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Created page with "'''Body panels''' is an overview of the exterior body panels used on the Pontiac Fiero. The Fiero uses a steel space frame with removable composite exterior body panels. This construction allows many exterior panels to be removed, replaced, repaired, or swapped without being structural parts of the chassis. == Overview == The Fiero body system includes the front fascia, rear fascia, fenders, doors, quarter panels, roof panel, decklid, hood, rocker panels, sail pan..." |
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The Fiero body system includes the front fascia, rear fascia, fenders, doors, quarter panels, roof panel, decklid, hood, rocker panels, sail panels, ground effects, trim, moldings, and related mounting hardware. | The Fiero body system includes the front fascia, rear fascia, fenders, doors, quarter panels, roof panel, decklid, hood, rocker panels, sail panels, ground effects, trim, moldings, and related mounting hardware. | ||
Body panels may differ by model year, trim level, and body style. Some panels are shared between models, while others are specific to notchback, fastback, aero, coupe, SE, GT, or Formula variants. | Body panels may differ by model year, trim level, and body style. Some panels are shared between models, while others are specific to notchback, fastback, aero, coupe, SE, GT, or Formula variants. Because the exterior panels are removable, the Fiero has also become a common platform for kit cars, rebodies, and custom body conversions. | ||
== Space frame and composite panels == | == Space frame and composite panels == | ||
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* [[Body panel repair]] | * [[Body panel repair]] | ||
* [[Rust inspection]] | * [[Rust inspection]] | ||
== Kit cars and rebody projects == | |||
Because the Fiero uses a steel space frame with removable composite exterior panels, it has often been used as a base for kit cars, rebodies, and custom body conversions. | |||
The removable panel design makes it possible to change much of the car's exterior appearance without replacing the main chassis structure. The mid-engine layout also makes the Fiero attractive for exotic-car-inspired body conversions. | |||
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* [[Kit cars]] | |||
* [[Rebody]] | |||
* [[Fastback conversion]] | |||
* [[Custom body panels]] | |||
* [[Space frame]] | |||
* [[Composite body panels]] | |||
== Front body panels == | == Front body panels == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:31, 6 July 2026
Body panels is an overview of the exterior body panels used on the Pontiac Fiero.
The Fiero uses a steel space frame with removable composite exterior body panels. This construction allows many exterior panels to be removed, replaced, repaired, or swapped without being structural parts of the chassis.
Overview
The Fiero body system includes the front fascia, rear fascia, fenders, doors, quarter panels, roof panel, decklid, hood, rocker panels, sail panels, ground effects, trim, moldings, and related mounting hardware.
Body panels may differ by model year, trim level, and body style. Some panels are shared between models, while others are specific to notchback, fastback, aero, coupe, SE, GT, or Formula variants. Because the exterior panels are removable, the Fiero has also become a common platform for kit cars, rebodies, and custom body conversions.
Space frame and composite panels
The Fiero's exterior panels are mounted to a steel space frame. The body panels provide the car's exterior shape but are not the primary structural frame of the car.
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Kit cars and rebody projects
Because the Fiero uses a steel space frame with removable composite exterior panels, it has often been used as a base for kit cars, rebodies, and custom body conversions.
The removable panel design makes it possible to change much of the car's exterior appearance without replacing the main chassis structure. The mid-engine layout also makes the Fiero attractive for exotic-car-inspired body conversions.
Related topics:
Front body panels
Side body panels
Rear body panels
Notchback and fastback body styles
Fieros were produced with both notchback and fastback rear body styles. The fastback GT body style uses a different rear clip, sail panels, decklid, tail lights, and related trim compared with notchback models.
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Aero and coupe body styles
Some Fieros used aero-style fascias and ground effects, while others used the earlier or later coupe-style body panels.
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Common body topics
- Body panel removal
- Body panel repair
- Fastback conversion
- Door hinge wear
- Water leaks
- Sunroof leaks
- Sail panel replacement
- Tail light delamination
- Paint codes
- Body alignment
Parts and interchange
Body panel interchange depends on model year, trim level, body style, molding style, and related mounting parts.
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- Body panel interchange
- Replacement part numbers
- Discontinued parts
- Parts suppliers
- Parts interchange