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5.4L Twin Turbo V12 Choptop Fiero (Lots of pics) by northeastfiero
Started on | : 06-09-2013 05:27 PM |
Replies | : 173 (20583 views) |
Last post by | : fourpoint9 on 04-02-2021 04:48 AM |
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Sep 18th, 2014
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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12:30 PM
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2.5 Member Posts: 43235 From: Southern MN Registered: May 2007
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Tail light makes it look kind of Porshe.
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01:46 PM
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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DKcustoms Member Posts: 1071 From: Central NY Registered: Oct 2013
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Those taillights look great! Remind me of these aftermarket Impala taillights that I like a little better, but they would need to be positioned higher on your car.
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07:44 PM
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Sep 21st, 2014
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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Got the tail lights fitted to the body along with a high level brake light   Need to gauge opinion on putting the word PONTIAC or FIERO or both on the back. This will be in the same stlye as the tail lights using infinity mirrors to create the 3d effect.
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09:27 AM
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wayneman Member Posts: 188 From: Jupiter,Fl Registered: Jun 2014
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Please tell me you are going to tour the States with this car when its done!!
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04:25 PM
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Sep 22nd, 2014
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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No one got an opinion on my idea for the back?. Here is a little better shot of the effect of the lights
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05:58 AM
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Bloozberry Member Posts: 7760 From: Registered: Jan 2009
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I like them... the lights have a really distinctive effect... I've never seen anything like it before.  What are you plans for the wide space in between the two lights? Are you going to break it up with reflectors, or vents, or grills? In my humble opinion something needs to be done to break up that huge expanse. Keep up the great work!
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06:58 AM
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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Hi Bloozberry. That was my question a couple of posts back. I was gauging opinion on making an insert saying either PONTIAC or FIERO or both in the same style as the lights giving the infinity look. I knew straight away it was too big of an expanse to leave as is.
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08:44 AM
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Totty Member Posts: 149 From: Winchester, KY Registered: Aug 2004
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I would not put "Pontiac" or "Fiero" on the rear. At this point it is neither..
I think a molded signature "Yours of course" would be better. Might entertain a BMW V12 emblem somewhere.
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08:47 AM
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MinnGreenGT Member Posts: 11545 From: Lakeville, MN 55044 Registered: Jul 2001
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Love the DS3 tail lights! As for the finishing of the back. I don't think I'd add Fiero. Better to keep people guessing! I do like the idea of a simple V12 badge though. ------------------ Looking for Fiero posters?
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08:53 AM
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PFF
System Bot
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Bloozberry Member Posts: 7760 From: Registered: Jan 2009
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I wouldn't add Pontiac nor Fiero either. It needs an original name... to suit the original design. Pick the name of an Italian city, perhaps.
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11:28 AM
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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Thanks guys for the moment I like minngreenGTs idea of just V12 so on with the show. Glued a couple of bits of timber together and printed out the V12 stuck them to the wood cut them out. Next stage if to fibreglss round them take away the timber which will leave the template for the leds to go into 
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12:41 PM
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wayneman Member Posts: 188 From: Jupiter,Fl Registered: Jun 2014
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How about " V12 TURBO "
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06:08 PM
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Sep 27th, 2014
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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11:35 AM
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jwct7 Member Posts: 157 From: San Antonio, TX Registered: Mar 2004
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This is one hell of a project car.. for the back I would put your name for the car........ may I suggest Pegasus V12...... a reborn Fiero maybe? My finale has a backlit panel to take up some of the space in the back panel of the car. By the way I am visiting in York for a while, maybe I could come down and have a "butchers".......
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03:33 PM
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Sep 28th, 2014
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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| quote | Originally posted by jwct7:
This is one hell of a project car.. for the back I would put your name for the car........ may I suggest Pegasus V12...... a reborn Fiero maybe? My finale has a backlit panel to take up some of the space in the back panel of the car. By the way I am visiting in York for a while, maybe I could come down and have a "butchers"....... |
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Thanks I quite like the name Pegasus V12. You are more than welcome to come and visit I am away from the 15th to the 22nd of October and we are moving house on the 5th of November but any other date would be fine. York is about a three and a half hour drive from Norwich about 180 miles. Can anyone think of a better suited name for the car than Pegasus V12
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01:58 PM
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fierorrari Junior Member Posts: 9 From: Washington Registered: Sep 2014
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| quote | Originally posted by northeastfiero:
Thanks I quite like the name Pegasus V12. You are more than welcome to come and visit I am away from the 15th to the 22nd of October and we are moving house on the 5th of November but any other date would be fine. York is about a three and a half hour drive from Norwich about 180 miles. Can anyone think of a better suited name for the car than Pegasus V12 |
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That sounds brilliant!
