Newer member that never introduced himself.
Newer member that never introduced himself.
Hi everyone...I joined a couple of months ago but failed to stop here and introduce myself. I have two cars, both 1980 FI. One for the most part is stock and in very nice condition and requires nothing more than Fix It Again Tony maintenance. The other is one that I have been working diligently on for the past four months restoring. This project has been a ton of fun and has made me realize the importance of a "hobby", or just plain taking time out of life and doing something that brings sanity. Living in Wisconsin I found resources for parts locally are both limited, and people with mechanical knowledge on these cars are few and far between. Sooo....I took what mechanical ability God gave me and decided I would try and do as much as I could on my own. Like most people starting out with little knowledge, I turned to EBAY for parts. It didn't take long to figure out that the people on this forum are one BIG happy family and will go out of their way to help a fellow Fiat owner. This was a big help when it came down to looking for parts, most the time not only could I find the parts I needed....I would get technical support if needed, it cost me a lot less, and I new I would receive a part that was in good condition. A huge resource we have is Mark Allison, EVERYONE if you need parts try Mark first!!!! Wow, This guy came through on both new and used parts everytime I called him, with very fair prices. To all of you that have helped me so far, thanks again! Everyone else, I look forward to the future.
Happy New Year all,
Bob
Oh yea, pictures...I was hoping I could post when the car was done, and the other was cleaned up.
Happy New Year all,
Bob
Oh yea, pictures...I was hoping I could post when the car was done, and the other was cleaned up.
- fiasco
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- Your car is a: 1969 Fiat Spider
- Location: Ontario, CA
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
Great to have you on board Bob!
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- Posts: 5754
- Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:49 am
- Your car is a: 1972 Fiat 124 Sport
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
Glad to finally meet you. Sooo, you work on your Fiat for sanity reasons? It's the one thing that keeps me insane.
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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- Posts: 909
- Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:26 am
- Your car is a: 1982 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo
- Location: Ohio
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
A belated welcome to you! Fiat owners are a wonderful resource and a great community to be a part of.
John
'82 Fiat Spider Turbo
'56 Abarth 750 GT Corsa MM
'59 Lancia Appia GTE Zagato
'62 Lancia Flaminia 2.5 3C Convertible
'68 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato
'70 Moretti Sportiva S2
'12 Abarth 500
'59 MV Agusta 250 Raid
Pictures of my baby!
'82 Fiat Spider Turbo
'56 Abarth 750 GT Corsa MM
'59 Lancia Appia GTE Zagato
'62 Lancia Flaminia 2.5 3C Convertible
'68 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato
'70 Moretti Sportiva S2
'12 Abarth 500
'59 MV Agusta 250 Raid
Pictures of my baby!
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- Patron 2022
- Posts: 4211
- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:32 pm
- Your car is a: 1982 2000 Spider
- Location: Granite Falls, Wa
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
It's good to meet you. If you're going to make us wait for the pictures, at least tell us what colors the cars are. Although, we do like to see before and after pics.
Ron
Ron
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
Ron, since you ask the question, I guess its okay to say RED I have seen post in the past from other jealous owners wishing they had a red one The other one has yet t.b.d. I am working on a fenderless example similar to the one that graces the main page of this forum that I am hoping to have road worthy by late spring. I have an old set of pristine Espilon rims with the classic gold honeycomb centers that I have been kind of working around. My first choice is black, second being charcoal. I would love to hear from all of you with your opinions.
Bob
Bob
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- Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:49 am
- Your car is a: 1972 Fiat 124 Sport
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
Red is way too common. Burgandy would look real cool with gold wheels.
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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- Patron 2022
- Posts: 4211
- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:32 pm
- Your car is a: 1982 2000 Spider
- Location: Granite Falls, Wa
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
Hey, wait a minute Denise. Who ever saw a burgandy Spider that looked good? Plus, I think instead of common, a better word would be popular.
Looking forward to your pics Bob.
Ron
Looking forward to your pics Bob.
Ron
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- Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:49 am
- Your car is a: 1972 Fiat 124 Sport
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
You're fortunate you live on the "other" coast Ron.rlux4 wrote:Hey, wait a minute Denise. Who ever saw a burgandy Spider that looked good?
Ron
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
- ga.spyder
- Posts: 3478
- Joined: Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:19 pm
- Your car is a: 1982 Spider 2000
- Location: Blairsville ,Ga.
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
Welcome,Bob.Spiders look good in any color(although I am partial to blue) Unless you are going for a factory color...look around.There are some really cool colors on some newer vehicles.
Craig
Craig
Craig Nelson
1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !
1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
Denise does have a big trophy that certifies her Spider as "looking good"
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
welcome to the insane asylum. here in Winter Wonderland, we have long ago put our gallant steeds away for the winter..afraid of the dreaded SALT SPRAY MONSTER, commonly known as the County Road Commission Plow/Salt Truck.mdrburchette wrote:Glad to finally meet you. Sooo, you work on your Fiat for sanity reasons? It's the one thing that keeps me insane.
However, just because it is winter and no driving is recommended, we still WORK on our cars in the garage. I have a long list of winter projects, and they ain't-fix-it-again tony's
look forward to seeing some pictures.
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- Patron 2022
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- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:32 pm
- Your car is a: 1982 2000 Spider
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Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
Ohhh! Denise's car is burgandy! Well I beg your pardon. Of course burgandy is gorgeous, the color did help her get "Best Looking Spider in America". I was confusing the color with puce.
Is it safe now to show up on the east coast?
Ron
Is it safe now to show up on the east coast?
Ron
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- Posts: 5754
- Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:49 am
- Your car is a: 1972 Fiat 124 Sport
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
C'mon over. Craig and I will show you a bit of southern hospitality...is your shotgun loaded, Craig?rlux4 wrote: Is it safe now to show up on the east coast?
Ron
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
- ga.spyder
- Posts: 3478
- Joined: Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:19 pm
- Your car is a: 1982 Spider 2000
- Location: Blairsville ,Ga.
Re: Newer member that never introduced himself.
You mean people take the shells out of their guns? Ya'll c'mon! You wont even have to pack long breeches this winter.
Craig
Craig
Craig Nelson
1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !
1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !