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New Project: Indy Fiero #64 Restoration by FieroMaster88
Started on | : 10-09-2011 03:31 PM |
Replies | : 188 (8168 views) |
Last post by | : FieroMaster88 on 12-14-2020 08:16 PM |
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Oct 9th, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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03:31 PM
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PFF
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Hulki U. My-BFF Member Posts: 5949 From: Back home in East Berlin, PA Registered: Apr 2008
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Verrrrry nice project. Oh someday I will own an Indy myself.
BTW, where is the release button on your e-brake?
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07:34 PM
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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| quote | Originally posted by Hulki U. My-BFF:
BTW, where is the release button on your e-brake? |
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Thats a good question. I've been wondering the same thing myself.
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07:40 PM
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ohioindy Member Posts: 2137 From: Wooster Ohio Registered: Nov 2003
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 ------------------ Factory Stock The way God intended it to be.
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07:48 PM
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ThatFieroKid Member Posts: 917 From: Oregon, Ohio Registered: Jul 2011
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08:23 PM
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Hulki U. My-BFF Member Posts: 5949 From: Back home in East Berlin, PA Registered: Apr 2008
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| quote | Originally posted by ohioindy:

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You might want to put that popcorn away. FieroMaster told me he's swapping an L67 into this car.  . . . . . . . J/K
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09:15 PM
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Oct 10th, 2011
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ohioindy Member Posts: 2137 From: Wooster Ohio Registered: Nov 2003
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Oct 11th, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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Today I fixed a leaky brake line so I can drive the car around the neighborhood. I've got to get some fresh gas in it too. Hopefully I can get a couple hours this week to work on the seats.
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10:50 PM
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Oct 12th, 2011
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L67 Member Posts: 1792 From: Winston Salem, NC Registered: Jun 2010
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Total ratings: 219
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Fix your seat color.
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01:11 AM
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Oct 13th, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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Fiero Thomas Member Posts: 4669 From: Round Lake Beach, IL Registered: Jul 2005
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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Got the seats done today. Here are some pictures. I started with the seat back. First you unzip it:  Then you lift up the fabric, cut the hog rings holding the rods in place and pull the rods out:  Then you pull up the fabric, cut the hog rings along the bottom of the head rest and pull the fabric off:  Then it's the reverse for install and the finish product looks like this:  Then it was on to the seat bottom. First you cut the hog rings on the bottom to get the fabric loose:  Then you pull the fabric up and cut the hog rings that hold the rods in and pull the rods out and remove the fabric:    Then again, reverse of removal to install and the finish product looks like this:  Bolt the two parts of the seat back together and seat 1 is done. Then do it all again on the other seat.  Then install into the car and enjoy!
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05:21 PM
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L67 Member Posts: 1792 From: Winston Salem, NC Registered: Jun 2010
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Total ratings: 219
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Excellent.
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06:26 PM
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Fierofreak00 Member Posts: 4221 From: Martville, NY USA Registered: Jun 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by Hulki U. My-BFF:
You might want to put that popcorn away. FieroMaster told me he's swapping an L67 into this car.  . . . . . . . J/K |
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Why not? I would, I mean it would be tastefully done. I've been contemplating this, I just haven't found a good project Indy yet.... No negs for this, it may not be for all but it's what "I" would do. -Jason
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06:51 PM
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Oct 15th, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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I found the sunroof leaks around the bolts that hold the latch onto the glass. I ordered new screws and seals so I can fix it. I also ordered some light gray seat belt receptacles and a factory wiring harness so I can install the radio. I still need to find a left tail light, seat mechanism covers in light gray, auto shifter surround and boot and a radio/heater control surround.
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11:02 AM
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Oct 16th, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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Ok, what would be the best idea for getting the car painted, panels off or panels on? I need so take the rear clip off to fix some rust issues so maybe panels off would be the best bet. One more question, is there anyone out there who makes repair kits for the rear frame rails and trunk corners?
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03:49 PM
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ThatFieroKid Member Posts: 917 From: Oregon, Ohio Registered: Jul 2011
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroMaster88:
Ok, what would be the best idea for getting the car painted, panels off or panels on? I need so take the rear clip off to fix some rust issues so maybe panels off would be the best bet. One more question, is there anyone out there who makes repair kits for the rear frame rails and trunk corners? |
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Since you're doing a full restoration and you have to take some off anyway, I would say it's worth it to take the panels off.
