Perhaps one of us should buy this Fiero
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Topic: Perhaps one of us should buy this Fiero
Posted By: Patrick
Subject: Perhaps one of us should buy this Fiero
Date Posted: 21 September 2010 at 11:32pm
HOT ROD 460 hp a steal for $5000. Over $30,000 invested - $5000 (surrey)Date: 2010-09-21, 6:39PM PDT Reply to: mailto:sale-juwnw-1966736464@craigslist.org?subject=HOT%20ROD%20HOT%20ROD%20460%20hp%20a%20steal%20for%20%245000over%2430.000invested%20-%20%245000%20surrey&body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fvancouver.en.craigslist.ca%2Frds%2Fcto%2F1966736464.html%0A - sale-juwnw-1966736464@craigslist.org [ http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts - Errors when replying to ads? ] well this is it deal of the centry broke need the money this car has had top of the line everything put into it i have reciets for over $30,000 this car is a chevy roadster fiero with 383 built by kieth black everything is top of the line with this car v8 archie converstion kit witch is almost$4000 not installed all work was professtionaly done the motor alone i have $20,000 in reciepts all list some goodys msd ignition edelbrook manifold edlbrook valve covers aliuminum heads alliuminum headers holley carbs centerforce clutch bandm 4 speed alliuminum rad electric water pump the list goes on and on roll bar have pictures of build as it was being done ive been placing this ad for 3to 4 months and i have not showed this car to one person this car is priced way below it value i guaranty who ever comes to see this car they will buy to much money spent on this car to pass this one up the motor alone is built by one of the best builders in bc im moving and dont have the space i have dino sheets to show 460 hp 420lbs of torque also just had a death in the family and have to travel over seas and all you fiero club guys would be crazy to pass this one up the motor alone was $20,000 any ways at this price im giving it away if we didnt have this resesson going on for the last year and a half i could get $15,000 to $20,000 for this car just nobodys buying toys nobodys got any money anyways my loss your gain if i dont sell this car buy the weekend i will keep it and borrow the money from my bank to fly home come see the car its awsome if your wonder what it looks like it looks like spyder ferrari also has ferrari seats carbinfibre stearing wheel I have $30,000 in reciepts theres just way to much to list please no emails phone 604 584 6551 please dont waste my time come see the car youll buy it for this price and the fiero guys club that always wont something for nothin here you go its a steal thanks
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 6:04am
...How much do you think my kidneys are worth on the black market? I have a plan to afford this...  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 7:26am
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That's everitt's old car. Just sold it to the guy a few months back. For 5K, there's a LOT of stuff there I gotta tell ya! |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 7:37am
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Wait a minute... Ad says aluminum headers... That can't be right. lol ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 12:17pm
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Considering the number of power drinks you've consumed, probably not much!
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Romeo wrote:
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 1:16pm
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Honestly, if that Fiero wasn't a convertible, I'd buy it. However, I personally have absolutely no interest in owning/driving a convertible of any sort. Seriously, someone in this club should buy that car.
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Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 1:51pm
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^^^ So buy it! Pull the good bits off, and swap them into one of your cars laying around. You'd still save about 10-20K over buying what it's already got and stuffing in one of yours. I'd almost buy it up just to stuff the engine in my SS10!!! (but you know - this whole not-working-for-the-last-year thing  ) |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 1:57pm
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If I had the space and $$'s, I would certainly...or we can make this into a club race car?...hey:)...convertable = HEADROOM!!! ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 2:11pm
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Ummm... if you saw my backyard you'd know why that's not going to happen. That and the fact that my girlfriend would leave me for sure if I was to buy yet another Fiero before getting rid of one or two or three of the ones (Fieros, not girlfriends!) that I already have. No, I'm afraid I just can't take on another "project", no matter how much of a deal it might appear to be.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 2:43pm
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I gotta admit though, I'm a little suspicious why this car has been so difficult to sell.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 2:51pm
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John, I thought I recall hearing that it actually didn't sell a few months back, that the fella who owns it now is the same fella who's owned it all along?
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 4:17pm
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Sorry again that is my fault for not updating, it DID sell, and now is being resold by the new owner at a drastically reduced price. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 4:45pm
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Also very suspicious... And I'm no convertible fan either, otherwise, you know, I'd buy it... ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 4:59pm
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I think the whole 'hard sell' thing is that it's not a turn-key drive it away car. But it's got a price tag on it like unknowing people think it should be (Oh, it's a Fiero. And you can't drive it?! So why so much?). I put huge hours into that car. More than some, less than others. But.... I know what's there (ok - I know what WAS there!). |
Posted By: Car-2-Lo
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 5:15pm
So Doc, what does it takes to get this hot rod on the road ? 
