[he3r0]

I am considering to do something like this in my Alfa (also upgrade my electronic BORG with more fitting one regular clock, and maybe a voltage meter) but anyway, since I am a hardcore "pick-a-part" fan, I would prefer to pull it from some American ride But the "Q" is... from which car I can pull it out?
(I do also understand that regular door actuator would not really work...)
Thank you...

 

[ddouglas77]

I am considering to do something like this in my Alfa (also upgrade my electronic BORG with more fitting one regular clock, and maybe a voltage meter) but anyway, since I am a hardcore "pick-a-part" fan, I would prefer to pull it from some American ride But the "Q" is... from which car I can pull it out?
(I do also understand that regular door actuator would not really work...)
Thank you...

I did this to my camaro, using a camaro's solenoid of a later year, that is basically what you need, just a solenoid. Want me to take measurements and show them to you to see if it would work?

 

[he3r0]

I did this to my camaro, using a camaro's solenoid of a later year, that is basically what you need, just a solenoid. Want me to take measurements and show them to you to see if it would work?

just the application (where i can pull it from ) will be ok

 

[ddouglas77]

just the application (where i can pull it from ) will be ok

Take a good look at your trunk latch, go to a junk yard and go on a shopping spree, you'll find something there, for sure! It is not the hardest job in the world to do, actually, very simple minus running the wiring discretely! This may even be it: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=ELI-TK01-00-001&N=700+115&autoview=sku

 

[Zunige]

...(also upgrade my electronic BORG with more fitting one regular clock, and maybe a voltage meter)...

The series 1 Spiders (roundtails) had analog clocks in the same size and style as the upper center instruments in your '85 Spider. The only difference that I recall is that the older version had a tiny Alfa logo in the lower instrument face, but the style, color and manufacturer of the instruments is the same. (I know this, because I have also seriously considered placing such a clock in one of my Spiders.) You may want to contact the Alfa Parts Exchange, since they specialize in dismantling Alfas. (Just don't try to low ball them - they won't take you seriously if you do.)

As far as the voltage meter, you can get one at Radio Shack. Coincidentally, it is in the same rectangular shape as the opening that would be left, if you do away with your digital clock.

Best regards,

 

[kredden]

Not pick a part but this has been covered in the Milano forum:

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/showthread.php?t=23135&highlight=solenoid

Kevin

 

[Zunige]

Not pick a part but this has been covered in the Milano forum:

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/showthread.php?t=23135&highlight=solenoid

Kevin

This is good info, for sure... I also think my wife would really enjoy the upgrades on her 164... Thanks for pointing us to this thread, Kevin!

Best regards,

 

[he3r0]

Thank you guys, I really appreciate answers. they are quite handy

 

[JykstA-76]

Sounds like a great upgrade but if your battery is trunk mounted you should
keep a back up cable in place...Just a thought.

 

[he3r0]

Sounds like a great upgrade but if your battery is trunk mounted you should
keep a back up cable in place...Just a thought.

or two external connectors for charger or something like that...