project pics

[juvius]

This is the 71 that I bought a few weeks ago. it's just been sitting in the garage since I brought it home. I finally got time to at least get some pics today. Pics are here: http://s629.photobucket.com/user/dawneh ... t%20Spider

some of you might remember it from a couple years ago... it belonged to a member here: spanishfiatspider (or something to that effect). southern ohio guys might recognize it from craigslist. Anyway, I couldn't resist it. It was only $600.00. I counted myself lucky after wasting my money on that 79 rust bucket that i first bought. it's in pretty nice shape, but like i said, i haven't had time to fully go over it. carpet looks good, so i'm hoping the floor under it is in good shape as well.

[PininF]

Looks like a great project, luv that colour green

[juvius]

Lol.... green... I hate green vehicles... but now I have this and my green Dakota... thanks

[johndemar]

Seriously, $600? If so, great buy.

[juvius]

Seriously, $600? If so, great buy.

Yah... the pics I got from him before I bought it were texted to me so they really didn't give me a good idea of what I was getting. But for $600 I was willing to do the work to fix it up. I was very surprised how nice it was when I got there. I think that I could put a new top on and buy a head and be on the road with it. Hell, the tires are even brand new... but that's not what I'm going g to do. I'm going to put this 1800 head and intake on the 2000 engine. Just have to figure out what I'm doing for a carb. It came with a 32 adfa but it partially disassembled and since I don't know a thing about carbs, I don't know if it's salvageable

In fact, if anyone who see this is awesome at carbs, I'd ship it to you and pay you to rebuild it and get it ready for me...

[spidernut]

What a deal! Looks like a great restoration candidate. If all the carb parts are there the carbs are easy to rebuild. The rebuild kits come with an exploded view of the carb so putting it back together is a fun puzzle to work on.

[juvius]

What a deal! Looks like a great restoration candidate. If all the carb parts are there the carbs are easy to rebuild. The rebuild kits come with an exploded view of the carb so putting it back together is a fun puzzle to work on.

I have had absolutely no experience with carburetors. Do you still think I could handle it?

[spidernut]

Take it slow and you'll be O.K. Remove everything very carefully and track your progress along the way. Digital cameras will be your friend here! Work on a large, clean and smooth surface (or on butcher paper). Small parts tend to fall out and get lost on dirty workbenches or the garage floor. Note any vacuum line connections and how they were installed. When removing anything from a carb, use the proper tools so you don't distort anything or strip out anything. When you remove ANYTHING, remove it slowly so you can see how it was put together..there are often springs that must be oriented correctly (accelerator pump diaphragm) or other small components (needle valve and float) that are precariously held in place. Chokes, throttle plates, floats, needle valves, check valves, etc., all need to be installed correctly. When re-assembling, reference your photos and the exploded view of the carb.

We all have had to rebuild our first carb at sometime or another. This will be your first. It will take time since you've not done it before. If you have basic skills with tools and understand exploded views of items, you can do it. It isn't that hard.

Keep in mind that you'll need a master rebuild kit not an overhaul kit if you want to do it right. Don't rely upon one from your local discount auto parts retailer. They usually suck.

Again, it isn't all that difficult if you take your time and document your progress.