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Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 5:20pm
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No idea (now!). Last time I saw it, it needed the motor & trans mounts to be redone, and a dogbone added. I would now suspect the clutch might not live under any hard abuse. The body was nice (oh, and it's a roadster - there really was no roof setup for it! One would have to start from scratch there, maybe going through a boat place), needed paint to make it all match. Go look at the other post I put up - there was a video and a bunch of stills there. |
Posted By: kharmata
Date Posted: 22 September 2010 at 10:57pm
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ok - who do I make the cheque out too? |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 10:24pm
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I wonder what if anything became of this car? It's still listed http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/1966736464.html - Here on Craigslist, but it's about to disappear off the bottom of the page (when "Fiero" is the search term). If it never rained, this would be a fun car to drive.
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 10:47pm
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One of our oldest members, screen name Paramedic. (as that is his job and great to have on club runs) went to look at this car and sent me several updated pics. The new owner is a lying sack of dung doo, claiming that he is the one that built the car and the motor and had all the mods done to it. (Bull crap, I know the last 3 owners of the car and who did what to it over the years) However Paramedic is pretty seriously thinking about it, he is going to go and look at a S2 3800S/C 88GT over on the island though before he makes his mind up for sure. Dr.Fiero and Paramedic have been in contact with each other and Paramedic is going to come to our meeting. P.S. Patrick, I told him to contact you on here, as your 86GT might just be his old car. Not to many Black 86GT Autos floating around and your car does look like his, he would have to look for little odd things to make the distinction though. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 05 November 2010 at 11:55pm
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See, no disrespect against the car, but apart from the fact the lines don't look right as a convertible, as the Fiero is a space frame, I do find the concept of cutting away the roof very alarming for cornering prowess... ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 12:25am
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That would be interesting if it did belong to him at one time. I don't know how long the previous owner drove/owned my GT, but she had it stored uninsured/undriven in her underground parking since 2001 until I bought it two years ago. I'll be driving the GT to the meeting, so sure, Paramedic would be more than welcome to look 'er over.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 12:26am
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Would work real well in conjunction with Gretchin's suspension.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 12:50am
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Not the suspension that concerns me, space frame relies upon it's complete shape to work. Stand on the top of a pop can, it can hold your weight. Cut away a large part of the side, and it'll fold like nothing. Same logic applies to a space frame vehicle. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 1:45am
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In regards to the strength of the altered space frame, keep in mind that some modifications were indeed made to stiffen the frame.
How effective this might've been, I have no idea.
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Posted By: Medic
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 8:41am
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Hi guys, So you may have my old GT? hmmm...I sold it to a lady in Creston I believe. It had a fresh top end rebuild at that time and I think 140,000kms? The front nose was a little loose as it had bumped something previous to me owning it and I tried to re-attach it as best as possible.It also has a bra I installed and a fresh set of tires from Sears....I think they were Kelly's. |
Posted By: Medic
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 8:52am
| Now for that Roadster...........it is very interesting and a good deal if you add up all the parts. A little too much Hp in my opinion. I think it will blow up the trans etc.....It needs the trans remounted with solid mounts and the engine needs to be lowered . The body should be re-enforced to tie the rear to the front so the car doesn't fold under all that torque. The guy is hard to deal with (nice on the phone) but has been a no show when I went out to see it. Aircare is a huge concern for me too. That motor will not pass. The body is OK but not great. it had a quicky paint job and some of the panels don't line up(pass door). It needs some type of roof for the flash rain and weather out here. It is kinda cool as a roadster but really loses that unique Fiero look without a roofline. By the time it was roadworthy if you were handy enough to do the work yourself add another 5k. If not add another 10k. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 11:14am
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Door not fitting tells me there is frame issues. I look at the picture that apparently shows work done to add support for the missing roof and it doesn't give me warm feelings. Cutting the roof off is a serious modification and needs to be done properly. Never mind the mega horsepower on top off that. Good car for someone with the skills to finish it properly. The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 06 November 2010 at 12:07pm
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I didn't want to totally sidetrack this thread, so I've sent you a PM.
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