Hi from Australia

[PininF]

Ok time for some updates,
Have stripped the hood frame and repainted it in a special rust preventative paint.




Came up fantastic, so very happy with it



Next step is the new top, had ordered one in Tan Tan but have changed it to Black, hope to give it a go some time next weekend weather permitting

[PininF]

Next was the removal of the rear bumper only took 15min, easy job !



Purchased new early style Stainless bumpers from Spider Point with the bracket set , yeah right brackets don't line up at all... will now have to custom make them

[PininF]

So this is how they will eventually sit , Just need to work out the new bracket spacing

[PininF]

New Wheels from Mark, Cheers mate they look fantastic...Rubbers 195/50
Dont know why I can't crop this pic, tried several times but this ones the best.




New Engine Pics to follow

[divace73]

looking good, at last the brackets you received didn't look like a year 8 project......

[PininF]

looking good, at last the brackets you received didn't look like a year 8 project......

Cheers David,
Anyone looking to buy these bumpers from Spider Point be mindful the bracket set at 130 euros does not fit the '79 models so you will need to be creative and make your own... just trying to save you guys some $$$

John.

[PininF]

New IDF's from Casaba.



Engine is Done.




Engine Bay cleaned up and good to go...

[terisimo]

Excellent work going on with your Spider John!
I have a 71 124BS1 here in Adelaide and posted up in this section a while back. I am going through the same process with my top, so please keep us posted on your experience with this. I'm planning on doing my top next month and purchased a cloth one earlier this year.
Your car looks exactly like one that I looked at that was for sale here in Adelaide about 4 years ago at Salisbury?
White with the same colour interior, same pinstripe and same wheels. It was for sale for quite a while as I recall.
Cheers,
Terry
1971 Fiat Spider BS1 1600
1978 Fiat X19 1300
1981 Fiat X19 1500

[PininF]

Thanks Terry,

I've had the car for just over a year now and been rebuilding it for as long... I purchased the car from a family in Sydney they claimed to have had the car for a few years...

Will defiantly post an update on the soft top install, will give it a go next weekend after the big car show in Melbourne, will have my Dino on display so it's one I can't miss.

Cheers
John

[aj81spider]

It's looking great! Thanks for the pictures.

[divace73]

nice work, that will be a cracker of an engine, nice domed pistons.....

[PininF]

Almost there David,

[vandor]

Looks great!!!!

[perthling]

Looks like a great result so far, I bet you're champing at the bit to drive it.

[divace73]

Hey Perthling, you're not going for an electronic ignition unit?