Restoration #3

Andrew, welcome! I'm happy to help with anything you need. I can't remember what brand of car you have. They're all pretty similar.

Hey Danny, it is a McRae Spyder from New Zealand

Gorgeous!  I love how you have been a member for 10 years and this is your first post.  I like the aluminum radiator grill.
-=theron

@Theron posted:

I like the aluminum radiator grill.
-=theron

“Radiator? We don’t need no steenking radiator.”

@Theron posted:

Gorgeous!  I love how you have been a member for 10 years and this is your first post.  I like the aluminum radiator grill.
-=theron

Thanks Theron, I always like to sus out a forum first before I contribute

So.... what are you going to be doing to it?

Over the years I have amassed a collection of original spyder parts. Instead of keeping them in plastic tubs in the garage, I am going to fit them to the spyder.

- retrim seats and trims with original tan coloured barber pole vinyl
- change the body design to one of the earlier customer bodies that had the rubber deco strip on the nose without the air intakes.
- add the flat spot in the rear clam where the rear licence plate light is
- add functioning locks on the rear clam.
- update the cockpit switches to original ones
- mould a single driver's windscreen
- make an alloy cover for the fuel tank and add mounting straps
- replace pull cable for door locks with chrome handles
- weld on rear jack points
- update exhaust system
- repaint car, hand pinstripe gold paint over rear darts
-  apply Mille Miglia racing graphics

That will be my starting point.

This is my inspiration, 550-0035...

Thanks for posting. Lurking with intent slurk might be a crime.

only if they catch you!

I’m one of the Suby go go fast Spyder boys so originality is not high on my list. But like my beautiful wife says. You do you. Welcome to the madness now that you have officially come out.

Hey Andrew, good to see you post here.

Happy to share parts/knowledge as you refine your build.

Andrew! Your web site was the bible for my build. Awesome car you have & I look forward to seeing the changes you make.

Welcome Andrew. Beautiful car! Looking forward to seeing your updates.

Thanks for the warm welcome guys - I am sure I will face some challenges that I will need help with! @edsnova I am glad you use my type550.com site as a resource for your build. I have about 15,000 photos of original spyders which show pretty much every nut and bolt on the car. I also have a passion for the racing history and provenance of each 550 build which is like a big jigsaw puzzle to sort out. I pretty much get new info every day to sort and add to the story.

Here is some of the panel work I have done in the cockpit - a very time consuming process!

Hey Andrew, I’d say welcome but if you’ve been around for ten years you’re almost part of the furniture…..but welcome anyway

Beautiful Spyder you have there. Amazing panel work! Will look forward to seeing your updates.

I see you have QLD plates. Where are you located? I’m in Maroochydore.

@awotton posted:

I see you have QLD plates. Where are you located? I’m in Maroochydore.

I am moving up to Rosemount from the Gold Coast next week - it would be great to catch up!

Sounds great. All the best with your move and we'll keep in touch