Richmond VA 1960 Bugeye Bringing Miss Eva back to life.

[hcallaway]

That must be a universal arm offered in several different finishes. All seem to be about 14" overall length. I have a black one on order from eBay. Should be here next week.

I have 2 or three metric bolts. and a few coarse thread.

I bought this when I redid mine (Delco alternator)

https://www.amazon.ca/Spectre-Perfo...3&sr=1-1-f7123c3d-6c2e-4dbe-9d7a-6185fb77bc58

I think places like autozone carry it. I was concerned about it being chrome but it looks fine and I beat it up enough (and cut it) installing it.

 

[hcallaway]

First Bath! Needed to clean it up for the final stretch.

Too many people see dust and cannot help but touch. Not a good combination for paint.

Seems like my wife is getting excited. Miss Eva is a tribute to her Grandmother Eva Haines. She was pretty, fun and a classic.

 

[Dimadee]

Wow, it is looking great. I am tossing up whether I paint my car a mid metallic silver or grey like yours (with red interior). Thanks for the brilliant images.

 

[hcallaway]

Electronic Ignition Distributor for Austin Allegro Sprite Hillman Minx

For less than $60 delivered, it is worth giving it a shot. Guys on the Corvette Forum are having a great deal of success with this type of Electronic Distributor.

 

[pbraun]

Car looking great! Are there settings on that dissy for different motors, etc....

 

[hcallaway]

No it is specific to certain motors as best I can tell.

 

[Scargo]

What's the brand and where did you get it?

 

[hcallaway]

What's the brand and where did you get it?

Electronic Ignition Distributor for Austin Allegro Sprite Hillman Minx

eBay. Use this description. The link may take you directly there.

 

[hcallaway]

Trim on Door Openings

Keeping in the spartan style of my cockpit, I am using this U shaped trim.

 

[Jim_Gruber]

Re: Trim on Door Openings

Things are moving quickly. Door seals look good. Wiring i’m Down to fettling with to new horns and then can install doors. Garage time this am. Then come Interior.

 

[SD Bugeye]

I would not advise using that water pump tab I did it worked for two seasons
the alternator as small and light as it is It vibrates an needs a third point- horizontal brace
it cracked and broke off ruined the water temp arrangement and very nearly shorted to the chassis.

 

[SD Bugeye]

To mount it more solid I used the old generator unubtainium bracket as the third horizontal piont
still rough looking but the concept works No vibration solid I’ll make it pretty this winter Still have driving to do this fall

 

[hcallaway]

New Garage Buddy - Sisters at heart.

Sisters at heart. 1960 / 2016 65HP / 650HP

Most importantly 4 tires and 2 person occupancy

 

[pbraun]

I would like to do that too! Those new vettes are mighty impressive at a great price