Author: Justin Christie
Building a shed base
Getting ready for a limestone base. All you need is a level, 2×4’s, stakes, plywood, and screws to build a form.
Fiero scoops are installed
I’ve successfully installed the quarter panel scoops. I have a bit of an issue with the drivers side scoop, and the gab between it and the drivers door. The gap is tight, but it still fits.
Prepping the Fiero scoops for installation
Since the floor pan restoration is complete, I have time now to focus on other installations. Today I started prepping the scoops for installation.
Fiero floor pan is DONE
I have sealed the welds underneath with a silicone based adhesive, and then I painted over everything with rocker guard. For the interior welds I used “liquid-metal” and then gave it a thorough sanding to smooth everything out. A few coats of rocker guard finished…
More floor pan welding
I had some time this weekend to finish off the rest of the floor pan welds. I had to jack the Fiero up so I could get underneath to complete the extra welds needed.
Fiero floor pan plates are welded in
It has been a while since I’ve had a chance to work on the Fiero, but today I welded in the floor pan plates.
Fiero Comp Cam specs
I finally found the Comp Cam spec sheet for my Fiero. This sheet specifies the duration and lift of the cam I have installed in the 3.4L motor. This is a nice cam, it boosts the lower end torque, and it provides the Fiero with…
Pieces are cut for the Fiero floor pan
I finished cutting the metal pieces to replace the sections I removed a few weeks ago. I will tack-weld them in place and paint them with rocker guard. Once that is done, I can install the new carpet :)
Fiero floor pan restoration – hit a snag
As I was beginning to finish up the floor pan painting I noticed that a part of the driver’s side sheet metal (near the rear firewall) was bulging up in one area. So i took a closer look, and then i pushed down on the…
Fiero mustang scoop for the rear deck-lid
I bought this on ebay for $54, and I’m quite pleased with it – the fiberglass work is well done. The scoop will not only be used for aesthetics, but it will also be functional as well. I will need to cut a venting hole…
Foyer step is stained
Two coats of stain, and three coats of polyurethane has produced a nicely stained oak step. It took about four days to complete the staining process, and most of that time was just waiting for the different coats to dry properly.
Replacing the friction disc on a snowblower
Replacing the friction disc is pretty straight forward. Depending upon your two-stage snowblower model (most of them follow the same basic design) you will need to remove the bottom plate that covers all of the internal drive components. Tilting the snowblower to the front makes…
Saturn bolt pattern reference
Since I’m searching for a set of winter tires, I came across this little guide for Saturns. The S-series Saturns use a 4×100 bolt pattern. Thought I would post it here incase other people need it. MODEL YEAR SIZE P.C.D. LUG SIZE MM OS L…
Yardworks 24V lawnmower batteries
I’ve had our Canadian Tire Yardworks lawnmower for over 2 years now, and like everyone else, …I’ve dealt with the crappy 24v batteries. But I’ve developed a system. I currently have 3 batteries that I use to mow the lawn. In most cases I can…
Fiero floor pan restoration
I spray painted the floor pans of the Fiero with a rubberized paint which also acts as a sound insulator. Looks good :)
Ferrari 355 tail lights for the Fiero
Since I finished the rear bumper installation, it was time to install these. They are AWESOME. The LEDs are super bright. Installation was straight forward – I just spliced into the existing tail light wires.
Finishing the installation of the Fiero rear bumper
This was over a few weekends, and not just one day. The rear bumper was stripped down with a grinder, .. a rust converter was applied, and then it was painted with a special rock guard compound. Everything was put back together, and then I…
Installing a LCD wall mount
I bought a LCD wall mount bracket off ebay about a month ago (fairly cheap, only $50 shipped) and I finally got around to installing it. The quality was very good – I was surprised because of the price I paid for it. The biggest…
Brain’s DX3 Goalie Blocker + Trapper
I picked these up from the post-office tonight. I am really impressed with the quality since they are mid-level series equipment. The stitching and the materials are all top-notch. The glove is constructed with that pro-weave material. I bought them off ebay. Price-wise I basically…
New goalie pads – Itech 10.8 Vamps
These just came in the mail. Really impressed at the quality of craftsmanship – the 10.8’s are hand-made in Canada. They are 34″ length and 12″ wide – exactly the same as my current goalie pads.
Replacing the Saturn exhaust system
This was a pretty big project. I have worked on exhaust systems before, but I’ve never done a total replacement from the headers back. Total cost on the project was about $400. Not too bad, but I purchased a lot of the exhaust pipes from…
ITECH 961 Pro goalie mask
I just picked this up a few hours ago off a gentleman through kijiji – it’s in terrific condition, and I purchased it for a good price. It looks like it has only been used a handful of times. Itech doesn’t make the 961 Pro…
Fiero custom headers for the 3.4L
I went over to the post office today to pick these up. In one word – AWESOME. These are equal length headers, so they will sound great – better than stock, and less restrictive. From various reports, people have dyno’d their Fieros with these, and…
