The Project begins here..... Picture Heavy 56k No way

[Fierofool]

The Fiero Store has the parts, AND if you're a dues paying member of the Georgia Fiero Club, you get a discount from them. 

[jwrape]

The Fiero Store has the parts, AND if you're a dues paying member of the Georgia Fiero Club, you get a discount from them. 

I plan to become a member soon.

[oldone]

jason whats the 86gt you're talking about?

[Tha Driver]

You know, the club has a car that I think is going to be for sale soon. Engine is supposed to be knocking, but it has leather seats, nice 17" wheels, flush mount headlights, & a whole lot of other stuff. Not sure if the club has decided what to do with it yet, but I think a club member could buy it for less than what the parts are worth. Maybe Charlie has an update on it...
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts

[Fierofool]

It's already sold.  I bought it and have a motor that will be coming soon. 

[Tha Driver]

It's already sold.  I bought it and have a motor that will be coming soon. 

That's what I get for not coming to club meetings. So do you need to put the engine in here?
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts

[Fierofool]

If I had the engine right now, I couldn't afford it.  I had already talked with Lee about doing the install, but it will probably come on down here and sit until I can get the money together and the other barter items for Lee to install it.  I've have a replacement column for it so it can be easily moved around and look like a running car if the Code Enforcement Officer comes by.  Before the 88 was running, I used to take my riding mower and move it and turn it around from time to time so they wouldn't come snooping. 

[jwrape]

jason whats the 86gt you're talking about?

Well, I found a guy that's interested in trading my Zero Turn Mower for his car. He's coming over today with the car to see if he wants to trade. Might be cool to get another Fiero. We will see. You know I will let you know. :-)

Seen here
http://gafieroclub.org/bbs/index.php?topic=768.0

[jwrape]

I finally ordered the finishing touches on the Grand Am brake kit for the Fiero from RockAuto. Got some good deals on the parts compared to Autozone. Got the brake pads for $6 a pair.

Fingers crossed i ordered the right stuff.

[jwrape]

Received all my new Gram Am Brake Conversion parts and have everything except Lugs for the front wheels.
Looks good so far.



A little detailing makes everything look a little cleaner.



And then a little stand back photo. I have the rear wheel just hand tightened on cause I still have to bleed the brakes before I mount them and set it down on the ground again.

[jwrape]

Well over the weekend I got the ol' girl on her feet.
I finished the brakes and she started right up and I ran it up and down the road for the first time.
It runs perfectly so far.
Need to get it aligned and insured and then I can drive it to work and get a feel for it. The only thing is even after cleaning the mechanism in the tank, the gas gauge stays pegged at full.  That might be a challenge to drive without a gas gauge. I will have to see what kind of mileage it gets and figure it up by the miles on the odometer.

[jwrape]

Next will be to re-do the headliner so the interior can be tidied up. Then find a CD player GM radio, then start working on the body.
Gotta fill and smooth the luggage rack holes and find a cheap spoiler for the back. I think it REALLY needs a Spoiler.

Looking at the car. I am thinking it SHOULD theoretically be lower in the front. It might need to settle. I have only driven in my neighborhood.
I'm about to put insurance on it and go get it aligned. That ride will get it settle prolly.

[Fierofool]

Staggered tire sizes would help change the rake a little.  The car looks great.  If you can't find a decent radio at pull-a-part, you can get them at www.replacementradios.com   Costs about 10 times what I got mine for at the yard.  Crutchfield.com and Replacement Radios carry stuff for the Fiero.

This package includes the $30 Fiero installation kit or if you find your own radio, they sell the installation harness which is plug and play, no splicing or cutting of the stock harness.
http://replacementradios.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_42_201&products_id=74

[jwrape]

Staggered tire sizes would help change the rake a little.  The car looks great.  If you can't find a decent radio at pull-a-part, you can get them at www.replacementradios.com   Costs about 10 times what I got mine for at the yard.  Crutchfield.com and Replacement Radios carry stuff for the Fiero.

This package includes the $30 Fiero installation kit or if you find your own radio, they sell the installation harness which is plug and play, no splicing or cutting of the stock harness.
http://replacementradios.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_42_201&products_id=74

Actually the car came with a aftermarket radio harness plugged into the factory harness but I have seen the AC Delco CD players with the Ipod plug in the side for $125 on Ebay. Seems like a good deal. Then just have to get some speakers and I'm set with that.
i don't use CD that much cause my phone has all the music I want. So as long as the Ipod adapter works I'm happy.

Yea, I will probably run 225/60/15's on the rear and 215/60/15's on the front.

Right now there are 225/65/15's on it and they are right to the outer edge of the rear fender so i don't think I can get much wider than MAYBE a 235/60/15

The front is now 9mm wider on each side from the brake upgrade. The rear is the same as factory cause the discs just replace the originals..

[Fierofool]

On the rear you can get a 265/60/15 underneath without scrub.  You have about 1/8 clearance between the back of the tire and the lower spring boss.  Ray's running that on his car.  225/60/15 on the front is about as big as you can go without clearance issues on stock rims.  My old 85GT was running 225/245 combinations and they looked pretty good.  Filled out the fenderwells pretty good.  See TheDon's 85JeeTee pics.