Hello from newbie Florida(photos added 6/20/09)

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amsiegel

Hello from newbie Florida(photos added 6/20/09)

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Hi all,

Well I am sort of a new owner of a 1977 Spider. I will not be able to pick the car up from my friend until next weekend and the wait is going to drive me nuts. This does give me time to get my garage in order and be set up when I do bring it home. I do not know much about fiats but I also did not know much about Triumph and Honda motorcycles before I rebuilt some of them. I do have a good general knowladge about cars since I helped out at my buddies shop 2 nights a week for about 5 years. I am glad this site is here and there seems to be some great information here.

I can not really say much about the car. I do know it drives and handles well. There is no rust. I was previousely owned by a mechanic who loved the car. The car has been inside a garage and only taken out on weekends while this guy had it. The car was green and is now black. The roof is in great shape (about 1 year old). The seats and carpet are old but in good shape. I will recover them some day.

I will post more aobut the car when i get it. I am sure I will be asking many questions

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Post by rlux4 »

Just like Christmas eve, eh?
Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on getting what you will find out is a great, fun car.
We'll hold you to your promise to post pictures when you get the car.
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welcome, it sounds like you got a great car for your first Spider!
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Welcome to the forum! We'll be eagerly waiting for pics of your new car.
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Post by mbouse »

hey, welcome.

looking forward to reading more about your adventure next week. and...pictures.

having the attitude that it is repairable is always a good thing. if you've maintained a Triumph, you should have that attitude already. major differences (besides the wheel count) would be things like:
Triumph - Spider
earth - ground
whitworth - metric
spanner - wrench
torch - flashlight
bonnet - hood
boot - trunk
silencer - muffler

you get the idea... :wink:
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Post by Europa »

Welcome to the forum. I can assure you that you are in good company here with very helpful folks and a great sense of humor!

Whereabouts in Florida are you?
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Post by Spiddy »

mbouse wrote:hey, welcome.

looking forward to reading more about your adventure next week. and...pictures.

having the attitude that it is repairable is always a good thing. if you've maintained a Triumph, you should have that attitude already. major differences (besides the wheel count) would be things like:
Triumph - Spider
earth - ground
whitworth - metric
spanner - wrench
torch - flashlight
bonnet - hood
boot - trunk
silencer - muffler

you get the idea... :wink:
You forgot Beast - Beauty

Welcome to the forum :D Where in Florida do you reside?
amsiegel

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Post by amsiegel »

What a friendly forum. Thank you for the warm welcome

I live Tampa moved over from Hollywood 8 months ago.

Yes it is like waiting for xmas in away. I can not wait!!!!!!!

Well my friend has picked up the car. Which means my car is going to be in the hands of 2 insane Ferrari mechanics for a week. I am guessing that the not working tail light and the temp guage will be fixed before I get it. The guy who sold the car to me put all his extra Fiat parts, books and a car cover in the trunk.

Will keep you informed
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Two insane Ferrari mechs? You may get it back with a V-12 installed!!Welcome to the forum,I was born and raised in P.B. County,now residing in North Ga. Good luck,and post some pix.
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Re: Hello from newbie Florida(photos added 6/20/09)

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Photos are in first post
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Post by htchevyii »

Great looking car! I really like black cars, but am too lazy to own one. Welcome to the forum.
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Post by mdrburchette »

Looks like you found yourself a cream puff. Welcome to the forum!
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!
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