New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

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vroomgoleta
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New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

Postby vroomgoleta » Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:51 pm

Hello,

I've been a member of the site for a little over a year now and finally picked up a new-to-me 1969 Spider. The car was listed on Craigslist in Portland and I'm having it shipped down to Santa Barbara in about a week (the CL listing was linked here briefly in the classifieds section.) Pictures to come when the car arrives. I know there is a strong Spider community in the Santa Barbara/Ventura area and I look forward to becoming more actively involved.

One thing I know that cars needs is the correct '69 grill. The previous owner of the previous owner replaced the grill with what looks like generic parts store grill mesh. Any help in locating the correct grill assembly (grill and surrounding stainless trim) would be greatly appreciated. I will post this last part in the classified section as well.

Thanks!

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Re: New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

Postby Grover4535 » Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:58 am

Hello Vroomgoleta,

Welcome to the forum. Great finding a 1969 Spider. I am located just a little north of you in Orcutt.

The front grill may prove a little difficult to find as it appears no vendors make it for the 68/69 model year. While I have 72" and 85" Spiders, I do prefer this early grill style:

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Good luck with your project, and please do post some photos.

Bob
69' 124 Sport Coupe
72' 124 Spider
72' Alfa Romeo GTV ( sold :cry: )
15' Subaru Outback
Many 124 Spiders & Coupes, plus 850 Spiders & Coupes over lifetime

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Re: New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

Postby geospider » Sun Nov 12, 2017 3:20 pm

That is a great looking grill.
I do like the honeycomb style as well.
good luck sourcing that grill. It will show up some time.
yes, pics when able
Geo

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Re: New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

Postby davidbruce » Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:37 pm

Looks like Auto Ricambi now stocks this grille.
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Campbell River B.C.
1973 Sport(sold)
1980 Spider 2000(project, aren't they all)

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Re: New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

Postby Grover4535 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:18 pm

Great Catch David,

It would be nice to get some feedback (build quality & installation) from someone who does install this early style grill.

How far away are you from Fraser Valley? Beautiful area of Canada.

Bob
69' 124 Sport Coupe
72' 124 Spider
72' Alfa Romeo GTV ( sold :cry: )
15' Subaru Outback
Many 124 Spiders & Coupes, plus 850 Spiders & Coupes over lifetime

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Re: New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

Postby davidbruce » Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:49 pm

Thanks Bob
I'm on Vancouver Island, so a couple of hours driving and a 2 hour ferry ride to get to the valley. That said I have 3 brothers and my mom in that area, so I get there a few times a year.
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Campbell River B.C.
1973 Sport(sold)
1980 Spider 2000(project, aren't they all)

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Re: New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

Postby dinghyguy » Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:53 am

Hi david on the island

from dinghyguy in north van
1981 Red Spider "Redbob"
1972 blue Volvo 1800ES "Bob"
1998 Red Ford Ranger

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Re: New from Central Coast, CA... and a little parts help?

Postby davidbruce » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:06 pm

HI Dinghyguy
I actually grew up in North Van. Moved to the island in 81. Since then my family has moved, spread between Pitt meadows and Mission. I enjoyed reading about your cross country adventure.
Dave Kelly
Campbell River B.C.
1973 Sport(sold)
1980 Spider 2000(project, aren't they all)


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