Rupunzell
Bernice Loui
Chris Obert is not far from where this exxe is located.
It would be worthy and good to ask Chris for a drive/ride in a good exxe..
Bernice
The Rat's Nest - 81 X1/9 Build
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Chris Obert is not far from where this exxe is located.
It would be worthy and good to ask Chris for a drive/ride in a good exxe..
Bernice
Clatter
True Classic
Chris has a good exxe?
Last time there i saw one and asked if he was parting it out.
Turns out it was his driver..!
Clatter
True Classic
Another long heavy day...
Oh, we got some big fun around here.
Reaching up in the scuttle to sand and scrape rust,
Then smear as much epoxy as possible with different brushes.
Followed by some undercoating.
Trying as many tricks as possible to cover way up under there where the Italians didn't.
Right side up -spray, upside down -spray-, repeat..
Runk panel reconstruction - complete with epoxy and weld-thru primer.
Here's an exciting action sequence for ya! WhooHoo!
All i can say at this point is that I'm going to be SO happy to be watching some paint dry..!
Oh, we got some big fun around here.
Reaching up in the scuttle to sand and scrape rust,
Then smear as much epoxy as possible with different brushes.
Followed by some undercoating.
Trying as many tricks as possible to cover way up under there where the Italians didn't.
Right side up -spray, upside down -spray-, repeat..
Runk panel reconstruction - complete with epoxy and weld-thru primer.
Here's an exciting action sequence for ya! WhooHoo!
All i can say at this point is that I'm going to be SO happy to be watching some paint dry..!
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Clatter
True Classic
Windshield washer tank - vortex of misery!
After repairing the mount bracket,
And modifying it to actually drain...
Looked more closely at the tank.
Site of a former ant mass suicide!
Bodies strewn everywhere...
After removing the PO's plumber's strap contraption,
We find not just a cracked grommet, but also a cracked tank.
Bet you breakfast the pump motor is seized...
Having squirters is nice.
My 56 Beetle doesn't have them, and they do come in handy.
Thinking i have to temper my expectations for this project.
Squirters might be just too big an ask...
After repairing the mount bracket,
And modifying it to actually drain...
Looked more closely at the tank.
Site of a former ant mass suicide!
Bodies strewn everywhere...
After removing the PO's plumber's strap contraption,
We find not just a cracked grommet, but also a cracked tank.
Bet you breakfast the pump motor is seized...
Having squirters is nice.
My 56 Beetle doesn't have them, and they do come in handy.
Thinking i have to temper my expectations for this project.
Squirters might be just too big an ask...
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Brayden_connolly
True Classic
Hope is not lostWindshield washer tank - vortex of misery!
After repairing the mount bracket,
And modifying it to actually drain...
Looked more closely at the tank.
Site of a former ant mass suicide!
Bodies strewn everywhere...
View attachment 83473
After removing the PO's plumber's strap contraption,
We find not just a cracked grommet, but also a cracked tank.
View attachment 83474
Bet you breakfast the pump motor is seized...
Having squirters is nice.
My 56 Beetle doesn't have them, and they do come in handy.
Thinking i have to temper my expectations for this project.
Squirters might be just too big an ask.
Italian engineering has it's limits you know...
Alex(Tenerife)
True Classic
Bet you could plastic weld that up. Bit of bent wire and heat and all good again.
As for the pump, stick it in a cup and add power. See what happens
Rupunzell
Bernice Loui
Get connected with the folks at Fiat America which is the local club..Chris has a good exxe?
Last time there i saw one and asked if he was parting it out.
Turns out it was his driver..!
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Bernice
The Cobbler's Children Have No ShoesChris has a good exxe?
Last time there i saw one and asked if he was parting it out.
Turns out it was his driver..!
ng_randolph
Bjorn H
And if you need a new pump, @halr75 posted that "a ‘99 Jeep Cherokee pump appears to be a direct drop in replacement"Windshield washer tank - vortex of misery!
After repairing the mount bracket,
And modifying it to actually drain...
Looked more closely at the tank.
Site of a former ant mass suicide!
Bodies strewn everywhere...
View attachment 83473
After removing the PO's plumber's strap contraption,
We find not just a cracked grommet, but also a cracked tank.
View attachment 83474
Bet you breakfast the pump motor is seized...
Having squirters is nice.
My 56 Beetle doesn't have them, and they do come in handy.
Thinking i have to temper my expectations for this project.
Squirters might be just too big an ask...
The Flood Survivor - 82 X1/9 Build
Given this picture: Remove the seats. Clean all surfaces to get rid of residual material, grease etc. Verify the hydraulics for brakes and clutch are working properly, if not then now’s the time. Ensure all wiring is functional. Run any wires you need to for speakers or other electrical repairs...
