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My Fiero came back from paint!! PICS!! by DeLorean00
| Started on | : 08-29-2008 09:31 PM |
| Replies | : 320 (26820 views) |
| Last post by | : rlndhill on 03-12-2021 04:31 PM |
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Aug 29th, 2008
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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09:31 PM
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IMSA GT
Member Posts: 10606
From: California
Registered: Aug 2007
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Now that is a beautiful car. Great job 
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09:33 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Now that is a beautiful car. Great job |
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Thank you!! Its taken me 5 years to get to this point.
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09:35 PM
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chrismclubm
Member Posts: 857
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by chrismclubm:
that's not a FIERO! :P
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Yep.... There is an 1986 GT under that 1998 Ferrari 355 body.
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09:47 PM
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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Great looking car. Yoo said it has been a 5 year project, do you have a built thread?
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09:50 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by DL10:
Great looking car. Yoo said it has been a 5 year project, do you have a built thread? |
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Thanks, Sure do. http://www.kitcarsforum.com...11688/?topicseen#newYou my need to join that forum to see some of the early photos.
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09:52 PM
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Alex4mula
Member Posts: 7405
From: Canton, MI US
Registered: Dec 1999
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Ok, I'm not a fan of rebodies but that one is a damn good example. Very nice 
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10:16 PM
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pacethis
Member Posts: 510
From: Simpsonville, SC USA
Registered: Jun 2005
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Looks like they did a spectacular job!
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10:18 PM
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pacethis
Member Posts: 510
From: Simpsonville, SC USA
Registered: Jun 2005
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I saw in your other thread that you sold it - do you mind me asking what such a nice car brought?
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10:28 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Alex4mula:
Ok, I'm not a fan of rebodies but that one is a damn good example. Very nice |
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Thanks!! The difference between this car and most replicas is that every panel was molded right off real Ferrari panels. The panels even have Ferrari casting numbers in them. Also I used all OEM Ferrari parts (ie, front grill, front turn lamps, side markers, all emblems, quarter windows, challenge rear grill, upper tail light panel, all tail lights, muffler, steering wheel, etc, etc, etc.) This car has cost a small fortune to build.
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10:29 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by pacethis:
I saw in your other thread that you sold it - do you mind me asking what such a nice car brought? |
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Im not sure if the new owner will want it posted. But I will finish the car and by the time its said and done it will be over $30,000 and less the $50,000. Sorry I dont want to post the exact number with out talking to my buyer. And the only reason I am selling it is because I bought the home in the picture and need the extra money. [This message has been edited by DeLorean00 (edited 08-29-2008).]
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10:32 PM
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red84sematt
Member Posts: 1413
From: black river falls wisconsin usa
Registered: Mar 2006
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hmm, fiero
i think thats the rare late 90's prototype that no one really knew about till now. nice paint man
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11:20 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by red84sematt:
hmm, fiero
i think thats the rare late 90's prototype that no one really knew about till now. nice paint man |
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Thanks!! Yes the damn Italian car company stole the design. LoL! To be honest I think the 355 looks like a cross between a MK2 MR2 and a Fiero.
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11:29 PM
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americasfuture2k
Member Posts: 7131
From: Edmond, Oklahoma
Registered: Jan 2006
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oh.....my......god! :dROol: where is that kit from? i looked into that fc355 from coolcustomcars ------------------ 1987 Fiero GT built by my brother, merlot566jka, 3500 LX9 from 06 Malibu, WOT-TECH.com 1280 grind stage 3 cam, LS6 valve springs, 1227730 ECM conversion, Darrel Morse solid aluminum cradle mounts, Truleo headers modified to fit the 3500, 36# inectors, 70mm 4.3 throttle body adapted to 3500 intake, ported heads, upper and lower intakes, lightly polished, tcemotorsports.com crank trigger wheel, CenterForce dual friction clutch, Flowtech Afterburner muffler, 2.5" piping, cat deleted, EGR deleted, SinisterPerformance tuning, C6 Corvette exhaust tips. projected to be 35 MPG with a guesstimate of 250 hp to the wheels[This message has been edited by americasfuture2k (edited 08-29-2008).]
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11:40 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by americasfuture2k:
oh.....my......god! :dROol:
where is that kit from? i looked into that fc355 from coolcustomcars
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Thanks!! I looked at that kit too, but it was not very correct. This is an AD 355 and the company has just sold the molds. Every panel was molded right off factory Ferrari panels. If you want more information about the kit visit kitcarsforum.com and search AD 355. [This message has been edited by DeLorean00 (edited 08-29-2008).]
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11:45 PM
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chrismclubm
Member Posts: 857
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Registered: Aug 2007
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| | | quote | Originally posted by DeLorean00:
Yep.... There is an 1986 GT under that 1998 Ferrari 355 body. |
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i was insinuating that you've done a great job with the conversion ...  ------------------
1986 GT Fiero Owner & Enthusiast
For Fiero updates, visit my site and don't forget to click on the ads!
http://educatorstop15.we.bs/fieropage.htm
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11:47 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by chrismclubm:
i was insinuating that you've done a great job with the conversion ...
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Well thank you!! People coming in to the body shop did not believe it was a Fiero even after they were told.
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11:49 PM
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Aug 30th, 2008
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kawana
Member Posts: 2329
From: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Registered: May 2007
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Thats a thing of beauty! Love the lines of that car.. you should be proud Do you have any plans to make it as fast as it looks?
