1981 Spider Resto Mod

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun May 10, 2015 9:41 pm

We just completed this 1981 Spider resto mod. It features 2013 Fiat 500 red, Harrington bumper kit, led marker lights and turn signals, H4 headlamps, Rota 15" wheels, Wilwood big brake kit, urethane street bushings, ADDCO sway bars, Vogtland lowering springs, rear seat delete, fiberglass replacement consoles and dash, one piece wood dash with VDO gauges, Sony audio with ipod and Pandora, USB charging ports, led courtesy lights, NRG 365mm wood steering wheel.
The 2L engine features lightweight flywheel, performance clutch, adjustable cam gears, custom timing belt cover, street performance cams, 10:1 Ross pistons, ported head, ceramic coated exhaust header and complete system, powder coated cam covers and FI plenum, custom aluminum cam cover knobs, 105 amp alternator, gear reduction starter and aluminum racing radiator with 14" fan

Watch the full video here;
http://youtu.be/stviJKPw33k

focodave · Post by **focodave** » Sun May 10, 2015 9:54 pm

Wow, Mark!
That's a beautiful car.
Really nice job on that one.
Damn.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun May 10, 2015 11:36 pm

video reposted, don't know why the original had the end cut off

wachuko · Post by **wachuko** » Mon May 11, 2015 1:33 pm

Beautiful work!

Why was the car not fitted with one of your Distributorless Ignition? Just curious.

seabeelt · Post by **seabeelt** » Mon May 11, 2015 2:41 pm

Nicely done. Video looks great. Is that the light or a paint buff swirl in the hood as you do the walk around?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon May 11, 2015 8:56 pm

most of that is light reflection, but the car hasn't gotten the final detailing yet so there are some smudges visible. The new ignitions aren't quite done yet, that's the only reason this car didn't get one.

PeterSteele · Post by **PeterSteele** » Mon May 11, 2015 10:05 pm

So Cal Mark wrote:The new ignitions aren't quite done yet, that's the only reason this car didn't get one.

So our little home-grown Air Nazis are going to sign off on the ignition? This is quite relevant to me, along with those headers, for some future planning, since my wife won't leave the corner of hell that California has turned into ...

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon May 11, 2015 10:56 pm

I don't plan to apply for CARB approval. That process is pretty expensive

georgeramos · Post by **georgeramos** » Mon May 11, 2015 11:01 pm

That car is stunning Mark. Makes me want to start a fund to have my car sent to you some day! Bravo!

PeterSteele · Post by **PeterSteele** » Tue May 12, 2015 12:32 am

So Cal Mark wrote:I don't plan to apply for CARB approval. That process is pretty expensive

Then do you plan to sell one that is pre-scuffed, scarred, scorched, etc, so it looks like it's 40 years old?

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