The Revitalization of Chop Top #13 FKA "Blackdeath" by Fierotaz
Started on : 08-01-2007 03:12 AM
Replies : 423 (35135 views)
Last post by : av8fiero on 06-29-2017 03:30 PM
Aug 24th, 2007
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
It's official,.......... widebodies are now king !
10:45 PM
Aug 25th, 2007
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
Archie, I really like the way the deck lid vent looks, is seems to flow right out of the hood vent. As usual the work out of your shop is fantastic.
11:52 AM
LeviM Member Posts: 169 From: Liberty University Registered: Apr 2006
yes, its beautiful. i cant wait to see it will all the paint on it and some wheels
01:26 PM
jscott1 Member Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
quote Originally posted by exoticse: It's official,.......... widebodies are now king !
Oh SNAP! that looks good.
How much can I sell a kidney for?
01:46 PM
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
quote Originally posted by exoticse: It's official,.......... widebodies are now king !
I think from this point forward, this car sets the standard for all choptops that come forth from Archie's shop especially if you're looking to modernize and update the over-all look of the Fiero.
01:47 PM
jscott1 Member Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
quote Originally posted by madcurl: I think from this point forward...
This car needs a new number... It's no longer #13.
But at least there is a lower number than mine that isn't finished yet.
01:58 PM
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
quote Originally posted by jscott1: This car needs a new number... It's no longer #13. But at least there is a lower number than mine that isn't finished yet.
Call it, "Evolution." Starting with the radical Purple Pavement Eater to what "choptops" have evolved into; we've come a long way, baby! Who knows, even #011 could be "revitalized"...not! Ya gotta have different choptop horses in the stable. Then again, I've been known to change my mind, hehe.
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02:14 PM
Aug 26th, 2007
jscott1 Member Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
#13 is a beauty...Curley you are wearing me down...maybe if you find an alernative to the HREs I might someday consider it. Nothing wrong with the HREs but they are a bit pricey.
02:27 PM
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
quote Originally posted by jscott1: #13 is a beauty...Curley you are wearing me down...maybe if you find an alernative to the HREs I might someday consider it. Nothing wrong with the HREs but they are a bit pricey.
Our friend who owns the notchback wide body will cue us in on the 3-piece OZ rim details at the CTHC/2 show. Tire Rack and [our] friend is personally handling the details. We already know that our Canadian friends has the cheaper 1-piece route @ $430 per wheel. I'm sure once you arrive at Archie's you'll succumb and join the "collective." Resistant is futile...assimilate darn it! It is your destiny, hehe.
02:44 PM
Aug 27th, 2007
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Is it me or am I more excited than Leroy?
I can't wait to see the deep black rims; I just might black out!
547 non-R series (w/chrome trim bolts)
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11:52 PM
Aug 28th, 2007
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
quote Originally posted by madcurl: Is it me or am I more excited than Leroy?
No! It is just hard to type when you are holding your breath for 2 weeks waiting for the wheels to arrive!
08:36 PM
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FierociousGT Member Posts: 2307 From: Registered: Jan 2007
Fierotaz, what are you going to do for the side markers (turn signals)?
10:45 PM
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
I am going without right now because I like the clean look. If I get a ticket I may go with the late model Neon or '01 Maxima marker lights.
11:09 PM
Aug 29th, 2007
FierociousGT Member Posts: 2307 From: Registered: Jan 2007
I know what you mean... I was looking at the Acura TL markers but hey are LED and my require a relay.
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06:43 AM
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
I just looked at the LED lights you are talking about and they could work.
07:17 PM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
quote Originally posted by Fierotaz: Archie, I really like the way the deck lid vent looks, is seems to flow right out of the hood vent. As usual the work out of your shop is fantastic.
That is a really subtle, but striking tweek to a basic mustang scoop. Very, very sharp Taz.
Do i detect a strong madcurl influence ??
07:45 PM
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
quote Originally posted by exoticse: That is a really subtle, but striking tweek to a basic mustang scoop. Very, very sharp Taz.
Thanks! I really liked the extractor hood GT-X made for the car so it made sense to carry the design from the front backwards.
quote Originally posted by exoticse: Do i detect a strong madcurl influence ??