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12:01 AM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by kawana:
Thats a thing of beauty! Love the lines of that car.. you should be proud Do you have any plans to make it as fast as it looks? |
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Thank you! Not much I can do to make it faster here in California. Our smog laws suck. I know it can be done but right now the body and interior is the focus.
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12:37 AM
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RCR
Member Posts: 4416
From: Shelby Twp Mi
Registered: Sep 2002
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The car looks great, Delorean. It's cool to see it coming to completion. It sure has been a while (and gives me hope ) Bob
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07:39 AM
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Macs86GT
Member Posts: 2276
From: hagerstown Maryland
Registered: Apr 2008
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A truly inspirational ride. Its beautiful; what color res is that?
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08:59 AM
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Doc John
Member Posts: 749
From: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Registered: Feb 2007
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Great job! You never know if you've done enough gap straightening, puttying, and sanding until the paint is on. Looks like a 10 out of 10! Here is a picture of mine a long time ago with fresh (less than a week) paint:  I left the old tires/wheels on the car for painting - 195/60's (studded winter tires!) on the stock 14" rims. The car had stock suspension at that time, so the gaps between the tires and body panels were huge. Delorean, I'm curious - did you do a frame stretch on this car? Either way, it looks good! [This message has been edited by Doc John (edited 08-31-2008).]
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10:00 AM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by RCR:
The car looks great, Delorean. It's cool to see it coming to completion. It sure has been a while (and gives me hope )
Bob |
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Thank Bob! Its still a long ways from done. Stay tuned, interior, suspension, stereo, etc. coming up.
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02:02 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Macs86GT:
A truly inspirational ride. Its beautiful; what color res is that? |
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Thank you! Ferrari Rosso Corsa Red.
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02:03 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Doc John:
Great job! You never know if you've done enough gap straightening, puttying, and sanding until the paint is on. Looks like a 10 out 10! Here is a picture of mine a long time ago with fresh (less than a week) paint:
I left the old tires/wheels on the car for painting - 195/60's (studded winter tires!) on the stock 14" rims. The car had stock suspension at that time, so the gaps between the tires and body panels were huge.
Delorean, I'm curious - did you do a frame stretch on this car? Either way, it looks good!
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I spent forever on the gaps, then I sent it to the body shop and they spent even more time. I am very happy with the end result. I am going to lower the car as well, currently its stock 86 Fiero suspension. The car is a stock Fiero wheelbase.
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02:05 PM
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Aug 31st, 2008
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AusFiero
Member Posts: 11513
From: Dapto NSW Australia
Registered: Feb 2001
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You better take it back. Has to be a pretty incompetant body shop when you gave them a Fiero to paint and it comes back looking like that thing
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01:40 AM
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BabyVet
Member Posts: 1173
From: Kansas City, Kansas
Registered: May 2008
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your car looks greast i have that. O and thanks for posting pics on my Show off page
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03:42 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by BabyVet:
your car looks greast i have that. O and thanks for posting pics on my Show off page |
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No problem, I enjoy showing it off! This car represents 5 years of my life and I am proud of what I have created.
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10:21 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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10:22 PM
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pontiacman63383
Member Posts: 819
From: warrenton, mo
Registered: Jun 2007
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| | | quote | Originally posted by DeLorean00:
More photos!! Its getting put back together!!
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WOW, that looks sweet I love the paint what year is that CBR...................Oh the fiero looks good too. j/k thats a sharp paint job. looking good!
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11:06 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by pontiacman63383:
WOW, that looks sweet I love the paint what year is that CBR...................Oh the fiero looks good too. j/k thats a sharp paint job. looking good!
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Thanks! The CBR is a 2006 600rr. I bought it as a REPO that was trashed and I put it all back together.
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11:27 PM
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Sep 1st, 2008
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Bubbajuju
Member Posts: 548
From: Oklahoma
Registered: Sep 2007
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Just wanted to drop in to say YOUR PAINT JOB LOOKS SPECTACULAR!
Nice work and great color.
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12:40 AM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Bubbajuju:
Just wanted to drop in to say YOUR PAINT JOB LOOKS SPECTACULAR!
Nice work and great color. |
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Thank You!
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12:46 AM
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Patrick
Member Posts: 38332
From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Apr 99
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That's gotta be one of the, if not THE best looking Fiero re-body I've ever seen. Very nice!
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03:37 AM
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Cajun
Member Posts: 1568
From: Youngsville, La., USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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I like the truck!
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11:19 AM
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Old Lar
Member Posts: 13798
From: Palm Bay, Florida
Registered: Nov 1999
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I like the house . It looks like the car belongs at that house.
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11:31 AM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Cajun:
I like the truck! |
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The truck is my buddy Bobby's 1956 Ford F100. He was over helping work on the Ferrari so I did some welding on his truck. He has done a lot of work to that truck. It has the whole front suspension out of a Chrysler, so it has independent front suspension, power steering, disc brakes, big sway bar, etc. It also has a pretty built motor. Here is the only photo I have of it. 
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01:11 PM
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DeLorean00
Member Posts: 4251
From: Sacramento, CA / Reno, NV
Registered: Aug 2005
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
That's gotta be one of the, if not THE best looking Fiero re-body I've ever seen. Very nice! |
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Thank you! Its been a lot of hard work but its getting there.
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01:12 PM
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