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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 12:33 pm
by DieselSpider
Looks too nice to fill with oil and start up. Just about glass display case material there.

Well done!

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:33 pm
by vandor
Beautiful! What is the gizmo on the left rear cambox cover? I have not seen one like that before.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:54 pm
by Mick124
Brake components and other parts just arrived from hydro blasting... :D

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Distributor cleaned up really well

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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:12 am
by DieselSpider
Looking good. How hard does the blast media set in the nooks and crannies when it dries? I see a bit here and there in the photos that appears is going to require some digging out.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:17 pm
by Mick124
No issues with media. Compressed air and or suction usually cleans it out.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:25 pm
by Ptoneill
Outstanding attention to detail, good luck with the paint!!

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 1:13 am
by Mick124
Steering wheel restored

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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 3:36 am
by Ptoneill
The steering wheel looks incredible!!! Did you do the work yourself?

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 3:55 am
by Mick124
i repaired the wheel (cracks and prep'd).

Finish was done by a friend.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 2:47 am
by Broadsword
The steering wheel looks like it has timber as the perimeter grip area.
Is that a retro fit?
Mine is the plastic made to look (poorly) like timber coming in a brown colour.
With the hydro blasted calipers, are you then going to clear seal or keep as is?
Was just wondering how absorbent the natural alloy would be?
It all looks spectacular!

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:51 am
by Mick124
Steering wheel finished to look exactly like timber. Original plastic rim beneath...

The alloy has been hydro washed properly. Parts are coated with a protector coating as to keep clean. Grease and oils clean straight off.. No dramas..

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:41 pm
by Mick124
New fabricated radiator support panel (bottom) being test fitted. Original one had too much damage and not salvageable.

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As per original :D
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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 4:51 am
by Mick124
Update

Cleaning up the under body.

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Boot all repaired and prep'd
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Fuel tank
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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:26 am
by RRoller123
What a fantastic project, and such quality work!

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 7:29 am
by SoFlaFiat
Looking fantastic Mick!!!