More progress

Keep it on topic, it will make it easier to find what you need.
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Brady i know spray paint looks alot better but with hot parts and brake fluid parts i have found the rust-o-leum paint on enamel hold up alot better over time
azygoustoyou

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I plan on being at 2012 FFO with the car even if the car isn't completely done. :P
I'm still waiting for the radiator, header, overflow bottle to arrive.
I used Dupli-color engine enamel with ceramic on the master cylinder. It's the same color as the block. I guess it looks all right.
It might have been nicer black. If the paint doesn't hold up, I'll paint it black the next time I change my fluid in the system. Right now it's still dry.
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azygoustoyou

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Auto Ricambi radiator. :P
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u started this in 2009. why is it taking u 2 years? slow but sure or what? just no rush? money
Jim
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider
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:D i did not mean any thing bad, sorry
nope i know there not cheap and it looks very nice :D sorry that i spoke
Jim
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider
azygoustoyou

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No worries, I wasn't mad. :P
Fiat88

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Looking really really good! :D
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Brady,

Thanks again for the spoiler......I feel your pain, I have been working on mine for over a year and it's not even in the same league as yours. I see that tou changed out the starter and distributer with , I am assuming, Mark Allisons. I am looking to go the same route, was it an easy install?, good directions?
Stay Safe,

Pat
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azygoustoyou

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bwilson27

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Post by bwilson27 »

fiat218 wrote:u started this in 2009. why is it taking u 2 years? slow but sure or what? just no rush? money
I've been watching this thread since 2009. Excellent documentation!
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i did not say anything bad on this. was just a question/
Jim
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider
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Hey, Jim. I certainly didn't think you were being critical. I think your question was a good one - particularly for anyone contemplating the kind of project Brady has taken on. I suspect all of the issues - time available, money, skill, desired quality and motivation are potentially huge factors. Having watched Brady's progress through his regular updates demonstrates this very well. His "more progress" thread provides an excellent guide for all of these things.
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i do agree, it a really nice car and i know it takes alot of cash/ time
Jim
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider
azygoustoyou

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Hi Guys,
Talking about the restoration. It is a tedious job. Especially since I'm so anal. LOL
I spent so many hours on this car. Too many to count. I look back and think, it better be worth it. I took a lot of time away from my family and appreciate their support and understanding. I do love these cars. This car has so many custom items on it. Within the time I started working on it, I haven't stopped except for making heat shields, spoilers, seat belt guides, and wind screens. I do get burnt out once in a while. But that doesn't last long. When you see it at FFO 2012, you'll understand.
Money is a big factor which delayed a lot of things. I can't complain though. I have all the bells and whistles. You could buy three cars for what I have in this one. I can't remember how I got the money. If I have learned one from this, it would have to be I love to fabricate. I know a lot of pic's on here get deleted for some reason. Here is my link to a quick before and after album. Thanks for the support all. If I can help anyone out, feel free to ask. I love to share ideas. :P
http://s253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60 ... 20History/
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