Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 08:24:44 am
Anyone got something sitting in their garage or back yard or something they can make a deal on. I don't care for the pointed node on my Sport.
Post by: oldone on April 20, 2011, 08:41:59 am
Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 08:46:08 am
Post by: Fierofool on April 20, 2011, 08:52:02 am
Post by: oldone on April 20, 2011, 08:53:57 am
Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 08:55:06 am
If you decide you want a rear aero fascia too, I have one with a small scrape and puncture. I don't have the egg crate for it, though. Be aware that the fender well liner is different for the aero package, so you will need those, too.I had saw something about that but didn't know the difference. Are they bigger or smaller or just different?
Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 08:57:19 am
also have a rear 85 gt bumper with a little mess around the reflector holes where i try to change them to back lights- enough said, yours for free if you want it.
Who can pass up free. Yea I would love to grab that from you. What city are you in?
Thanks
Jason
Post by: oldone on April 20, 2011, 09:09:08 am
Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 09:20:24 am
Post by: Donster on April 20, 2011, 09:39:21 am
When and where is the next meeting? I'm sorry, I know I've read it somewhere. Like the last Sunday of the month or something? I didn't pay attention. I need to get to a meeting to introduce myself anyways. :-)
Check it out here:
http://gafiero.org/default.shtml
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Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 09:45:49 am
When and where is the next meeting? I'm sorry, I know I've read it somewhere. Like the last Sunday of the month or something? I didn't pay attention. I need to get to a meeting to introduce myself anyways. :-)
Check it out here:
http://gafiero.org/default.shtml
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So the 14th of May right off Hwy 85. Perfect. I can make it on my way home from work at 2:30pm.... That would be awesome. It's VERY convenient for me.
Post by: Donster on April 20, 2011, 09:50:29 am
Too bad you can't make it @ 1:30
And I actually get there via 285 going East, Chamblee-Tucker Road I think.
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Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 09:53:58 am
I'm sure we will still be there @ 2:30 PM. We usually hang out in the parking lot after grabbing a bite to eat
Too bad you can't make it @ 1:30
And I actually get there via 285 going East, Chamblee-Tucker Road I think.
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I will try to get there a little earlier if I get here and find out I have enough folks to work my job I might be able to slip out and hour early. :-)
Post by: Fierofool on April 20, 2011, 10:13:25 am
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I had saw something about that but didn't know the difference. Are they bigger or smaller or just different?
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The difference is that there's a small filler piece on the Aero liners that fills the aero feature at the bottom. The base fenders curve inward at the bottom while the aero fenders stand out in that area. I've also heard that some of the attachment screw holes don't line up, but I can't confirm that. It's a common swap, so there can't be many obstacles. If you do go aero, you'll need the egg crate underneath, plus a few more pieces.
Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 10:46:06 am
I definately want to go aero. I love that look and I'm putting so much time and effort into this Sport, I would rather have it the way I want it before I wrap the body in color.
Post by: Donster on April 20, 2011, 10:57:23 am
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Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 11:00:10 am
which style front nose do you have on it now?
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The pointed Notch style
Post by: Fierofool on April 20, 2011, 11:20:49 am
which style front nose do you have on it now?
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I was thinking about coming down to visit you, but after seeing that dead body in the right of the pic....well, I dunno.
Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 11:22:46 am
Yea, my friend was standing there and I don't know what he was doing as I took the picture.
Post by: Donster on April 20, 2011, 11:37:04 am
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Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 11:38:54 am
LOL! Standing??? Doesn't look like he was "standing". Looks rather life-less to me ;D
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Yea, he looks kinda lifeless anyways.....j/k
He's a young kid that likes to watch me work on the car to see if he can learn anything about them.
His car wouldn't start 2 days ago. Who did he call? You know it.
I'm the resident handy man... LOL!
