1973 Spitfire 1500

An assortment of photos with some commentary.

Wiring Changes: Replaced the burned out original fusebox with a new, non-standard (gasp!) fusebox and load reduction relays. Relocated the Fireball XR700 control box to under the dash. Added headlight relays and European-style headlamps.
Manifolds and Exhaust: Traded the stock intake and exhaust for a Monza exhaust and headers. Monza exhaust system was originally on a 1980 Spitfire and had been lengthened by about five inches to clear the big rear bumper, so I had to shorten it to fit. I had the Weber carb and manifold.
Insulating the firewall and floor: The silver foil is a 3/16" closed-cell polyethylene foam core with aluminum facings on both sides "EZ Cool". Worked well in another car so I figured I would try it on a Spitfire. This is heat insulation, not sound deadener. Floors got cleaned up and painted first. Insulated the inside of the tunnel and the floor pans in the footwells and under the seats. The firewall and transmission tunnel got insulated with an aluminumized insulation cloth from Longacre Racing Products.
Minilite Doublefin Wheels: Have only ever seen these on a BMW 2002 but the bolt pattern is definately Spitfire. Found on Craigslist locally.
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