New '78 Spider Owner

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SteinOnkel
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:31 pm
Your car is a: 1978 124 Spider 1800

New '78 Spider Owner

Post by SteinOnkel »

Hello,
my name's Manuel and I am located north of San Francisco. My normal forte is German cars, specifically oddball water-cooled VWs. I usually convert everything to megasquirt, but this time around I'm doing completely showroom stock.

Just picked up this hot little thing a few weeks ago. Bought it because of the brand new top :) Been looking at these for the last three years and could never find anything that wasn't completely overpriced. When I was little, my dad would give me a Fiat racing steering wheel to play with. He used to be way into these cars, much before my time. And after having driven one for the past few weeks, I can see why.

Sorted out the carburetor, ignition, cooling system, brakes and oil leaks these past few weeks. Next up is the suspension and steering, then new tires and some interior/exterior work. All in all, it's a fun little car. Could use another 20hp, but there ya go.

Greetings
Steiny

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sonosml
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Joined: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:20 pm
Your car is a: 1968 124 Spider
Location: Anamosa Iowa

Re: New '78 Spider Owner

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Greetings
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