'67.5 SPL311 1600 Roadster Restoration: Let the fun begin!

[Gregs672000]

Oh you ARE a glutton for punishment!

[Florida Roadster]

Soooo … Why did you paint part of the floorboards Green?

It's actually just some black chassis paint I had laying around. The floors are getting cut out obviously and replaced. I was just trying to put a little protection on the exposed areas, it might be a few years before I get around to working on the car.

[Florida Roadster]

Oh you ARE a glutton for punishment!

Can we get a YES!

[Florida Roadster]

Rack 'em, stack 'em, and pack 'em in. Lord help me.

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[Bwk2000]

Hope that thing comes with a really big drip tray
Nice addition Jeff

[Florida Roadster]

Hope that thing comes with a really big drip tray
Nice addition Jeff

Um, yep, it sure does! Big heavy, metal drip tray. Don't know if there is anything left to drip though. Everything is just a little dry and rusty. I did pull the dip stick and there is "liquid" oil on it, so that's a good sign.

[Bwk2000]

I did pull the dip stick and there is "liquid" oil on it, so that's a good sign.

Well, hopefully the oil heater still works …
Good luck in sorting out all the ‘Sins of the PO’s’

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[nismou20]

I love the way the Fiata 124 has stayed true to the original in style, at least front end wise. Aesthetically more pleasing to me than the Miata. Love the custom touch you applied as well with venting.

[Florida Roadster]

I love the way the Fiata 124 has stayed true to the original in style, at least front end wise. Aesthetically more pleasing to me than the Miata. Love the custom touch you applied as well with venting.

Thanks. The two outer openings were recess areas for the turn signal housings on the giant US style bumpers. I converted both to bring fresh air into the engine compartment. Behind the vent grille material are black plastic brake ducts attached to brake duct tubing which is routed through the inner fenders. The driver's side goes to the intake side, sort of a cold air intake, and the passenger side just feeds cold air into the engine bay.

[iloveredmeat]

Does your wife have a sister?

Ha. Just kidding / not creepy. She's obviously very understanding, and that's cool that your boys will benefit.

Good on ya Jeff! You are a brave and ambitious man. I'm really happy to see two of these cars under your stewardship. Judging by your work on the spider, I'm sure they'll be beautiful!

Soooo … Why did you paint part of the floorboards Green?

Incredible paint job! So realistic... it looks like REAL grass.
Ha! Good one, Kai.

[Florida Roadster]

Soooo … Why did you paint part of the floorboards Green?

Damn, sorry I'm an idiot, until I saw Peter's post I didn't catch the reference to the green grass. I honestly thought you were referring to the the paint I sprayed on the trans tunnel..

[Florida Roadster]

Does your wife have a sister?

Yes, she has 3 sisters. I don't think you would want any of them though.

[Bwk2000]

Lol … Always good to find a little time for some car related humor

I’m a fair mechanic and can hold my own when it comes to working on most classic cars, but any restoration skills I have quickly disappear when it comes to bodywork - I’ve tried, but to put it bluntly, I suck at it. So, looking at the pictures of what you’re starting with, I can only admire the talent of people who can transform rusted & deformed metal into rolling art.

[Florida Roadster]

Nothing too exciting lately, just cleaning parts.

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[Florida Roadster]

I started working on the body panels. Trunk lid first. I need to weld up those damn luggage rack holes and rust pin holes. Next, I'll work on the hood, fenders, and doors. Then move on to the body on the cart. I attempted to media blast the frame, but the combination of 100% (Florida) humidity and my decent-sized (30 gallon) DeWalt compressor were not up to task. It would work for a little bit and then clog up the output hose. I'm going to rent a gas powered air compressor with higher CFM and give that a shot next. Trying to keep everything "in house" so to speak.

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