Mark Devaney is best known for his work with FIAT Dino repair and restoration but as you will see his interest doesn’t stop there. Obsession with classic ABARTH started with his Autobianchi A112 ABARTH, in fact the whole Italian car interest started with that one ! Now heavily involved with classic Maserati restoration and Ferrari. There’s plenty to see on the channel mechanical and body repair. Manufacture of body work and replication of missing parts. A new video every Sunday don’t forget to like and subscribe !
Hi Mark My Spuder has the majority of its Fiat bolts. I also got a bunch of bolts from Dinoverde in California, but they are gold ( not real gold) plated. Which cars have cad plate and which are gold cad plate? Michael
@@svbreila Usually the 2000cc cars have silver zinc coloured nuts and bolts . But the 2400cc cars have a mix of silver and gold colour I think it’s a case of using up the stock that is interchangeable with both cars so silver. Then gold for the stuff that is different on the 2400. Some restoration firms are just using silver for 2000 and gold for 2400 as it looks more attractive but this isn’t really what the factory did .
That's a new one on me. Sadly, modern times seem to be a style bypass compared to those days. There's an indirect connection with Iso, who used to make fridges as Isothermos.
@@gearhead9828 Thank you. I think that the sheet steel fabrication part of the motor car industry lends itself well to the production of appliances. ISO also made a fridge !
@@ianxfs Thank you it’s a great little article I’m very pleased with it. This old car stuff can get a little dry at times and it’s supposed to be fun so I thought that this would lighten it up a bit. But it’s actually interesting social history. Cars , fridges and supermarkets all interconnected. All part of how our society has changed the economic miracle. I think it’s no surprise that so many of us are drawn to the romantic idea of the mid century optimism.
@@jacohauptfleisch935 Thank you glad you like it. They do come up for sale in Italy regularly but it’s getting it home that’s the problem. Both mine were bought in the UK and cost less than the transport cost of one from Italy . But if you’re in the know and someone is making regular trips I’m sure something could be done.
When i was a kid at school one of the lady teachers had a small fiat coupe with Pinanfarina badges on the side...late 60s...i always thaught it was such a smart little sports car !
I feel your pain! Reproduction seals always seem stiffer than the originals and are a struggle whatever you try to do. Lucky my old Bertone uses wooden blocks and bitumen instead😂
Hi Mark , this is all very interesting ... I have a Fiat 900e from the 1980's that has a possible faulty master cylinder, it is a dual cylinder, they are made of "Unobtainium" ..... I cannot seem to find another vehicle of that era which uses the same master cylinder, BENDITALIA no other i.d. or part number showing ... I cannot believe Fiat had it made just for that vehicle? What are the details of the company Past Parts that you use, please, this may be the answer to my problem! Cheers. 🤗
Great video and photos Mark. We only went on the Friday this year. Weather was horrible but we still enjoyed the day. I felt sad for all the people who had spent so much effort on their outfits.
@@autouniontypeA Yes we did the Friday. So that footage and photos are from Friday. I agree, a shame but people still seemed to be enjoying themselves !
@@DwightClark-x2s Great news always good to to have new subs ! Lots of stuff in the back catalogue are usual stuff is about the workshop but if I get to go somewhere interesting I’ll grab some footage for the channel. Keep watching and I hope you enjoy it. A new video every Sunday 10am .
Always a pleasure to watch your videos Mark be they deconstruction, fabrication, repair or as in this case observation of automotive classics. The low camera position and occasional view blocking by a member of the great British public really adds to the feeling of being there in among the action. I also keep banging on about the quality of the photos and if you used the Leica again - do you mind me asking which model camera and lens combination you use? Thanks Nick
@@nick_5005 Glad you are enjoying it Nick . It’s a Leica SL one from about 2015 I think. 50mm Summicron manual lens. The SL has the capability of a fully automatic lens but they are expensive and I quite enjoy the manual. You can see me holding it in a photo taken by Joe Devanny who is a professional photographer at the end of the Goodwood Members Meeting video. It’s quite a heavy camera and not a range finder but I am really enjoying using it.
@@marksitaliangarage Thanks Mark! I enjoy photography as a hobby and a few years ago ditched all my Canon DSLR gear to use an iPhone Pro Max which produces good results but I am really tempted to treat myself to a Leica if possible.... we shall see. PS I do like Joe's style too.
We still managed to have a great day. Last year it was so hot that it was somewhat of a relief the rain. But it would have been nice if it had stopped a little earlier in the day !
@@marksitaliangarage hello Mark, thought you might be vaguely interested in the NA 2-litre 16V DOHC VVT engine based on a Fiat (Lampredi) 1500 block and Ferrari F136 head currently installed in the Fiat X1/9 driven by Gianluca Ticci. There's several videos of the car on yt. Cheers.
