First Fiero
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Topic: First Fiero
Posted By: Stevenr
Subject: First Fiero
Date Posted: 12 February 2012 at 2:13pm
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Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum, and new to Fiero's!
I'm 18, and just looking for my first car on craiglist, when I fell in love with the Fiero GT. After seeing pictures of a yellow Fiero with a F355 front bumper, I frantically looked on craigslist for what would be my first car. I've located one, and am going to look at it tomorrow. Are there any things I should be looking out for? It's a 1986 Fiero GT, with rebuilt engine sitting at 25k. It's also matte red, and not the best looking externally, but I plan on perhaps adding the f355 front bumper, and painting it in the future. |
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Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 12 February 2012 at 5:01pm
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Welcome to the addiction....:)
You didn't tell us what they're asking for it. Pretty much anything you might run into we can show you how to fix. Fieros are one of the most customizable cars ever made. So there's lots of options. Just look for obvious stuff, rust, interior condition....etc. One thing to look for is clutch problems. That can be costly. If you don't get that one, let us know. There are some very nice cars for sale by members also. Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Stevenr
Date Posted: 12 February 2012 at 5:12pm
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Oh, right. That's pretty important haha.
It's for sale at 2000, ready to be driven away. Apparently its runs and drives very smooth, and at 2k I can afford to replace things if needed. The only thing is that I've never formally driven a standard, besides on back roads. So My father will be driving it home for me, and probably test driving because I'm not 100% confident yet, but I hope a good week of driving will change that. Quick question, say I was to buy the F355 Front bumper. I'm obviously going to need to get it installed and the whole car painted, seeing as it's Matte red at the moment, which is not my choice of paint. I was thinking of perhaps turning the front bumper fitment and body work into a project, that way the paint job will cost less? My goal is for it to look like: http://www.fierofiberglass.com/Product%20Pages/FrontBumpe rs.html The Yellow Fiero there, but the Red colour of the previous one. I presume the paintjob will cost me around 1.5k-2k for quality, would doing my own body work lower that? |
Posted By: brad12329
Date Posted: 12 February 2012 at 8:59pm
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Hi i am also a young recent first time fiero owner, so i know how it feels. When i bought mine 3 months ago that one was for sale, never went and saw it cause it wasnt quite what i was looking for. But you can probably get the price down since its been for sale for so long. Good luck, let us know how it turns out. Whereabouts you located. I live in langley. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 13 February 2012 at 1:42am
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For $2k you can't go wrong assuming he has all the paperwork
showing his motor actually was rebuilt. Putting a new nose on a car is not easy. But if you're good mechanically you should be able to do it. I and others on here can help you through it. Cheers, Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Stevenr
Date Posted: 13 February 2012 at 6:51am
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I'm going to see it this afternoon, I'll be sure to get the
paperwork. I've never worked on a car before, but my father has limited knowledge, so this should be quite the adventure 
Brad, I also live in Langley, Walnut Grove more specifically. |
Posted By: Stevenr
Date Posted: 14 February 2012 at 8:12pm
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So I picked it up today, my dad drove it home. It's looks
and drives good, save for a few small issues. Now the first problem to deal with.... the one and only key broke in half. How would I go about remedying this? My insurance runs out at midnight tomorrow(need to get it aircared, sigh), but the aircare place closes at 5, I get off work at 4. So either I can get a key made by tomorrow or it's another 55$ for temp. insurance... Any ideas? |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 14 February 2012 at 8:36pm
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As hokey as it sounds, if the key broke clean (As in, you didn't bend it before it broke) you can put the pieces together, JB Weld them at the seam and get a copy made from that. You'll probably need another day's worth of insurence though. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Stevenr
Date Posted: 14 February 2012 at 10:34pm
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Alright, so we got the lock unlocked via BCAA, and am
leaving it unlocked until tomorrow in the garage. I'll get the aircar done, and insurance before time runs out, then head to a locksmith or canadian tire(whoever can do it) and get 2 sets made, crisis averted 
On second though, I think I might keep the exterior stock, except a paintjob and rims eventually. Though one question, I'm not the biggest fan of the bottom of the front bumper. It seems to come to to much of a point compared to the rest of the body in my opinion, has anyone seen pictures of perhaps a small lip, or even a homemade one that offsets that? To do list so far: -Fix all mechanical issues( ex. E-brake ) -Restore interior with Mr.mikes seats, e-brake boot, etc -Buy replacement parts for damaged or non-satisfactory condition ( trim, locks for doors and deck lid) -Paint job and Rims |
Posted By: brad12329
Date Posted: 14 February 2012 at 10:53pm
| Sounds like you have a little project, I have a few extra parts if you need them. Maybe you can swing by on a nice day when you get insurance and everything and see if i can help you get on your way to having a sweet ride. |
Posted By: Stevenr
Date Posted: 14 February 2012 at 10:57pm
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That I do! I Love the feeling of just sitting in it,
looking at it.. I can see this being my car for a very, very long time. I'll do that for sure, but it won't be for a while. I've learned "how" to drive standard, and have done so successfully on back roads in the past, but am not confident to tackle city/highway driving as of yet, so I'm going to practice the next month or so to the point where its second nature before I start thinking about making it a daily driver. Thank-you to those who have contributed information so far, this forum is very helpful! |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 15 February 2012 at 10:34pm
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Crap I can't remember the dealership name, but look for Kris Duck on the forum, he goes by duck. He works in the parts department at a GM Dealership and has in the past been able to get me a key made from scratch with just the vin number from the car. That is assuming the locks are stock from the factory. Unfortunately there is no easy way to find out if the locks are stock, its easier to just bite the bullet and get the key, and hope it works. Trust me, the last thing you want to have to do is change out all the locks in the car, its not a fun job. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Stevenr
Date Posted: 16 February 2012 at 11:07pm
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I got the key's re-made and they all work. Got two sets
done for under 15$ at the Shoe repair/lock smith place in Willowbrook mall. Funny you should mention that, Replacing all the locks is on my list to do.. they are pretty worn out. But Bestbuy only makes me so much money, time to prioritize 
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 16 February 2012 at 11:29pm
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Uh Oh, you work for BB. Do you work in a store or in the depo in PK. My wife works at the depo in PK. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Stevenr
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 12:01am
| Warehouse. |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 12:54am
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Oh Jeese, well my wife is Lisa Bergquist, she does first aid and forklift. Been there for like 7 years now. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Stevenr
Date Posted: 17 February 2012 at 4:43pm
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Shipping department? Small world eh?
Cars back from the shop... 800$ later and still need to get the e-brake replaced. I'll be happy when I can start on making it look nice 
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