Comments on: Fiero-Based Avenger http://www.priceofhistoys.com/2008/12/15/fiero-based-avenger/ Kit car and homebuilt vehicle blog Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:58:24 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gary http://www.priceofhistoys.com/2008/12/15/fiero-based-avenger/comment-page-1/#comment-30681 Gary Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:23:50 +0000 http://www.priceofhistoys.com/?p=1919#comment-30681 Okay, I bought the car from Andy. The question is now what? This is a first project of this type for me. There is a lot of info on engine swap out there but I'm wondering if changing transaxle too is the way to go as West Coast Fiero claims this is a weak point if there is muscle. I'm not trying to make a power house just don't want to start over. Also interested in ideas for-Making up a dash, getting lower seats(headroom), door windows, etc. avenger6884@yahoo.com Okay, I bought the car from Andy. The question is now what? This is a first project of this type for me. There is a lot of info on engine swap out there but I’m wondering if changing transaxle too is the way to go as West Coast Fiero claims this is a weak point if there is muscle. I’m not trying to make a power house just don’t want to start over. Also interested in ideas for-Making up a dash, getting lower seats(headroom), door windows, etc. avenger6884@yahoo.com

]]> By: Schmitty http://www.priceofhistoys.com/2008/12/15/fiero-based-avenger/comment-page-1/#comment-27435 Schmitty Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:03:36 +0000 http://www.priceofhistoys.com/?p=1919#comment-27435 Hello Andy. I think your car was very cool and a great deal and I thought I gave it a good report. I understand your logic with the automatic but I (and most others) prefer sportscars as manual gearbox. I am not just a looky loo, I realy was and am still interested just having a hard time justifying buying another project and coming up with extra $$ at Christmas time. What does the fact that I was driving a Dodge van (it's 90's not 80's) Have to do with anything? That's simply my work vehicle. Schmitty Hello Andy. I think your car was very cool and a great deal and I thought I gave it a good report. I understand your logic with the automatic but I (and most others) prefer sportscars as manual gearbox. I am not just a looky loo, I realy was and am still interested just having a hard time justifying buying another project and coming up with extra $$ at Christmas time. What does the fact that I was driving a Dodge van (it’s 90’s not 80’s) Have to do with anything? That’s simply my work vehicle.

Schmitty

]]> By: andy http://www.priceofhistoys.com/2008/12/15/fiero-based-avenger/comment-page-1/#comment-26805 andy Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:46:56 +0000 http://www.priceofhistoys.com/?p=1919#comment-26805 im the owner of this car..and i appreciate the comments about my car..what the guy did not mention is that i bought it for the automatic trans due to starter issues with stick transmisions swapping to bigger motors.my plan was to install a 3.8 supercharged v6.or v8 motor.but never got to that point.and the guy that came to see it was driving a 1980s dodge caravan and in sure he was just a looky loo.it is a project but lights ,heater all work.also as you cannot see the front..its now solid with a functional hood with s10 headlights,so trunk and front end is all accessable im the owner of this car..and i appreciate the comments about my car..what the guy did not mention is that i bought it for the automatic trans due to starter issues with stick transmisions swapping to bigger motors.my plan was to install a 3.8 supercharged v6.or v8 motor.but never got to that point.and the guy that came to see it was driving a 1980s dodge caravan and in sure he was just a looky loo.it is a project but lights ,heater all work.also as you cannot see the front..its now solid with a functional hood with s10 headlights,so trunk and front end is all accessable

]]> By: Rick http://www.priceofhistoys.com/2008/12/15/fiero-based-avenger/comment-page-1/#comment-24634 Rick Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:50:51 +0000 http://www.priceofhistoys.com/?p=1919#comment-24634 bummer. so without changing out the rear cradle for an 88, it'll have the same Fiero bump-steer problem:( bummer. so without changing out the rear cradle for an 88, it’ll have the same Fiero bump-steer problem:(

]]> By: Schmitty http://www.priceofhistoys.com/2008/12/15/fiero-based-avenger/comment-page-1/#comment-24311 Schmitty Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:43:01 +0000 http://www.priceofhistoys.com/?p=1919#comment-24311 2m4 (4 cylinder) with automatic gearbox (yuck). I believe the Fiero was a 1985. Schmitty 2m4 (4 cylinder) with automatic gearbox (yuck). I believe the Fiero was a 1985.

Schmitty

]]> By: Rick http://www.priceofhistoys.com/2008/12/15/fiero-based-avenger/comment-page-1/#comment-24285 Rick Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:09:26 +0000 http://www.priceofhistoys.com/?p=1919#comment-24285 what year is the Fiero donor? Was it a 2M4 or 2M6? what year is the Fiero donor? Was it a 2M4 or 2M6?

]]> By: Schmitty http://www.priceofhistoys.com/2008/12/15/fiero-based-avenger/comment-page-1/#comment-24249 Schmitty Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:04:18 +0000 http://www.priceofhistoys.com/?p=1919#comment-24249 I saw this car in person. If anbody here is interested but too far away to look I can give you a detailed report. He Did a great job of putting the body on a Fiero chassis. It started and sounded pretty good (although he said it would die if you put it in gear). The body still needed a lot of attention and the interior was a big mess. Overall a very cool but very big project. He has recently lowered the price on craigslist to $1500! Schmitty I saw this car in person. If anbody here is interested but too far away to look I can give you a detailed report. He Did a great job of putting the body on a Fiero chassis. It started and sounded pretty good (although he said it would die if you put it in gear). The body still needed a lot of attention and the interior was a big mess. Overall a very cool but very big project. He has recently lowered the price on craigslist to $1500!

Schmitty

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