Post by: Donster on February 05, 2012, 05:06:55 pm
See more here:
http://fiero.kienlen.net/85%20GT%20Coupe.htm (http://fiero.kienlen.net/85%20GT%20Coupe.htm)
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Post by: Fiero GTB on February 05, 2012, 10:14:26 pm
FGTB
Post by: jwrape on February 07, 2012, 06:45:31 am
Post by: Donster on February 07, 2012, 08:06:09 am
One of the very cool things on the Phoenix are the tinted tail lights ;D
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Post by: jwrape on February 07, 2012, 10:16:29 am
Thnx Jason
One of the very cool things on the Phoenix are the tinted tail lights ;D
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Stop it! your making me blush. LOL!
Post by: Donster on February 07, 2012, 12:03:54 pm
Stop it! your making me blush. LOL!
Hehe...... I might just need another set. Anything you still might need? GT Rocker panels? GT door skins? ;D
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Post by: jwrape on February 07, 2012, 12:05:50 pm
Stop it! your making me blush. LOL!
Hehe...... I might just need another set. Anything you still might need? GT Rocker panels? GT door skins? ;D
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Hmmmm, I don't know. I'm actually giving up on the painting the way I was doing it. Just wasn't happening the way I wanted. BUT I am still changing the color. I don't know what else I need right now but we can always work something out. I'm easy...
Post by: Donster on February 07, 2012, 12:08:48 pm
.......... I'm easy...
......... so am I ;D
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Post by: Donster on February 07, 2012, 07:02:30 pm
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Post by: Donster on February 09, 2012, 08:51:48 am
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Post by: Donster on February 09, 2012, 09:09:19 am
But chances are, we'll have new paint on it before then.
Trying hard to get it done
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Post by: Fiero GTB on February 09, 2012, 08:16:42 pm
Ran great, but needs an allignment and the fuel gauge is WAY OFF! It'll probably run out of fuel while the gauge still tells me there is half a tank in it.
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Had this same problem. I hear it's common w Fieros. Probably the float. WhoDeanie fixed mine first try.
Fiero GTB
Post by: 86FIFI on February 09, 2012, 08:41:07 pm
Post by: PetefromTn on February 09, 2012, 10:03:11 pm
Pete
Post by: Donster on February 25, 2012, 08:45:41 am
I waited until Anne had driven a lot of the tank empty (about 3-4 gallons left in the tank).
I then went and found an empty parking lot and started driving serpentines and circles, hitting the brakes occasionally for about 3-4 minutes. This causes the floater to move up and down rapidly and it substitutes cleaning the slider portion of the floater. While this may only be a temporary fix, her gauge is now almost accurate again nonetheless.
I actually came up with this fix all on my own, as I was just too lazy at the moment to drop her tank ;D
But to my embarassment, after reassembling the Phoenix, Anne complained that she gets no warm air when she turns on the heater. Turns out I forgot to put in the airduct behind the dashboard, so I now have to take out the entire dash again :(
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Post by: 86FIFI on February 26, 2012, 03:08:18 pm
Post by: Donster on February 27, 2012, 07:20:14 am
BTW: Thanks Matt
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Post by: 86FIFI on March 01, 2012, 10:19:49 pm
Post by: Duchess on March 01, 2012, 10:29:37 pm
Big black harmless dogs unless your a bird or small game. Haha. (These crazy little cars).Sometimes I would rather deal with big black dogs then crazy little cars ;)
Post by: Donster on March 25, 2012, 03:51:39 pm
Auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass and temperature.
Also has the option to connect to the backup switch, which disables the autodimming.
Thanks to Roger for some tips, I got it installed and working in less than 3 hours ;D
Unfortunately it turns out that the A/C on the Phoenix is not holding a charge, leaks down after about 2 days :-[
Poor Anne, Daytona is going to be hot
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Post by: TopNotch on March 25, 2012, 05:35:14 pm
Post by: Donster on April 18, 2012, 12:36:00 pm
All black interior is just stylish - in my opinion.