Post by: Donster on April 20, 2011, 11:49:34 am
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Post by: jwrape on April 20, 2011, 11:52:08 am
Well, if you do get an Aero nose let me know, I'd probably be interested in your old one, as I can't seem to find the parts I need for my Formula nose, so I might just put on the old base nose.
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Ok, will do. The nose is in good shape. Haven't found anything other than some pollen on it. :-)
I'll let you know if I find something.
Thanks
Post by: oldone on April 21, 2011, 09:43:07 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 21, 2011, 10:13:56 pm
Jason, if you do find an aero nose, make sure the molding matches yours. There's a ribbed and a rounded molding. They won't match, otherwise.
Post by: Donster on April 21, 2011, 11:43:37 pm
"the don" i was at our salvage yard today and i took a look at the "87 coupe" and it looks like the air dam is made in three pieces, looks like to end pieces about a foot look and a center piece. the car is setting on the ground,no wheels( i bought those last year )so it was hard to see if the center portion was still good. is that the one you are looking for?
Exactly what I'm looking for. As I said, don't care if it's in pieces, I'll patch it up. It'll be under a LeBra anyways
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Post by: jwrape on April 22, 2011, 06:35:03 am
I drove by the junk yard last night but it was late. I just went by to get the phone number to give them a call.
Post by: TopNotch on April 22, 2011, 09:20:08 am
Post by: oldone on April 22, 2011, 09:38:34 am
Post by: Donster on April 22, 2011, 10:29:11 am
Would you pick it up for me? That would be awesome and much appreciated.
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Post by: oldone on April 22, 2011, 04:19:19 pm
Post by: Donster on April 22, 2011, 04:38:42 pm
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Post by: Fierofool on April 22, 2011, 05:11:41 pm
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Post by: oldone on April 22, 2011, 05:58:47 pm
Post by: Donster on April 22, 2011, 07:19:05 pm
Post by: oldone on April 23, 2011, 11:59:26 am
Post by: Donster on April 23, 2011, 12:39:06 pm
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Post by: jwrape on April 23, 2011, 12:59:24 pm
No worries, I appreciate you keeping an eye out for it and I appologize for hijacking jwrape's thread here ;D
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it's all good, :-)
Post by: Donster on April 23, 2011, 05:05:18 pm
sorry don that part was gone, but i will keep my eyes open. i do know a guy that has a 86 2m4 with a 5-speed that needs restoring bad. he was asking $500.00. its been sitting there quite awhile. i don't know if that has the part you need or not, but i'm pretty sure he wouldn't part it out. he lives on route 53 a little east of Fairmont.
How much resotring does the 86 need?
Trying to get my neighbor and my daughter into Fieros
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Post by: Fierofool on April 25, 2011, 09:22:17 pm
Post by: jwrape on April 26, 2011, 05:36:45 am
Edit: I didn't find anyone wanting to trade. Maybe I got there too late.
Post by: oldone on April 26, 2011, 10:27:35 am
Post by: jwrape on April 26, 2011, 10:29:47 am
don its been sitting out side for about 5 years, he said it ran when it was parked, its gold with tan interior. it doesn't look any worse than any $500.00 fiero. lots of clean-up. i had the guys name and number but can't find it now. if you want to see it i could meet you there to show you where it's at.
Gotta love that. Deals delivered.... Adding to the Fiero collection
Post by: Donster on April 26, 2011, 10:38:18 am
don its been sitting out side for about 5 years, he said it ran when it was parked, its gold with tan interior. it doesn't look any worse than any $500.00 fiero. lots of clean-up. i had the guys name and number but can't find it now. if you want to see it i could meet you there to show you where it's at.
