Small '77 Spider detail questions

**Biba69** · #1 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 08:53 PM

1. Do just the window winders get a bezel? I have four black plastic bezels. I don't think they came off this car, but... The inside hole is rather large - approximately one inch. The bezel doesn't look right on (under) the inside door handle.

2. This might be strictly a CA situation. There are two plastic 'plates' on the driver's side door jamb. One discussing the catalytic converter and the other has the VIN number and date of birth (in this case 5/77).

Which one mounts on top? I'm guessing it's the VIN, etc. one.

Biba

**Geoman** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 05:46 AM

On my '77, the window handle has a black bezel under it. It's just slightly bigger than the base of the handle so it's not obvious.

The VIN plate is on top. Interestingly, the date of manufacturing for mine is 6/76. I guess the model year started earlier back then!?

**Biba69** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 10:43 AM

Reed, thanks for the info. So you refer to your '76 Spider as a '77? In the case of having my late (as in November) '75 Alfetta GT title changed from a '76 to a '75, I no longer have to have it tested every two years. Turned out I had information the DMV didn't so they (reluctantly) accepted it. Best two hours and $50 I ever spent.

Biba

**Geoman** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 10:48 AM

According to the VIN number it's a '77 and I agree...having to do some extra legwork to get the car registered as an "historic" vehicle is great, now no inspection of any kind required in NJ.

**Spider77rebuild** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 08:13 PM

the same with mine the plate says 10/77 but the register is listed as a 78..Mine allso has a black disk a little larger than the handle.

**Biba69** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 12:40 PM

Are you two up for a couple of more '77 Spider detail questions?

These most likely they are interrelated: The rubber hood straps mount underneath the turn type fastener in the crotch of the inside wheel well. There is a grommet above and directly behind the bolt for the metal seat belt strap.

How are the straps supposed to hold the top down and how do the grommets figure in?

I'll add that this top has the padded sides, so wondering if it can even go all the way down. I've not tried lowering it all the way yet since I've been letting the canvas stretch so a human can fasten the front latches.

Biba

**Spider77rebuild** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 06:21 PM

Ok , let me see , Thoses rubber straps , They are called Rubber Baby Buggie Bumpers.. They hold the driver down ,When he get mad because he cant beat a red spider. Lol ...
Oh my What color is you car? How about some pics .. Mine does not have them sorry cant help ya there. I sent you a pm . PS...If it is cold DO NOT! put the top down ..No joke.. A older top can crack . Warm it up first.

**radamm** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biba69

These most likely they are interrelated: The rubber hood straps mount underneath the turn type fastener in the crotch of the inside wheel well. There is a grommet above and directly behind the bolt for the metal seat belt strap.
Biba