General Some silly newbie questions

[Professorwho]

Cheers.
Now I'm sorry if the next pictures upset people but I am getting things fixed. This is the bit of the car that makes me the most sad! I'm going to get some quotes on repair but I think I may need to steel myself for a pain in the wallet!

 

[Professorwho]

Work done to the rear so far.
I've filled and fixed the rear bumper, I'll probably re do the filter to get it Perfect I time but for now the lack of massive hole will do!
I've also resprayed quite a number of nasty scratches and scrapes. Not quote showroom but I'm happy with the work. I'm learning as I go so the bleeding etc will get better!
The ding in the corner just above the bumper is more obvious in the picture than real life so it is staying until I sort the more major things.
The wheels are in fairly good condition but are the next part of the project!

 

[Professorwho]

Wheels as above
On a tablet and I can't put in more than one photo per post!

 

[gar074]

Looking much better already. Keep it up!

 

[Professorwho]

I've got her booked in to a body shop to get the wing and passenger door seen to.
Trying to locate the leak that leads to a puddle in the passenger seat well. It looks to me it is coming from the b_pillar area, need to check the seals.

 

[Professorwho]

I have replaced the seal around the tonneau cover, despite seating it as well as I can the cover needs an extra push to click closed and pops up when you pull the release, is this normal? The seals look flush to me!
Also I have got a set of the gas struts for the hood from Barchettaparts but they seem to be a couple of mm too long, any thoughts?

 

[gar074]

Your tonneau cover sounds OK to me - mine usually engages on both sides if you drop it down from a height, but sometimes it needs to be gently pressed down on one side to engage fully. Pulling the release lever makes it pop up a little. I imagine yours will improve once the seal beds in with use, and if you're feeling some resistance, at least you know that the seal is doing its job!

 

[Professorwho]

Had a test of it last night with the rain here, no more water down the b pillar

 

[Professorwho]

I appear to have acquired a hard top...
I'm planning on re-spraying it, matching or different colour?
I'm tempted to go for black rather than silver to keep the look.

 

[gar074]

I have a silver one - it looks very classy, and I like how different it looks compared to the soft-top.

 

[bumble]

Personally, I would spray it Rosso Red, then subsequently, you might spray the car to match it. S


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[Professorwho]

In that case I'd better spray it yellow :devil:

 

[Professorwho]

I've changed the struts, the second pair were a better fit except that one was too short, I fit it anyway however the bottom attachment went bang on closing the roof having said that the roof is now much easier to lift and lower.

 

[Professorwho]

Hardtop acquired! I like it in black, now to adjust the Windows

 

[Professorwho]

All trim removed and Windows adjusted. Went for a drive and noticeable reduction in wind noise

 

[gar074]

Nice one! Sometimes perseverance pays off!

 

[Professorwho]

Next part of the project, removing the rubber floor to dry it out and check on rust. Wish me luck!

 

[gar074]

Don't do it on Halloween. It could be toooo scary.

 

[wapper]

Just did the same thing and yes, it was scary as hell. Rust and decomposed floor insulation everywhere on the passenger side.
Had to leave the floor open for a week to let it dry out completely.

Found two unused wires with connectors in the right side under the floor, any ideas what those might be?

 

[gar074]

Ejector seat?