Gotta love that. Deals delivered.... Adding to the Fiero collection
And that's why I love this club! ;D
Dewey. PM me your no. and I'll see if I can get my neighbor aligned with a mutually acceptable day and time
He figures that now that I'm a Fiero expert (Which I'm not!) he can risk buying a project car and I'll help him thru it. I will, but first thing I'll make him do is join our club! ;D
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Post by: jwrape on April 26, 2011, 10:42:21 am
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He figures that now that I'm a Fiero expert (Which I'm not!)You don't have to be an expert, just have to love workin' on em'
Post by: Donster on April 26, 2011, 10:47:08 am
Although, working on them at times has created new additions of words and exclamations to my vocabulary! ;D
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Post by: oldone on April 26, 2011, 10:48:01 am
Post by: Donster on April 26, 2011, 10:55:59 am
Again jwrape, sorry for hijacking your thread ;)
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Post by: oldone on April 26, 2011, 10:59:06 am
Post by: jwrape on April 26, 2011, 12:24:43 pm
jwrape i emailed fierofool the mans email address for the aero swap.
Sounds good. Thanks!
Post by: jwrape on May 04, 2011, 10:55:40 am
Post by: oldone on May 04, 2011, 05:25:50 pm
Post by: oldone on May 04, 2011, 05:28:13 pm
Post by: 85GT on May 04, 2011, 07:33:19 pm
Post by: jwrape on May 05, 2011, 06:09:06 am
jason were you able to get ahold of "85gt"?
I just PM'd him.
Thanks
Post by: 85GT on May 05, 2011, 10:42:04 am
Post by: jwrape on May 10, 2011, 09:31:04 am
cartersville ga right off "75" exit 290 ( canton road #20 ). if you want i could bring to nex meeting.
I will be at the meeting in my 86GT on Saturday... Ill get to meet everyone. See y'all there.
I wonder if I can strap a bumper to the rear hatch. :-)
Post by: Fierofool on May 10, 2011, 01:56:16 pm
Post by: jwrape on May 10, 2011, 01:58:59 pm
If you open the hatch, place the fascia in there with the tips pointing toward the back, you can fasten it down with bungee cords. It travels very well. I don't remember if I turned it upside down or right side up, but it was facing forward toward the engine. From Commerce to Auburn via I-85. Doing this is the only way I know to make the Fiero spoiler exert downforce on the back of the car.
:-) Then that's the way we'll do it.
Post by: oldone on May 10, 2011, 08:49:05 pm
Post by: jwrape on May 11, 2011, 07:04:21 am
is that all you are looking for is the free rear bumper?
Nah, I don't want you to think that, I'm not a Jerk. Bumper or not, I'm coming to see some nice Fiero's too and meet you guys. I don't know what these meeting are about. I got off early from work to get there at 1:30pm since you guys suggested it. I've actually only been to one car show, and that was for my Mustang back in the day.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2871321/1992-ford-mustang (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2871321/1992-ford-mustang)
Post by: jwrape on May 11, 2011, 07:13:36 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 11, 2011, 07:36:30 am
When the temperature control buttons are in the Max, Norm, or Def position, the cooling fan is energized. We often unplug the cycle switch on the receiver-dryer when we're running in the hills. Climbing mountains and constantly running in 3rd gear raises the coolant temp, so we turn on the AC and they don't get a chance to get hot.
Try the AC trick before you get into bumper to bumper traffic. Keep it cool rather than trying to cool it down. Probably no need to go to the lower temp thermostat as that can sometimes cause it to run too cool, telling the ECM to dump more fuel into the system.
Post by: jwrape on May 11, 2011, 07:48:05 am
On many cars, turning on the AC puts a load on them, causing them to run hot. In the case of the Fiero, it helps to keep it cool. The engine, that is.
When the temperature control buttons are in the Max, Norm, or Def position, the cooling fan is energized. We often unplug the cycle switch on the receiver-dryer when we're running in the hills. Climbing mountains and constantly running in 3rd gear raises the coolant temp, so we turn on the AC and they don't get a chance to get hot.
Try the AC trick before you get into bumper to bumper traffic. Keep it cool rather than trying to cool it down. Probably no need to go to the lower temp thermostat as that can sometimes cause it to run too cool, telling the ECM to dump more fuel into the system.
