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01/12/2002 3:34PM
Just received the kit today and this is just part of the kit.

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01/12/2002 4:48PM
Ready to start the new kit.

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The front corners have to be cut out because the new front end is more rounded than the stock Fiero.
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The wiring is being reworked to eliminate the headlight motors.
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This is the new front end being fitted to the car.
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Just a different angle of the new front end of the car.
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The hood is setting on top of the hinges (not bolted on) and needs to be fit properly.
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The back part of the rear clip must be trimmed for the Fino.  This part is used only when you have a Finale (rear window)
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The part near the rear window on the left side had to be cut out because it interfered with the installation of the rear clip.
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The body is starting to come together now.
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Left front side view.
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Left side.
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Rear end.
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Right side.
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Front end.

Now that the body is on the car I will have to fine tune it.

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This is the hole in the rear bumper that I needed to cut for the license plate holder.

 

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This is the license plate holder ready to be glassed in.
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The headlight cover will need to be cut.  It overlaps the hood.
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This is the headlight cover after cutting the scrap away.
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The headlight cover in on, now I will have to sand it to fit the body.
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This is the back of the rear clip where I fiber glassed in the license plate holder.
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The top part came in the kit and had to be cut out to fit into the hole I cut in the rear clip.
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This is how I had to install the rear clip because I did not have any help.
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This is the rear clip back on the car
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The car is together now, it needs finish sanding and fitting.  The front is 4 1/4" and the rear is 5" high.
I am going to raise the front to 5" that will be a total drop from stock of 2 1/4".
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This is my new wheels Enkei RS6 17x7. Tires are Nitto NT 555 Extreme Perf.  225/40ZR-17
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Starting to install the front Park/Turn lights.
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I have to make brackets to hold the Park light to the front end.
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I chose to use bolts to hold mine in place.
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This is after glassing in the bolts.
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Getting closer.
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Another photo from the side.
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3...2...1... Lift off