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Author: | GodSend [ Tue May 21, 2013 6:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | 88 GT rebuild |
Just want to post pictures of my 1988 GT I picked up just around the corner from my parents in Flamborough near highway 6. In all honesty I think I got a great deal at 850$ American Car (but 2nd generation Canadian) - - 120,000 miles, 5spd. - Very little rust in rails, none in trunk. - poor paint. Body panels in good shape, but a little cosmetic fixing needed. - Several body modifications (chin spoiler I really like, trunk scoop is okay, cut out air dam in front I dont care of but want to keep the 88 panels with the serial numbers so I will live with it. Other cheesy modifications removed (rubber skirting along sides.. ugh). - Drivers side inner door panel in rough shape, no carpet, no headliner/backer - No spare tire - Fancy lithium racing battery (Small, I dident actually care for it, so I replaced it, but worth a few hundred $). Located up front but PO did a good job with electrical. - several beechwood interior pieces painted black. Slowly replacing - Rear quarter panels windows missing. - car HAD A/C , but everything is disconnected in the back. Thinking about removing the entire thing to save weight? Things I had to do to certify/etest it : - Headlights were stuck down. Quick rebuild kit from Rodney took care of that - Tires were shot, I took the opportunity to get something a little more tasteful - Rear drivers side caliper was stuck. Got a rebuild, and took the opportunity to replace the rotors on the rear and of course the pads. Previous owner had put on SS lines, so left those in tact. - Passed first emissions test. Replaced cat (Which clunked when I banged on it) with cheapie canadian tire replacement. Poorly clamped on, but it did the job and I passed easily That was it for what was required. Other modifications I have done. - purchased rear quarter windows from Ebay. - Found some carpet and headliner (yet to install headliner) - "Led"ed all side markers - Flush front signal covers from PPF - "Led"ed all interior lights - Rodney front battery tray installed - front fender vents from PPF (yet to be installed) - New wires/plugs/rotor/cap/timing - Dropped fuel tank to fix inaccurate fuel gauge - Replaced Alt. as it died on me after a few months (grrr).. - Replaced entire exhaust from downpipe back with 2.5 from ebay. Its not a perfect fit on an 88, a few customizations where required. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/380361502042?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 - while I had the exhaust removed I replaced the starter with a lightly used one (Existing on looked like hell) - Added two Weapon r racing mufflers to exhaust (Just test fitted, needs lots of adjustment. Thats the furthest in they will fit without modifying the rear bumper cover, which I will do next in order to tuck them in another few inches.) http://www.weapon-r.com/products/1928-universal-g5-twin-mini-10x10x4-tip-size-3 - Removed a bad non functional alarm install that was draining the battery - replaced rotton outer dew wipes. I was able to find a reasonable replacement on JCWhitey for 20$ on sale. Fits great, I did not transfer any of the other hardware from the old dew wipes over as I was pleased with the "holding" ability of just the wipe itself, both with the window up and down. - fixed incorrect RPM gauge with variable transistor trick http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/tach.html Things still left to do - install both front and rear side scoops. - exhaust leak from trunk side manifold. I can see a few bolts are broken, so thats going to suck to fix. - s10 break booster. I have the 88 corvette adapters for the calipers but I think I am going to try just the booster first. - Paint of course. - Headliner - JL 6W3 or 8W3 under dash (waiting for a PFF member to finish this underdash setup to sell). Now some pictures. |
Author: | Lunatic [ Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 88 GT rebuild |
I'm glad that you bought this car and are doing good things to it! I hate to see Fieros at the salvage yard. I see you have a few pieces missing. I can "give you" a spare tire and factory jack. I have a complete interior but it's grey in colour. Let me know if you need anything. |
Author: | OHNIKO [ Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 88 GT rebuild |
COMING along nicely...good jobs |
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