Detailing it tonight it will be ready cant wait to meet up with everyone!!!!
Perfect weather!!!

quote Originally posted by BlackThunderGT: X2

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87 FIERO GT ( CHOPT TOP ALMOST FINISHED)
SEARCHING FOR MY NEXT GT TO CHOP
08 CORVETTE Z06
10 CAMARO SS
07 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR

very very nice car! i love the detail your putting into it. i wish you had a few more pics of where you cut it and then you cutting it. i see many chop top posts around and i havent seen one that put pics on where they cut it anyhow nice car!

quote Originally posted by Ruffy: i see many chop top posts around and i havent seen one that put pics on where they cut it anyhow nice car!

Order some windows from Archie, he will send you a CD with pictures and instruction

quote Originally posted by BlackThunderGT: Order some windows from Archie, he will send you a CD with pictures and instruction

what was the cost of just the chop top build?

I have a ton of pics after the show I will post them.

quote Originally posted by Ruffy: very very nice car! i love the detail your putting into it. i wish you had a few more pics of where you cut it and then you cutting it. i see many chop top posts around and i havent seen one that put pics on where they cut it anyhow nice car!

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87 FIERO GT ( CHOPT TOP ALMOST FINISHED)
SEARCHING FOR MY NEXT GT TO CHOP
08 CORVETTE Z06
10 CAMARO SS
07 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR

quote Originally posted by FIEROSMIGLA: Are you doing it yourself?

yeppers i dont know what all it is. i thought you needed your windshield cut down but it look like most just cut the back and pull it down then weld?

[This message has been edited by Ruffy (edited 03-24-2011).]

Stock windshield no modification or cutting . But at least a day of welding , lots of fiberglass work I probably have 700+ hours in labor in mine . That includes total car.

quote Originally posted by Ruffy: yeppers i dont know what all it is. i thought you needed your windshield cut down but it look like most just cut the back and pull it down then weld?

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87 FIERO GT ( CHOPT TOP ALMOST FINISHED)
SEARCHING FOR MY NEXT GT TO CHOP
08 CORVETTE Z06
10 CAMARO SS
07 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR

you make it seem much easier now! im good at doing alot of fab to my limits of the tools i have. so really it shouldnt cost anything but welding wire and some fiberglass? 700 hours seems like alot but im sure thats with paint and the other mods you have done.

I just read through the whole build and wow - freaking gorgeous! I usually don't like choptops(mainly because I know I won't fit in one) but yours is absolutely stunning.

It just takes time and patience most of that 700 hours was into the chop and fiberglass, black shows everything if it's not flawless it will look horrible thats why so much time was put into it. Keep in mind this started as a mint 87 GT with 50,000 miles so imagine how much more time it would take if the car was rough!! Good luck with your project can't wait to see the build call Archie and get the kit!

quote Originally posted by Ruffy: you make it seem much easier now! im good at doing alot of fab to my limits of the tools i have. so really it shouldnt cost anything but welding wire and some fiberglass? 700 hours seems like alot but im sure thats with paint and the other mods you have done.

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87 FIERO GT ( CHOPT TOP ALMOST FINISHED)
SEARCHING FOR MY NEXT GT TO CHOP
08 CORVETTE Z06
10 CAMARO SS
07 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR

drooling and more drooling and a little bit more. for a mostly stock body fiero you have topped the cake! very very nice car. no need for a kit when you have the Fierosmigla look going for you

WoW....

Any plans for an Engine upgrade?

Next chop will have a engine upgrade this one is getting bigger brakes a few things on the engine powder coated other than that it's just about complete.

quote Originally posted by nosrac: WoW.... Any plans for an Engine upgrade?

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87 FIERO GT ( CHOPT TOP ALMOST FINISHED)
SEARCHING FOR MY NEXT GT TO CHOP
08 CORVETTE Z06
10 CAMARO SS
07 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR

Had a ton of fun today met so many cool people! Weather was incredible !! I think I found my next chop project heading to Orlando to look it over. Great to meet up with everyone!!!!

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87 FIERO GT ( CHOPT TOP ALMOST FINISHED)
SEARCHING FOR MY NEXT GT TO CHOP
08 CORVETTE Z06
10 CAMARO SS
07 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR

Ron it was so great to finally get to meet you after talking online for so long.

