This is the story of my first build. I have lost track of how many cars were sacrificed to the Fiero Gods, but may they all rest in pieces. The journey began some 2 years ago thanks to @ClubDana. Somewhere along the way we came across master builder of Fieros, @FIEROSMIGLA. It has only been with his help that I finally began the build 2 years in the making. We are about 1 month in since deciding which car would be the basis for the build. The frame, engine, tranny, and interior that we are building on is the car that has become known in our circle as the "rolled car". It is our understanding that this car was rebuilt about 3-4 years ago for the daughter of a mid level exec at GM. She had the car for all of 2 months before rolling at a low speed off of some sort of embankment. Now that you know the back story... Here we go...
Just sent @FIEROSMIGLA an email with pics of the "Rolled Car", "Donor Car", and The "Build Car". Thanks to Ron needing to buy a Gold GT that is showroom clean, I have now inherited a Super Clean 86 GT to put the "Kona Blue" (google it) body onto. Hopefully we can get to it this weekend. (fingers crossed).
Just sent @FIEROSMIGLA an email with pics of the "Rolled Car", "Donor Car", and The "Build Car". Thanks to Ron needing to buy a Gold GT that is showroom clean, I have now inherited a Super Clean 86 GT to put the "Kona Blue" (google it) body onto. Hopefully we can get to it this weekend. (fingers crossed).
Here we go some pics
The donar car body panels will be going on the Black car they are painted blue
Pics after I stripped it
The black Car I sold Sam this is the car that will be Blue the frame is spotless
My new 30,000 mile 87 GT beside Sams GT
I will be posting pics of the painted panels soon.
Basically stripping the red car painting the panels Blue they will go on the black car and we are fixing a 85 GT that rolled over with sold roof and coverting that to a fastback .
And if you were wondering about what Car I built last year its this one.
------------------ 1987 FIERO GT CHOP TOP 1987 FIERO GT GOLD 2011 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR 2006 MERCEDES SLK
Just sent @FIEROSMIGLA an email with pics of the "Rolled Car", "Donor Car", and The "Build Car". Thanks to Ron needing to buy a Gold GT that is showroom clean, I have now inherited a Super Clean 86 GT to put the "Kona Blue" (google it) body onto. Hopefully we can get to it this weekend. (fingers crossed).
The new blue paint I fogot I had some pics my buddy Scotts paint work is incredible he did the chop .
The rolled over 85 GT
Anyone want to buy a clean straight 86 GT frame with running motor no body panels auto this is it, rear clip and roof will be used on 85 rollover car.
------------------ 1987 FIERO GT CHOP TOP 1987 FIERO GT GOLD 2011 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR 2006 MERCEDES SLK
Holy Details on last years build?! What are those rims? That thing is gorgeous. Really looking forward to following this one!
19" Privat those are going on my 30,000 mile 87 getting something better for chop trust me SAMs Gt will be sweet . Lots of work but well worth the time.
------------------ 1987 FIERO GT CHOP TOP 1987 FIERO GT GOLD 2011 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR 2006 MERCEDES SLK
19" Privat those are going on my 30,000 mile 87 getting something better for chop trust me SAMs Gt will be sweet . Lots of work but well worth the time.
I'd like to do staggered. I'm trying to find a wheel that looks like it would come factory on a Ferrari or a Lambo. Something simple that "fits" the car. I plan on a 2 inch drop and 20" all the way around. Having trouble finding what I need. My buddy is a manager at discount tire and I get a major hook-up. I'm 99% sure I'm going to have to re-drill to 5 on 114.3 to have any chance of wheels that I am looking at. p.s. we got the Kona Blue front bumper, hood, rear bumper and clip on. I'm lookin pretty ghetto right now with no ground effects or rear lowers or rear sails as well as half my interior being out. OH WELL... should all be done by monday. (fingers crossed). pics soon...
I'd like to do staggered. I'm trying to find a wheel that looks like it would come factory on a Ferrari or a Lambo. Something simple that "fits" the car. I plan on a 2 inch drop and 20" all the way around. Having trouble finding what I need. My buddy is a manager at discount tire and I get a major hook-up. I'm 99% sure I'm going to have to re-drill to 5 on 114.3 to have any chance of wheels that I am looking at. p.s. we got the Kona Blue front bumper, hood, rear bumper and clip on. I'm lookin pretty ghetto right now with no ground effects or rear lowers or rear sails as well as half my interior being out. OH WELL... should all be done by monday. (fingers crossed). pics soon...
More pics for you Before
The tear down thats me sweating in the background.
More to come this weekend.
------------------ 1987 FIERO GT CHOP TOP 1987 FIERO GT GOLD 2011 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR 2006 MERCEDES SLK
MAN! I was goin' nuts blowing fuse after fuse after fuse on my courtesy light/door locks. Turns out that my trunk light was grounding out, thanks to the forum. What a lifesaver. 'Twas drivin' me bonkerz!
I think I have decided to chop it... Eibach springs, ball joints, camber kit, and 19" TSW Vortex wheels have arrived. Not sure if I am going to put all that stuff on before or after Chop... Decisions, decisions.
Hopefully drop it off withing the next 2 weeks. Guessing it'll take a month? so... 2 Fiero meetings from now I hope. Ron and I are both planning to make it to the meeting tonight!
Big Brake Kit on the way. So is: Powder coated Eibachs, KYB shocks and struts, 19" mesh wheels (similar to factory), Front and Rear Sway bars, Rod dickman adjustable ball joints and rear camber bolts. Can't wait to throw all this stuff on. It'll look like a completely different ride!!!
Installed the German Spec Eibachs (Yellow), KYBs, and 19" Privat Akzents with Dunlop DZ101s. Fronts are 19x8.5s and the Rears are 19x9.5s...
Lost the pics of the KYB and Eibach Install with the cam bolts and Rod Dickman Upper Adjustable Ball Joints. Phone crapped out. Should be able to grab some pixs when we install hubcentric rings. Thinking of changing out the red centers of the Privats with silver and black.
------------------ -Repnblvd
'86 Fiero GT "Kona Car" '86 Fiero GT "Old Yeller"
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Installed the German Spec Eibachs (Yellow), KYBs, and 19" Privat Akzents with Dunlop DZ101s. Fronts are 19x8.5s and the Rears are 19x9.5s...
Lost the pics of the KYB and Eibach Install with the cam bolts and Rod Dickman Upper Adjustable Ball Joints. Phone crapped out. Should be able to grab some pixs when we install hubcentric rings. Thinking of changing out the red centers of the Privats with silver and black.
Thanks Ron. But... not I had to repost this so people could see what they look like ON the car when they scroll to the bottom. ha.
Details on last years build?! What are those rims? That thing is gorgeous. Really looking forward to following this one!