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03:55 PM
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Oct 18th, 2011
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redraif Member Posts: 1460 From: GA Registered: May 2005
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroMaster88:
Hopefully this week while the weather is nice I'll get the factory seat fabric reinstalled on the seats. The driver seat had a tear in the leather so different seats were put into the car by a previous owner. The factory seat fabric came with the car. I found a second set of seats and purchased them so now I have enough parts to put 2 good seats together. |
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The bad indy covers you are not using due to bad leather, anything you have left, I would love to buy from you... The red is what I need... My Indy had a smoker who liked to burn cigarette holes in my seat bottoms... If you had a red panels left over in good condition.... I might be able to get the section with the burn replaced by a shop... All my leather is shot, so the covers are going to have to go under the knife anyway... I have to piece these babies  PLEASE? Driver & passenger... UGH! I hate smoking in cars... esp limited edition Driver:  passenger:  [This message has been edited by redraif (edited 10-18-2011).]
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04:39 PM
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redraif Member Posts: 1460 From: GA Registered: May 2005
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| quote | Originally posted by ThatFieroKid:
Since you're doing a full restoration and you have to take some off anyway, I would say it's worth it to take the panels off. |
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Agreed! Least you have something to work with... previous owner thought a rattle can was the way to restore mine... LOL! Oh lord I have alot of work ahead... Welcome to the INDY family! [This message has been edited by redraif (edited 10-18-2011).]
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04:43 PM
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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| quote | Originally posted by redraif:
The bad indy covers you are not using due to bad leather, anything you have left, I would love to buy from you... The red is what I need... My Indy had a smoker who liked to burn cigarette holes in my seat bottoms... If you had a red panels left over in good condition.... I might be able to get the section with the burn replaced by a shop... All my leather is shot, so the covers are going to have to go under the knife anyway... I have to piece these babies PLEASE?
Driver & passenger... UGH! I hate smoking in cars... esp limited edition
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You have a PM.
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09:27 PM
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Oct 19th, 2011
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Tigger Member Posts: 4368 From: Flint, MI USA Registered: Sep 2000
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroMaster88:
I found the sunroof leaks around the bolts that hold the latch onto the glass. I ordered new screws and seals so I can fix it. I also ordered some light gray seat belt receptacles and a factory wiring harness so I can install the radio. I still need to find a left tail light, seat mechanism covers in light gray, auto shifter surround and boot and a radio/heater control surround. |
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I may have a tail light, I'll check. Years ago I saw a set of GM trunk corners and I'm sure finding them is tough. If you can't find them then I'd cut the rust out and form new metal and weld it in. I'd prep and paint the panels off but paint the roof and rear clip on the car. Have any questions let me know.
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01:28 PM
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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| quote | Originally posted by Tigger:
I may have a tail light, I'll check. Years ago I saw a set of GM trunk corners and I'm sure finding them is tough. If you can't find them then I'd cut the rust out and form new metal and weld it in. I'd prep and paint the panels off but paint the roof and rear clip on the car. Have any questions let me know. |
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Only question I have is when do you want to paint it?  do you know any good paint shops in Michigan?
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02:53 PM
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Oct 23rd, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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Today I worked on the car a bit. I cleaned up the interior. I installed an uncracked center console skeleton and replaced the missing radio connectors. I replaced the seat belt receptacles and got the seats installed and bolted down. I also took the sunroof glass out and replaced all the seals on the front tabs and the latch which will hopefully take care of my leak. Tomorrow I'm taking the deck lid vent and side covers to work, sanding them down and painting them flat black. I'll get some pictures of the interior tomorrow and post them. I hope to order some new dew wipes and a new lock set (doors and deck lid) this week. I got a set of tail lights for the car today that I will install when they get here. It's coming along nicely. I hope to get the rust taken care of and get it painted in the spring. Already got the new decals for it. I forgot, does anyone have a set of Indy floor mats they want to sell? [This message has been edited by FieroMaster88 (edited 10-23-2011).]
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11:35 PM
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Oct 29th, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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02:48 PM
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Nov 11th, 2011
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redraif Member Posts: 1460 From: GA Registered: May 2005
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you have a PM...
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04:20 PM
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Nov 19th, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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Life has been crazy busy lately and have not had much time to work on the car. I got some work done this morning. I installed the new radio. It's a factory CD player from a 00 Grand Am. The turn signals did not work and the right front parking lights did not work. I found the flasher had gone bad so I replaced that. I found the turn signal bulb socket was bad in the right front causing the light to not work. I replaced the socket and now all the lights work great. I still Have to rebuild the headlight motors and I need to get a new cooling fan. I replaced the inner and outer dew wipes on the drivers door today too. I still have to do the passenger side dew wipes and have to install the new locks in the doors. I was going to do that today but found the lock rod on the drivers door from the latch to the outside door lock is missing plus it started raining on me. Hopefully the used floor mats I got will be here this week too and the interior will be close to done. We're getting there slowly. My plan is to have it drivable with a perfect interior then get it painted and the rust repaired next winter. ------------------
 88 Coupe: 2.0L Turbo 4 Cylinder 84 Indy #64: Restoration Project!
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01:29 PM
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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Forgot I put new wipers on it too. Not a huge thing but every piece is a little closer to completion!
