Georgia Fiero Club Forum

All Things Fiero => Club News => Topic started by: Fierofool on January 18, 2014, 09:55:26 am

Title: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on January 18, 2014, 09:55:26 am
I've invited the club to come to my house on April 12, the day of the meeting, to start work on The Joel Project.  Mostly, we will be assessing the task we have at hand, parts needed, and the quality of the donor car. 

Anyone wishing to set up tent in my yard is welcome to do so.  We can do a little grilling along the way. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Raydar on January 18, 2014, 01:12:14 pm
I don't know if Don has any parts left that may be needed for the project, but if he does, I can likely get them to your place.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on January 18, 2014, 05:37:55 pm
I think we just need to assess the car and see what's needed, then who has what.  I don't want to have a lot of unnecessary stuff brought out.  We might do a little work on it, like trying to get it running on its own and see if it will go and stop on its own.  We'll definitely need a loaner battery to get it going on its own. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Robs Fieros on January 20, 2014, 03:04:39 pm
Can I come down there and help out? I still have a sunroof glass and a few body panels at the shop and at home.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on January 20, 2014, 03:49:20 pm
You're certainly welcome to come help.  Right now, I think the only body panel we need is the front aero fascia.  It has suffered some damage over the years.  All the other body panels look to be pretty good. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on February 16, 2014, 11:57:00 pm
The address is 287 Park Place, Auburn, Ga. 30011
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: GrannyLinda on February 17, 2014, 11:32:30 am
I've invited the club to come to my house on April 12, the day of the meeting, to start work on The Joel Project.  Mostly, we will be assessing the task we have at hand, parts needed, and the quality of the donor car. 

Anyone wishing to set up tent in my yard is welcome to do so.  We can do a little grilling along the way.
Is The Club Buying The Food ?
Or Are We Going To BYOF ?
Or Are We Going To Pass The Hat ?     
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on March 29, 2014, 12:18:46 am
From 11 AM until 1 PM we will assess the available vehicle.  At or around 1PM we will go to the Fatz Cafe, 442 Atlanta Hwy NW, Winder, GA 30680 in the Wal-Mart shopping center for lunch.  After lunch we will return to possibly work on the car.

Bring folding seats sipping stuff if you want anything other than water.  I will have a cooler of bottled water.  Bring your own tools to accomplish minor work and diagnostics.  I have a floor jack and jack stands, ramps, jumper cables, timing light and distributor wrench. 

Once you're on Hwy 316, keep in the right lane once you get into the construction zone else you will be forced to make a left turn toward Buford.  After the construction zone, you can move to the left lane for your next turn onto Winder Highway, Hwy 8.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: GrannyLinda on March 29, 2014, 10:02:35 am
Charlie Do You Want The Club Banner ?
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on March 29, 2014, 11:20:43 am
If you'd like to bring it, I think we can find a place to hang it for the day's event. 

I have just spoken with the person who is donating the 2 88's to us.  Many of you will remember long time Georgia Fiero Club member Mike Barr.  Some will also remember Dave Bellville and his 88 Fiero,  Mike has donated Dave's car and his own 88GT to the club.  They are basically ready to go on the road with just a few minor tweeks.  He is doing this with the condition that they go to Wounded Warriors Project recipients, or proceeds from the sale goes to WWP. 

We should have pictures of both cars within a week.  It will take 2 vehicles with tow dollies or trailer and a spare set of tires for each Fiero to go to Maryville, TN to bring them back. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: CowsPatoot on March 29, 2014, 02:41:30 pm
Just throwing out ideas here...I have not confirmed any of this with Sharon yet, she has veto power here.

Our normal drive to Charlies would take 4:26 (293 miles)...if we were to drive by and pick one up on the way, it would be 7:28 (389 miles).  It really would be the most efficient way to get one of them back.  Would we still need tires if I use the trailer?  I forget the details....what kind of sleeping space is there Friday night?

