'85 Pontiac Fiero GT

[Scalper]

This is looking really sharp!

Thank you.  With the little bench time I had today.  I managed to complete the rest of the front components.   I had already glued in the a arms and wheels. So step 10 an 11 was very difficult to get in 

[mustang1989]

I really like this build so far as there are some good details in it that you're really bringing out. It's definitely bringing back some memories , that's for sure.

 

[AthOz]

Love the packaging of this car. The rear cradle looks like GM grabbed a FWD one (A-Body maybe?) and slapped it back there

[Johnt671]

The 84 to 87 Fiero used a Chevy Citation front cradle mounted in the rear and Chevette front suspension. In 88 GM brought out a different suspension and then did away with the car.

[Dann Tier]

Looks like its coming together extremely well......cant wait to see it done!!

[Scalper]

Haven't had any bench time in a while. Was able to work a  bit yesterday. 

Some interior paint 

[espo]

Glad to see your back after this one.

[Scalper]

Glad to see your back after this one.

thanks.   Had a bit of a slump. And elite dangerous on ps4 

felt good being back at the bench. 

[Dann Tier]

Looks good.......welcome back!!!

[Scalper]

Looks good.......welcome back!!!

Thanks Dann .. I will spray primer on the body soon.

[Scalper]

I missed this when you first started..........nice to see this one back on your WIP!

Interesting that Monogram modeled their '85 GT with those side air scoops, and not the black square "port" (driver's side) that was standard on all Fieros. Too bad that Monogram also didn't see fit to model the later GT which would come along for '86½. It would have been nice to compare that to MPC's GT which they did.

I'll be following this one as this is one of my favorite '80's cars, and one of the few bright spots that the decade had to offer.

Well.,, The kit gives you the option of both. So I will be using the Square ports .

they way they made the kit is a whole side panel after the doors to the rear wheels.

[Scalper]

Finally have some primer on. Looks like it needs another coat. 

[Scalper]

Sprayed the body today.  Not my best spray job.  Might need some fixing. 

[Fury556]

In1984, a buddy of mine and I were stationed in England, RAF Alconbury and RAF Upwood.   He brought his red fiero over with him.  It was like driving a spaceship though the small towns.  That car got a ton of looks.  Even had a freelance driver/writer take it on a pretty hard drive.  He said kind thigs about it but had hoped it would do more.  It really was a fun car to tear around the British country side.

I'm just up the road from Alconbury and Upwood, we do still see some imported "Yank tanks" driving about taking up the whole road  

Build looks good, looks like it's going together nicely! 

[Scalper]

Not my best paint job but it looks okay 

[Jonathan]

Once you paint the trim, I think it'll look great.

[Scalper]

Thank you Jonathan. 

I hope to have the interior completed tonight. 

[Scalper]

Dash pretty my assembled. 

[Dann Tier]

Freaking sweet!!!  -love how reflective that silver is too!!

[Scalper]

THanks Dann.  I used a silver sharpie 

[Scalper]

The interior is finaly completed.  A few touch ups required

Will look ok with the body on 

[El Caballo]

When these first came out in '83 I remember someone had parked one in front of my house, it was red with a buff colored interior. I recall thinking it was a wild step for GM to take, building a budget Ferrari. I seem to recall there were problems with panels warping in warmer climates and engine spontaneous combustion everywhere. Or at least those were the rumors around the campfire. An interesting idea, slain by the bean counters at GM.

[espo]

The interior came together well. With the black body trim done I think you'll be much happier with the appearance.  

[Scalper]

Thanks guys.  Did the front trim free hand    Needs another pass and touch ups. 

[Foxer]

Looking good!