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by rossnzwpi
Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Cromadora wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 5351

Re: Cromadora wheels

There's a fair amount of controversy about refinishing Cromodora wheels. They were originally made in a magnesium/aluminium alloy under the brand name Elektron. I doubt it is high in magnesium though because they don't seem to corrode the way some mag wheels do. They were originally passivated with ...
by rossnzwpi
Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: Carello Headlights
Replies: 4
Views: 7078

Re: Carello Headlights

Just remember that the patterns in the glass are different for countries that drive on the right and left. This is so that the dipped beams head off toward the kerb side. So make sure they are the ones you need.
by rossnzwpi
Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:46 pm
Forum: Market
Topic: Dino rims for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3662

Re: Dino rims for sale

Hi Georg, what chemical did you use to strip these? It looks like it has removed the dow layer too?
by rossnzwpi
Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:26 am
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: "Time warp" Dino Spider 2400
Replies: 7
Views: 8214

Re: "Time warp" Dino Spider 2400

Hi Dinoswede, thanks for explaining the body similarities - I thought as much. I think, if I recall correctly, that the comment about no body panels in common actually came from Mike Morris's book - I know I've seen it repeated in many magazines.
by rossnzwpi
Tue May 21, 2019 1:05 am
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: Rebirth of a Dino
Replies: 57
Views: 89690

Re: Rebirth of a Dino

Dash woodwork looks great!
by rossnzwpi
Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:35 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: Rebirth of a Dino
Replies: 57
Views: 89690

Re: Rebirth of a Dino

Congratulations! You have done some amazing work on this restoration. Everyone of course is going to make their own decisions about the way they restore their car. So I am going to ask - what was the reasoning for deleting the front indicators? These are such an iconic component and balance the stan...
by rossnzwpi
Sat Jan 05, 2019 3:46 am
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: which wheels
Replies: 10
Views: 13125

Re: which wheels

My two cents worth, if you're not bothered by originality is
  • original Cromodora CD1 without black paint and with 135BS spider hub caps
    original Cromodora CD1 without black paint and with Ferrari 246 GT caps, exposing the bolts
    16" Campagnolo reproductions
:)
by rossnzwpi
Sat Jan 05, 2019 3:33 am
Forum: Market
Topic: Dino Spider ventilation grill per set
Replies: 9
Views: 6525

Re: Dino Spider ventilation grill per set

Interested in a set of these as well. Is the front textured? It looks like in in the pictures. If that is the case, is that original? Hi, most 3D printing shows lines of texture. Depending on the plastic used for the printing this can be lightly sanded off or sanded and painted. One company produce...
by rossnzwpi
Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: The Garage
Topic: Dutch 2.4 Spider
Replies: 53
Views: 76375

Re: New member introduction

Welcome! I'm not sure what the original chrome on the plastic switches would have been but you can possibly have them vacuum metalized - like this: http://www.lucentt.co.nz/painting-on-plastic . This requires quite a big facility - not the sort of thing a small business would have. Failing that you ...
by rossnzwpi
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:57 am
Forum: Market
Topic: Rear headlights Coupe 2000
Replies: 4
Views: 5978

Re: Rear headlights Coupe 2000

Hi Alfred, do a quick search of Ebay and you will get an idea of what they sell for. Beware of silly prices though where there were no bids. Vendilo Roma are asking 170 Euros for one back only (no lenses) and it looks a bit dull and rusty. What you have is rare and unavailable new therefore valuable...