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Title: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on November 20, 2021, 10:39:40 am: An 88 Fiero has just been placed on the Norcross Pull A Part yard. It is a red GT. Row 115. If you want a 10 % off coupon, email me.

If anyone goes, I could use a good unbroken center console glove box. Buckled soft vinyl isn't a problem, but the hard plastic portion should be in good shape. Gray in color. Due to family situations, I cannot go.

Row 115 is at the far left rear of the lot. Wear your hiking boots.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on November 22, 2021, 03:52:21 pm: I'm half a mile away from this yard.

The last Fiero was stationed in Row 108, way on down back and on the left. This should be somewhere around there. 3-4min walk at an easy pace.

@Charlie, I can go on workdays if I get off early enough.

Anyone else want me to scout the location?
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: The Art Doctor on November 30, 2021, 06:17:50 pm: did anybody go look at it? I got the notice a day before leaving for the holiday and was thinking of going as it is also close to me, but if its already stripped would rather save the time and effort.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on November 30, 2021, 07:30:30 pm: I was there a couple of weeks ago at row 105 to get the distributor for Scott's Formula. With my hips, I had to flag down a guy with a cart to get me back to the front.

If anyone goes, I'm in need of a center console map pocket. Gray. The most important part is that the inner plastic pocket isn't broken where it screws to the outer cover. I can fix the soft vinyl if it's buckled, or swap mine onto it. It just needs to be unbroken. I'll pay for time and part.

Also, the headlight module underneath the left front fender.

Check to see if it's manual or automatic. Someone might want the transmission.

Brake calipers and front hubs are always a premium item on the 88's, too as are the headlight harnesses. Things like that would take a weekend day to retrieve everything.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on December 01, 2021, 09:36:26 am: Quote from: Fierofool on November 30, 2021, 07:30:30 pm
I was there a couple of weeks ago at row 105 to get the distributor for Scott's Formula. With my hips, I had to flag down a guy with a cart to get me back to the front.

If anyone goes, I'm in need of a center console map pocket. Gray. The most important part is that the inner plastic pocket isn't broken where it screws to the outer cover. I can fix the soft vinyl if it's buckled, or swap mine onto it. It just needs to be unbroken. I'll pay for time and part.

Also, the headlight module underneath the left front fender.

Check to see if it's manual or automatic. Someone might want the transmission.

Brake calipers and front hubs are always a premium item on the 88's, too as are the headlight harnesses. Things like that would take a weekend day to retrieve everything.

I was out of state most of last week so I couldn't go.
I live closeby but everything falls apart at my work place if I leave my inefficient colleagues alone for more than 30mins (i.e 'I'm a lowly cog in the machine who barely gets enough time to eat or freedom to leave early' :( :-[ :'() so I can't do this on a weekday. I'll visit on Saturday 12/04!
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on December 01, 2021, 12:07:40 pm: If you go, would you collect some information for 88DataBaseGuy. He has a database of the 88's, lives in Marietta area and was a member of the club at one time.

Collect the color, interior trim, options, interior color, transmission, and look on the door tag and get the manufacture date along with the VIN number in the windshield.

I can't go without hiring someone to take care of my dogs while I'm gone.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on December 02, 2021, 01:22:44 pm: Certainly! I just need a reason to go there and you gave me... EIGHT :D
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 02, 2021, 03:36:21 pm: AJ. Let me know when you’re going. I might need stuff too.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on December 03, 2021, 02:33:29 pm: Quote from: Wreck It Ralph on December 02, 2021, 03:36:21 pm
AJ. Let me know when you’re going. I might need stuff too.
Sure thing..will text you tomorrow morning before I leave.

Good weather too, so I plan to spend enough time.
This is my "Breakfast at Tiffany's" moment. :)
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 03, 2021, 10:27:20 pm: Definitely pull the calipers if there are still there.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on December 06, 2021, 01:57:06 pm: Quote from: Wreck It Ralph on December 03, 2021, 10:27:20 pm
Definitely pull the calipers if there are still there.
I was there Saturday late afternoon to inquire about batteries. I didn't have enough time but they said I can stay a little longer so I got tempted and went in, bare-handed.
I located the Fiero after a long walk. It's way further towards the end than I was anticipating. There's not much left to it, especially the exterior.
I started taking pics of it and called Charlie. With a little "tech support" ;D :), I was able to convey the condition as I saw in my broken-butler-car-jargon :D so at least one of the experts among us can assess which are salvageable.

