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14-year-old girl restores an 86 Fiero

Started by bull, April 18, 2012, 06:19:51 PM

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bull

April 18, 2012, 06:19:51 PM
http://now.msn.com/money/0417-girl-restores-fiero.aspx :2thumbs: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/085309.html

From the Fiero Forum:
Now I should tell you that she is 12 going on 22, but she presented these arguements to us.

1. She would like to buy a fiero because she saw one at a show and thinks they are cool (we are corvette people, so she has been around a few shows). Fair enough I like GM products and remember the Fiero fondly from my youth.
2. She makes the arguement that it gets reasonably good gas milage
3. It is relatively inexpensive, so she would be able to afford it.
4. She could completely restore it in the 4 years until she turns 16
5. She would learn about how cars work, it would be a cheap education for the money
6. She would only have the capacity to take one friend along with her, so there would be less distraction
7. She wants a manual so she would learn how to drive stick
8. When it is done it would be a cool historic sports car
9. She would pay for it all herself.

bakerhillpins

#1
April 18, 2012, 07:31:39 PM
That is excellent.  :2thumbs:

I am doing my best to get my daughter involved enough to give her general knowledge but even that is a struggle sometimes.  :shruggy:
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68 Bullitt Charger

#2
April 18, 2012, 08:43:18 PM
That's great, she seem's talented and I like the fact she chose an AMERICAN made car to restore!!!! :2thumbs:
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Finn

#3
April 18, 2012, 09:11:36 PM
How cool! Good for her. Wish I had started that early, might be closer to done by now...
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1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
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resq302

#4
April 19, 2012, 08:43:11 AM
Hell of a good idea for her!  Actually might want to start prepping my 5 yr old to start thinking the same thing!
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

Ghoste

#5
April 19, 2012, 11:09:42 AM
Huge thumbs up for her.  What led you to the Fiero forum Bull, do you have one of those as well?

Cooter

#6
April 19, 2012, 11:14:03 AM
I can see only one problem as the Fiero's were big POS....Catch on fire turds, but if that's what floats this little girls boat, I say more power to her.


Remember the "Magnum PI" (Ferrari body kits) versions being sold at dealers? We have a V6 one comes in the shop every now and then. Wow, what a turd.
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

nvrbdn

#7
April 19, 2012, 11:35:20 AM
its great that a young girl is motivated enough to find a car of her liking and tear that thing down replacing all the parts instead of hanging at the mall buying crap, sitting on facebook or nonstop texting all night long. amazing :yesnod:
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kab69440

#8
April 19, 2012, 01:33:45 PM
Please try to turn her attentions elsewhere before she throws her life away on a dream that most likely will never happen. I remember being 15 and thinking if I could put $2,000 per year into a certain 1969 Charger, I would have a really nice car to cruise in my mid 20's. I also used to believe that I was a reasonably intelligent human being.  Every time I open the garage door, I am reminded of just how stupid I can be, twenty-five years later. Please, darlin'... don't do it.
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not;  a sense of humor to console him for what he is.      Francis Bacon

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bull

#9
April 19, 2012, 05:07:33 PM
Quote from: kab69440 on April 19, 2012, 01:33:45 PM
Please try to turn her attentions elsewhere before she throws her life away on a dream that most likely will never happen. I remember being 15 and thinking if I could put $2,000 per year into a certain 1969 Charger, I would have a really nice car to cruise in my mid 20's. I also used to believe that I was a reasonably intelligent human being.  Every time I open the garage door, I am reminded of just how stupid I can be, twenty-five years later. Please, darlin'... don't do it.

Well, thanks for the encouraging words. :2thumbs:

kab69440

#10
April 19, 2012, 05:23:45 PM
It may not be encouraging or all warm and fuzzy, but it's the truth. Sorry to be a downer.
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not;  a sense of humor to console him for what he is.      Francis Bacon

WANT TO BUY:
Looking for a CD by  'The Sub-Mersians'  entitled "Raw Love Songs From My Garage To Your Bedroom"

Also, any of the various surf-revival compilation albums this band has contributed to.
Thank you,    Kenny

Jesus drove a Honda. He wasn't proud of it, though...
John 12: 49     "...for I did not speak of my own Accord."

Back N Black

#11
April 19, 2012, 06:11:23 PM
Quote from: Cooter on April 19, 2012, 11:14:03 AM
I can see only one problem as the Fiero's were big POS....Catch on fire turds, but if that's what floats this little girls boat, I say more power to her.


Remember the "Magnum PI" (Ferrari body kits) versions being sold at dealers? We have a V6 one comes in the shop every now and then. Wow, what a turd.

your just a ray of sunshine.  :pity:

mauve66

#12
April 19, 2012, 06:57:58 PM
she could put a caddy motor in it and haul ###
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body work
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powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment

TheGhost

#13
April 19, 2012, 08:54:32 PM
Quote from: mauve66 on April 19, 2012, 06:57:58 PM
she could put a caddy motor in it and haul ###

Northstar?  Seen a couple of those.  Traction is a problem. ;D
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

bull

#14
April 20, 2012, 12:32:26 AM
Quote from: kab69440 on April 19, 2012, 05:23:45 PM
It may not be encouraging or all warm and fuzzy, but it's the truth. Sorry to be a downer.