Problems with this..it would mean only two of us can come (but Colin wasn't a sure thing anyway).  The real issue is that it would use more gas.  I calculate about $125 difference between this and taking the convertible straight there and back...and Sharon and I are both real tight on money right now.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on March 29, 2014, 07:10:14 pm
The tires may be inflated or may be able to be inflated enough to get one of them on a trailer.  I don't know, yet, but he felt they might be dry rotted enough that they couldn't be pulled all the way down here on a dolly.  I think one of them has (had) new tires when parked. 

At this time, don't bother to go by and pick one up.  Just come straight down.  It's only about 4 hours from here and I have no problem with towing one back on a dolly. 

I don't have a spare bedroom, so  I can't offer anything other than a sofa with 2 built in recliners, a separate recliner, a living room floor, or a place to pitch a tent.  There's a Jamestown Inn and what was a Holiday Inn Express about 5 miles away, or the better motel that you stayed at when we did the poker run, about 7 miles away.  There are others about 12 miles away at the Mall of Georgia.  Oh, yeah, I have a front yard camping area for roughing it in a tent.  Front door will be unlocked for night excursions to the fridge or bathroom or you can use the trench latrine in the bushes in the back yard. 

If Colin isn't coming, get my Haynes manual from him.  I gave him the correct one that goes with his car. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: TopNotch on March 29, 2014, 07:18:52 pm
I have a truck, if someone has a tow dolly or trailer.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Roger on March 29, 2014, 07:28:36 pm
I have a tow dolly you can use.

Just promise you won't scratch it.
And talk nice to it.
And tell it it's a pretty dolly.

It's been used by the club before.
I'll have it greased and tires full. I've got one of those fancy 'bottom air' compressors.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on March 29, 2014, 07:47:53 pm
When it's all settled upon, maybe two of us can go up with our trucks and bring them back down.  I should have pictures of the cars within the week. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Raydar on March 30, 2014, 09:24:40 pm
I'm okay with towing a dolly OR a trailer. Just let me know. I'll have to coordinate with She Who Must Be Obeyed, but other than that it shouldn't be an issue.
I'll need a tow bar and ball, but I already have a receiver and the wiring for whatever kind of towed device.

If someone wants to loan the club a trailer (Greg?) I have a safe place, behind a locked fence, to store it until arrangements can be made to return it.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 01, 2014, 08:51:15 pm
I have a bit of good news on the 86SE.  Ray and I put jumpers on it today and the fuel pump works.  The engine has good clean oil in it.  Nice and clear and it has no water in the oil, so the engine hasn't frozen and cracked.  The brakes are a little sticky but it will roll when pushed. 

I popped in a headlight switch and only the right headlight will raise, but it won't go back down.  The left one does nothing.  By that time, I was working in the side reflection of a security light and couldn't get into the front to check headlight wiring connections.  I operated both motors manually and determined that the bumpstops in both are gone so the motors will need to be rebuilt.

After giving it a couple of shots of starting fluid, we got it to fire off again, and it continued to run on it's own.  We began getting lots of smoke from both front and rear of the engine, but I don't know if it' leaves or if the valve covers are leaking that badly.  We'll see tomorrow, if I have time. 

Should we go with the cars from Mike Barr, this 86SE might be one that the club could sell for some good parts.  The engine sounds good.  I never thought to pull it into gear to see how the automatic transmission reacted.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Raydar on April 03, 2014, 09:29:38 pm
They're talking about storms tomorrow. I think they should be gone by Saturday, but do we need to talk about a "what if..?"
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 03, 2014, 09:36:56 pm
The meeting isn't this Saturday.  It's the 12th.  A week from this Saturday.  Hope the storms are gone by then.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Raydar on April 03, 2014, 09:52:37 pm
DOH! Thank you. I was just painfully reminded of that. ("What?! I thought it was the second Saturday...")
Had my head firmly wedged up into a dark place.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 03, 2014, 10:04:49 pm
Of course, anyone who wants to get a head start is welcome this Saturday, too.  Just give me advance notice so I'm not still in bed when you get here. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Raydar on April 07, 2014, 11:08:01 am
Okay... Looks like I will not be able to make it this weekend.
My presence has been requested at my place of employment.  (One of those "offers that you can't refuse".)

