DONOR CAR
This chapter will deal with the donor car and the steps that need to be
taken to prepare your car for the Roadster body. This is what a donor car would look like prior to any changes. You will need to remove all of the body panels, hood, trunklid, radiator, headlights, bumpers and all associated hardware.
We recommend at this point that you disconnect and remove the battery
prior to beginning work. This will prevent draining the battery as well as
eliminate the possibility of any shorts that may occur as you are disconnecting
the wiring.
Please refer to your Fiero manual for all the necessary steps for removing
body panels, console, deck lid, trunk lid, headlight assemblies, etc.Parts you need to save from the donor
Lights Taillight Assembly
Headlight assembly
Headlight Motors
Wiper Wiper Motor and all arms
Hood Mechanical hood support
Body Gas cap filler and release
Interior Fender wells
Mirror controls
Electric window switches
Dash Indicator lights
Dash cluster and switches
Doors Interior door handles(if you have room i recomend not throwing any parts away untill project is complete)
If you are using the stock Fiero motor, then there will be no need to remove
the engine.You need to begin removing all the panels from the car. Use your Fiero
manual to assist you in how to remove various pieces. Completely strip the
interior. You may wish to save the seats for use during the build process.
Remove all the glass. If you do not have a glass removal tool, the rear window
may have to be broken to remove it. Caution: Be sure you wear safety goggles and gloves. It is best to put down a sheet of plastic to catch the broken pieces.
Once all the panels are removed, be sure to check the body for signs of
rust. If you discover any, be sure and clean down to bare metal, prime and
paint to prevent further deterioration.
This is the time to clean all the chassis pieces of the grease and grime that
will build up on a donor car.