Just a really, really cool guy and your car was amazing ! Probably one of the cleanest custom fieros i have ever seen.



Looking forward to hanging out again soon.

Thanks man it was great to finally meet up !! I was bummed about your chop not being there , I will definatley see you at the meetings I should have time to attend would love to meet up again. You gota get your car to Daytona Next year!!!!!!! I think I found my next chop project! Buying a car from a Fiero member that came to the show.

quote Originally posted by exoticse: Ron it was so great to finally get to meet you after talking online for so long. Just a really, really cool guy and your car was amazing ! Probably one of the cleanest custom fieros i have ever seen. Looking forward to hanging out again soon.

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87 FIERO GT ( CHOPT TOP ALMOST FINISHED)
SEARCHING FOR MY NEXT GT TO CHOP
08 CORVETTE Z06
10 CAMARO SS
07 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR

Tony any updates on your chop, I lowered my seats and LED sidemarkers will be installed ,should have my projector retrofit lights here soon. I will have pics up this weekend! Is the meeting Thursday ? If so I can make it!

quote Originally posted by FIEROSMIGLA: Thanks man it was great to finally meet up !! I was bummed about your chop not being there , I will definatley see you at the meetings I should have time to attend would love to meet up again. You gota get your car to Daytona Next year!!!!!!! I think I found my next chop project! Buying a car from a Fiero member that came to the show.

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87 FIERO GT CHOP TOP
86 GT Red 4spd
08 CORVETTE Z06
10 CAMARO SS
07 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR

quote Originally posted by FIEROSMIGLA: Tony any updates on your chop, I lowered my seats and LED sidemarkers will be installed ,should have my projector retrofit lights here soon. I will have pics up this weekend! Is the meeting Thursday ? If so I can make it!

Hey Ron !

The LEDs are going to look sweet on your car. That and the projector lights will really modernize it. My car ? I am really getting excited, Dean is preparing to install my widebody kit.

Yes the meeting is Thursday, OF NEXT WEEK, would love to see you make it out ! We hang out for pizza, beer, and food at Anthony's after the meeting. See you there ! Call me if you can't find it.

[This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 04-25-2011).]

Any pics of the new updates ?

Ron i still have those seats BTW.

quote Originally posted by exoticse: Any pics of the new updates ? Ron i still have those seats BTW.

Hey Tony here is a few pics , I started working on a nice 86 GT and a Fiero Indy Pace car and havent posted much , your car is looking great can't wait to see it. Bet you feel the same!! This is the LED and projector retrofit lights. I still want those seats I need to grab them if I can ever make it to a meeting.

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1987 FIERO GT CHOP TOP
1986 FIERO GT
1984 FIERO INDY PACE CAR
2011 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR
2006 MERCEDES SLK

Ron have you picked out your new wheels yet ?

Holy comoly !!!! She's a beauty there Ron .... happy to see your car choptop style !!! The markers look sharpy sharp too

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My build Thread
http://www.tylerstoy.com

[This message has been edited by Danyel (edited 09-15-2011).]

Didn't I see this one up for sale on EBAY a week or two ago? Hope not!

Jim

It's entirely possible ,........Ron builds, restores, and sells " A LOT " of fieros.

I think he is over or close to 100 in all.

FIEROSMIGLA : check your PM

Thanks!

Can't wait to see what is next.

quote Originally posted by exoticse: Can't wait to see what is next.

It's almost time for Daytona plan on starting a 3.8 SC swap after the show detailed the Chop the last few months can't wait for the show . Hope to see all of you there .

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1987 FIERO GT CHOP TOP
2011 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR
2006 MERCEDES SLK

It's been awhile since I updated anything , I have Russ working on my interior pieces and I just added the dual action front turn signals.

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1987 FIERO GT BLACK CHOP TOP AUTO
1987 FIERO GT MED RED 5spd
1987 FIERO GT BLACK 5spd
1988 FIERO GT RED 5 Spd

2012 Nissan 370z Nismo
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR
2006 MERCEDES SLK

Always nice to check out your thread, and see a chop top that was done right !

quote Originally posted by nightonfire: Always nice to check out your thread, and see a chop top that was done right !

