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Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:31 am
by lanciahf
Sorry if this has been covered. What wheels are you running? Any pictures?
BTW: Nice build
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:25 pm
by DRUMMOND
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2018 6:50 am
by QuebecFiatSpider
Hi Drummond,
I really like your left side mirror, it is just beautiful. Where did you bought it?
And maybe you can help me on that one...Do we need to remove the left door inner cardboard in order to replace the side mirror?
I thank you very much in advance.
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:28 am
by DRUMMOND
HI Lanciahf
Here are the photos. Volumex wheels from AR
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:38 am
by DRUMMOND
Hi Quebecfiatspider
Here is the info:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0 ... UTF8&psc=1
You have to take off the door card to install if you want to use the signal. If no signal you do not have to remove the door card
Also the mirror does not fit the original screw holes in the door. you need some SS self taper screws
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:07 am
by spider2081
I purchased my side mirrors with signal arrows from a different vendor. They are similar to the ones in the above link. I also purchased a third brake light I installed on the top of my windscreen from this vendor. The link is below
https://www.rodworx.com/product-categor ... w-mirrors/
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:16 am
by QuebecFiatSpider
DRUMMOND wrote:Hi Quebecfiatspider
Here is the info:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0 ... UTF8&psc=1
You have to take off the door card to install if you want to use the signal. If no signal you do not have to remove the door card
Also the mirror does not fit the original screw holes in the door. you need some SS self taper screws
Thanks Drummond, it is really appreciated
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:34 pm
by maxdog
What a Beautiful job !
But please get the car off those wretched cinder blocks and onto ramps , or jack stands , or anything safe . Cinder blocks are apt to crumble ,if they do the car will be damaged which would be a pity , even worse you might just be under the car when it happens . This could be a tragedy !
Cheers
Maxdog
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:32 pm
by DRUMMOND
Hi Maxdog
You can rest easy, Standing on the ground now
Thanks for the concern.
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:24 pm
by DRUMMOND
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:59 pm
by DRUMMOND
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:58 am
by RRoller123
Fantastic work, infinite patience.
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:02 am
by Nanonevol
Right! I would have been driving it like it was 4 pages ago with no doors!
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:22 am
by DRUMMOND
Hood installed today, Stereo fired up, and then!
Time for the car to come out of the cave!! Success beyond believe!! everything worked great!! went about 10 miles no drama whatsoever!
Now have to get the alignment done and some other little stuff and we are complete.
From July 2016 to August 2018 Whew!!
From here: (Beginning)
To Here (lowest point)
To Here (complete)
Upgrades:
Electric doors/trunk lid
Auto on/off Main lights
Daytime running lights
Bluetooth Stereo
All new ground pods
2 new fuse boxes
All lights LED except main light Halogen H4
Relays for: Starter, Ignition, Wipers, Headlights,Windows, Fan, Doors, Trunk Lid, Air horn, Auto mainlights,Amp
Re: 1980 spider Restoration phase 2
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:36 am
by aj81spider
It's been an amazing journey that I've been following pretty closely. Your work is fantastic.
You should be really proud - and it's great that you can enjoy it now.