Post by: Raydar on October 25, 2017, 11:53:28 am
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ptd/d/1988-pontiac-fiero-parts-car/6340880389.html
Post by: Fierofool on October 25, 2017, 01:08:49 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 25, 2017, 05:37:45 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 25, 2017, 05:48:49 pm
Here are pics for posterity:
Post by: Fierofool on October 25, 2017, 07:53:13 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 25, 2017, 08:32:57 pm
I wonder what it would take to fix this car. I just hope it doesn't get crushed.
Post by: Raydar on October 25, 2017, 09:48:08 pm
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I wonder what it would take to fix this car.
Rear clip. Rear decklid. Quarter windows. Back glass window. Engine harness and maybe injectors. Throttle and trans cables. Hoses and fuel lines. Battery. Probably most of the fabric interior pieces. (smoke/water damage).
The engine and trans are probably okay, with the possible exception of the aluminum stuff on the top. Unless it got a bunch of dry chemical or water sprayed into it.
Realistically, if you had to source all the parts, it would probably cost as much as the car is worth. Not that that matters, in our hobby.
The ideal situation would be if someone had a GT that had been crashed in the front, or was a terminal rust bucket. This would be the perfect project.
Post by: Fierofool on October 25, 2017, 10:18:24 pm
Or parts for the 3800 Formula and fastback.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 25, 2017, 10:40:41 pm
The battery acid would need to be cleaned off wherever it touched. Probably additional damage. I also wonder about the inner boots on the axles.
Some of the steel, like the torsion springs, may have lost its temper.
Depending on water and heat, the ECU may be fried. The interior will smell like smoke for a long time.
Post by: Fierofool on October 25, 2017, 11:06:18 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 25, 2017, 11:10:23 pm
Post by: Raydar on October 26, 2017, 09:31:19 am
Don't forget ...
I didn't forget. I just mentioned the major components. All that other "melty stuff" is pretty much "a given".
Nickel-and-dime you to death.
Post by: Fierofool on October 26, 2017, 12:05:33 pm
The spoiler and stands are melted. The only portion of the decklid remaining is the portion over the trunk area. I didn't look at the tail lights. I forgot about those. I couldn't tell much about the rear suspension, but since flames go upward, there may be minimal damage, maybe only needing new bushings.
There has been some surface damage to the front and rear fascias. Paint is cracked and peeled, but no structural damage I could see. The rear quarters, belt moldings, doors, aero trim and front end are still good. The wheels appeared undamaged and they have decent rubber on them. Maybe something we could put onto the 3800 Formula?
They offered the car to the club for $450.
Post by: f85gtron on October 26, 2017, 12:48:18 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 26, 2017, 01:46:46 pm
They offered the car to the club for $450.
Or to one of our members.
Post by: f85gtron on October 26, 2017, 02:48:57 pm
Post by: f85gtron on October 26, 2017, 02:50:43 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 26, 2017, 03:42:55 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 26, 2017, 05:30:58 pm
I didn't forget. I just mentioned the major components. All that other "melty stuff" is pretty much "a given".
Nickel-and-dime you to death.
True. I'm hoping that, going into the future, the posts on this forum will help others, and may encourage more people to join the club. Since I don't have any local Fiero people, sometimes I find it difficult to even know what I don't know. Online, it's often difficult to get answers.
Sad as this is, I'd really like to see more pictures of the engine bay. Maybe the cradle isn't damaged.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 26, 2017, 05:32:37 pm
Post by: Raydar on October 26, 2017, 11:51:39 pm
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Sad as this is, I'd really like to see more pictures of the engine bay. Maybe the cradle isn't damaged.
Based upon what I've seen, I'd really be surprised if the cradle is damaged. I can't imagine anything flammable that would be situated anywhere near the cradle.
The typical Fiero "engine fire" scenario occurred when the (4 cylinder) rods flew out the front of the block, and all the vital fluids leaked out all over the catalytic converter. But this is a V6, that was running until it was parked.
Unless a fuel line ruptured, and sprayed gas all over something very hot (like the exhaust system) I'm thinking that the fire was up higher in the compartment. Maybe an electrical short, to the positive battery cable. Or leaves on the manifold, as was mentioned.
Just thinking out loud, really... Anybody's guess.
Post by: Tha Driver on October 28, 2017, 07:29:04 pm
Anyone want to pick it up & bring it to me for a reasonable fee? Would $100 cover it?
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"
Custom Fiberglass Parts (http://angelonearth.net/customfiberglass/)
Post by: Fierofool on October 28, 2017, 08:15:56 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 30, 2017, 03:25:37 pm
Post by: Raydar on October 30, 2017, 04:33:43 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 30, 2017, 05:24:40 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 30, 2017, 05:46:08 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 30, 2017, 05:57:03 pm
Post by: Raydar on October 30, 2017, 06:46:02 pm
...Our agreement with Barry was that he had to keep it for 2 years. He was only about a month shy.
Wow... time flies. :(
Just an observation.
Post by: Tha Driver on November 02, 2017, 08:54:22 pm
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"
Custom Fiberglass Parts (http://angelonearth.net/customfiberglass/)
Post by: pgackerman on November 05, 2017, 04:23:51 pm
How much for the rims?
Post by: Fierofool on November 05, 2017, 05:18:44 pm