@@marksitaliangarage I began a project to build a fast road modified X1/9 a few years ago. Might even be finished in another year who knows. I haven't weighed it yet and it hasn't been mapped, but I'm hoping for approx 795kg/155bhp. It has an all-synchro short close ratio 1/2/3/4 Bacci gearset and LSD. It has the original Fiat 5th gear for cruising and the original Fiat reverse. It has an Omex ECU, wasted spark distributorless ignition, Jenvey 40mm ITB's, big valves, Kent cam w. adjustable pulley, 11:1 compression, Faulkner springs 175lb" front 225lb" rear, Gaz 2-way adjustable struts, Addco front ARB, Tillett seat as per Lotus Elise Cup, Avon ZZS 185/55/13 on Image 6J rims. I enjoyed the video thanks 👍 Custom instrument panel with SPA digital stepper tach and speedo. 4x Hella fixed position headlamps instead of pop ups.
@@markbowden7238 cool ! I look forward to seeing it. ABARTH and Dallara did great things with the X19 . The Cosentino FAZA X19 race world was a real inspiration for me ! I found a copy at an auto jumble 30 years ago and I never really recovered !
I have the original set up done by Dinopoint and it works very well. When it stops being fine I will defo take the Elshout system. What is the price of the set-up installed?
@@tonysangwine-gould4733 The original system is excellent so yes definitely keep using it. I have only used the Elshout system when the original Dinoplex is missing or faulty. I would keep the original system intact. So it can be with the car even if you are running the new system. I’m not sure of the cost as I ask my customers to buy directly from Stefan.
That looks like a well thought out and well executed system and potentially a significant improvement over points and mechanical advance. As an aside, where does the oil in the plug wells drain down from? The rocker cover gaskets don't appear to be leaking.
@@bertone83 let me know how you get on. I have had great results with this one and it looks original. It’s the only one I use. But please don’t let me deter you from your own development process. It’s good to try things out.
Lovely piece off kit. I wonder why around number 4 spark hole has dimples like it was hit with a round nose centre punch. Love the sound of the induction noise and thanks again for taking the time to share.
All early aftermarket single spark CDI Systems are licence built Winterburn Systems also the Dinoplex just in different Design casings..Delta Mk10 will fit insife any dinoplex and only cost 30 bucks plus some New capacitors
My spider is "pre-Dinoplex". I wanted to upgrade to MSD. Currently running off points. Thanks very much for this video! I'll have to reach out to them.
@@user-pw3ji3rn3s I can’t praise the Elshout system enough ! Especially when you have no original Dinoplex. As you can see in the video you can purchase the complete system and just bolt it into the car .
@@Haffschlappe I think it’s a reasonable price for a very good product in today market. Especially in light of the value of the cars with Dino engines. The customers who have had the system are all very happy with the results. Many were missing the Dinoplex already so this has restored the correct look to their car as well as the functionality.
Some lovely old classics - love the Giulia you drove in, and the Ferrari of course. Also the P-reg Fulvia which while not cosmetically perfect, is just fabulous to see out on the road. Goodwood and classic cars on a sunny summers day is indeed very hard to beat!
@@maseraticc2834 Yes it was a great day. The Giulia is in an earlier video and we will do more with it. That Fulvia is for sale. But as I often say it is actually better value to invest in the best example even when the asking price is significantly higher. Well that’s what I say but not often what I do , better a fixer upper than no Fulvia at all. If you want to know more look up Woody GT on instagram and he can connect you with the owner. Great little cars and it certainly went well ! Now that Ferrari was a beauty !
I haven't been to a classic car meet for some years now - lovely to see the enthusiasm and camaraderie! Stunning still photos again - did you borrow that Leica again Mark?
@@nick_5005 Thank you glad you enjoyed it. It’s the first time I’ve been to this one and it was really good ! A decent amount of money raised for some good causes and yes a great friendly atmosphere. The Leica again ! Perhaps I should see if he might let me keep it ?
Cheers from a Maserati 425 owner that watches from across the pond in the states. Thx for getting that quick pic of the flag girl-I tried to catch a glimpse of her!
@@bjschandall285 Good to hear that you’re enjoying the channel . You can see James in his lovely 425 in the video he gets a lot of use and travels all over the place in it . Scarlett does the flag at many English events. Very much involved in UK HotRod culture. That’s her red Austin in the photos built it herself with her husband.
Wel l ll lll ... turning back the clock to a time when Men were Men! Oh my .. I'm looking in the mirror now annnd - EgadzZ am I a PowderPuff !! Fully agree with your comment BTW.
I can understand the motivation but the problem is you end up with something that is neither one thing or another. It wouldn't be an original spider and it most certainly wouldn't be an original coupe (as they'd be nothing left). It also brings into question the notion of intrinsic value. Does one design have more 'value' because it's worth more? I'd say their intrinsic value is the same. This has happened with some Italian bikes in recent years, as values have increased. The classic example being the 1974 Ducati 'green frame' 750SS. There's now a plethora of green frame replicas. But what are they, if they're not original in any guise? The big shame for me being the original donor bike has been messed with to chase the allure (and value) of the desirable model.
