Re: '69 Spider w/ 2 liter engine

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

In a message dated 12/14/2002 7:47:47 PM Central Standard Time, 
acs@domain.elided writes:


> Okay, does one order the 1750 exhaust system to put in the above, or a
> Series Two (2 liter) exhaust system?
> 
> Biba
> Irwindale, CA USA
> 
> 

       I have never put a square tail spider up on stands next to a Duetto / 
Roundtail, but I suspect they are so much the same that it will not matter.  
The Duetto has a different windshield shape and the rear body is obviously 
different such that hard and soft tops will not interchange.
       But I am quite sure the chassis is the same.  I have cut up a Duetto 
or two and several square tail spiders and they seem pretty much the same.  
Or at least all the parts I have removed from round tail cars are pretty much 
the same as the square tails.  About the only difference I have noted is that 
the early lower A arms attach with two bolts instead of four.  And the Dunlop 
brakes are obviously different.  And the rear axle has smaller axle shafts.  
And as I mentioned, the early cars had floor mounted pedals.  The Duetto had 
mechanical clutch linkage and the 69 Roundtail has hydraulic system mounted 
under the floor.
       The only difference in the exhaust system came with the catalyst.  The 
center section has a flange on the front instead of a slip joint.
       So anyone aware of other differences?


Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City
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