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@curtiswallace5730 I appreciate that! If I need to do it again, I'm sure I can do it nicer and faster. Thanks for watching and the comment!

@eli_ace_chicano I ended up buying a good used on from ebay since mine was bent and couldn't be rebuilt without straightening it first. I have had very good luck with The Fiero Store with their new and used parts. I wouldn't hesitate to let them rebuild yours. Good luck and thanks for the comment and for watching!

@glarson LOL

@icewaterslim7260 I always figured Granatelli went with a muti-stage setup to spread the effect of the boost over a lager section of the powerband. And that he wanted all wheel drive to put the increased power to the ground. There's lots of good information in Duke Nalon's biography, Granatelli's "Mr. 500" book and the Novi book by Ludvigsen. I still need to get the two volumes from Peters and Greuter. Thanks for the added information, watching, and the comment!

@smithmotorworks1969 Thank you back for the reading tips! Fascinated fanboy of the Novis since Granitelli brought them back to the brickyard. I had known about them even before as a pre-puberty kid having read some semi-fictional book whose title is long forgotten. The Novis were just big bad Roadsters that made big bad sounds. There is an audio-only Video on RUclips of Bobby Unser's qualifying laps that just screams every time he goes past the Microphone in the stands.

@icewaterslim7260 I think I've heard that one on RUclips! Totally awesome! I would love to have been there in person. That whole era of experimentation and innovation at Indy is all but gone there and in most of motorsport.

@tedalexander162 nothing like it on the road today! Thanks for watching and the comment.

@lobodawg74 for sure! Even the smallest detail on that car is styled to look classy. Thanks for watching and the comment!

@ColinCottingham-j7c they are certainly beautiful automobiles. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@rsmith3033 I don't think it's possible to kill those old Continental engines, LOL. I use mine a lot more than I thought I would. Thanks for watching and the comment!

@Retronomicon you are very welcome! I'm glad you found this useful. I have other tips and tricks on the channel. I try to upload them as I use (or remember) them. Good luck on your project and thanks for watching, the comment, and the subscription!

@bernardjeanlafleur5198 I'm glad it was useful. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@bernardjeanlafleur5198 They are definitely fun cars to own. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching and the comment!

@kcstarkey9140 I think I might have seen one of those too. I didn't notice them back then, but they are pretty awesome now! Thanks for the comment and for watching.

@DarrellButler-h2o There is some amazing stuff in each of them. I wish i had more time to spend. There's so much to see. If you are in the area again, you should also check out the Early Ford V8 Foundation Museum. I made a video of it as well.: ruclips.net/video/Sac0EROkrJk/видео.html Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@13coyote13 Studebaker VEHICLE production in the United States was definitely as dead as Dillinger by 1964. I didn't mention the few years of production in Canada (or other countries). Larks with Chevrolet engines and no Champ production there didn't seem relevant. You are right about education though; let us all know when you get one.

@alex94293 LOL. I do my best. I hope the video helped. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@ no thank you! Like you said the cheap one was 50-100, but the only store around here that sells them were no less than $150.00, or 50 dollars to rent for a day. I spent 7 dollars each on caulk guns from Menards and that worked perfect!

@mizer1981 Here you go - cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/fiero-rocker-panel-end-cap I put it in the description as well. It's pretty basic. Thanks for watching and the comment. Good luck!

@@smithmotorworks1969thank you so much!!! Printing now.

@stevebuckmaster13 That is awesome. The silver color scheme is my favorite. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@joeyvillarreal7281 no, I didn't. I the offset is near perfect for the AWD & 4WD axle width.

@rockyirwin9283 I definitely enjoy driving this one. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@1439of2000 I have a Champion CJ8 hooked up now only because there was an old one in there when I bought it. Bosch must've changed their heat range scale since then. It only goes from 2 -10 now. I don't see any reason to use a plug with a resistor. I haven't gotten to the point to see if the CJ8 is the right length even. I still have some carburetor work to do. Good luck and thanks for the comment and for watching!

@timothyryan8390 exactly what is it you need to know?

@westonpandolfini7057 It looks like it's CEV 6826. I found that here: www.myronsmopeds.com/category/ignition/cev/ There's also a great Facebook group with a lot of experts that have connections to NOS, reproduction, and good used parts. facebook.com/groups/1930672223610656 I'd also highly recommend a service manual if you don't have one. Good luck. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@janfswedane I agree. It looks like the Opel shares some styling cues with the US Monza and its variants. That Vauxhall is a sharp looking car. It reminds me of a baby 68-72 Nova, at least the side profile. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@@smithmotorworks1969 Thanks... Have you seen the South African take on the Vauxhall Firenza..? Chevrolet CanAm... Built by GM in Port Elizabeth powered by a 302DZ Z-28 engine. It's beat the COPO cars by a mile in my opinion. Bob Lutz was CEO of Opel in 70ties so no wonder they raided part bins worldwide...

@janfswedane I just found out about the CanAm around a month ago. That thing is awesome. I wish they would have made more and brought it or something like it to the US!

@periguin finding a replacement might be a problem. I'll eventually get there. :) Thanks for the offer, though. I appreciate it!

@periguin that sounds pretty awesome. I have wanted one for a while. I'm kind of an Oldsmobile guy, so it was a nice addition to my collection. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@4thinternational283 For sure! I think Jay Leno has one in his collection. Thanks for watching and the comment!

