Okay guys and gals. I just called and spoke to Bruce about putting some cash down ($100) via credit card so he can gauge the interest level. As noted above it takes time and money to work one-off items like this. Here's how it's going to work: If he can get 10 people to put $100 up using credit cards. The card WILL NOT be charged until the group buy actually goes through - if he doesn't get ten people, then the cards are never charged and we go about our merry way, notchless.

Once we get ten people to roger up, he'll start the mold. 1-2 weeks for that. A week to make up a couple notchbacks from the mold in order to check for problems and/or corrections. Once that's done and we've got a good notch - then he can knock out two to three a week.

The window's are kind of a problem for him. The way things stand now, it looks like he's going to offer the notchbacks with fixed windows "stock" - or you can pay a bit more for a kit to make the window removable. I, myself will look into some of the "hot rod" power window kits (a la www.autoloc.com and others) to make mine motorized. The kit won't be some high priced gig and most likely only cover costs of parts and bagging. Bruce is pretty much a regular around here and isn't trying to screw anyone over; however he does have a business to run.

Bottom line: around $600. The $100 deposit will of course go towards that.

Bruce is looking at starting two projects currently - The notchback being one of them. If he goes with the other, it may be quite some time before we see this again. Not to mention Shannon MIGHT just want her notchback back so she can prep for shows coming up.

Give Bruce a call at 1-864-855-2694 and support the effort.

Steve

 

Hey guys, I'm sorry I ahve been out of the loop for quite a while. I was involved in a car accident on the 5th, nope not with Raif, with the dually. I was rearended while waiting to turn at an intersection.
It was dusk & had been raining so the road was wet. The car that hit me was a chevy prizm and is totalled hands down. She hit me at probably 35-40 MPH. She, The prizm's driver, is very lucky I heard her screech behind me, looked in the rearview, and decided to jump off the brake and on the gas. I managed to lighten the blow enough that she DID NOT end up so far under the dually that she literally kissed my bumper. It was close though...her hood was folded up against the windshield. The dually has about $1500.00 in damage: this includes the rear bumper, tailgate, and a inch dent in the driverside Quarter where the bumper rolled under and hit it. The funny thing...she said somehow she did not see me stopped in front of her. Ok how can you not see a dually with all its million and 1 lights on? Had to be on a cell phone, I bet! Then I found a piece of the prizms wiring harness the other day hanging from the folded under hitch and bumper...Go Dually!
Ok my point. I was acually hurt, whiplash...I have been going to doctors constantly. I'll be fine though, my back is just sore and it hurts to turn my head to the right. They had me on muscle relaxers and pain pills, so I have been out of it as of late. Before that the pain had me in bed... Things were a mess at work with me gone, so I had to get things in order there first. So today I'm finally able to start playing catch up with the rest of my life.

Thanks Steve for calling Bruce and getting the scoop. I was waiting to hear what Bruce's verdict was on the rear glass, before I said anything. I had the same concern as others had mentioned. I did not want to get eveyone all worked up only to find that the glass, weather strip, and hardware would skyrocket the price. Hence me not giving you more info on $ sooner.

As far as when I need my notchback, back...well I will need it back in time to get it preped, painted, fitted, and a new piece of plexi cut to be tinted to match to the windows...all by the TA Nats in Dayton, OH! Thats in August!

So let Bruce know your interest and get those deposits in! I got this notch and gave it to Bruce for you guys, so we 3rd gen Enthusiasts could have some styling options. Don't let this opportunity pass the 3rd gen community by. Until enough interest is generated the notch is on hold. He just wants to get 10 for the initial run to make making the mold worth while. From there they will probably make extras periodically to have on hand for future orders. So come on guys and gals!

 

I think no as a matter a fact I know you can not make the back window mortoized !!! No way no how wheres it gonna go down to the back seat, or better yet wrap around and tuck underneith? LOL I think its gonna have to be either in or out if its even an option.......just putting my 2 cents

 

i would like one, but im only 17 with no credit card, but i could probably talk my parents into letting my use their card...but who knows...ill most likely be getting one tho.

 

you know what would be cool think two tanks of NOS on the top of the hatch outside of the car that would look kind off cool

 

too many pics, there's 10 pages, which page is yours on? that's a finished pic, maybe I'm in just too much of a hurry

 

ew....the lines of the car are totally ruined...no offense but why would anyone want an XL fiero?