That's a good Idea. I assume the A/C being will turn up the speed of the fan.
The GT doesn't have a compressor on it anymore. I plan to fix that soon but I also assume it will act as if there is a compressor there and adjust the idle and the fan speed right. That's been my experience before with other cars.
Post by: Fierofool on May 11, 2011, 08:12:00 am
The circuit doesn't care whether or not there's a compressor. At the same time the cooling fan is energized, the engine cooling fan in the right side of the trunk is also activated, blowing cooler air onto the alternator and ignition coil.
Post by: jwrape on May 11, 2011, 08:15:25 am
The Fiero cooling fan is a 2 speed fan. ON and OFF :) It doesn't run unless the engine fan switch is closed by higher temperatures, or when the AC circuit is energized. Energizing the circuit also tells the ECM to bump the idle speed up about 150 RPM to handle the additional load from the compressor.
The circuit doesn't care whether or not there's a compressor. At the same time the cooling fan is energized, the engine cooling fan in the right side of the trunk is also activated, blowing cooler air onto the alternator and ignition coil.
Oh I had read about the trunk blower, but didn't realize it was in every GT. I'll have to go look at that.
Post by: Fierofool on May 11, 2011, 08:53:54 am
Post by: jwrape on May 11, 2011, 08:55:20 am
It isn't only for the GT. It's part of the V6 engine group, except that it was eliminated in the 88 model year.
88' was supposedly the year that they fixed all the overheating issues right?
Post by: Fierofool on May 11, 2011, 09:53:47 am
The 2 major improvements to the 88 was the internally balanced engine and the suspension. The 87 and 88 got some improved oiling.
Post by: oldone on May 11, 2011, 10:08:15 am
Post by: jwrape on May 11, 2011, 10:13:08 am
jason i didn't mean anything i just wanted to make sure you still wanted it otherwise i won't bring it. also i knew you were having some issues with some interior parts and wondered if there was anything you needed?
OH! Sorry I took that wrong, I thought I might have offended you. LOL! Hard to get emotion over a keyboard. :-)
Um, I can't think of anything specific that i need.
Did I mention something in another thread? I have a real BAD memory, for a good reason, but still a bad memory. Things leave my memory almost as fast as they go in sometimes, I'm getting better remembering though. :-)
Post by: oldone on May 11, 2011, 10:29:57 am
Post by: jwrape on May 11, 2011, 10:47:41 am
i thought i remembered something about a radio surround with holes in the top from aux gauges and a warped glove door.Oh, I have the warped console door. It's pretty bad but manageable after some gluing. Both of my cars radio surrounds are cracked but I think I am gonna buy that black out dash kit for the GT and not worry too much about the Sport.
The Console door is presentable now
The radio surround in the Sport is cracked on the top right screw
The GT's console cover is VERY soft and plyable, that one should glue up nicely. :-)
The radio surround in the GT has every hole cracked around but not bad looking otherwise.
I'll show ya the car on Saturday. You guys will have to tell me what you think of the ol' girl.
The paint on the GT is shiny, but has a lot of chips that reveal the Red original color and also show the inexperience in spraying a car( Runs, bad clear coating etc..) The car has that 5' rule where it looks good standing 5' away.
Post by: oldone on June 30, 2011, 03:01:21 pm
Post by: jwrape on July 05, 2011, 01:26:17 pm
jason are you still needing a aero nose?
Edit: Oops, I thought you were someone else.
Yes I do. I have the rear one from you that i was going to most likely install on the sport after I patch it. I have started wet sanding the Sport on the roof and starting there so it will be a little bit before I get down to the bumpers for prep.
Post by: oldone on July 09, 2011, 10:28:42 am
Post by: jwrape on July 09, 2011, 10:31:32 am
jason, a fellow off of pennocks has a aero nose for $75.00 obo. 251-656-1096
Ok, Thank you. I appreciate you looking out for me.
Post by: oldone on July 09, 2011, 10:32:38 am