*Resolved: Mystery Part Identification Challenge!

[Bytor36]

Ok guys, I feel like a complete moron posting this - but I'm totally stumped.
I've been working hard on my '81 spider restoration project and finally put seats back in and thought I'd take her for a little spin. I went a couple miles and turned around to head back home. Got back up to cruising speed and started going up this long hill - all of the sudden I hear what sounds like a bolt or something hitting the underside of the car near the floor pan or somewhere up front - then I hear what sounds like metal parts bouncing along the roadway behind me. Immediately I'm thinking 'holy s$#%@$# m#@$#@$#!!' - lol -
Car continued with no issues - all sounded and seemed normal. I stopped at a turnout about 1/10th mile up road and walked back along the road for about 40 minutes until I found them laying in the street about 15' from one another. I couldn't locate screws or anything else that might have come off with them.

Completely stumped what this is - anyone recognize it? I'm fairly certain this is from my car as some of the overspray (black) appears to either be from undercoating.

Thanks for whatever ideas come to mind. The little lip edge you see is definitely a factory thing - not from the road, btw. Let me know if you have any questions -
Troy

[Nanonevol]

I'm gonna guess it's a brake line fitting doo-hickey.

[fiat218]

That one is a quarter

[kmoses]

The parts that attach the triangular starter support to the side of the motor mount.

[PhillySpider]

That one is a quarter

I'll go with dime...

[fiat218]

That one is a quarter

I'll go with dime...

Ok I was tired when I looked lol. Yes dime it is

[nibbes123]

+1 with kmoses, it is attached to the back side of starter near the engine mount.

[Bytor36]

Where would we be without these forums!??

Thank you so much for your input guys - I'll have a look at it on Sunday night and let you know what I find. I tell you - this has totally stumped me. I was starting to wonder if I threw a muffler bearing!! haha.

218 and Philly - you guys are both right - it's a canadian quarter! (exchange rate.. get it? anyone?)

Thanks all!
Troy

[Bytor36]

Nibbes123 and Kmoses - well done. I see the part in this image from a post here deep in the forums - someone else's car - I'm not sure how it goes together but will have a look on Sunday on my own car - I'm sure it'll be easy to figure out.



Thanks again!

[AriK]

I don't even remember that bracket being present the last time I took mine apart. Maybe it's one of those spare parts that never get re-installed once apart.

[bobplyler]

If you get a gear reduction starter, you don't need it. It's also a LOT easier to remove/install.