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04:11 PM
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redraif Member Posts: 1460 From: GA Registered: May 2005
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Awesome. Glad to here its coming along. ------------------ Rescued & resuscitated 1984 Indy Fiero Pace Car #770 presently reversibly modified...LOL!
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06:48 PM
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Dec 10th, 2011
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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No huge updates. I wiped the snow off of it yesterday. Too cold to work on it. I found floor mats and trim pieces I needed from KEV, just waiting for them to get here.  I also got a new auto shift boot and "PONTIAC" windshield banner from Fiero Thomas. Both top notch parts. [This message has been edited by FieroMaster88 (edited 12-10-2011).]
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11:46 PM
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Dec 11th, 2011
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theBDub Member Posts: 9719 From: Dallas,TX Registered: May 2010
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Gokart Mozart Member Posts: 12143 From: Metro Detroit Registered: Mar 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroMaster88:
Only question I have is when do you want to paint it? do you know any good paint shops in Michigan? |
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Try my cousin's shop http://www.trodsflint.com/ maybe a little bit of a drive for you.
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09:37 PM
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Jan 16th, 2012
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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I got some more parts today. Non rusted frame rails. They will go on this summer when the car gets painted.
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08:34 AM
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SuperchargedV6 Member Posts: 1966 From: Hinckley, Oh, US Registered: Jan 2006
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You really are taking this one all the way. Happy to see it being restored. Rick B
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09:46 AM
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Feb 19th, 2012
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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Might be selling the car. Life/Plans are changing and I'll have to sell one of the Fiero's and the Indy will be the one to go. Don't worry, it's a good change. I'd love to see this car go to someone who would be able to restore it to how it should be. It still needs the passenger dew wipes replaced, frame rails replaced, battery tray replaced, paint job, lock kit installed, headlight motors rebuit/replaced, tires replaced, brake line repaired, alternator replaced and probably a tune up. It does run/drive/shift good, I've driven it around the neighborhood a couple times. It comes with the dew wipes, lock kit with keys, rust free frame rails, battery tray, front emblem and a new alternator. It has a clear title as well. If anyone is interested let me know. It would need to be towed, I wouldn't trust it on a long drive.
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12:27 PM
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SuperchargedV6 Member Posts: 1966 From: Hinckley, Oh, US Registered: Jan 2006
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The key with this car is it is #4 at the track and was assigned to Andrew B. Lacy who was part of the Festival Commission. He is the Fella holding the Key if I remember correctly on the track of cars if anyone has seen that picture. This car is a significant Pace car being #64 of 2000 and #4 of 133 + 15 [ that showed up race day by V.I.P's] FIeros that were at the track. Sorry to see you are selling as I seen high hope from everyone who has had this car so far. Rick B
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08:35 PM
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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I guess I don't really need to sell it but the extra money right now would be good. If it hasn't sold by spring I'll put a lot of the parts on it and drive it some this summer. We will see what happens. Maybe I'll find a place to store it and wait a coupe years to finish it.
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08:43 PM
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Fiero Thomas Member Posts: 4669 From: Round Lake Beach, IL Registered: Jul 2005
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero Thomas:
I have high hopes that you will save her. If I was not out of work for two years I would have not sold her at all. I miss seeing her in my driveway.
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I still might. Looking for a place to store it. The reason I'm listing it is that the wife and I found out we're having a baby. She tells me that I don't have to sell it. I need a place to store it because It's sitting in the driveway right now and I'd like it to be inside if it's going to sit for an extended period of time. Maybe I'll build a decent sized shed in the back yard to store it in.
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08:54 PM
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Feb 20th, 2012
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tbone42 Member Posts: 8480 From: Registered: Apr 2010
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Just saw this thread for the first time since you got the car and now you want to sell it. So sad, she always makes her owner's happy but we never keep her for long. She's becoming quite a legend, I wonder where she will end up next? BTW- Good job on all the work you have been doing James.. if I had a garage... well, you know. ------------------
 "Maybe we should call you Meat Head...!"
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02:49 AM
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Feb 22nd, 2012
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FieroMaster88 Member Posts: 7680 From: Mattawan, MI Registered: Nov 2000
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. [This message has been edited by FieroMaster88 (edited 02-22-2012).]
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08:19 AM
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