Thursday, December 13, 2012

Heater box to be installed after I change the valve gasket again.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

With this 1.5l conversion I used an X19 engine out of a 79, since 128's and X engines tilt at different angles I swapped the oil pan and pickup from the old 1.3l 128 engine which I mated to a 32/32 weber DMTR. This engine came with a one wire Marelli alternator so the  wiring got a little upgrade as well. I want the under hood business to remain stock in appearance.

Friday, November 30, 2012

          This is a Dave Voss car that has been in the bay area with other Fiat loving owners probably since new it still has it's original California blue plates. Since I got the car I've installed a bigger 1.5l engine and struts from an X19, installed all new brake hydraulic and front pads, re sealed the engine, it has the 74 only 4-2-1 exhaust manifold and Yugo electronic dizzy. Also gone are the steel ingot front and rear bumpers, I have some series 1 chrome bumpers on the way. You can also see those pretty little Cromodora CD58 wheels I got back from a guy I sold them to with some fresh rattle can iron paint.  I have some other photos I'll post soon.  Oh pretty cool Fiat spider 2000 shaved side markers!

Friday, September 28, 2012

Friday, June 8, 2012

Italian Stallion


it's mostly done but some important details remain, different pedals and brackets  are on the way.
More beauty shots  soon.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

New project: "Italian Stallion"

This is a 96 VFR Honda with sexy MV Agusta F4 body work

 A list of parts so far:
Yamaha R1 fork, wheel and radial brakes
8 spoke VFR rear wheel
MV Agusta F4 body work
Yamaha 2002 R6 rear tail
98 Honda 900rr gauge set



Tuesday, September 27, 2011

New Fiat lover

Ayumi Jean Saler daughter of Ed and Mayuko
Born 9/24

Still in testing stage with about 500 miles since build. I drained out the breakin oil and put in Mobil 1 10-40 mixed with some 15-50 just because I had some.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Engine disassembled again


I messed up the intake porting causeing a massive air leak, so I got another Vespa case (74 caio), I will try to have it running later today.

Monday, June 13, 2011

This X is coming soon...

If it's good enough for Steve Hoelshler...

Our exhaust setup for the X, Steve is a 6 time national solo champion, 4 times with an X19, this setup is pretty much a copy of his except our header is not ceramic coated.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Almost ready to install big valve X head

Miller's Mule adjustable cam gear, his new website is here:
  http://www.millersmule.com/MillersMuleStore/index.php




This trick little single DCNF manifold is courtesy of Paul Stoltze who has experience racing X19's.  It's a modified Faza unit that was cut apart, ported and welded back up, it should flow well with a 400mm DCNF, 1500 block and big valve head.