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mystic914
post Mar 31 2008, 11:34 AM
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Hi Guys,

My first post as I am reaching out from beautiful Mystic, CT. My car arrived on the back of a transport less than 2 weeks ago from MO. Scarlet Red 76, pretty nice shape, no rust and loads of fun to drive!! Needs a few little things but who doesn't love to tinker? I will post pics soon. But at the moment, I would like to ask a few questions...if it's not too much trouble.

1. My car is missing the windshield washer bottle. I found a nice one on ebay and it's on the way. But I never seem to see the hose hooked up to spares in any pics I see. Not a good idea?

2. It has a nice Lecarra 4 spoke wheel but I would like to go stock. I found one in good shape but it is missing some internal parts. I can't find a breakdown of the assembly to see exactly what I need. Any good source for this?

More to come I'm sure......

Thanks for your help, Jim
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post Mar 31 2008, 11:38 AM
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The spare tire setup was not the best, but it did work most of the time.
There are a few threads on replacing with an electric pump. I have some parts to make that a possibility.

Check Pelican Parts for the diagram and parts list for the steering wheel. They may have the parts available.
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post Mar 31 2008, 11:51 AM
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the internal horn parts were all part of the butterfly assembly and the parts were never available separately. We are now making the horn contact plate that has the tab to which one connects the wire, but the insulators and fiber washers are scarce.
Nothing like getting the car back to its original great condition the way it rolled off the line.
The tire pressure washer system works just fine, and washer bottles are a dime a dozen, but the connection parts are the ones that are rare. (washer bottle top, spare tire connector, and joint connecter between the bottle top hose and spare tire)
The only problem maybe with the system are rotten hoses that may cause a fluid spill on your lap!
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post Mar 31 2008, 12:42 PM
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post Mar 31 2008, 01:16 PM
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As ofr the steering wheel, send an email to dr914@autoatlanta. His catalog is about the best parts catalog out there. Page 187 has a full breakout of the steering wheel components.

Good luck! and have fun!!!
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post Mar 31 2008, 01:18 PM
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post Mar 31 2008, 01:56 PM
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Hi Guys,

My first post as I am reaching out from beautiful Mystic, CT. My car arrived on the back of a transport less than 2 weeks ago from MO. Scarlet Red 76, pretty nice shape, no rust and loads of fun to drive!! Needs a few little things but who doesn't love to tinker? I will post pics soon. But at the moment, I would like to ask a few questions...if it's not too much trouble.

1. My car is missing the windshield washer bottle. I found a nice one on ebay and it's on the way. But I never seem to see the hose hooked up to spares in any pics I see. Not a good idea?

2. It has a nice Lecarra 4 spoke wheel but I would like to go stock. I found one in good shape but it is missing some internal parts. I can't find a breakdown of the assembly to see exactly what I need. Any good source for this?

More to come I'm sure......

Thanks for your help, Jim

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I like Lecarra wheels and I'm sure I can find what you need in my parts stash for your stock wheel.
Its only a short ride from Mystic to Manchester. Drive on up and show us your new toy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 31 2008, 03:27 PM
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post Mar 31 2008, 03:41 PM
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found this in the classified. I think it is a good price. NOt sure if all the parts you need are included.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=82400
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post Mar 31 2008, 05:41 PM
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I have lots of odd parts if you need and can practically give them to you if you cant find them closer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

You are lucky, there are many great folks up in the CT area (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 31 2008, 06:11 PM
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Another New England teener. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

Oh, and let me be the first to say:

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post Mar 31 2008, 06:24 PM
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QUOTE(davep @ Mar 31 2008, 11:38 AM) *

The spare tire setup was not the best, but it did work most of the time.
There are a few threads on replacing with an electric pump. I have some parts to make that a possibility.

Check Pelican Parts for the diagram and parts list for the steering wheel. They may have the parts available.

I, again, must be one of the lucky ones.

Still have my original washer setup & it's never pis_ed on my lap, though I suppose that could change any day. I like it because it's simple & requires no electrics. Think I'll keep it.

Sorry for the hijack!
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post Mar 31 2008, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(Cevan @ Mar 31 2008, 04:11 PM) *

Another New England teener. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

Oh, and let me be the first to say:

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post Mar 31 2008, 07:50 PM
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Thanks for the response!!

I'm looking forward to meeting up with some North easters this summer.

Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking posting sans-pics.

Automobile Atlanta catalog will be on the way but I did find a couple of misc. steering wheel parts on The Samba.

I'll check in when I have a better idea of exactly what I need.

One more question for now..
The car came with aftermarket wheels that actually belong on an Alfa Romeo Spider! I found a very nice set of Mahles (Craig's List rocks!) and they came with the proper lug bolts that are sort of rusty. I usually see them pictured with black lug bolts. Are they just painted black or anodized or what?
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post Mar 31 2008, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(Cevan @ Mar 31 2008, 07:11 PM) *

Another New England teener. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

Oh, and let me be the first to say:

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Hey Chris, where in Western MA? I grew up in South Hadley.
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post Mar 31 2008, 08:22 PM
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QUOTE(mystic914 @ Mar 31 2008, 10:00 PM) *

QUOTE(Cevan @ Mar 31 2008, 07:11 PM) *

Another New England teener. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

Oh, and let me be the first to say:

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Hey Chris, where in Western MA? I grew up in South Hadley.


Small world. I live in Granby.
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post Mar 31 2008, 09:51 PM
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Jim,
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Its only a short ride from Mystic to Manchester. Drive on up and show us your new toy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You should come up this way . . . coincidentally there are a lot of us around Manchester.

Where do you live in Mystic? I'm down there a lot in the summer time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Mar 31 2008, 10:56 PM
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Welcome from another CT resident, I just moved back here last year. Nice find on the Mahles, right after I moved here I found a perfect Saratoga top on Craigslist for next to nothing....

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post Apr 1 2008, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Mar 31 2008, 03:56 PM) *

Jim,
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Its only a short ride from Mystic to Manchester. Drive on up and show us your new toy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You should come up this way . . . coincidentally there are a lot of us around Manchester.

Where do you live in Mystic? I'm down there a lot in the summer time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Jim


30 second drive from downtown.
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post Apr 1 2008, 08:04 AM
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QUOTE(Cevan @ Mar 31 2008, 09:22 PM) *

QUOTE(mystic914 @ Mar 31 2008, 10:00 PM) *

QUOTE(Cevan @ Mar 31 2008, 07:11 PM) *

Another New England teener. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

Oh, and let me be the first to say:

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Hey Chris, where in Western MA? I grew up in South Hadley.


Small world. I live in Granby.


It is a small world! I ran across your pics in the "post pics of your car" thread and I noticed that you also have Mahles. How are they finished? I know they came color matched on LE cars but aside from that, various sources seem to indicate that Wurth alloy silver wheel paint is the correct way to refinish. I was wondering if blasting with a very fine medium and clearcoating would look good. Any input?
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