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Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 12:32 am
by ROOK1
That looks great. Mine is a low budget build. The front end was rattle can except for the control arms, I wire wheeled the calipers and I have rotors on order which will make things look better. Carpet came yesterday so that is next on the list then I tackle the top. More pics to follow after those projects.

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 10:33 am
by Ken
I thought I was the only one using a SuperTrap on a Fiat, I took a Ansa off because I like to be heard. It makes the car sound angry.
Ken

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 11:11 pm
by maytag
Ken wrote:I thought I was the only one using a SuperTrap on a Fiat, I took a Ansa off because I like to be heard. It makes the car sound angry.
Ken
Mine sets off all the alarms in the parking garages.... :lol:

Great work Rook!
Keep it up!

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 1:14 am
by ROOK1
Today's progress.

Painted the top frame.

Ready for paint.

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Painted.

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On a side note. Do you think this is an original?

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Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 3:51 am
by Zebbidog
Looking good my friend!
Glad to see progress being made. Now we just need to get as many as possible of our Utah group together each month.

Ciao!
Brent

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 8:28 am
by backyardbill
What is the product id or number of the Protecto Wrap?
Thanks.

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 8:38 am
by Snoopy
Thats the original FIAT Number.

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 1:25 pm
by ROOK1
Bill. The protecto wrap was found at Home Depot. I have been told that Dynamat and like products are just relabeled home products. This product is found in the windows section and is used to seal around windows when first installed. It is a very sticky tar like product with plastic backing that comes in a roll.

Brent. Yes we do, so.....be there or be square.

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 10:52 pm
by TX82FIAT
Does anyone know where I can pick up a CS2 header bow at a reasonable cost. I use IAP for a lot ofd items but htis one does not seem reasonable,. Parts cars anyone? The inside of the header bow of the car I picked up last month is trashed and latched were hanging in place. I have both 30 and 40 mm latches so as long as the corners are rounded 79' or later is should work on the 82 I picked up.

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 8:37 am
by backyardbill
Rook: Thanks for the tip on Home Depot.

Did you Protecto Seal over the drain plugs in the floor boards? Or do you have another way of draining water out of the compartment if needed?

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 9:17 am
by ROOK1
I removed the existing rubber plugs and reinstalled after. As for the V cuts in the rear pan I have not done anything yet and probably wont since they were originally covered form the factory.

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 11:42 pm
by ROOK1
As you may have seen I posted that I need a header bow for my top but after a little searching on the net I am now not sure so I need your help. Here is what I have.

'71 header bow. Definitely early style.

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Top purchased from individual of unknown year but was told it was for early style top. To me this looks round compared to my bow.

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Image from TopsOnline showing differences. Looks a lot like my top.

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Will this top work on my bow?

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 8:26 pm
by ROOK1
Few updates.

New carpet..

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New seat belts.

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New tires.

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Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 1:28 pm
by wachuko
Coming along great!!! 8)

Re: Rook's Rolling Restoration

Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:28 pm
by ROOK1
Top installed.

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I havent glued the flaps or the top bows yet., I may make some adjustments first. So if a bow looks out of place it may be.