Something in the air today: I saw a peptomismal pink 850 in an industrial part of town and stopped. Then I saw the giallo parts car off to the side. There wasn't anyone around and I like to minimize my trespassing time so I left without leaving a note. Neither car had an engine but the pink one had an original hardtop complete with plastic crackle portholes. Maybe the owner is one of your followers!
Wiring and diagrams are not my cup of tea either, so I feel for you. There's a utoober in Texas, Corvette Ben, who can take a look at the mass of wires and intuit what's what from the disassembly process. Looks like magic to me.
Hi Dennis, i will be rewiring my spider later...im lucky that i have the experience of rewiring a different old car a few years back. I intend to simplify the wiring which will be heresy to many! Also intend to replace the fusebox with an 8 way blade type fusebox which i think are more reliable. I note your desire for a hardtop, I'm lucky, i have one but it's only a fibreglass one. Anyhow, good luck and please continue the flow of videos, they really are appreciated.
I'm trying to stay as close as I can to the original wiring and follow the diagram. Some things things I'm leaving out. The cigarette lighter, seat belt buzzer, etc. The diagram shows a trunk light but mine doesn't have one. Also I may change the ignition over to electronic instead of points. Maybe I should wait on the wiring so I can see yours?
Good to hear from you! Yeah, it would be a huge mistake to put 50 year old wires and connections (I didn't show it but the fuse box looks awful) back into a completely refurbished car. It's a commitment for sure, once you bite into it ...
@@dennisjump8655 I think you can get cheap “universal” fuse box kits online. You could get one of those and just take the wires from it. Could save some trouble of having to make your own. May be worth looking into.
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Something in the air today: I saw a peptomismal pink 850 in an industrial part of town and stopped. Then I saw the giallo parts car off to the side. There wasn't anyone around and I like to minimize my trespassing time so I left without leaving a note. Neither car had an engine but the pink one had an original hardtop complete with plastic crackle portholes. Maybe the owner is one of your followers!
The "holy grail" for 850 Spider owners: the hardtop. I wish I had seen it. I'd make an offer on that baby.
I still need to finish a video for you!!!
I owe you!
Wiring and diagrams are not my cup of tea either, so I feel for you. There's a utoober in Texas, Corvette Ben, who can take a look at the mass of wires and intuit what's what from the disassembly process. Looks like magic to me.
I'll see if I can find him. Most of the videos I've seen are for hot rods and muscle cars.
Hi Dennis, i will be rewiring my spider later...im lucky that i have the experience of rewiring a different old car a few years back. I intend to simplify the wiring which will be heresy to many! Also intend to replace the fusebox with an 8 way blade type fusebox which i think are more reliable.
I note your desire for a hardtop, I'm lucky, i have one but it's only a fibreglass one. Anyhow, good luck and please continue the flow of videos, they really are appreciated.
I'm trying to stay as close as I can to the original wiring and follow the diagram. Some things things I'm leaving out. The cigarette lighter, seat belt buzzer, etc. The diagram shows a trunk light but mine doesn't have one. Also I may change the ignition over to electronic instead of points.
Maybe I should wait on the wiring so I can see yours?
Dennis, this will be a brand new car, when done....
That's the plan, man
I Believe "Narragansett Reproductions" can build a replacement harness for the 850.
I'm going to check into that. Thanks! I'll post what they say.
I looked into them and they need the original harness intact. Too late! LOL.
Got me a 1970 fiat 850, when I get rich....I'll do that too.
Electrical is my least favorite to do. Going through it all and replacing crusty stuff will save you lots of headache in the future.
Good to hear from you!
Yeah, it would be a huge mistake to put 50 year old wires and connections (I didn't show it but the fuse box looks awful) back into a completely refurbished car. It's a commitment for sure, once you bite into it ...
@@dennisjump8655 I think you can get cheap “universal” fuse box kits online. You could get one of those and just take the wires from it. Could save some trouble of having to make your own. May be worth looking into.