The front calipers seem easy for me to work on with the right tools, thanks to the tele-guidance I received, but the back ones are beyond me. If anyone is planning to visit the yard I can definitely asssit by donating some ~~blood,~~ sweat, tears, time and maybe a li'l skin off my body, like Ralph heroically sacrifices now and then :D. 8)
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Raydar on December 10, 2021, 05:09:29 pm: I just talked with John Willhoff. He was telling me about it. I assume he is talking about the same car.
It's medium red (burgundy) with beechwood interior and sunroof. He said the calipers and front fascia are gone. The dash, cluster, and center console are gone. The decklid is trashed.
He said the entire suspension is still there.
Said the leather seat bottoms are torn, but the backs are not bad.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on December 10, 2021, 06:21:40 pm: He must have gotten there just after Roger and I got the calipers. Someone got the front hubs. Roger needs the right rear knuckle but my 2 axle sockets were too big and too small.

It's a getrag. Cables are there but the shifter is gone. Calipers going up for sale in The Market.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Raydar on December 10, 2021, 09:01:59 pm: John sent some more pics. Looks like the hubs were still there when he was there.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on December 10, 2021, 10:17:44 pm: You're right. The front hubs were still there. I used one of them to brace the caliper as I tried to break the banjo bolt loose. Someone else got there between we and he. The rear fascia was still on the car while we were there. It was about 2:30 or so when we got back home.

That right rear knuckle is the one Roger needs. Using my 250 lb torque wrench, we couldn't break the nut loose. I had a 29 mm socket that fits my axle nuts, plus I had a 32 mm socket that I had bought to change Ray's hubs. The nut on that car is a 30 mm and we couldn't break it loose using the 32 mm socket.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on December 14, 2021, 01:40:50 pm: Dang, people got to it fast! I should've posted the pics I took..I recall seeing a bunch more parts on it.

Someone may have been working on it even before I got there a fortnight ago, because the seats were loaded with stuff, up to the roof. I could not even see the seat color/leather.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: fierofan84 on December 23, 2021, 09:02:15 am: A lot less left now. This was a fully loaded GT with power everything. I used to work at this location and can tell you a few inside things. 1st, the main thing of value for PAP are the Catalytic Converters. That is where they make their money back on the purchase of any vehicle. Everything else they sell is gravy. 2nd, a car will arrive and sit in a prep area for up to two weeks before they get it ready to go on the lot. That could be shorter if they have the manpower to run the prep area,(very high labor turn over rate). When draining out the fluids they punch a hole in every gas tank and most oil pans. It is the fastest way to remove the fluids. Unfortunately, with a FIERO tank that usually brakes the internal baffling loose rendering them useless even if you patched the hole. 3rd, there is a individual or company that gets to the lot as the vehicles are being placed and grabs every front/rear plastic or urethane bumper cover assembly that is unmolested. Those end up in the second hand crash market for minor accidents that need bumper covers and a quick respray. 4th, for cars in this short supply it would be best to have an organized effort to grab EVERYTHING. If we have a parts barn available then surgically stripping everything and tagging it all for storage would be an excellent idea. I'm not suggesting hoarding everything just don't let it get scrapped. I'm still kicking myself that I let that Iron Duke block get crushed from the 84 that was out there just two months ago. I personally got the remaining wiring and parts for power locks and power mirrors from this 88 so I can option out my 84. 5TH, vehicles sit on the lot for approximately 2 months. After that they are taken to the back, the drivetrain is ripped out with a giant claw and the engine and trans are separated and sorted for the accessories, aluminum, and cast iron. The carcass is pancaked and taken to a processing center where it will be melted to make new Hondas, Toyotas, and KIA's.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: fierofan84 on December 23, 2021, 09:20:12 am: I forgot to mention, the crews police the lot every evening. Anything left lying about in the isles is unceremoniously and randomly tossed into the nearest vehicle. So it the car is full of stuff that doesn't belong to it, it probably is from something near by or around it. They don't care what it is or where it came from they are just told to clean up the lot. That also means that if the part you are looking for isn't with the car, look around it might still be there.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on December 23, 2021, 09:38:20 am: Good info. In that case it would be good if some able bodied members could grab the getrag and cables, pay for it with club funds, and put it in the parts barn. With all charges it would be $130.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on December 27, 2021, 11:14:07 am: Quote from: fierofan84 on December 23, 2021, 09:02:15 am
A lot less left now. This was a fully loaded GT with power everything. I used to work at this location and can tell you a few inside things. 1st, the main thing of value for PAP are the Catalytic Converters. That is where they make their money back on the purchase of any vehicle. Everything else they sell is gravy. 2nd, a car will arrive and sit in a prep area for up to two weeks before they get it ready to go on the lot. That could be shorter if they have the manpower to run the prep area,(very high labor turn over rate). When draining out the fluids they punch a hole in every gas tank and most oil pans. It is the fastest way to remove the fluids. Unfortunately, with a FIERO tank that usually brakes the internal baffling loose rendering them useless even if you patched the hole. 3rd, there is a individual or company that gets to the lot as the vehicles are being placed and grabs every front/rear plastic or urethane bumper cover assembly that is unmolested. Those end up in the second hand crash market for minor accidents that need bumper covers and a quick respray. 4th, for cars in this short supply it would be best to have an organized effort to grab EVERYTHING. If we have a parts barn available then surgically stripping everything and tagging it all for storage would be an excellent idea. I'm not suggesting hoarding everything just don't let it get scrapped. I'm still kicking myself that I let that Iron Duke block get crushed from the 84 that was out there just two months ago. I personally got the remaining wiring and parts for power locks and power mirrors from this 88 so I can option out my 84. 5TH, vehicles sit on the lot for approximately 2 months. After that they are taken to the back, the drivetrain is ripped out with a giant claw and the engine and trans are separated and sorted for the accessories, aluminum, and cast iron. The carcass is pancaked and taken to a processing center where it will be melted to make new Hondas, Toyotas, and KIA's.