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I found that the washer pump from a 99 Jeep Cherokee is a direct drop in for about $10.
Edit - Bjorn beat me to it!
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Rod Midkiff
True Classic
Are you sure you're not talking about my cars?Chris has a good exxe?
Last time there i saw one and asked if he was parting it out.
Turns out it was his driver..!
Clatter
True Classic
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
Sanding for days way down inside a frunk, or at the bottom of a compartment,
Another setback feels like a kick in the balls.
11+ hours yesterday.
Can't hardly get out of bed today.
Under the gun to get paint shot while the weather is good.
Spray-out on the panel shows decent results.
This LR corner was repaired in the past, so the paint is fresh(er).
Match is close enough. Flake is bigger but color is right so away we go.
Paralysis by analysis.. In my case it's the 'anal' in analysis.
Who spends hours bondo-ing all the scars smooth in the bottom of their frunk?
It's back-breaking work. Just can't help myself...
Finally, before the heat goes away, out in the yard.
Gotta keep away from trees that drop crap when a gust of wind comes.
Masked.
Epoxy.
Two separate shooting sessions of a few wet coats each.
Seems to have laid down well.
Breeze came up and threw some trash around.
And it's definitely lumpy in spots, especially the floor,
But I'm pretty happy with how it came out,
And really happy to have this done.
Hopefully it stayed warm enough last night the paint didn't blush,
But if it did,
it's staying that way!
Sanding for days way down inside a frunk, or at the bottom of a compartment,
Another setback feels like a kick in the balls.
11+ hours yesterday.
Can't hardly get out of bed today.
Under the gun to get paint shot while the weather is good.
Spray-out on the panel shows decent results.
This LR corner was repaired in the past, so the paint is fresh(er).
Match is close enough. Flake is bigger but color is right so away we go.
Paralysis by analysis.. In my case it's the 'anal' in analysis.
Who spends hours bondo-ing all the scars smooth in the bottom of their frunk?
It's back-breaking work. Just can't help myself...
Finally, before the heat goes away, out in the yard.
Gotta keep away from trees that drop crap when a gust of wind comes.
Masked.
Epoxy.
Two separate shooting sessions of a few wet coats each.
Seems to have laid down well.
Breeze came up and threw some trash around.
And it's definitely lumpy in spots, especially the floor,
But I'm pretty happy with how it came out,
And really happy to have this done.
Hopefully it stayed warm enough last night the paint didn't blush,
But if it did,
it's staying that way!
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Clatter
True Classic
kmead
Old enough to know better
Soft sided tank in the left front headlight sponson. You can even get one with an integral pump.Windshield washer tank - vortex of misery!
After repairing the mount bracket,
And modifying it to actually drain...
Looked more closely at the tank.
Site of a former ant mass suicide!
Bodies strewn everywhere...
View attachment 83473
After removing the PO's plumber's strap contraption,
We find not just a cracked grommet, but also a cracked tank.
View attachment 83474
Bet you breakfast the pump motor is seized...
Having squirters is nice.
My 56 Beetle doesn't have them, and they do come in handy.
Thinking i have to temper my expectations for this project.
Squirters might be just too big an ask...
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I never understood the point of such a large tank. You may not need that bracket
JKIDD
Auto Addict
I've owned my car 35 years & have yet to add washer fluid...Soft sided tank in the left front headlight sponson. You can even get one with an integral pump.
Fiat X19 Wiper Components
Shop from a wide selection of Fiat X19 Wiper Components at Midwest Bayless, the leader in Fiat and Lancia auto parts.
I never understood the point of such a large tank. You may not need that bracket
Clatter
True Classic
Big washer tank because rallycar!Soft sided tank in the left front headlight sponson. You can even get one with an integral pump.
Fiat X19 Wiper Components
Shop from a wide selection of Fiat X19 Wiper Components at Midwest Bayless, the leader in Fiat and Lancia auto parts.
I never understood the point of such a large tank. You may not need that bracket
Clatter
True Classic
Thanks for noticing.
Only someone who has done a project like this knows just how much work it actually takes!
All these dumb shows…
-One hour later-
“Gosh, Chip, the car is so beautiful now”
The world is full of old cars left to rot that “some day are doing to get fixed up”.
The reality is it’s some year - or several.
Most will remain a pipe dream.
Unique position in life right now where i have a shop, tools, skills (sorta), the means to not be working, buy parts, full-time effort, and the physical ability to do the work (for now).
Really, though.. Thinking more about it,
I’m remembering back to my youth - being helpless.
Stuck with a broken Fiat, unable to go places or do things.
Nothing to be done about it.
Got something to prove here, dig?
If that makes any sense…
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