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Little Duke Coupe
« on: November 06, 2009, 10:56:01 pm »
Let me introduce you to the Little Duke Coupe.  This is a base 88 Fiero Coupe with Air Conditioning as its only option.  This is a one-owner vehicle and has only been driven by adults who were in their 40's when they purchased it. 

This car is being given to the Georgia Fiero Club, and is intended to become our Pace Car and banner carrier.  A number of our members have already agreed to participate in restoring and repainting the car to its original condition.  It will be decorated with the Georgia Fiero Club logo and will represent us at parades and shows.  It will also be available as a loaner car to any dues-paying member who is in temporary need of a car. 

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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 07:40:44 am »
I've still got your dash for that car, and the dual exhaust system.
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2009, 03:41:42 pm »
Make out a parts list of everything it needs & I'll see what I have. As I mentioned before, you're welcome to use my shop & tools as a place to work on it & store it if need be. When it comes time to paint, everyone can pitch in to sand it & I'll be glad to shoot it (& not with my Glock! LOL).
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2009, 06:07:20 pm »
So far, the only thing I know that it needs is a fuel pump.  I'm having that installed tomorrow.  It starts and runs with fuel poured down the throttle body and the pump relay activates.  Then, I've gotta get a battery for it.  Anybody have one to donate to the cause?
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2009, 08:16:42 pm »
Let me check.. I may have a good battery.....

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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2009, 09:00:36 pm »
I just checked the battery.. It is only showing 2.68 volts.. Iam putting it on the charger and i will check it in the morning again.. If it's up and stays up I will bring it to the meeting..... Jerry

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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2009, 10:54:36 am »
If 85GT's battery doesn't work, I'll pick one up at Wal-Mart before the meeting.
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2009, 05:36:42 pm »
A good used one would be suitable.  It has no power accessories, so it doesn't need a high amperage battery.  Ashby didn't show up to replace the fuel pump, so it still isn't running. 

Whodeanie has a set of 87 GT wheels with some used tires (RFTH spinout tires) that we can get for $50 if he hasn't already sold them.  Except for a wing, it would make it look like a Formula.  Robbie has a dual exhaust setup and a good 88 dash. 

Once we get it up and going, I think it would be good if anyone who uses it, bring it back with some improvement of some kind.  Maybe some fuzzy dice or dingleberries around the windshield or a put out or get out decal.  ;D
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2009, 06:45:44 pm »
Buddy said you could have some of his dingleberries. How many you need. ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2009, 07:07:36 pm »
As many as you can pick off and sew together.
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2009, 07:27:44 pm »
Thats between you and Buddy... ;D
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2009, 09:47:18 pm »
The Battery has been holding 12.79 VOLTS  ALDAY.. I will bring it Saturday to the Meeting.... Jerry

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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2009, 12:23:30 am »
OK.  I'll bring your climate control and your 4-speed throwout bearing.
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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2009, 07:51:57 am »
just checked the battery volts again at 12.61... appears to be a good battery

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Re: Little Duke Coupe
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2009, 09:51:13 am »
I may have a fuel pump, if you need one. When I replaced the pump in my 88 duke, it turned out that the pump itself was not bad. The hose between the pump and line was. But I put the new pump in anyway.
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