I will, however, be available for other days/times to tow a trailer or dolley, as discussed, if that opportunity comes together.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 07, 2014, 11:18:08 am
Weather forecast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday calls for sunny with temps around 78 degrees. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 10, 2014, 08:56:56 pm
Some teasers of what we now have to work with in addition to the original 84 and the 86SE.
The Formula Fastback 5-speed.




The GT Automatic.


Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 10, 2014, 09:12:06 pm
Scott Brown said that he has an Expedition and an available car hauler. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Raydar on April 10, 2014, 10:36:57 pm
I remember those cars. Dave's fastback Formula has a 3.4 with a nice thump to it. The first time I ever heard a lumpy cam through an Ocelot muffler. :D

I believe that Mike's car is an 87 instead of an 88. But it was quite nice, the last time I saw it.
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 10, 2014, 11:40:49 pm

I believe that Mike's car is an 87 instead of an 88. But it was quite nice, the last time I saw it.

It does have 87 rims on it.  I looked at some other pictures to see if they'd put both fronts on one side like another 88 I saw once.  I didn't really question it since he has another set of 88 rims that go with them.  84 or 88, as long as it's as good as these, I don't care.  These look like they really give us something to work with. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: MetalBlue85GT on April 11, 2014, 01:39:24 am
I have a F150 That can tow I have a 2 inch ball on it I believe. Do I need to bring it from Acworth? Otherwise I will be in the Focus.

Anything else anyone need? Shade, extra chairs?

Randy
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Raydar on April 11, 2014, 06:27:21 am
Is the "pickup" going to happen on Saturday?
I mentioned that I will also be available at a later date. I need to come up with a tow bar and ball, but I've needed to do that, anyway.
I'll be off on Monday, after working Saturday. (Have to cover for someone...)
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 11, 2014, 07:41:29 am
Both cars are in the Knoxville/Maryville, Tennesee area.  We will need to set our schedule for a weekend that everyone can get together.  With the number of trucks we have available, we should be able to get two of them on any Saturday.  We'll also have to coordinate that with Mike since he has to come from Gatlinburg.  Scheduling that can be done tomorrow.

Even though we have these two cars, tomorrow can be used to evaluate the 86SE that I have here to determine if we also want to refurbish it as another donor, raffle, or sale project.  I have to make contact with John Harbor who started the Joel Project to see what his desires are.  I've gotten no replies to emails, PM's, or phone calls, for the past 3 or 4 months. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: GrannyLinda on April 11, 2014, 09:49:48 am
Do Not Forget Our Meeting Is At Fierofool's House
Tomorrow 4/13/14, At 11:00 am.
We Are Evaluating The Joel Project.
Then We Will Go To FATZ At 1:00 pm. For Lunch.     
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fiero GTB on April 11, 2014, 04:14:12 pm
Actually, it's SATURDAY the 12th (not the 13th)...  don't want anyone showing up a day late...

;- )

FGTB
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: GrannyLinda on April 11, 2014, 09:11:48 pm
THANX !
How Many People Are Going To Show Up Tomorrow ?
Besides Pat & I ?
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fiero GTB on April 11, 2014, 09:32:40 pm
I'll be there.

FGTB
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: Fierofool on April 16, 2014, 11:07:05 am
Someone left a blue folding chair.  LMK if you will be at the May meeting and I'll bring it. 
Title: Re: Joel Project Weekend
Post by: MetalBlue85GT on April 16, 2014, 10:19:11 pm
I left my Chair there - And I think that may 10th was the day I just proposed to drive to Tn.  I will get it this Saturday when I pick up ole Red.