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Does anyone have anything they turn to during the non-driving months to pass the time? My big plan for this winter is to go through my '69 Spider and restore/fix/update a few things. The list includes new seat covers, carpeting, dash, dash face and door panels. For the engine, I'll replace the timing belt, tensioner and fuel pump. I also need to restore the Jerrari finish back to how it was when Jerrari turned the car out in 1972. I'm thinking of having the alternator rebuilt at a local shop that does good work. It's not showing any signs of trouble, but it's one of the last original parts under the hood and I'd feel better if it were freshened up for the 2016 driving season.
Another project on the Spider will be to rebuild the rear suspension and driveshaft. The only real update will be to swap all signals out for LED bulbs to improve the visibility of the brake lights and turn signals. By the time I get all of that done, it should be pushing close to April when it normally comes out of hibernation. With the new Spider coming out at the same time, I don't need to rush the old girl.
Anyone else have a winter project or hobby planned to pass the time?
Another project on the Spider will be to rebuild the rear suspension and driveshaft. The only real update will be to swap all signals out for LED bulbs to improve the visibility of the brake lights and turn signals. By the time I get all of that done, it should be pushing close to April when it normally comes out of hibernation. With the new Spider coming out at the same time, I don't need to rush the old girl.
Anyone else have a winter project or hobby planned to pass the time?