The86manche

I can't seem to find where i placed the extra set i have.. I know I have them. Ut I don't remember where. So feel free to reach out to fiat, I don't want to hold you up

I will have to check when I'm home but I believe i have those mounts and bolts

That doesn't look factory honestly. I don't think ive seen that. Maybe someone put them there. My 86 does not have those.

Had a moment today so i stepped into the garage. That's radical for sure.

Visually it looks a-pkay, but the biggest capacitor on the board looks potentially compromised. Hard to tell from top down view, but the top looks potentially swelled. I would test them. If they pass it could be one of mamu diodes on the board or the voltage chip.

Found my motor mounts! Installed with new hardware. Now time to fit some headers. Ive got two sets. And after tonight I either have to use one from each set and modify or get custom.. Motor in! And test fitting headers.. That's a no go on the right.. Left side is much more agreeable. This one is actually for the camaro/firebird platform. It bends towards the front of the oil pan. The other header dumps right at the axles pinion. Not super ideal. It is snug in there though. But clearing is clearing! Flipped itself.. but this pipe goes from the left header to the right and is too wide.. I think ill try taking it to a muffler shop and seeing if they can make an identical piece but 5 inches narrower. The other header for the right side almost works.. but still not quite.. Header flange hits upper control arm mount. Hmm....

Sorry to hear about your health but glad you are still standing! I may have to roadtrip out. Ive been looking for another 84-86 hood so I don't have to cut mine up for the blower

I also have not given up on this. I had passed them off to a buddy who wanted to look into them and he got to busy to get anywhere so the project stalled. I'm getting them back so I can continue my work.

I actually recently picked up one out of a yj, I need to go through it to make sure its good. Once ive confirmed that it will be up for grabs if you want it. And if you don't mind id like to take your old one off your hands as a "core" to refurb. Otherwise I could go through yours for you.

Theres a junkyard page i follow on Facebook and someone posted about a pt cruiser with a factory Whipple supercharger on it. Might need to source one for yours Pete

The ups lady showed up today while I was at work! Left floor brace, so now Ive got all i need to finish up this left side. Brace needs some minor mods. 86 doesn't have studs that go through the floor so will have to notch them out. Getting excited to finally see this thing put back together again. Also pulled out the headers and went searching for my engine mounting plates.. no idea where I put them..

Yeah, those are just drain holes with plugs in them and seam sealer. Looks like they may have used two different plugs from the factory? But still, oem.

If you still need the tail light harness I found it, turns out I have two. Lol

You could use a clear enamel if you wanted. And if you didn't want to brush it on and have that brushed look you could grab a cheap harbor freight spray gun and reduce the enamel and spray it on for a smooth look.

Scuff it and seal it with some enamel or other tough and comparable product. Spray some rust preventative, like cavity wax in those floor braces too and then you'd be find to put some sound deadening in if you wanted.