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Project "off the Rickst'er Scale" begins by Bozzie
| Started on | : 01-26-2012 05:45 PM |
| Replies | : 1166 (48883 views) |
| Last post by | : Bozzie on 02-21-2023 06:27 PM |
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Dec 3rd, 2018
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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A trip to a local car wash and here she is. Not to shabby. Another project another time.  Boz
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07:11 PM
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Dec 4th, 2018
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RCR
Member Posts: 4416
From: Shelby Twp Mi
Registered: Sep 2002
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Great stuff (and find), Boz. Welcome back.
Bob
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08:08 PM
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Dec 9th, 2018
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HaliCop
Member Posts: 13
From: Windsor, NS, Canada
Registered: Nov 2018
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Truly incredible build. I just spent many hours reading this from start to finish. I look forward to continued updates and seeing the final product.
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07:36 PM
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Jun 1st, 2019
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RCR
Member Posts: 4416
From: Shelby Twp Mi
Registered: Sep 2002
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Bozzie!! Buddy... Where are ya, man???
Bob
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08:20 AM
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Jun 20th, 2019
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Ran across Bozzie on fb and boy has he been busy ! Don’t want to steal his thunder but he has yet another project in the works (non-Fiero) that is going to be sick ! Can’t speak for him but I do believe this Fiero project is still progressing. * update Boz says the Fiero project continues, he just bounces between his various projects as parts become available and as his mood directs. 👍 [This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 06-20-2019).]
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08:41 AM
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Jun 24th, 2019
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RCR
Member Posts: 4416
From: Shelby Twp Mi
Registered: Sep 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
Ran across Bozzie on fb and boy has he been busy ! Don’t want to steal his thunder but he has yet another project in the works (non-Fiero) that is going to be sick ! Can’t speak for him but I do believe this Fiero project is still progressing. * update Boz says the Fiero project continues, he just bounces between his various projects as parts become available and as his mood directs. 👍
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Would you mind passing on that fb link? Bob
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08:22 PM
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Apr 13th, 2020
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Hello, as its definatly been awhile ! I have been keeping busy with other projects around the shop and sadly Alchemy has been just sitting on a rack . Probably the worst thing i couldve done to her. As before being on the lift i was always tripping over her and butting heads, and well, she was in my way so a incentive to work on her. But i'll be getting back to her soon. Ive picked up a few other projects. A factory five GTM car, and a 365gtb convertible as well. Both needing work in more ways than one. So for now, ive been dedicating myself to this TTOP car that i have with 39k miles. Plans in the works include a 3800SC swap. Cam , intercooler as well as ported intake and Northstar throttle body. Pics to come. Also full rebuild of front suspension, cut 88 front springs , rear coilovers and a 329 ratio auto tranny with a 500rpm higher stall converter. Battery relocation, leather seats, and sound system. Project currently moving fast so more to come ! Hope all are well and being safe in this crisis. More time for our cars thou ! Boz   [This message has been edited by Bozzie (edited 04-13-2020).]
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12:37 PM
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ignorant prodigy
Member Posts: 621
From: taunton, ma, usa
Registered: Mar 2006
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Hey Bozzie!
welcome back, keep us updated
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02:11 PM
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RCR
Member Posts: 4416
From: Shelby Twp Mi
Registered: Sep 2002
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Missed that build, Boz. Welcome back and stay healthy.
Bob
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06:42 PM
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Apr 14th, 2020
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jb1
Member Posts: 2146
From: Tullahoma, Tennessee
Registered: May 2003
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I can't wait to see the GTM up and running...
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10:41 PM
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Apr 15th, 2020
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Welcome back Richard !
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10:09 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Apr 17th, 2020
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Hello everybody and thanks for the welcoming  Im pretty far into the build but will back it up as much as i can . JB.....that GTM is just ITCHING ME !! Its gonna be a toss between that and Alchemy.... my 512. Not to sure yet. Ok.... updates.... Boz
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05:40 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Here is the motor. .jpg) 3800 SC Series II. 43K on the clock. I took the heads off and put on Series III heads with ARP studs. Also deleted the balance shaft and sealed the oil passageway. Put in a Cam and new water pump / gaskets all around. Also ported intake manafold with coolant passageways blocked off. 500 stall higher converter with new flex plate. Boz [This message has been edited by Bozzie (edited 04-17-2020).]
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05:42 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Here is my Son installing a new tranny filter and Aluminum Pan. This tranny has 11k on it and is the 329 ratio .jpg) Boz
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05:46 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Engine on the cradle with tranny attached and mounted. ZZP powerlogs front and back / northstar throttle body, with Wires and full size intercooler ....and harness by James I had him wire it up so the computer is going to be mounted just under the grill on the drivers side. .jpg) Boz [This message has been edited by Bozzie (edited 04-17-2020).]
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05:50 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Zero lash sway bar bushings installed. Motor is coming together....heck ...even put the dog to work !!  Boz [This message has been edited by Bozzie (edited 04-17-2020).]
