lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 04:55
removing "may-pop" tires and putting on a set of rims I "borrowed" off my X-1/9
removing "may-pop" tires and putting on a set of rims I "borrowed" off my X-1/9
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 04:56
light bar strapped on so we have brake lights and turn signals !
light bar strapped on so we have brake lights and turn signals !
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 04:58
removed the fuel injection system ( I prefer old school Weber Carburetors ! )
removed the fuel injection system ( I prefer old school Weber Carburetors ! )
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 04:58
salvaged just this basic frame from the rodent nibbled factory drivers seat -
salvaged just this basic frame from the rodent nibbled factory drivers seat -
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 05:00
seems less compact with all the extra "stuff" removed from inside !
seems less compact with all the extra "stuff" removed from inside !
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 05:02
Attractive vintage Lancia Alloy wheels to replace the ugly stamped steel rustballs.
Attractive vintage Lancia Alloy wheels to replace the ugly stamped steel rustballs.
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 05:03
used oxy-acetylene torch and burned the hub out of the ruined stock steering wheel.
used oxy-acetylene torch and burned the hub out of the ruined stock steering wheel.
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 05:04
then welded the hub from stock wheel to a metal plate, sized and drilled to fit the new sporty steering wheel !
then welded the hub from stock wheel to a metal plate, sized and drilled to fit the new sporty steering wheel !
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 05:05
New sporty steering wheel is prettier, comfy-er, and smaller, too ! :)
New sporty steering wheel is prettier, comfy-er, and smaller, too ! :)
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 05:06
rear view showing the home-brew adapter and stainless steel bolts & nuts -
rear view showing the home-brew adapter and stainless steel bolts & nuts -
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-08-10 05:07
had to add a spacer - wheel rim too close to turn signal stalk !!! :0
had to add a spacer - wheel rim too close to turn signal stalk !!! :0
niceguydave ๐บ๐ธ 2017-11-25 05:50
are you going to rework that dash board? Or do you have another plan in mind ? ??
are you going to rework that dash board? Or do you have another plan in mind ? ??
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-09-11 19:53
a fuel tank, with No Rust ! and a spare transaxle ! and both bumpers !
a fuel tank, with No Rust ! and a spare transaxle ! and both bumpers !
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-09-11 19:56
four Grey doors are in good condition - - - four beige colored ones are perfection !!! No rust at all ! ! ! and if you squint, you can see the matching bonnet and boot lids, also rust free !
four Grey doors are in good condition - - - four beige colored ones are perfection !!! No rust at all ! ! ! and if you squint, you can see the matching bonnet and boot lids, also rust free !
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-09-11 19:58
and best of all, a pair of New original equipment fiat fenders, left and right, still in factory primer, without a mark on them ! ! ! :O
and best of all, a pair of New original equipment fiat fenders, left and right, still in factory primer, without a mark on them ! ! ! :O
niceguydave ๐บ๐ธ 2017-11-25 05:53
the car in the lower foreground - - - is that a Lancia Montecarlo ? ?? ??? :O
the car in the lower foreground - - - is that a Lancia Montecarlo ? ?? ??? :O
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-10-17 01:12
New Brake Master Cylinder is here (top left image) So first it gets a coat of rust converter ( top right image ) then a coat of primer ( lower left image ) and finally a coat of Lancia Red !!! ( lower right image ) :D
New Brake Master Cylinder is here (top left image) So first it gets a coat of rust converter ( top right image ) then a coat of primer ( lower left image ) and finally a coat of Lancia Red !!! ( lower right image ) :D
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-10-17 01:14
Prevents Rust, AND dresses up the engine compartment ( for those of you going "why bother?" )
Prevents Rust, AND dresses up the engine compartment ( for those of you going "why bother?" )
niceguydave ๐บ๐ธ 2017-11-25 05:55
You need to restore my Italian Stallion for me, Mister ! Super !!
You need to restore my Italian Stallion for me, Mister ! Super !!
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-12-23 00:16
I found the perfect valve covers for that Abarth twin cam Two Litre engine I am trying to purchase! Here is how they looked when I got them.
I found the perfect valve covers for that Abarth twin cam Two Litre engine I am trying to purchase! Here is how they looked when I got them.
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-12-23 00:50
This is the engine I am trying to purchase to upgrade the Ritmo ( Strada )
This is the engine I am trying to purchase to upgrade the Ritmo ( Strada )
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-01-26 04:14
News Update! The deal is done! I purchased this engine and it is now in my garage!
News Update! The deal is done! I purchased this engine and it is now in my garage!
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2012-12-23 00:51
you can see the two Plain Valve covers which will be replaced by the newly repainted Lancia valve covers ! :)
you can see the two Plain Valve covers which will be replaced by the newly repainted Lancia valve covers ! :)
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-01-26 04:15
News Update! The deal is done! I purchased this engine and it is now in my garage!
News Update! The deal is done! I purchased this engine and it is now in my garage!
