Another 750 Spider Restoration

Hall750DSpider · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 11:58 AM

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum so I thought I'd share some details on my little project.

My grandpa bought this 1957 Giulietta 750 Spider in the 80s. It came with a 1750 Webber twin carb engine, probably from a GTV, Berlina or another Spider.

The sills were pretty rusted so he decided to do a complete rebuild. He welded in new sills and started the restoration.

It's been a slow project that he'd done over the years, but poor health has meant he can no longer continue grotting around under cars.

I've now taken brought the car up to Newcastle (in the North East of England) to put the final touches to it. My main focus recently has been rewiring the whole thing. My grandpa had bought a complete loom from Alfastop, so I set about fitting it.

I'm a real novice to this, so I'm sure you'll hear a lot more from me...probably stressing out about something trivial!!!

**Peter** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 12:03 PM

Welcome to the board!! This looks like a great project, please keep us posted!!

Bill · #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 02:15 PM

Welcome to the AlfaBB and what a wonderful project you have there!

Stay with it, listen to your grandpa and make him proud, and then pass it on to your grandson/granddaughter.

john.harrill · #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 03:01 PM

Very nice!

Hall750DSpider · #5 (**permalink**) 01-15-2008, 01:53 PM

Hi all,

A couple of quick questions for the combined brain power of the board!

1/ I seem to have a bit missing for my boot-lock mechanism. Can anyone tell me what it is I need? I'm assuming it's some sort of arm that pulls the wire and pops the catch. Any pics would really help.

2/ What order do the switches go on the dash? Looking at the wiring diagram in the Giulietta Shop Manual from left to right they are: instrument panel lights; headlamps and parking lights; windscreen wipers; motor heater. Does that sound about right? Although there is the waterjet pump to think about too.

3/ Does anyone have any advice on changing the windscreen? Mine has a massive crack. I have a replacement glass but I wouldn't want to crack that one either!

Any advice is always appreciated!

Tom

alfabits · #6 (**permalink**) 01-15-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hall750DSpider

Hi all,

A couple of quick questions for the combined brain power of the board!

1/ I seem to have a bit missing for my boot-lock mechanism. Can anyone tell me what it is I need? I'm assuming it's some sort of arm that pulls the wire and pops the catch. Any pics would really help.

2/ What order do the switches go on the dash? Looking at the wiring diagram in the Giulietta Shop Manual from left to right they are: instrument panel lights; headlamps and parking lights; windscreen wipers; motor heater. Does that sound about right? Although there is the waterjet pump to think about too.

3/ Does anyone have any advice on changing the windscreen? Mine has a massive crack. I have a replacement glass but I wouldn't want to crack that one either!

Any advice is always appreciated!

Tom

concept 101 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-16-2008, 07:48 AM

Tom.

I can help you with # 3 question, the windscreen. You don´t need to worry, you won´t crack it unless you drop it to the floor, but have someone to help you, it can be tricky to get it in place with new rubbers. I used a lot of duck tape to hold it in place on the opposite side.

Dennis

**AlfaDuc** · #8 (**permalink**) 01-16-2008, 03:03 PM

Regarding replacement of the glass in the windscreen, it can actually be a serious pain. As Dennis noted, just reinstalling the assembled windscreen on the car is not difficult -- but I think you were interested in replacing a cracked glass and then reinstalling. When you do the job, be sure to replace ALL the rubber seals (you wont want to do the job twice -- trust me

). The only really difficult part is seating the side posts (with new seals already installed in the side posts). Even with the seals lubed with soapy water, it is not easy to get them on to the glass. Plus, you will need to install the top chrome strip last, while avoiding dislodging the side posts. I would suggest that at least three sets of hands are required -- and NO beers till the job is done.
Good luck,
Jim

Brad Baum · #9 (**permalink**) 01-16-2008, 07:56 PM

A couple of years ago I helped a good friend install the windshield on his beautifully restored 61 Spider. We were very methodical through the whole process, taking our time and care. I happened to be the one that ran the nuts down on the studs in the cowl. I thought I stopped at what felt just firm. The next morning, Mr. Rosenburger fould the glass was cracked. What did I do wrong?
Brad Baum
Escondido,Ca
750b

Hall750DSpider · #10 (**permalink**) 01-17-2008, 04:55 AM

Cheers for all the info chaps.

George - thanks for the pics. I can finish off the dash no worries now. As for the assembly in the boot (sorry, trunk in your world), do you know where I could get one? It's not something alfa stop or classic alfa do individually.

Dennis/ Jim - cheers for the info on the windscreen. I'll remove the cracked screen and use it as a learning experience! I might need to recruit some experts to help me with the fitting of the new glass.

I'll keep you posted on progress!

**AlfaDuc** · #11 (**permalink**) 01-17-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Baum

I happened to be the one that ran the nuts down on the studs in the cowl. I thought I stopped at what felt just firm. The next morning, Mr. Rosenburger fould the glass was cracked. What did I do wrong?
Brad Baum
Escondido,Ca
750b

GTD · #12 (**permalink**) 01-17-2008, 08:53 AM

"As for the assembly in the boot (sorry, trunk in your world), do you know where I could get one?"
Tom - They are occasionally available on e-Bay; I believe Re-Originals $ell$ them.

I suggest joining the 750/101 group @ Yahoo; a good bunch for parts and info.

Hall750DSpider · #13 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 04:59 AM

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm that there is only two dumb-irons at the rear of a Spider?

Not four like there is at the front?

I've found this picture of Pat's beauty and I'm assuming that's correct. Mine only has one on the right so I'll have to find one for the left.

Cheers,
Tom

GTD · #14 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 05:17 AM

Tom
Regarding "dumb irons"; you are correct in that there are two toward the rear. There are also alloy spacers, one right and left, for securing the rear bumpers at their forward end.

GTD · #15 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 05:39 AM

Tom
Referring to the attached diagram:

Bracket 1495.62.002 bolts to the dumb iron, then bumper bolts to the bracket.

Alloy spacer 101.03.59.245.00 w/rubber gasket gets a single thru-bolt at forward end of bumper.