Car is done blues.

[katsi]

I know this sounds stupid but now that my car is out of paint and everything is done, all I have left to do is just drive her and I'm getting a little board . I see now why you guys take on additional projects. Yet, my wife is NOT going to allow another one . And yes, she has to allow me to do things otherwise it's just one of those bitching points that end up rubbing a big sore into things (allow me to introduce you to my Kawasaki Ninja in the garage). So, I purchased a GT convertible mustang - er uhhh - for her (yeah that's my story and I'm sticking to it - seemes to be working except that I have to let her drive it whenever she wants - she has her own key ). But that's all new and I don't want to go futsing with that (futsing means to break things or wreak general havock on by thinking I know what the heck I'm doing). So, what is their to do now? What cool projects can I do to my spider? Open to ideas. Wasn't their a guy with a short shifter project?

[TX82FIAT]

Purchased the short shifter from Mike Bouse. Great product. It is a 20 minute deal assuning you can get the old shift lever off the post using the pry method. Nope.... Your going to need to do more than a short shifter. I suggest a good stereo so you can choose to listen to the car or the stereo.

[narfire]

Do you have a stock motor? If not, perhaps snoop around for a 2nd block and head and HC pistons and cams and, and.... Put it on a stand and pick away as time and $$ sees fit. You can hang a fair number of towels on a 2L block if she asks what it is for..
I was kinda in the same boat, but every year I find something to up grade.. went to Koni's and 1" front bar. next year slotted rotors and braded brake lines... hopefully one year Marks electronic ignition is on the list.
I trust the brakes work now..
Chris

[katsi]

I suggest a good stereo so you can choose to listen to the car or the stereo.

I did that before the car even ran. I even built that speaker box \ shelf project to replace the back seat. So, you like the short shifter? But, not too complicated. Just an afternoon. I think I can sucessfully screw that up.

[katsi]

I trust the brakes work now..

OHHH that was a good one . Yes, they were a major pain in the butt. I like the braded hoses idea. But, remembering back to the brakes being a major PITA - I'm calling the brakes DONE! That does remind me that I do need to fish out that tip to the spark plug that fell inside my spare motor (remember that one ). Yeah, I guess tearing into that spare motor would be a good project to start. That is a great suggestion.

[supplyguy]

How about finding other noobs like me, but in your neck of the woods, and help them get their Spiders squared away?

[So Cal Mark]

why not spend some time on the porch, kicked back with a cold one, admiring how nice the car is?

[katsi]

How about finding other noobs like me, but in your neck of the woods, and help them get their Spiders squared away?

I have! One of the guys that has been my "go to" recruit for jobs that I needed two hands for has purchased my neighbors 81 FI. All he has left to do is to get some decent tieres and get her registered and insurred.

why not spend some time on the porch, kicked back with a cold one, admiring how nice the car is?

That is pretty much what I have been doing.

[azruss]

you need to make yourself a trailer using the ass of a matching spider. Saw a 55 chev with a trunk and nose put together for a trailer...all matchy matchy. It was very cool.

[dantye]

I know this sounds stupid but now that my car is out of paint and everything is done, all I have left to do is just drive her and I'm getting a little board . I see now why you guys take on additional projects. Yet, my wife is NOT going to allow another one . And yes, she has to allow me to do things otherwise it's just one of those bitching points that end up rubbing a big sore into things (allow me to introduce you to my Kawasaki Ninja in the garage). So, I purchased a GT convertible mustang - er uhhh - for her (yeah that's my story and I'm sticking to it - seemes to be working except that I have to let her drive it whenever she wants - she has her own key ). But that's all new and I don't want to go futsing with that (futsing means to break things or wreak general havock on by thinking I know what the heck I'm doing). So, what is their to do now? What cool projects can I do to my spider? Open to ideas. Wasn't their a guy with a short shifter project?

If you have a Fiat Spider, you just THINK you're DONE! Keep driving and you will learn better.