Hi Jim, I'd also like to take you up on your offer. Thanks for posting the photo of the red car with plate no. Z68924 MI. That photo is the current background on my computer.
That early type of radiator shroud and setup is exactly what I am trying to copy. I have not found any info. yet on it anywhere. I have a fiberglass shroud that I bought from Guy and a radiator from him which is not correct (actually a BMW oil cooler!). I also have an original Abarth radiator that goes under the car. I would very much appreciate it if you could take photos of this car, or any other cars, with as many angles as you can to pick up the various details.
I'd like to know if the shroud was metal or fiberglass. Looking at a few photos, it looks like they may have been metal. I would like to know how the various parts were mounted (shroud, rad., etc.) Some info./detail on the alloy vertical and horizontal strips on the face of the shroud would be very helpful (and how it was attached). Did the hoses go under the car or through the front nose. Perhaps not possible, but some undercar shots would help to see how the piping was routed and attached. In your travels, if you happen to find a source for any of these parts, do let me know.
Any photos of an 850TC nurburgring circa 1962 would be nice. If you could get one nice engine shot with good detail in it, that would be great. I'd also use it for the background on my PC! If you come across a car with the taller Abarth rad. (in rear) that hangs down more than the stock one, a photo of the special Abarth belly pan would be nice. Above and below if possible.
In general, photos of the front and rear wheel arches (fenders) as modified by Abarth would be helpful, especially on the earlier cars (600 based ones). I seem to have seen so many variations of them in photos and in person, especially on the front. Some may have been done later by the owners to get more tire clearance?
In addition to the above, if you come across a 1300/124, photos of one would be great. In particular, various angles of the engine compartment. Also the steering wheel.
Thanks,
Gil