In the pics it still looks greyish (with flash), but it really is a nice black.
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Post by: Donster on April 18, 2012, 01:11:24 pm
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Post by: Donster on April 25, 2012, 05:04:10 pm
Center console with Anne's own logo
CF bezels
Doors look much better in daylight
She 's coming together, piece by piece
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Post by: Donster on April 30, 2012, 02:20:27 pm
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Post by: Donster on June 02, 2012, 07:37:05 am
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Post by: jwrape on June 19, 2012, 08:29:14 am
Post by: Donster on June 19, 2012, 09:26:42 am
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Post by: jwrape on June 19, 2012, 09:51:49 am
Alcohol
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Ah, I see
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 20, 2018, 06:08:35 pm
I would like to know what was involved with the change to this steering wheel, as I have this wheel. Maybe I'm missing the parts to get the horn working.
Post by: Donster on October 22, 2018, 01:55:43 am
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2018, 07:53:44 am
Post by: GTXVette on October 22, 2018, 08:22:43 am
Post by: Donster on March 20, 2019, 02:48:13 am
Have you heard anything new on the Phoenix?
I have been checking on costs for shipping, importing and converting for German law.
Anne would be thrilled! ;D
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Post by: Fierofool on March 20, 2019, 07:20:42 am
Post by: Donster on March 20, 2019, 07:34:25 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 20, 2019, 08:04:34 am
Post by: Donster on March 20, 2019, 08:31:35 am
If you're going to do that, get the Phoenix stuffed with parts you may need, prior to having it shipped over.
I would most likely come over first to see the Phoenix before I purchase, but would do some shopping for parts also. ;D
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 20, 2019, 06:46:11 pm
Post by: Donster on March 21, 2019, 03:19:51 am
You should also attend a meeting or event.
I think that goes without saying.
Post by: Donster on April 03, 2019, 06:59:32 am
I emailed with David and he said both cars are still sitting at his house and he would like to see someone get them. I asked if he would send me some pictures to post on our forum and he never responded. I'll send you an email with his contact information.
It has been a while that I reached out to David, but just as with you, I have heard nothing back. Too bad, I really would have liked to surprise Anne! ;D
Post by: Donster on December 04, 2019, 01:14:01 am
I emailed with David and he said both cars are still sitting at his house and he would like to see someone get them. I asked if he would send me some pictures to post on our forum and he never responded. I'll send you an email with his contact information.
It has been a while that I reached out to David, but just as with you, I have heard nothing back. Too bad, I really would have liked to surprise Anne! ;D
From David Brill yesterday:
Don:
It would be wonderful for you to raise the Phoenix once again. It is not running, and has not been, for some years now so please tell me what next. I could take it to a regular mechanic to troubleshoot for what I assume will be an inexpensive electronic part, and get a good battery for it, to get it running again. When last it ran, there were no serious issues, just the repeated engine kills that left my daughter, who happily carried tools to change out the electronic module, wanting something more reliable. The current engine-kill occurred about when she had found her VW Golf and the module was not the answer. So let me know. I’ll work with you In any way I can be helpful.
Nettie is currently in London area going to school for Occupational Therapy.
Thanks for getting back to us,
Brill
So my question is: Would anybody be willing to go and at least do a quick troubleshooting, to see if it really could be as simple as a bad ignition module?
I would of course compensate for the trouble.
Thnx,
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 04, 2019, 06:44:57 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 04, 2019, 09:35:55 pm
Post by: Donster on December 05, 2019, 03:40:16 am
I thought he said it wasn't the ICM.
I'm not aware that this had ever been discussed.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 05, 2019, 05:53:11 pm
I thought he said it wasn't the ICM.
I'm not aware that this had ever been discussed.