@@jonhaddock481 Thank you for your comment and yes you are correct. In terms of value the Coupe was actually more expensive than the Spider when new. The purpose of the video was really to explain how these cars were constructed and show how the coachbuilders worked with the FIAT platform to create very different cars. There are some Spiders that are so rusty that they cannot really be saved without a replacement body which is an impossible thing to find. But a Coupe like this one in the video could be used as a platform to build a new body. I would not consider using a Coupe that was in good condition. The one in the video could have been restored but having been advertised for a year with no interest it was broken for spares with just the body left. It has now been sold and will be reused for a special project that involves the resurrection of a dead Spider.
Thanks for your reply Mark. It's appreciated. I guess I'm biased. I've never understood the appeal of convertibles and tend to favour coupe and saloon variants. The Bertone design is particularly resolved and works from every angle. Glad to hear that you'd only consider chopping one up in specific circumstances.
Thanks Mark! I replaced my master cylinder with new. Calipers seem OK. Bleed the system numerous times. Brakes still seem "squishy" to me. It has brakes but the pedal seems soft. Thinking of replacing all the brake lines.
@@user-pw3ji3rn3s It could well be that the new cylinder is allowing the fluid past the seals I have seen this happen before. This is why I have had some issues with new master cylinder’s and for this reason I have previously had new cylinders stainless steel lined . It has been successful and the brakes have bled up well with a good firm pedal. But it could also be that the break hoses have deteriorated internally giving a squishy pedal or perhaps the brake pads have delaminated and causing the pistons to be pushed back after you release the pressure. But I suspect the culprit is the master cylinder. They are very susceptible to poor sealing of the O-rings against the internal bore . Which is exactly why I have had to have new cylinders lined.
Very interesting to see how it works, I have never touched mine. I think its a bit more complex than a "regular" master cylinder from that time... As always thank you fro the great video!
@@bertone83 Glad to be of service. The FIAT Dino has a relatively conventional dual circuit brake system but it can be awkward to work on especially with the inboard position of the servo and master cylinder. I would usually remove the entire pedal box assembly on all but series one cars when replacing the master cylinder. So yes a little more complex to work on.
@@michaelroesing3399 Yes I have a tester that measures the brake fluid boiling point. So a fluid change every Three years is what manufacturers recommend.
Thanks Mark, this is a great video and really helpful. What I would LOVE to watch you service is a set of Fiat Dino 2400 rear calipers - especially the handbrake mechanism. I'm sure you'll agree - they're a bit complicated with 2 pistons in a single bore, weird circlips, floating mounts, ratcheting adjusters etc. Do you have any tricks?
@@srlane61 Ok that’s one for the future. The films are about what I am doing in the workshop so it will have to wait until I am actually working on the 2400 rear callipers . But for sure I will be on the Spider restoration if not before. This style of calliper is also fitted to Lotus and Peugeot but they are not interchangeable. Some of the internal components are the same. The common problems are that the mechanism is gummed up and seized with corrosion or the wrong brake pads have been fitted. If the pads do not have the location pimples on the back it allows the piston to twist and then the ratchet teeth are no longer in contact. It’s an unconventional and complicated design. When all is in good condition it is actually very effective but the complications of the design makes it prone to neglect.
@@marksitaliangarage Thanks for the extra comments, much appreciated - I'd heard that Peugeot were similar but never knew about Lotus. Mine were v.different left-right, and the new (thicker) pads didn't fit at all one side (maybe got some Lotus parts in there?) - ended up grinding a little off the inside of the floating frame AND..the pips off the rear of the pads! Ahh well, live and learn, and makes sense what you say about the piston rotating against the pads with no pips and disengaging the ratchet eventually - i'll get another set of pads from somebody else and see if they'll fit. Thanks again and please keep the vids coming - I just watched the master-cylinder one.. Richard
Thank you for posting this overview of disassembling the Girling calipers fitted to classic Maserati cars… now I feel a lot more confident on tackling the rear calipers on my Maserati Indy 😊
@@indyvignale-wu9qk Getting the calliper clean and free from corrosion is the most important thing especially the groves that retain the seal and dust cover. Use rubber grease on the pistons during assembly. Locktight on the calliper through bolts. The through bolts can be relatively tight to undo so a tip is to loosen them before you unbolt the calliper from the car. Good luck and keep watching !
Great tip using a grease gun, I wish I had thought of that when I didn’t have a compressor. 90% of the content on RU-vid is junk but every now and then I find a gem of a channel like yours. Thanks for the educational videos.
@@stephenlmckeown1439 Thank you. I’m pleased that it’s useful. It’s just what I’m doing in the workshop so it’s real not “ Reality!“. The sharing of knowledge is just my little way of trying to make a difference. The power to share knowledge with the invention of the printing press also allowed the proliferation of propaganda and disinformation. But humanity advanced as it will today you just have to find the good stuff amongst the dross. “ All these channels and still nothing to watch “ was the old quote about cable TV ? Anyway enough of that . If you keep watching we will keep making them !
@@stephenlmckeown1439 Absolutely agree with your comment. We need to spread the word that this channel should be a must-subscribe to all classic car enthusiasts! 😀👍
@@maseraticc2834 Unfortunately no they don’t seem to have any interest in their heritage. Well certainly not reproducing anything from their back catalogue.
