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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
[Re: samsite999]
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12/03/2009 13:42
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JIM16vt
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Comming on mate, gonna keep my eye on it.
You taking it to next meet?
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 08:30
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sam its look really good! i look forward to your next post! quick question . . what paint and primer did you use for the rocker? im guessing they had to be heat resistant. Where did you get them from? Cheers Mario
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 13:34
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MarioCirillo
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they look great mate, one thing tho, doesnt the primer and lacquer also have to be heat resistant?
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 13:56
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Skate2create
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Sam, with your AFR gauge.. Did you wire it up as per the guide on here or did you do it by tapping into the black lambda signal wire? I want to do mine this weekend (gauge has been fitted for months not doing anything) but want to do the latter as I don't fancy messing around with the ecu (I've got bad shakey hands at the moment and dont fancy soldering half the board in the process) and wondered if you'd done it the other way and which cable you actually need to take a 'tap' off? Your coops looking good btw, much better than mine which I paid £2.3k for ![frown frown](/forum/images/graemlins/default/frown.gif) Dan
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 13:59
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Looking good Sam can't wait too see it at cosford.
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 14:01
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Hi dan,
I did it by tapping of the black lambda signal wire. it took me all of about 3 minuets to splice it and then run it though the wing grommet and then though and in to the door loom
I am not bad at soldering, but like you i didn't want to take a soldering iron anywhere near that one
to be fair, there not a huge amount of use, you only get a ruff idear when its on boost of the fueling. most of the time it just dances between lean and rich that said, if you are getting red wile on boost, at least you know there is a problem
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 14:44
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yeah, dead lambda sensor..
What did you use for splicing into the cable, did you cut it and rejoin it? Would a standard choccy block surfice or will I need something more beefy... or dare I say it.. use a scotchlock!?
Dan
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
[Re: samsite999]
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13/03/2009 16:46
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Sam I'm confused, all I can see are pics of spray cans!!!!!
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 16:51
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![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) look at the other thread! (its a bit early to start on that vodka isn't it john, we all know what happed last week ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) ) Good you can fill me in on the details later Sam ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) I'll go check the other post
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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13/03/2009 17:03
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Looking good Sam...though some of us older ones might have a little chuggle when I say...that orange/red reminds me of my old Morris Ital estate.
I wouldn't mind doing a little work like that myself under the bonnet... maybe once I've hung the new doors for upstairs and fitted new stair and landing carpet, and when the sun comes out, i'll have a go myself...though I'll have to choose a different colour...I cant be reminded of that bloody Ital everytime I lift the lid.
looks like you got a nice finish on it
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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14/03/2009 08:28
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That would be ace if you could sam, gonna have a go at it today if the weather stays nice ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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14/03/2009 20:31
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Sam, is there an accepted method for either exposing the 20V FIAT lettering after painting or covering it before painting? PS hope I didn't offend wih my Ital comment ![frown frown](/forum/images/graemlins/default/frown.gif) Sorry was more a reflection on fact colours of that hue remind me I bought one (they were truely awful cars) than a comment on the colour you chose par se... ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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14/03/2009 21:53
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Dont be silly john, i would perhaps be more offended if i was around when the morris ital estate was in production...or even any of them left on the road! (were showing our ages here ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) ) It was all painted to start off with, i then took a electric sander to the fiat letters, did this with progressively fine paper, and finally went over it with some metal polish. I have to ask my self if it was worth the effort some times....its only me thats going to ever see it!
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 12:16
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hi sam, where abouts do you splice for the air/fuel meter? thanks ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 12:33
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ok, cheers. ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 16:48
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Johna
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just put the boost gauge on sam
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 16:58
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Johna
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found it ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) cheers sam ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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15/03/2009 17:23
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as above. Cheers Sam ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Actually took the plunge and did it yesterday.. ME thinks I might put a switch in on the 12V+... driving home at 3am this morning with that flashing in my face didn't amuse me much! lol..
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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18/03/2009 22:42
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Excellent sam coming on great!
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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20/03/2009 11:17
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Sam, how new were the bulbs in your coop?
I ask because when I went for MOT my headlights just about passed due to the brightness. The guy told me its down to the bulbs running very hot and ruinning the silver reflector.
I changed them, and the difference was also like night and day.
You're a brave man to start polishing perspex, I don't think I'd attempt it
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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25/03/2009 14:25
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Johna
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i put the air/fuel gauge on yesturday.. thanks sam ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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03/04/2009 19:47
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Sam i'v just read the last post on your restoration thread, and seen the pics. I'm impressed with the lights mate. Mine arn't that bad but i'm going to do them at one point because it makes them look like new, presntaion counts. I'm not into cars with crazy body kits and that, I love a car to look pretty standard but just be super clean inside and out. Less is more is my motto, your lights look amazing. The guide is great too mate.
Good stuff.
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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05/04/2009 19:35
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Take it thats the end of the project then mate. ![cry cry](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cry.gif) I was well intrrested as well. ![frown frown](/forum/images/graemlins/default/frown.gif) Sorry to hear thets another one gone. ![bye bye](/forum/images/graemlins/default/byebye.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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05/04/2009 23:43
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[lol] ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Will do mate, hope you do finish it as you aint had it long. I know about the problems you had, one after another but the car looks too good to be scraped. IMO anyway mate. Catch you tomarrow mate.
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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07/04/2009 15:50
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You made your decision yet sam?
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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07/04/2009 16:27
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well its running at the moment, so thats always a good start! It went up to CC's this morning after a argument with the break down company, all my cars go up there but one snooty cow this morning said i would have to pay for it if it was over 30 miles. As soon as i mentioned its got to go to a specialist and if they really wanted i could find one much further away...and there is nothing in the small print regarding recovery to garages and distance....she was happey to accommodate the request. so its running, nothing more has exploded.....we will see what joe finds ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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07/04/2009 17:09
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i got asked that the other day when i asked some one what to do, the sensible option would be to break it, sell up and get a ford/vahxual put the money in my pocket and get a drug addiction going, perhaps heron? because god knows that would probably be less damaging to my health, wallet, and friends and family! if i had NO luck i would be happy, its just i get too much BAD luck ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Sam's Coupe Restoration Discussion Thread
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08/04/2009 12:01
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Hope it works out for you mate, it is a shame if it is scrapped. You have just got to know your lImit really, if it was me would my love for the coupe cloud my judgement? Probably, hope it goes well at joe's mate.
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