S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster

Keith 944 · 05-01-2023, 07:43 AM

Yeah I have been at it hard for 2 years. Nice to see it done, can’t wait to drive it this weekend. I put wheelie bars on and did the front end alignment yesterday, gonna weigh it today, just a few more little details to finish off. Then the Porsche comes back in to repaint. Last year I was in such a hurry to replace and fix the damage from the wreck I squared the panels off and the paint didn’t match. It’s driving me crazy.

BKSG1198 · 05-01-2023, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith 944

Yeah I have been at it hard for 2 years. Nice to see it done, can’t wait to drive it this weekend. I put wheelie bars on and did the front end alignment yesterday, gonna weigh it today, just a few more little details to finish off. Then the Porsche comes back in to repaint. Last year I was in such a hurry to replace and fix the damage from the wreck I squared the panels off and the paint didn’t match. It’s driving me crazy.

And such a small difference that only a painter would notice or someone with OCD....lol.

Keith 944 · 05-01-2023, 03:58 PM

I just got back from weighing the car looks like I built it plenty heavy! sort of surprising. Actually,
I will double check the weight again at Atco. Anyhow, I noticed the transmission seem to be slipping a lot in reverse, by the time I got home and went to unload the car I noticed the transmission is really having problems. so back up on the lift to change that out.

Keith 944 · 05-02-2023, 02:46 PM

So i decided to paint the underside of the hood before replacing. So now you can see the color I chose it’s a carbon metallic and boy it has some huge flakes. Had to finish up the deck lid, mirror, spoiler and other parts.

Keith 944 · 05-02-2023, 06:55 PM

Just finished putting the spare transmission in. All seems good to go, cleaned it all up, threw in all the new safety equipment and loaded it in the trailer, can’t wait to finally get to drive it more than just back and forth in the shop. Hopefully it goes straight and safely.
Gotta load some more pics to catch up to this point

Keith 944 · 05-02-2023, 08:15 PM

Finished priming the spoilers and deck lid, painting the mirrors and the base black for the rear marble base.
If you look at the last picture, i like to take black candy and clear all the lenses for a smoke look. They really look good against the metallic color. All lights will be operational

Keith 944 · 05-02-2023, 08:25 PM

While I was waiting for some things to dry I mounted the onboard air compressor, and re-painted the quadrafollio (cloverleaf) emblem. This was a special edition Alfa so I thought it should go back on

05-01-2023, 07:43 AM	#1
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,162 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Yeah I have been at it hard for 2 years. Nice to see it done, can’t wait to drive it this weekend. I put wheelie bars on and did the front end alignment yesterday, gonna weigh it today, just a few more little details to finish off. Then the Porsche comes back in to repaint. Last year I was in such a hurry to replace and fix the damage from the wreck I squared the panels off and the paint didn’t match. It’s driving me crazy. __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

05-01-2023, 03:58 PM	#3
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,162 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster I just got back from weighing the car looks like I built it plenty heavy! sort of surprising. Actually, I will double check the weight again at Atco. Anyhow, I noticed the transmission seem to be slipping a lot in reverse, by the time I got home and went to unload the car I noticed the transmission is really having problems. so back up on the lift to change that out. __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

05-02-2023, 02:46 PM	#4
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,162 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster So i decided to paint the underside of the hood before replacing. So now you can see the color I chose it’s a carbon metallic and boy it has some huge flakes. Had to finish up the deck lid, mirror, spoiler and other parts. Attached Thumbnails __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

05-02-2023, 06:55 PM	#5
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,162 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Just finished putting the spare transmission in. All seems good to go, cleaned it all up, threw in all the new safety equipment and loaded it in the trailer, can’t wait to finally get to drive it more than just back and forth in the shop. Hopefully it goes straight and safely. Gotta load some more pics to catch up to this point __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

05-02-2023, 08:15 PM	#6
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,162 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Finished priming the spoilers and deck lid, painting the mirrors and the base black for the rear marble base. If you look at the last picture, i like to take black candy and clear all the lenses for a smoke look. They really look good against the metallic color. All lights will be operational Attached Thumbnails __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

05-02-2023, 08:25 PM	#7
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,162 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster While I was waiting for some things to dry I mounted the onboard air compressor, and re-painted the quadrafollio (cloverleaf) emblem. This was a special edition Alfa so I thought it should go back on Attached Thumbnails __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

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