batbuilder's LP640 called "No Mercie"

[batbuilder]

Here's my guy trying to figure out why this doesn't fit....Its the bridge

[batbuilder]

here's me looking at a picture saying " what the hell"....Lol. This is just pure fun figuring this stuff out. I love it..

[batbuilder]

Here's a pic of the insert and housing not fitting. Wow this really doesnt fit to the point I may have to cut that bridge out between the front of the instruments and re fiberglass another bridge in. I'll have to reroute the attachment first so it doesn't go all out of alignment.

[batbuilder]

Here's a pic of the instrument housing being fitted to the top of the dash

[batbuilder]

And yet another angle.

[batbuilder]

Did I mention I only buy green masking tape. No sticky glue residue mess....Walmart

[batbuilder]

here's another angle of that handle.

[batbuilder]

Thought I was missing part of the dash where the shifter and stereo goes. But was told that didn't come with the kit. I did think I saw No Bull had a nice metal one. Wonder where he got that from? Hummm. Input suggestions here please....Lol
The other side of the dash lines up but oh that grab handle. Had to really squirm around to get that fiberglass inside the handle area.

[batbuilder]

Here's another angle of the part that needs to be "massaged" as they say in the body work industry....Lol

[batbuilder]

Here's a look at the console. It does appear to be an exact pull like the kit builder told me but it will take a little modification to make it adapt. And I can say because of the curves on the consol it will never look oem. But I think I can get it close enough for goverment work. First thing is this horn has to be chopped off.

[batbuilder]

The front doesnt have a choice it has to line up so the difference will have to be mad up in the side.

[batbuilder]

I like the idea of cutting that side panel off to reupholster it seperately but then I have to figure out how to reattach it and remain strong...Part of me just wants to fiberglass the seams and make it one stromg unit but then the upholstery would not have that strong seam.
Whoa thats a little off

[batbuilder]

Have to say Tallon was right. We are getting down to attaching the dash to the console and it doesnt line up. Right hand console with left hand dash. Don't worry I'll make that fricken thing work. Might not be the prettiest console around. Also I've noticed the Fiero cockpit goes way past the quarter windows. Not like the original. But I will take some advantage of that by lengthing the console if necessary. It seems like the Fiero chassis needs to be shortened between the dash and the front wheels. Of course thats not going to happen with mine. Got to work with what I have. I'll just be that goofy guy looking out my quarter window. Lol
Whoops this under side dash piece is off. Will have to slice in two differnt areas to realign it.

[batbuilder]

Thank You Texas. I appreciate the kind words. My dad's side of the family is frome La Marque, Texas. I spent a couple years there when my dad was in Vietnam. Its true what they say everything is bigger and better in Texas. Can't wait to see your build.

[Texas]

Moving fast!!! Your build looks good. Keep it up.