Yes, I really liked the way Curly's car looked with the wing so I decided why not...I was already so far in that one more thing wasn't gonna kill me.
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08:04 PM
Archie Member Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
Not too bad for a scratch built scoop.
Mark came over & put some primer on it today, we'll put it back together tomorrow & show you what it looks like.
Archie
11:25 PM
Aug 30th, 2007
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
Archie,
That is looking real nice, looking forward to seeing the whole car put together....and then we will only need the wheels
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03:13 PM
Archie Member Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
03:54 PM
LeviM Member Posts: 169 From: Liberty University Registered: Apr 2006
by far my new favorite fiero =)
08:27 PM
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Archie Member Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
quote Originally posted by LeviM: by far my new favorite fiero =)
Wait 'til the wheels come in.
A
10:10 PM
JesseM Member Posts: 576 From: Lynchburg, Virginia Registered: Aug 2007
Wow real nice, you guys are gifted!
Cant wait until paint
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10:15 PM
Aug 31st, 2007
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
I love the deck vents and the uniform primer "Gray" color scheme.
11:39 AM
Sep 1st, 2007
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Hey Leroy, six 6-days before the show; are you getting a little antsy?
I love that deck lid. You should be able to see clearly now
Hey Archie, any pics with the sail glass window installed?
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02:55 PM
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
Well, I heard from my wheel guy today and it is going to be close...veerryy close. He is trying to get HRE to ship on Tuesday, but more than likely it will be wednesday at the earliest. If he gets them Thursday he will mount the wheels and ship them over night to Archies the same day.
07:46 PM
Archie Member Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
quote Originally posted by Fierotaz: Well, I heard from my wheel guy today and it is going to be close...veerryy close. He is trying to get HRE to ship on Tuesday, but more than likely it will be wednesday at the earliest. If he gets them Thursday he will mount the wheels and ship them over night to Archies the same day.
Here's hoping it happens in time.
Archie
08:32 PM
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
quote Originally posted by Fierotaz: Well, I heard from my wheel guy today and it is going to be close...veerryy close. He is trying to get HRE to ship on Tuesday, but more than likely it will be wednesday at the earliest. If he gets them Thursday he will mount the wheels and ship them over night to Archies the same day.
Don't forget the lug nuts and the center caps!
11:05 PM
Sep 2nd, 2007
LeviM Member Posts: 169 From: Liberty University Registered: Apr 2006
at first i honestly did not think that the car would look very good with the widebody, but now i think it looks great. it would be a shame if it wasnt ready for the show =/ best of luck, -levi
12:26 AM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
When they add the HRE wheels this car is going to be unbelievable.
12:35 AM
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
We've come a long way baby from a old drawing
to this reality
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01:33 AM
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yellowstone Member Posts: 9299 From: Düsseldorf/Germany Registered: Jun 2003
Madcurl, did you get my PM?
quote Originally posted by madcurl: We've come a long way baby from a old drawing
04:21 AM
madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
quote Originally posted by yellowstone: Madcurl, did you get my PM?
Yes. The one from 8-13-07? Pm me again for the details.
12:46 PM
Sep 3rd, 2007
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
Just sitting around waiting for Thursday when we head down to Archies...I wanna drive my car!
04:26 PM
Sep 6th, 2007
Archie Member Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
01:09 PM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
WOW !
With HREs this car will cause many wrecks.
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01:15 PM
GKDINC Member Posts: 1812 From: East Tawas MI Registered: Dec 2001
This one looks sharp plus a v-8!!!
Some nice paint and all will be perfect.
Have fun on the drive.
Gary
02:52 PM
LeviM Member Posts: 169 From: Liberty University Registered: Apr 2006
it will stay black wont it? it wouldn't be right if it didn't. looks great btw
04:44 PM
Sep 8th, 2007
LeviM Member Posts: 169 From: Liberty University Registered: Apr 2006
so tomorrow is the big day is it not? any news?
11:45 AM
Sep 10th, 2007
Fierotaz Member Posts: 1289 From: Glendale, AZ Registered: Mar 2004
Hope to have some news on Monday...
02:59 AM