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GTRS Fiero

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1988 base coupe
« on: July 11, 2020, 09:48:35 am »
Since we've apparently been discussing this Fiero in another thread, I thought I'd post it here:








This Fiero is located in Mineapolis, MN 55112

Per the ad,

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1988 base coupe
5-speed
Iron Duke
147,xxx miles

New RD slave/master cylinder

Tire cover, sunroof insert, and Fi-Air-O scoops not included

can be driven home

$2,000
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2020, 09:56:43 am »
The car looks very nice, and the price certainly seems reasonable.

If anyone from down there goes to take a look at this Fiero, stop by here on the way.  I'm at the halfway mark (sortof), if you take the no tolls route.  From experience, I can state that Iowa is a better way to go than Illinois.  Iowa has open gas stations and restaurants, meaning you can use the restrooms, and you can eat.
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2020, 10:55:18 am »
On the face of it, that car looks much nicer than the one that I bought a couple of years ago, for my swap project.
Wheels and paint appear to be nicer. Interior is nicer. Probably doesn't need the entire suspension and brakes redone...   
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2020, 11:06:44 am »
It is an MN, car, though...
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2020, 12:47:39 pm »
Quote from: GTRS Fiero on July 11, 2020, 11:06:44 am
It is an MN, car, though...

Guessing you're alluding to the possibility of rust...
That may be true, but he showed pictures of the trunk walls. What he showed looked really good. (I try to take pictures, higher up on the sides, however.)
I asked him a couple questions in the Pennocks thread. He overlooked (or ignored) one of them. ("Does it have A/C?")
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2020, 01:45:03 pm »
Yes, rust.  $2K is for a good base coupe.  If no rust, likely worth that.

It seems like ignoring that question.  You asked twice.  That having been stated, I miss things regularly.
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2020, 10:47:56 pm »
I had showed that thread to the wife and she commented on your fat boy needs A/C post, and I was like I totally know that guy.
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2020, 11:44:12 pm »
I zoomed in on the climate control panel and it appears to have AC.  The non-AC cars only have sliders for temperature control and heat, vent, defrost, etc.   
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2020, 12:20:40 pm »
This car could be turned into a Formula (no, I don't need another one), and if you wanted to put a 7730 ECM in to support a 3.4, it already has the proper mounting bracket for that ECM.
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2020, 12:32:08 pm »
To turn it into a Formula, it would need a rear sway bar, some decals, a V6 ECU, a V6, AUX gauges, and ...?
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2020, 02:45:56 pm »
I am hoping to finally get my cradle out in August and will have a v6, ECU, and such available. The motor is acting up but once it is out I will have a better idea of what would be needed to get it up and going again.
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2020, 06:47:58 pm »
Quote from: Fierofool on July 11, 2020, 11:44:12 pm
I zoomed in on the climate control panel and it appears to have AC.  The non-AC cars only have sliders for temperature control and heat, vent, defrost, etc.

I thought I saw a button, above the temperature slider, but I couldn't be sure. And he wasn't answering...
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2020, 06:52:45 pm »
Quote from: GTRS Fiero on July 12, 2020, 12:32:08 pm
To turn it into a Formula, it would need a rear sway bar, some decals, a V6 ECU, a V6, AUX gauges, and ...?

Which is exactly what I'm doing with mine. I've already rebuilt and upgraded the suspension and brakes, including springs, struts, bushings, and the sway bar.  (My coupe has essentially the same suspension and brakes as my fastback car.)
Already upgraded the instruments. Have an engine on a dolly in my garage. (If that engine works out, I anticipate having another one for sale. Hint-hint, Larry.)
Don't care anything about decals.

Just don't have the room to work on it, just now. That will hopefully get remedied by fall.
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2020, 08:11:44 am »
Quote from: Fierofool on July 11, 2020, 11:44:12 pm
I zoomed in on the climate control panel and it appears to have AC.  The non-AC cars only have sliders for temperature control and heat, vent, defrost, etc.

Doesn't mean the AC works.
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Re: 1988 base coupe
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2020, 08:12:27 am »
Quote from: Raydar on July 12, 2020, 06:52:45 pm
Quote from: GTRS Fiero on July 12, 2020, 12:32:08 pm
To turn it into a Formula, it would need a rear sway bar, some decals, a V6 ECU, a V6, AUX gauges, and ...?

Which is exactly what I'm doing with mine. I've already rebuilt and upgraded the suspension and brakes, including springs, struts, bushings, and the sway bar.  (My coupe has essentially the same suspension and brakes as my fastback car.)
Already upgraded the instruments. Have an engine on a dolly in my garage. (If that engine works out, I anticipate having another one for sale. Hint-hint, Larry.)
Don't care anything about decals.

Just don't have the room to work on it, just now. That will hopefully get remedied by fall.

Yeah, can't wait to see the ghost up and running.
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