@dennismundt7378 The Drifter was definitely the most successful design of the retro heavy cruiser era of motorcycles (Honda Shadow ACE and HD Heritage Springer Softail), IMO. I'm glad someone at Team Green had the guts to do it right! Thanks for the comment and for watching.

@ericcranston8158 I wish this one were in better shape and I would've tried to keep it original. It's just not a good candidate for a restoration, or even a parts vehicle, LOL. Thanks for the advice. I can fabricate most of what I need, but I will contact the club if I get stuck. Thanks again for the comment and for watching!

@markeverson5849 that sounds like a pretty awesome ride. I really like mine too. I just need to ride it more LOL! Thanks for sharing your story and for watching!

@@smithmotorworks1969 you're welcome yes this machine only had $5,400 Mi on it there was a beautiful 800 Drifter they came up for sale about a month or so ago just in Northern Arkansas about 100 miles from here it was beautiful I think it had about 10,000 Mi on it and it had the ostrich leather solo seat with matching fringed saddlebags I think a cargo rack in a sissy bar it was super sweet for 3000 that's what I paid for mine I couldn't pass it up but the one in Arkansas would have been an awesome buy too I just couldn't haul it

@markeverson5849 either one sounds like a great deal. It's difficult to pass those deals up, but I need another project like I need a hole in my head! Enjoy it!

@goneforever4659 not the switch, the knockout plug. This goes into more detail: ruclips.net/video/PUdnFz6UAaE/видео.html

@greenmtnman7714 I know what you mean. I forget that I have it and start using the engine crane or muscling something around. LOL! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@kylemckenzie517 They are 255/65 R16. I had the Corvette 255/50VR-16 tires on it originally. They just didn't fill out the wheel well as much as I'd like. Ideally something in-between the two would look the best. If I ever get around to lowering it, I might change them.

@@smithmotorworks1969 not 17’s

I have a 2004 2dr ls model 17x8.5 thought I would need spacers ?

@joeyvillarreal7281 see the above comment for the tires that I have used. They wheels are 16" diameter.

@JayL_80 I appreciate that! It definitely made me smile when I figured out it would work. The texture knocked the gloss down too, which made a huge difference. Thanks for watching!

@karmicselling4252 Your angle grinder should probably work fine. I was concerned the blades would be too brittle and crack or chip. But, the material removal was easy. You might want to clamp it in a vise close to where your are grinding to keep it from flexing. I'm glad this helped you. Thanks for watching and the comment!

@joeljeffery8704 Glad to help! Thanks for the comment and for watching.

@105tomo No problem. I'm glad it helped! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@brentlopez-yg4yw I totally agree with you. I bet they had a cool story. I got them from an engineer that worked for me. They were her father's and uncle's when they were kids. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@@smithmotorworks1969 In the early 80's i had a Bug super sprint kart with a yamaha kt 100 , the good old days , was fun

@mehatestaxes No problem. The crazy thing is that automotive tool companies sell these. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@dave1135 I definitely got lucky with this one. Thanks for watching and the comment!

I agree. It would be nice if they made them again. You're right about the earlier Sport Scout models. The early 40s definitely had skirted fenders, though. nationalmcmuseum.org/2019/12/27/1941-indian-sport-scout-model-641/ Thanks for watching and the comment!

I agree. I'd love to have the 1500's power with the 800's styling. Thanks for watching and the comment!

id trade my 1600 classic for another drifter any size@@smithmotorworks1969

@paulnewton943 I'm glad to help. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@Luna-dt1nt It's tough to say without more information. I'm not familiar with that model. I'd look at ignition components first (defective coil, condenser, etc.). Good luck and thanks for watching and the comment!

@Luniz-5-On-it That color on your car sounds like it looked incredible. The body style is one that looks pretty great in any color, IMO. I am surprised at how much I like this car. Good luck on finding another one. They are out there. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@dubc73 1994 Cutlass Supreme production = 122,256 of which only 8,638 were convertibles. That's about 7%. What do you consider rare?

@@smithmotorworks1969 1,724 made in Red, Graphite interior, and Black top. The rarest color combo for a 94 would be Bright Aqua Metallic, Black top, and White interior. Only 4 were made.

@jiggity76 I love that Bright Aqua Metallic color and I'd take a white interior on anything. Thanks for the additional information!

@savionsmith7418 I'm not sure about that one. I suspect that they would need a spacer for at least the front. It's pretty tight with the ones on there now. I haven't got any of those to try or I would give you a definite answer. Thanks and good luck!

@gcanaday1 yeah, I agree. I understand, though. I imagine the cost to tool them for a low production bike would've blew their budget. When it was fairly new, I had considered getting reproduction Indian fenders and altering them to fit. Oh well, at least these won't rust. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@@smithmotorworks1969 Ain't nothing like a good fab project to get the blood flowing...

@daniellatimer1876 I'm jealous! That would be awesome. I've always wanted to see the Futurliner when it gets out for parades. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

@user-lb6xb6ud7d my wiring harness is pretty damaged. But looking at the diagram, there should be two wires on one terminal (magneto and on/off switch) and one terminal with a wire to ground. The ground may be marked "AL". I bought a service manual reprint from here: www.searsallstateriders.com/store/part/808.895401.html It is worth it just for the wiring diagram. But, you might be able to find one elsewhere on the internet. Good luck!

@jorgedacosta8957 I have the left rear wheel flare. I made a mirror image of it for the right side ruclips.net/video/3WStD6uOSMw/видео.html Thanks for the comment and for watching!