My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

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Mick124
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Front end coming together. New genuine new old stock fenders (guards) positioned.

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Update. Front end assembled.

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Gaps are perfect!

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Getting close to paint...
Sambo42
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It's looking fantastic Mick! Keep up the good work! (and let me know if you're painter is any good...)
Mick124
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Thanks Sambo.. After all this work and all new panels... Painter will have no choice but to be spot on and perfect, especially as the colour will be black #601

I have faith... Test panels will be done before they get to the car.
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The panel work is as close to perfection as you can get. i'm sure the car will look stunning in black.
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Thank you Cos
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Broadsword
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Sambo42 wrote:It's looking fantastic Mick! Keep up the good work! (and let me know if you're painter is any good...)
Sambo, who did you use for your paint work?
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I used Trou performance panels in Sunshine. Did a good job but took absolutely forever. I need another alternative....
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Great job Mick your car will look amazing and thank you for posting so many photos it's great to follow your progress…
Hope to see you at Auto Bella next year :D

Cheers
John
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Might get there next year.. Fingers crossed
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Update June 2015

Engine Rebuild has commenced. All cast alloy sent away to be professionally cleaned.
Before and afters
Inlet manifold
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Cam box covers
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Covers
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Cam boxes
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Dropped off all chrome and grill to ensure correct fitment before all front panels are welded. Getting close to paint.
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Sump painted as test panel.
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That sump looks nicer than some paintjobs on cars :-)
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August 2015 update

Complete engine rebuild

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Looking very nice :mrgreen:
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