Whoa, great stuff!!! Thank you :)
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: montegut on January 06, 2022, 01:09:47 pm: On my way to Atlanta with my younger daughter to visit my older daughter and family in Atlanta. Thinking about stopping at the Pull-A-Part on the COLDEST DAY of the year looking for drip rails. Mine damaged. Does anyone know if they are still on the ‘88 GT at the yard? Thanks
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on January 06, 2022, 02:41:29 pm: They were on it when Roger and I were there. I was going to grab one, but had nothing to remove it with. I've had good using body filler squeegee blades and a rubber mallet, insertng the wide part of the blade down into the channel and bumping the rail loose. I tried to pull it loose with my hands, but it's too firmly attached and hardly any space between the rail and roof.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: montegut on January 06, 2022, 04:22:32 pm: Great! I have a putty knife, wooden paint stirrer stick, rubber mallet and the heaviest coat I could find. Will post the results. Thanks
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on January 06, 2022, 06:32:49 pm: I damage one with a putty knife. You can get those flexible plastic putty blades at any auto parts. They come in a pack of various sizes. One edge is thin enough to get down inside and the wide surface edge spreads the impact. Insert into the drip rail instead of striking against the exposed lip. I'd suggest getting some just in case.

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Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Tha Driver on January 06, 2022, 06:49:29 pm: IIRC the GT drip rails have tabs under the sail panel glass, maybe even screws...
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: montegut on January 06, 2022, 08:08:39 pm: I’ll get the plastic one tomorrow if I decide to brave the cold. I read the Pennocks thread to remove the drip rail and there is a clip on the end by the sail panel. Thanks for the suggestions. Wish me luck,
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on January 07, 2022, 12:03:11 am: That steel clip is inserted into the end of the drip rail. It takes a little maneuvering to get it out from between the body and quarter window without damaging the rail. When mine was painted, one of the guys broke my driver's side rail end. Take your daughter with you to support the front end of the rail as you move along toward the rear.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: montegut on January 07, 2022, 01:48:17 pm: Drip rails were gone. That Fiero is stripped! Trip was still fruitful. Got a digital EGR valve for future project. There is a Fiero in Mobile Pull A Part we will check out on our way home Sunday.

Can’t make it tomorrow. Hope everyone has a good ride.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on January 07, 2022, 02:21:49 pm: It seemed to have been pretty much bare when AJ got to it very early on. Someone had already gotten the headlights and module and some other goodies including the gauges. I got the 2 front calipers and a brake line. Roger got the two rear calipers and two brake lines, plus the harness extension for the right power mirror. After we left, that afternoon someone got the rear fascia. Roger still needs the right rear knuckle, but is unable to get it due to surgery.
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Raydar on February 11, 2022, 01:30:13 pm: Does anyone know if this car is still there? And maybe what's left?
Title: Re: 88 Fiero at Pull A Part
Post by: Fierofool on February 11, 2022, 04:43:25 pm: It's already gone. Probably with the Getrag still in it. And Roger's badly need right rear knuckle.