1981 Fiat Spider 2000 - What am I doing!? LOL!!

[jimmycakes401]

Ohhhhhh. Did some of them not come with them? Or did your's rot out? Have you thought about just making a set? I'd imagine bungie chords would work. Or you could go to home depot or a supplier to get giant springs. I can measure these for you.

[124JOE]

no my 78 dosent have the holes and hooks for them

they gave me a rod witha spring,that i pull down and the lid stands on it.

and the spring pulls the rod leg back tward the center for closing the lid.joe

i guess im good

[Kingme2]

Any hose masters out there? I know one of them is 8mm. LOL!

sizes i dont know
2/3/4 appear to be vacume hoses.

5/7 is brake hose


6 is a fuel line

i think .joe

awesome... I've wanted to replace my Uglies with something nicer, now I have a start on type (just have to measure for sizes...unless someone knows?)

[jimmycakes401]

4 & 2 are 12mm I believe

[jimmycakes401]

I linked to 5 & 6 at bayless.

[jimmycakes401]

I believe 3 is 4mm

[124JOE]

#6 is 8mm-5/16 fuel line
#5 #7 are hydrolic line 8mm i think.joe

[jimmycakes401]

Oops! You're right. 6 is fuel line. I was thinking it was the other hydraulic hose.

[jimmycakes401]

Yesterday I sanded down the trunk compartment primed it and then used seam sealer on open joints. Obviously left the drain holes and various screw holes. Today I plan on priming over the sealer and using fiberglass fill for the two large plumbers putty gaps. Next up, I have to make templates because I don't have ANY of the original cards.

[jimmycakes401]

Why are there wires in my doors if I don't have power windows?

[Danq]

It is easier to make one style of wiring harness that has the wiring for every option than to make a dozen different one and get the proper one in the correct car on the assembly line. There is wiring for radio in the factory harness including power antenna but a radio was a dealer installed option. Wire is cheap compared to the labor to put it in.

[jimmycakes401]

Okay. Cool. That's what I was hoping. Guess it makes it easier to install power windows if I want later. I've always been a fan of crank.

[jimmycakes401]

Yesterday I coated my gas tank with rust reform. Tonight I will top coat it. I need to figure out how to hang it up so I can paint the whole thing at once. Or I'll use a nail board. For more info about the build visit http://fiatspider.weebly.com

[jimmycakes401]

Just put up some new info on my blog. http://fiatspider.weebly.com

Put the fuel pump in last night. Need to put in the return line. After that's complete I need to do all the welding on the back end. After that I'll fill her up with some gas and see how she runs.

[jimmycakes401]

I'm replacing my timing belt and decided to order a new tensioner bearing. I needed to pick up some rubber grommets for my radiator. They seem to be missing. I'm trying to think of any small pieces I may need that I can add to the order. Not a lot of money rattling around, but I want to grab any small bits I can use later. Any suggestions? Check my blog.

http://fiatspider.weebly.com