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07:04 PM
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Oct 1st, 2014
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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Nov 20th, 2014
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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updates please
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01:59 PM
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Nov 22nd, 2014
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DavePatron Member Posts: 159 From: L.A Registered: Sep 2009
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PFF
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Nov 24th, 2014
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PatrickTRoof Member Posts: 605 From: Baltimore, MD, USA Registered: May 2013
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WOW!!! Please bring that thing to some shows over here when it's finished!
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12:10 PM
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Bloozberry Member Posts: 7760 From: Registered: Jan 2009
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I agree: time for an update!
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01:28 PM
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Jan 6th, 2015
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LT188GT Member Posts: 5190 From: Miami Fl Registered: Jul 2003
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What /\ /\ /\ said.
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10:33 AM
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Feb 20th, 2015
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PatrickTRoof Member Posts: 605 From: Baltimore, MD, USA Registered: May 2013
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Maybe you could call it the 2M-12?
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06:42 PM
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May 18th, 2015
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LT188GT Member Posts: 5190 From: Miami Fl Registered: Jul 2003
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And the latest is?
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11:31 AM
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FieroFastBackL67 Member Posts: 94 From: Port Alberni BC Canada Registered: May 2015
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Come on I just checked this out dont leave me and everyone else hanging! Love this!
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01:10 PM
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May 20th, 2015
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Dennis LaGrua Member Posts: 15617 From: Hillsborough, NJ U.S.A. Registered: May 2000
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The builder of this car is certainly quite a craftsman but this project was akin to nearly building an automobile from scratch. While steady progress seems to have been made, one can only assume that the car was never finished. I know a guy here in NJ that started a kit car project that got put off to the side as well. Large projects like this take hours of work to complete and builds by a single person are often not taken to fruition. I hope that the builder will read this and provide an update. ------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Flotech Afterburner Exhaust, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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11:14 AM
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May 21st, 2015
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Neils88 Member Posts: 4056 From: Jeddore,Nova Scotia Registered: Aug 2013
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The sad thing is that only 3% of kit cars ever get finished. The ones that do get finished are the ones that are building for the love of build. If the end product is the only thing on a persons mind, frustration will end it short. Northeastfiero seems to have a love for the building process. I'm sure we'll get an update soon.
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07:55 PM
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May 22nd, 2015
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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Thanks for the kind words from everyone. I have not abandoned the project we moved into a new house on March 6th that is better suited to our youngest daughter of 18 who has cerebral palsy. We have nearly finished the adaptations to help us to make her life more managable. At the moment we do not have a garage here so the car is under cover in the back garden till the back end of the year when we can afford to build a garage. The cover will come off when the weather gets better and I will do work on it as and when I can so there will be updates but they will not be very often.
Carl
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05:10 PM
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May 23rd, 2016
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PatrickTRoof Member Posts: 605 From: Baltimore, MD, USA Registered: May 2013
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I hope you, your family and the car are doing well. We would love some updates on the build if you would like to share them!
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09:16 PM
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PFF
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Sep 2nd, 2016
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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A quick update on the car or lack of. Unfortunately on the last day of July 2015 I was in an accident and broke my back which required spinal surgery. I am now getting back to doing most of the things I could do previously with a bit added pain. So as of this weekend I am going to start working on the bodywork, I am hoping to have that side completed within the next 3 months then on to the last of the mechanicals then finally the interior. I will post some pics on Monday of where It is currnetly at.
Carl
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08:46 AM
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olejoedad Member Posts: 19365 From: Clarendon Twp., MI Registered: May 2004
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Wow! Glad you are recovered and mobile. Sorry to hear of your misfortune..
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08:56 AM
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Patrick Member Posts: 38226 From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Registered: Apr 99
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Damn... here's hoping your recovery is full and that the pain completely subsides.
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03:51 PM
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Sep 4th, 2016
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RCR Member Posts: 4416 From: Shelby Twp Mi Registered: Sep 2002
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Glad to hear you're up and around (sorry about your troubles).
Hope you continue to feel well enough to entertain us with your awesome build.
Bob
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06:57 PM
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Sep 5th, 2016
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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Sep 8th, 2016
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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I was not happy with the front lights position so I have moved them forward. Need to finish off the fixing brackets then alter the bodywork round them.
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03:38 AM
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Edaw0 Junior Member Posts: 8 From: Navarre, FL. Registered: Apr 2015
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And the awesome continues!
Great work, I love this build.
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11:49 AM
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Sep 10th, 2016
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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Sep 15th, 2016
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northeastfiero Member Posts: 511 From: Norwich / Uk Registered: Mar 2005
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