S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster

Keith 944 · 04-17-2023, 08:38 AM

Here is a bit more, collected parts and getting the body ready, last 2pics I decided to stretch the front end 7” so added some sheet metal, will have to add same amount to the hood later in the build

Keith 944 · 04-17-2023, 10:22 AM

Getting those boxes opened, some assembly required!
My friend Gearld Pierce gave me the jig and a joint jigger
My crew chief and good friend shaggy (Scott Sapp) is in now on this part of the build, he used to build sprint cars and the like, so we knew we were going to stretch and modify This chassis
It really came in handy having him around, pointing me in the right direction and helping bend a few or stretch a few bars to fit this unique body.

Keith 944 · 04-17-2023, 06:08 PM

Put last coats of primer on today, maybe out at Atco’s national open in a few weeks!
Thanks to Tommy Depasqle who has helped with some of the bondo work, he got back from Florida just a few days ago and came over today to block some primer. Anybody that has done this kind of work knows that these last steps before painting are pretty nasty.
I better get some of these pictures up before it makes a debut
This is still some of the body preparation, taking the whole car to bare metal, loads of paint and crappy work under that silver. Gotta cut out everything that will be in the way

Keith 944 · 04-18-2023, 07:22 PM

Checking to be sure it’s fitting the body properly then off again to start tacking. I am getting chase fanstock to come over and use my tig to weld the main structure, I will mig most of the add ons

Keith 944 · 04-20-2023, 04:36 PM

Some more progress pics

mike britt · 04-21-2023, 08:18 AM

I have a 69 Datsun roadster that's been in the barn for 35 years that I've thought about doing the same thing with.

Keith 944 · 04-21-2023, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike britt

I have a 69 Datsun roadster that's been in the barn for 35 years that I've thought about doing the same thing with.

I love different cars. Sounds like a great idea. Get it going!
anyway at age 55. This will be my last race car I build. if I ever want another. I’m definitely going to buy it, way too much work.

jmcarter · 04-21-2023, 08:39 AM

Keith, I’m so impressed with your skills and work ethic on the roadster. Looking forward to seeing your ingenious approach to taking both cars to the track without buying a stacker.

04-17-2023, 08:38 AM	#1
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,192 Likes: 1,159 Liked 1,873 Times in 576 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Here is a bit more, collected parts and getting the body ready, last 2pics I decided to stretch the front end 7” so added some sheet metal, will have to add same amount to the hood later in the build Attached Thumbnails __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

04-17-2023, 10:22 AM	#2
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,192 Likes: 1,159 Liked 1,873 Times in 576 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Getting those boxes opened, some assembly required! My friend Gearld Pierce gave me the jig and a joint jigger My crew chief and good friend shaggy (Scott Sapp) is in now on this part of the build, he used to build sprint cars and the like, so we knew we were going to stretch and modify This chassis It really came in handy having him around, pointing me in the right direction and helping bend a few or stretch a few bars to fit this unique body. Attached Thumbnails __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

04-17-2023, 06:08 PM	#3
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,192 Likes: 1,159 Liked 1,873 Times in 576 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Put last coats of primer on today, maybe out at Atco’s national open in a few weeks! Thanks to Tommy Depasqle who has helped with some of the bondo work, he got back from Florida just a few days ago and came over today to block some primer. Anybody that has done this kind of work knows that these last steps before painting are pretty nasty. I better get some of these pictures up before it makes a debut This is still some of the body preparation, taking the whole car to bare metal, loads of paint and crappy work under that silver. Gotta cut out everything that will be in the way Attached Thumbnails __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

04-18-2023, 07:22 PM	#4
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,192 Likes: 1,159 Liked 1,873 Times in 576 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Checking to be sure it’s fitting the body properly then off again to start tacking. I am getting chase fanstock to come over and use my tig to weld the main structure, I will mig most of the add ons Attached Thumbnails __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

04-20-2023, 04:36 PM	#5
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,192 Likes: 1,159 Liked 1,873 Times in 576 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Some more progress pics Attached Thumbnails __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

04-21-2023, 08:18 AM	#6
mike britt Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Italy, Texas Posts: 176 Likes: 365 Liked 66 Times in 31 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster I have a 69 Datsun roadster that's been in the barn for 35 years that I've thought about doing the same thing with.

04-21-2023, 08:39 AM	#8
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,284 Likes: 2,337 Liked 3,124 Times in 962 Posts	Re: S/ST-S/G Alfa Romeo Spider Roadster Keith, I’m so impressed with your skills and work ethic on the roadster. Looking forward to seeing your ingenious approach to taking both cars to the track without buying a stacker. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table