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05:52 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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With the motor looking good time to bring the car in. Had my Support team with me  Boz
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06:04 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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On the lift. Already did Guru's brakes. Next is SS lines , Guru's rear coilovers . Also going to clean the areas up and por 15 it.  Boz
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06:06 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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In the front time for a rebuild. Cleaning and por 15, new bushings , tie rods , cut springs, ball joints , zero lash sway bar bushings and the passenger side rack bushing....typical !  Yes i know...this is a pic of the rear ! Boz [This message has been edited by Bozzie (edited 04-17-2020).]
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06:08 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Center section....... remove the tank and install new pump, SS lines, sender , custom fuel system , straps......  Boz
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06:09 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Rear area.....battery relocation to the front, cut trunk for exhaust....install intercooler tank / pump.  Boz
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06:11 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Interior..... removed console for amplifier location. Tunes to come !!  Boz
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06:12 PM
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Apr 18th, 2020
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ignorant prodigy
Member Posts: 621
From: taunton, ma, usa
Registered: Mar 2006
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Bozzie:
Zero lash sway bar bushings installed. Motor is coming together....heck ...even put the dog to work !!
Boz
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is that a gauge coming out of your oil pressure sensor?
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08:10 PM
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Jan 8th, 2022
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Sadly I think this project met an untimely demise. 😔  [This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 01-08-2022).]
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10:37 PM
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Jan 9th, 2022
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RCR
Member Posts: 4416
From: Shelby Twp Mi
Registered: Sep 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
Sadly I think this project met an untimely demise. 😔
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It sure did. Boz never posted the details here, but suffice to say, it's gone. Last I heard from Boz was that he was looking for a new similar body kit. I have not seen whether he was successful in finding one. Pretty sure my contacts had dried up. Bob. PS, that sure looks like my old Firebird in the top right. It's not, but is close. [This message has been edited by RCR (edited 01-09-2022).]
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10:35 AM
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shemdogg
Member Posts: 1840
From: The Ghetto CA USA
Registered: Apr 2017
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NOOOOOOOOOO! What happened to Boz and the car? That thing was friggin schweet!
shem
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08:01 PM
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Jan 10th, 2022
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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I have pics of the carnage, but won’t steal Richard’s story.
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12:03 AM
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Jan 12th, 2022
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Neils88
Member Posts: 4057
From: Jeddore,Nova Scotia
Registered: Aug 2013
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Untimely end??? Hopefully someone let's us know what happened. Is Boz OK? 
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05:11 PM
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Jan 17th, 2022
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Bozzie is ok, but the car was destroyed.
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09:40 AM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Hello Everyone, Time for a update as SO much has happened in the last year. My shop has burned down taking Alchemy with it. Also a customers 88 Formula, a very nice car as well. I have to say that even thou its been a year im just coming out of the shock of it all. Having to reestablish a new location to work out of and start anew as i lost pretty much everything. Losing a project like this is beyond hurtful and the years invested and dollars and blood sweat and tears / fustrations and small victorys on the project burn thru my memories as well as everyones support and inspiration. Thank you for that. I will post some pics soon of Alchemy or if Exotics can post a pic i would appreciate it as i have to download the software to post pics on my new computer, lots to do . I was building a GTM as well and that body was burned but i think i might get a new body and bring it back as the fire burned at a higher level, and Alchemy was in a lift just above the GTM so she took the brunt of it. I had a Mc Burnie daytona spyder i was building in the next room and thankfully it survived with only smoke damage, im working on her now. A NEW Alchemy is in the works and i will have BIG news to share hopefully after this coming weekend . RCR will be impressed ! As i know he will understand when he sees it I wish everyone well and Healthy and im looking forward to moving on with a new build and upgrades soon in the Fiero Forum . Cant wait to come back . Take Care, Boz
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12:27 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Jan 19th, 2022
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zkhennings
Member Posts: 1931
From: Massachusetts, USA
Registered: Oct 2010
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Never posted but have always kept up with your thread, your Fiero looked amazing, I couldn't wait to see it painted. Really sorry about your shop and your projects, I can't even imagine.
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10:03 AM
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Jan 27th, 2022
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Jan 28th, 2022
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Will
Member Posts: 14267
From: Where you least expect me
Registered: Jun 2000
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I saw on FaceBalk... This forum doesn't have a "shed a tear" emoji.
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01:00 PM
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Dec 27th, 2022
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Ok, well that worked !!! Opening again the first of the year, LOTS to come !
Hope all is well
Boz
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04:07 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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So ......Here we go, 1 of a few projects i will be posting. This is a GTM chassis, thou not fiero related, i will be putting a Fiero Cab on this chassis , doors , glass , etc.. This will become a Koenig 512 like my last one. Wheelbase is pretty much spot on , width is about 3": wider than a fiero Cab. Not a issue. This will be basically a tube framed Fiero Cab. At this point the frame will be stripped of all electronics / wiring for the car , engine harness / engine and tranny are fine ! I will clean this up and begine reassembly. '
Boz
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04:30 PM
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Bozzie
Member Posts: 1188
From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A
Registered: Oct 2007
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Cutting the Roof off to make room for the Fiero cab. Also removing the doors and hinges from the uprights . Unlike the Fiero, you can do this without the frame getting all wiggly ! It'll be awhile but this makes it MUCH easyier to work on !   [This message has been edited by Bozzie (edited 12-27-2022).]
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04:49 PM
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