Four years is not out of line for a mild restoration on a Fiero. Especially with her parents helping her out. If you didn't look through that 2nd link I posted there are pics of her opening several Xmas gifts containing car parts from Santa. Not everyone can knock this stuff out in a year. Sometimes you've got to suppress the perfectionism and just pick away at it.

resq302

#15
April 20, 2012, 06:34:25 AM
A little more than 10 years ago, when I was first starting out working on cars, I decided to get a fiberglass body kit for my 85 Jeep CJ 7.  It was a custom kit called a Hum J-7 which essentially was a Wrangler body flared out and had a one piece tilt nose that looked like a hummer.  I was the first person on the east coast who had one and did some marketing for them.  If any of you have tried this, it is a major headache as the steel body had a lot of grounds attached to it.  With a fiberglass body, you needed to run a full length ground line all the way to the end of the car.  I tried many new things like installing a new Painless wiring harness, fuel injection conversion kit, etc.  With the one piece tilt nose, the radiator shroud was now gone and had to have a free standing frame made for the rad support.  All I know is that I got a ton of experience from it and learned a lot of how mechanics work then.   I think that is why I am as confident as I am today when I work on any other project that I do.  I applaud her for her efforts and hope she makes out well with it as the finished product is certainly something to be proud of!
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

Cooter

#16
April 20, 2012, 06:46:05 AM
Quote from: Back N Black on April 19, 2012, 06:11:23 PM
Quote from: Cooter on April 19, 2012, 11:14:03 AM
I can see only one problem as the Fiero's were big POS....Catch on fire turds, but if that's what floats this little girls boat, I say more power to her.


Remember the "Magnum PI" (Ferrari body kits) versions being sold at dealers? We have a V6 one comes in the shop every now and then. Wow, what a turd.

your just a ray of sunshine.  :pity:

I mince no words. I will certainly try to not get banned from here as well as CC.com. Troy has been good to me.
Some want to believe the world is  agood place. I know better.  I know these cars and they are a POS. Do a search and you'll see, i'm not the only one who agrees on this point. Thank you for your kind words. Peace, love, hair grease...
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

TheGhost

#17
April 20, 2012, 07:38:16 AM
The same could be said for e bodies, cooter.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

71ChallengeHer

#18
April 20, 2012, 08:09:22 AM
Good for her.  :2thumbs:  It will be a great learning experience.

bill440rt

#19
April 20, 2012, 08:50:31 AM
I admire her determination.
Good for her!!  :2thumbs:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

bull

#20
April 21, 2012, 10:18:43 AM
Quote from: Cooter on April 20, 2012, 06:46:05 AM
Quote from: Back N Black on April 19, 2012, 06:11:23 PM
Quote from: Cooter on April 19, 2012, 11:14:03 AM
I can see only one problem as the Fiero's were big POS....Catch on fire turds, but if that's what floats this little girls boat, I say more power to her.


Remember the "Magnum PI" (Ferrari body kits) versions being sold at dealers? We have a V6 one comes in the shop every now and then. Wow, what a turd.

your just a ray of sunshine.  :pity:

I mince no words. I will certainly try to not get banned from here as well as CC.com. Troy has been good to me.
Some want to believe the world is  agood place. I know better.  I know these cars and they are a POS. Do a search and you'll see, i'm not the only one who agrees on this point. Thank you for your kind words. Peace, love, hair grease...

Please, don't flatter yourself. You're not nearly the badass you think you are. :lol:

jaak

#21
April 21, 2012, 12:19:37 PM
Quote from: kab69440 on April 19, 2012, 01:33:45 PM
Please try to turn her attentions elsewhere before she throws her life away on a dream that most likely will never happen. I remember being 15 and thinking if I could put $2,000 per year into a certain 1969 Charger, I would have a really nice car to cruise in my mid 20's. I also used to believe that I was a reasonably intelligent human being.  Every time I open the garage door, I am reminded of just how stupid I can be, twenty-five years later. Please, darlin'... don't do it.

This was done in less than 7 years....I have a lower middle class income, married, have 3 kids and a mortgage. This car was built using money I made on the side working on cars, money made flipping 3-4 cars, buying/selling parts on eBay, etc. All the work was done myself, because I could not afford to pay a professional. Just because in 25 years you didn't have the initiative or drive to finish a project, doesn't mean everyone else doesn't either.  :Twocents:

Jason




bull

#22
April 21, 2012, 12:54:25 PM
 :2thumbs:

Musicman

#23
April 21, 2012, 06:20:53 PM
Good one Bull, I like that! :lol:

Vainglory, Esq.

#24
April 22, 2012, 04:19:06 PM
Quote from: bull on April 21, 2012, 10:18:43 AM
Quote from: Cooter on April 20, 2012, 06:46:05 AM
Quote from: Back N Black on April 19, 2012, 06:11:23 PM
Quote from: Cooter on April 19, 2012, 11:14:03 AM
I can see only one problem as the Fiero's were big POS....Catch on fire turds, but if that's what floats this little girls boat, I say more power to her.


Remember the "Magnum PI" (Ferrari body kits) versions being sold at dealers? We have a V6 one comes in the shop every now and then. Wow, what a turd.

your just a ray of sunshine.  :pity:

I mince no words. I will certainly try to not get banned from here as well as CC.com. Troy has been good to me.
Some want to believe the world is  agood place. I know better.  I know these cars and they are a POS. Do a search and you'll see, i'm not the only one who agrees on this point. Thank you for your kind words. Peace, love, hair grease...

Please, don't flatter yourself. You're not nearly the badass you think you are. :lol:

Heh.
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