Thanks I got backed up doing other Fiero projects, I have 4 low milage GTs now , I plan on a 3.8 SC next .

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1987 FIERO GT BLACK CHOP TOP AUTO
1987 FIERO GT MED RED 5spd
1987 FIERO GT BLACK 5spd
1988 FIERO GT RED 5 Spd

2012 Nissan 370z Nismo
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR
2006 MERCEDES SLK

quote Originally posted by FIEROSMIGLA: Thanks I got backed up doing other Fiero projects, I have 4 low milage GTs now , I plan on a 3.8 SC next .

LOOK WHAT RUSS DID!! Check out the center console and door pulls , next will be the guage pod and the A and B pillars.

[This message has been edited by FIEROSMIGLA (edited 10-17-2012).]

Wow !

Russ does some really good work.

quote Originally posted by exoticse: Wow ! Russ does some really good work.

I know I can't wait to get the rest of finished , I really need to start driving it , I haven't taken any of my Fieros out , all summer I just sold my mint med red 5spd so I'm down to 3 GTs now .

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1987 FIERO GT BLACK CHOP TOP AUTO
1987 FIERO GT MED RED 5spd
1987 FIERO GT BLACK 5spd
1988 FIERO GT RED 5 Spd

2012 Nissan 370z Nismo
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR
2006 MERCEDES SLK

quote Originally posted by FIEROSMIGLA: LOOK WHAT RUSS DID!! Check out the center console and door pulls , next will be the guage pod and the A and B pillars. Does anyone know how my pictures keep getting hacked into , I didn't post that drinking game pic ------------------ 1987 FIERO GT BLACK CHOP TOP AUTO 1987 FIERO GT BLACK 5spd 1988 FIERO GT RED 5 Spd 2012 Nissan 370z Nismo 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR 2006 MERCEDES SLK IP: Logged 08:09 AM FIEROSMIGLA Member Posts: 325 From: NEW SMYRNA BEACH ,FL Registered: Nov 2008 Feedback score:    (7) Leave feedback Rate this member Report this Post10-17-2012 08:13 AM FIEROSMIGLA 325 posts Member since Nov 2008 [QUOTE]Originally posted by FIEROSMIGLA: [QUOTE]Originally posted by FIEROSMIGLA: LOOK WHAT RUSS DID!! Check out the center console and door pulls , next will be the guage pod and the A and B pillars. Does anyone know how my pictures keep getting hacked into , I didn't post that drinking game pic I fixed it , but every time I post pics they get hacked into.

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1987 FIERO GT BLACK CHOP TOP AUTO
1987 FIERO GT BLACK 5spd
1988 FIERO GT RED 5 Spd

2012 Nissan 370z Nismo
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR
2006 MERCEDES SLK

Could you go into a bit of detail on how you did the decklid lexan? What thickness did you use? How did you attach it from the bottom?
How is it holding up? How do you keep it from scratching? Any regrets? Things you would have done differently the second time around?

quote Originally posted by Austrian Import: Could you go into a bit of detail on how you did the decklid lexan? What thickness did you use? How did you attach it from the bottom? How is it holding up? How do you keep it from scratching? Any regrets? Things you would have done differently the second time around?

I believe it's 3/4 Lexan , a router was used to shave down the edge so it fits perfect and has a rolled edge like a new ZR1 Vette. It is installed with eurothane and two small tabs are mounted at the top and bottom to hold it in and make it bend to the shape of the dec lid. No issues with scratching ,If it does get a scratch it would just buff out. Not one issues I wouldn't change a thing. PM me I will give you my cell easier to explain over the phone . My buddy that helped build this car is building a chop that will be for sale and he will be doing the same mod again I can take better pics .

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1987 FIERO GT BLACK CHOP TOP
1987 FIERO GT WHITE
1988 FIERO GT RED
1986 FIERO GT BLACK
My build thread:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/082162.html

2012 Nissan 370z Nismo
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR
2006 MERCEDES SLK

Ron,

Anything new with the chop ??

P.S. Congratulations on the new baby !