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Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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12/03/2009 12:32
12/03/2009 12:32
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samsite999
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Feel free to make a comment on my progress, tips, ideas, anything!
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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12/03/2009 12:42
12/03/2009 12:42
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JIM16vt
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Comming on mate, gonna keep my eye on it.
You taking it to next meet?
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 07:30
13/03/2009 07:30
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MarioCirillo
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sam its look really good! i look forward to your next post! quick question . . what paint and primer did you use for the rocker? im guessing they had to be heat resistant. Where did you get them from? Cheers Mario
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 12:34
13/03/2009 12:34
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MarioCirillo
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they look great mate, one thing tho, doesnt the primer and lacquer also have to be heat resistant?
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 12:56
13/03/2009 12:56
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Skate2create
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Sam, with your AFR gauge.. Did you wire it up as per the guide on here or did you do it by tapping into the black lambda signal wire? I want to do mine this weekend (gauge has been fitted for months not doing anything) but want to do the latter as I don't fancy messing around with the ecu (I've got bad shakey hands at the moment and dont fancy soldering half the board in the process) and wondered if you'd done it the other way and which cable you actually need to take a 'tap' off? Your coops looking good btw, much better than mine which I paid £2.3k for Dan
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 12:59
13/03/2009 12:59
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porkypaul
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Looking good Sam can't wait too see it at cosford.
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 13:01
13/03/2009 13:01
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samsite999
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Hi dan,
I did it by tapping of the black lambda signal wire. it took me all of about 3 minuets to splice it and then run it though the wing grommet and then though and in to the door loom
I am not bad at soldering, but like you i didn't want to take a soldering iron anywhere near that one
to be fair, there not a huge amount of use, you only get a ruff idear when its on boost of the fueling. most of the time it just dances between lean and rich that said, if you are getting red wile on boost, at least you know there is a problem
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 13:44
13/03/2009 13:44
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Skate2create
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yeah, dead lambda sensor..
What did you use for splicing into the cable, did you cut it and rejoin it? Would a standard choccy block surfice or will I need something more beefy... or dare I say it.. use a scotchlock!?
Dan
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 15:07
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samsite999
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for a temp measure i used a choccy block, when i have time, and a extension lead ill solder the joints together and then some good old insulation tape
do you want to me take some photos and show you were i run all the cables to and from?
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 15:46
13/03/2009 15:46
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belfastjohn
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Sam I'm confused, all I can see are pics of spray cans!!!!!
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 15:48
13/03/2009 15:48
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samsite999
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look at the other thread! (its a bit early to start on that vodka isn't it john, we all know what happed last week )
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 15:51
13/03/2009 15:51
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belfastjohn
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look at the other thread! (its a bit early to start on that vodka isn't it john, we all know what happed last week ) Good you can fill me in on the details later Sam I'll go check the other post
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 16:03
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belfastjohn
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Looking good Sam...though some of us older ones might have a little chuggle when I say...that orange/red reminds me of my old Morris Ital estate.
I wouldn't mind doing a little work like that myself under the bonnet... maybe once I've hung the new doors for upstairs and fitted new stair and landing carpet, and when the sun comes out, i'll have a go myself...though I'll have to choose a different colour...I cant be reminded of that bloody Ital everytime I lift the lid.
looks like you got a nice finish on it
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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14/03/2009 07:28
14/03/2009 07:28
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Skate2create
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That would be ace if you could sam, gonna have a go at it today if the weather stays nice
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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14/03/2009 19:31
14/03/2009 19:31
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belfastjohn
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Sam, is there an accepted method for either exposing the 20V FIAT lettering after painting or covering it before painting? PS hope I didn't offend wih my Ital comment Sorry was more a reflection on fact colours of that hue remind me I bought one (they were truely awful cars) than a comment on the colour you chose par se...
Last edited by belfastjohn; 14/03/2009 19:31.
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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14/03/2009 20:53
14/03/2009 20:53
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samsite999
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Dont be silly john, i would perhaps be more offended if i was around when the morris ital estate was in production...or even any of them left on the road! (were showing our ages here ) It was all painted to start off with, i then took a electric sander to the fiat letters, did this with progressively fine paper, and finally went over it with some metal polish. I have to ask my self if it was worth the effort some times....its only me thats going to ever see it!
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 11:16
15/03/2009 11:16
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Johna
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hi sam, where abouts do you splice for the air/fuel meter? thanks
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 11:20
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samsite999
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I shall go and take the photos this morning! its the black wire running down the loom to th left of the battery there should b 4 wires 2 grey 1 black and one white....i think
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 11:33
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Johna
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ok, cheers.
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 15:31
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samsite999
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Ok, photos have now been edited in to the thread of were i cut the loom and how i fed the cables! enjoy
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 15:48
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Johna
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just put the boost gauge on sam
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 15:50
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samsite999
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read a bit furtherer up, i edited the thread to show the install, i put the BG on on friday but this is the first time i have to upload them from the camrea
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 15:58
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Johna
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found it cheers sam
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 16:23
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Skate2create
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as above. Cheers Sam Actually took the plunge and did it yesterday.. ME thinks I might put a switch in on the 12V+... driving home at 3am this morning with that flashing in my face didn't amuse me much! lol..
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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18/03/2009 21:42
18/03/2009 21:42
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magicsy
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Excellent sam coming on great!
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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20/03/2009 10:17
20/03/2009 10:17
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belfastjohn
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Sam, how new were the bulbs in your coop?
I ask because when I went for MOT my headlights just about passed due to the brightness. The guy told me its down to the bulbs running very hot and ruinning the silver reflector.
I changed them, and the difference was also like night and day.
You're a brave man to start polishing perspex, I don't think I'd attempt it
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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20/03/2009 10:29
20/03/2009 10:29
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samsite999
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I honestly couldn't tell you how old the bulbs were, they didnt look burnt or in bad shape, they were not original as they had blue tips on them, i presume to make it look more white
With the perspex, its hard to go wrong if you follow the guide in the how to section. i would say don't even attempt to polish them by hand. you will be there for hours and im not sure you would get the best finish
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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25/03/2009 13:25
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Johna
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i put the air/fuel gauge on yesturday.. thanks sam
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