My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

[Sambo42]

I second those comments - an enormous amount of work going on here!! You've inspired me to post my own....

[AndyS]

My Spider is a 67 as well. Its not all original anymore (bigger engine, later tail lights, Rally bumpers and seats, etc) what is your serial number? mine is low 3 digits and was manufactured in January 1967.

I had the same issue with the door strikers being different.. they look more like the ones on older alfas.

I was really lucky to find one that has no rust, as it has been in California since 1973

I do bodywork and car restorations for a living, so I know how much work it is to bring back a rusty car like you are doing. been there, done that!

I totally hate the way this web site cuts off images.

[MrJD]

Cool bumper set up!

[Sambo42]

I forgot to say at the beginning - those look like Lancia Montecarlo (scorpion in the States) wheels that you started off with. Had no idea there were interchangeable.

[Mick124]

Hi Andy, car is 124AS0000645.

Do you specialise in Fiats or other makes?

[ernesto]

hi there andy and hi there mike


i too have a early 124 and mine is 124AS0001774

i would like some help with working out if i have the

orginal motor in mine

as mine has 125 prefix on the block number

btw does any one have idea why the soft top latch is smaller on

our cars

ps here is a link to my facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/ernest.sardinh ... 167&type=3

many thanks

ernest

[Mick124]

March 14 update.

Car prepared for flame spray and flame sprayed applied to entire rear and doors.



Rear quarter










This process is an alternative to lead wiping and provides a zinc metal coating to the entire car making it less likely to rust in the future.

We move onto the front next week...

[vandor]

Ernesto,

'125' means it is a 1608cc motor, so not original. Your Spider also has taillights from a later Spider, and what looks like a custom made dashboard. Nice looking car!

[ernesto]

thanks for the info

[fiathead]

My 68 restoration project is idle at the moment. I need to spend more time on this site, and in this thread in particular, and get the Fiat Mojo back. I did have my '69 out for it's first drive this weekend, so the fire is starting to return.

[spiderrey]

There is some local yahoo around here who is trying to sell a project 67 spider that sitting on blocks for 25 grand. Some people.

[Mick124]

You have find that mojo Tim.. 124 spiders are quickly approaching 50 years...

[Mick124]

Front end commences... All guards (fenders) removed







Inner fenders and shock towers will be totally replaced with new ones.

[djape1977]

you're lucky! wish i had that shell to begin with

[djape1977]

just a little prewiev of what awaits you










but it all comes together in the end