side spear

[D&SW]

by the time I acquired my 2600, it had lost the side spears and had
stick-on "replacements"

1. what is the general width of the spear?

2. is it uniform in width along it's length?

3. can anyone post photos?


It seems to be one of the "un-obtainables". Haeckner lists them, but replied to my email with a negative on actually getting any.

Thanks

David

[tubut]

I'll have to measure the spears for exact dimensions. They are made of relatively thin stainless steel. Here are some pictures of what the profile looks like at both ends.

[dretceterini]

I have been told the spears off a 1963 Chevy are very similar, but have not actually checked..

[D&SW]

anyone able to get measurements?

or any ideas for a "suitable" replacement?

Thanks again

David

[johnrdm]

Curious if anyone has found a replacement for the original side spears, or perhaps has had some made?

John

[DPeterson3]

There's a company in Switzerland that has them listed. Don't recall the name, but with a little research you'll find them. If you don't turn up the name, let me know as I have the link on my computer at work.

Don

[Redmerlin]

David

I have 6 I think - 2 new and 4 others good to poor - none on my car yet so I'll need 2 .

Currently moving so I can't confirm for a couple of weeks

They are in the UK so postage may be a bit of a challenge

make me an offer by pm

cheers

Ian

[Redmerlin]

Alfa Romeo classic parts service - Alfa-Romeo Oldtimer Ersatzteile Sprint Berlina Spider Giulietta Alfasud Alfetta

Item may be

102.05 102.05.59.104.00 Mould. below door 172cm SFr. 104.00

[DPeterson3]

I visited the Oldtimer site, and they no longer seem to have the side spear listed. It was 102.04.59.105.00 - for the Roadster, not the 102.05 number shown above as for Sprint. It was not cheap, but I'm suddenly wishing I had bought one while they had them listed. Hopefully they've got one or two left. The picture shown in their ad was clearly for the Roadster, not sprint.

[franco-veloce]

Hi All,

I am going to make NEW reproductions side spears of the 2600 and 2000 touring spider.

in polished stainless steel , the only difference will be the inside mounting to chassis .
I prefer not to use the bolts and nuts but going to use double-side foamtape or PU cement to mount it on the car so no dust ,sand, water and corrosion comes between them.

The outside will be exact as original , the inner nobody sees........

The price I don't have yet ,depends on how many sets I can make,

shipping and packaging will be expensive , I live in The Netherlands

Do someone have interest ?




rgds Franco

[D&SW]

yes I have an interest. Actually packaging (wrapping, box etc.) may be more expensive than shipping. The challenge is to make the packaging strong enough so the spear cannot bend. Once they are bent they are almost useless.

I think attaching the spears to a piece of wood placed inside a PVC pipe of a suitable diameter might work.

David

[johnrdm]

I am interested.

John

[tubut]

Quote:

Originally Posted by D&SW yes I have an interest. Actually packaging (wrapping, box etc.) may be more expensive than shipping. The challenge is to make the packaging strong enough so the spear cannot bend. Once they are bent they are almost useless. I think attaching the spears to a piece of wood placed inside a PVC pipe of a suitable diameter might work. David

[D&SW]

might try International Air service via a FedEx type shipper....often they have no limit on size, for a price of course lol.....

David

[AlfaJoe]

I've seen the 2600 side spears (stainless steel) listed in the Re-originals catalog - NOT inexpensive, of course. I might be interested in a pair if you make some, Franco, so when you calculate the costs for fabricating, packing and shipping, will you please post the total on this thread? A PM is OK too.
Thanks,
Joe