From David Brill yesterday:
Don:
It would be wonderful for you to raise the Phoenix once again. It is not running, and has not been, for some years now so please tell me what next. I could take it to a regular mechanic to troubleshoot for what I assume will be an inexpensive electronic part, and get a good battery for it, to get it running again. When last it ran, there were no serious issues, just the repeated engine kills that left my daughter, who happily carried tools to change out the electronic module, wanting something more reliable. The current engine-kill occurred about when she had found her VW Golf and the module was not the answer. So let me know. I’ll work with you In any way I can be helpful.
I had thought this was for the ICM. Maybe it was referring to a different module.
Post by: Fierofool on December 05, 2019, 07:21:53 pm
Post by: NoMad on December 06, 2019, 03:10:07 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 06, 2019, 04:28:33 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 06, 2019, 05:49:22 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 06, 2019, 07:21:56 pm
David's daughter, Nettie could drive a stick shift and began to drive the car. When it had problems, she took it to Don and watched how he repaired things or he directed her and let her do it. When Don passed, she brought to me, and I did the same. She wasn't afraid to get into anything on the car. She had so much problem with it that she purchased a more reliable vehicle. The VW Golf.
Jesse was turning into his drive and a lady in a small SUV failed to slow down and rear-ended him at about 55. Tha Driver repaired the car and primed it for painting. After getting the car back, I believe it quit and was towed home where it sits. Jesse went to Europe as part of his desire to be in theatre. Later, Nettie also went to Europe, though I believe a different country.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 06, 2019, 07:33:20 pm
Post by: Donster on January 07, 2020, 03:22:18 am
Ah. I do remember something about David's accident. Sorry for him, but also sorry to have Fieros sitting.
I would rather have it sitting AT MY HOUSE! :-)
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Post by: Donster on February 13, 2020, 02:11:07 am
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Post by: Fierofool on February 13, 2020, 08:11:54 am
Oops! Let me retract that. We've also had snow and tornadoes.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 25, 2020, 04:40:04 pm
Post by: Fierofool on November 25, 2020, 05:46:42 pm
I believe he said that David wasn't willing to sell the GT that belonged to the son.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 25, 2020, 05:48:17 pm
Post by: Fierofool on November 25, 2020, 06:06:10 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 25, 2020, 06:13:18 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 25, 2020, 06:14:29 pm
Post by: Fierofool on November 25, 2020, 06:29:32 pm
The new ones can outdo many late model muscle cars.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 25, 2020, 06:36:37 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 25, 2020, 07:07:01 pm
The BMWta Supra?
BMWta?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 25, 2020, 07:08:26 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 25, 2020, 07:15:40 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 25, 2020, 08:13:11 pm
Post by: Donster on April 14, 2021, 09:06:52 pm
Wreck It Ralph went down to look at Duchess. I never managed to get down there due to the back injury and other constraints.
I believe he said that David wasn't willing to sell the GT that belonged to the son.
So, what condition was the Phoenix in? Worth shipping to Germany?
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 14, 2021, 10:18:07 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 14, 2021, 10:43:35 pm
Post by: Donster on April 16, 2021, 03:15:28 pm
Thanks for the info Ralph.
But how rough is rough?
Starting to wonder if it would be worth surprising Anne with the car.
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Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 16, 2021, 03:52:37 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 16, 2021, 04:26:28 pm
Of course, if Donster could see in person...
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 16, 2021, 04:31:06 pm
Hmmm........
Thanks for the info Ralph.
But how rough is rough?
Starting to wonder if it would be worth surprising Anne with the car.
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How rough would be worth it?
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on April 16, 2021, 04:53:10 pm
Probably need to get more details and some pics.
Of course, if Donster could see in person...
Been sitting in a yard under a tree for 5 + years I believe. When it was parked it was not starting. Turned over but would not fire off. Dash cracks, console warped, seats need covers. I didn’t take photos but it’s not far if you want me to sometime next week. Assuming it’s still there.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 16, 2021, 05:06:50 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 16, 2021, 06:45:47 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 16, 2021, 07:01:00 pm
More black items added to the interior:
Center console with Anne's own logo
CF bezels
Doors look much better in daylight
She 's coming together, piece by piece
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