1990 VW Cabriolet

(Unfinished page: some specs & mods not finished)


  Specs
 Body:
   Length - inches (mm)
   Width - inches (mm)
   Height - (before mods) inches (mm)
   Wheelbase - inches (mm)
   Weight - (before mods) lbs. ( kgs.)


 Gearbox:
   Fiero Getrag 5-Speed Manual
   Ratios:
    1st - 3.50
    2nd - 2.05
    3rd - 1.38
    4th - .94
    5th - .72
    Final Drive - 3.61
 Engine:
   Type - 1965 Chevrolet V8
   Bore -
   Stroke -
   Capacity - 283 cubic inches
   Compression Ratio - Unknown
   HP - App. 300
   Torque - Unknown



 Body:
  • Folding top eliminated - replaced with Targa top.
  • Custom built fiberglass hood..
  • Modified Eribuni fiberglass bumpers w/integrated spoiler/ground effects.
  • Tag relocated to bumper.
  • Mesh vent between taillights.
  • Custom built rear deck.
  • Rear wing - cut down/modified aftermarket Fiero replica.
  • H4 headlights (2 outside lights).
  • Flares w/side scoops.
  • Custom paint.

 Suspension:
  • 1988 Pontic Fiero front & rear.
  • Rear coilovers.
  • 15 x 7 Wheels.








 Drivetrain:
  • Mid-engine 283 SBC.
  • Fiero Getrag 5-speed.












Here are early pics of the drivetrain mods:

Cradle mounts:
1/8" plate was welded to the body & frame rails before welding in the forward crossmember & rear 1/8" mounting brackets.

Cradle mount detail Cradle mount detail Engine/trans/cradle

Front frame rails:

Front 1 Front 2 Front 3 Front 4 Front 5 Front on wheels

BMW 320 series header, hood hinges, & latch are being used to open the new hood/decklid up & to the rear.

BMW header & hood hinge


Click on thumbnail for photo(s) & details. These were taken while the car was on a rotisserie.





Here are the most recent pics of the car (click on thumbnail for photo & details). Back on wheels (temporarily) & with body parts barely hung on.



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