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-01-26 04:14
News Update! The deal is done! I purchased this engine and it is now in my garage!
News Update! The deal is done! I purchased this engine and it is now in my garage!
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-01-03 08:12
well, I finally got the detail paintwork done on the valve covers !! :)
well, I finally got the detail paintwork done on the valve covers !! :)
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-01-03 08:13
Two more lancia montecarlo cast alloy wheels Before painting - - -
Two more lancia montecarlo cast alloy wheels Before painting - - -
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-01-03 08:13
and after painting ! is not easy to take a flash photo of shiny metal wheels ! :S
and after painting ! is not easy to take a flash photo of shiny metal wheels ! :S
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-01-03 08:15
tried a second photo, and it is only a little better than the first !! Now I need to find two more of these wheels! Then it is time to buy tires !! :p
tried a second photo, and it is only a little better than the first !! Now I need to find two more of these wheels! Then it is time to buy tires !! :p
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-01-26 04:32
Here is the "Parts car" I acquired this summer! Lots of bits and bobs I can salvage from this one to aid in rebuilding the blue one !
Here is the "Parts car" I acquired this summer! Lots of bits and bobs I can salvage from this one to aid in rebuilding the blue one !
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:25
Progress ! Here is my new/used ABARTH intake manifold. Bottom view, with cylinder head mating surface down against the carpet.
Progress ! Here is my new/used ABARTH intake manifold. Bottom view, with cylinder head mating surface down against the carpet.
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:27
inlet manifold showing the side which mates up to the cylinder head -
inlet manifold showing the side which mates up to the cylinder head -
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:29
this is the adapter which bolts to the end of one cam housing, and allows for the mounting of the Bosch electronic igntion distributor - the studs you see are for the distributor flanges to sit down over.
this is the adapter which bolts to the end of one cam housing, and allows for the mounting of the Bosch electronic igntion distributor - the studs you see are for the distributor flanges to sit down over.
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:29
adapter again. this is the face which fits up against the cam housing -
adapter again. this is the face which fits up against the cam housing -
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:30
gently used Bosch electronic ingnition distributor from an 81 Ritmo, showing the drive dog that engages the end of the cam shaft -
gently used Bosch electronic ingnition distributor from an 81 Ritmo, showing the drive dog that engages the end of the cam shaft -
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:31
top end of the distributor with rotor fitted ( but not the dust cap, yet )
top end of the distributor with rotor fitted ( but not the dust cap, yet )
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:33
here is the ABARTH intake manifold again, showing the socket-head stainless steel cap screws and lock washers ( also stainless ) for attaching it to the cylinder head -
here is the ABARTH intake manifold again, showing the socket-head stainless steel cap screws and lock washers ( also stainless ) for attaching it to the cylinder head -
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:34
ABARTH inlet manifold fitted up to the cylinder head ( cap screws just fingr tight )
ABARTH inlet manifold fitted up to the cylinder head ( cap screws just fingr tight )
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:35
Close up view of Distributor and the adapter, mated up to the end of the cam housing.
Close up view of Distributor and the adapter, mated up to the end of the cam housing.
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:36
Overall view of engine with distributor and inlet manifold mounted up.
Overall view of engine with distributor and inlet manifold mounted up.
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-12 03:38
The newly refinished Valve Covers and Oil Cap have been fitted to give us a better idea of how it will look when completed ! ;)
The newly refinished Valve Covers and Oil Cap have been fitted to give us a better idea of how it will look when completed ! ;)
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-27 01:56
got to love the cast aluminum air horns, for smooth air flow into each barrell !
got to love the cast aluminum air horns, for smooth air flow into each barrell !
niceguydave ๐บ๐ธ 2017-11-30 08:40
Spectacular ! Those will sound so awesome drawing air at idle ! ! ! :D
Spectacular ! Those will sound so awesome drawing air at idle ! ! ! :D
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-27 01:58
These were professionally rebuilt by a gentleman in Germany, so they should need only minor adjustment and tuning ! !
These were professionally rebuilt by a gentleman in Germany, so they should need only minor adjustment and tuning ! !
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-27 02:00
and the package deal included all the needed accessories you see here !! :D
and the package deal included all the needed accessories you see here !! :D
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-27 02:04
short and medium height air filters, even, in case I have clearance issues ! ! !
short and medium height air filters, even, in case I have clearance issues ! ! !
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-27 02:08
Doing a bit of design work here. Will have to make an adapter plate or flange with bolt holes for carbs and bolt holes for the inlet manifold. :D
Doing a bit of design work here. Will have to make an adapter plate or flange with bolt holes for carbs and bolt holes for the inlet manifold. :D
lonewolf36 ๐บ๐ธ 2013-02-27 02:14
once perfected this will be cut out of 10mm thick 6061 aluminum alloy light weight and good heat dissipation !
once perfected this will be cut out of 10mm thick 6061 aluminum alloy light weight and good heat dissipation !