its a Volvo i heard they were tough, but man!!
now this GTO and me go way back. a friend of mine in like 1983-4 owned this very car. i partyed in this car, back then. now a friend i went to high school with, owns it. transended two high schools even.....so cool to see its still around!
way more tomarrow.....over 200 cars easy!! just hope for no rain....
nighty night....its going to be a long day tomarrow, cant wait
d
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what!? uh oh!!
we sure do have a Motley Car!!
