Hello from West Virginia with a '78 Spider.

[PPhemester]

Hello all. Good to see websites like this up and running for car enthusiasts.I will admit that is my first true foray into a foreign vehicle, but I've loved the lines of the spider and wanted one for the longest time. I'm currently in college and largely strapped for cash, but browsing craigslist turned up a vehicle that I couldn't pass on. Today I checked out a blue 78 spider virtually rust free (smack in the middle of salted road country) and in good driving condition. Indeed, it does need some interior work and the paint is weak in a few spots, but I couldn't be more happy with it for $1500. The title gets transferred on tuesday then I'm going up to collect it. I'll try to get a few pictures posted sometime wednesday, and then begins the work. Nothing too serious for the time being, just getting it cleaned up and then I plan to drive the hell out of it this summer. This should prove to be a much different experience than my el camino.

[mbouse]

absodarnlutely a completely different experience from ANY GM product!

much more fun than an el camino

can't wait for pictures

[azygoustoyou]

Hello, congrats and welcome to the site. I'm from Wheeling Wva. Where abouts are you located? I currently live in New Jersey. Hope you get to enjoy the spider to the fullest! If you ever need any info., these guys on here are great. Get some pic's, we all like to see others cars.

[PPhemester]

Haha. I am from Wheeling. Well, up on top the hill in Bethlehem at any rate.I think there is another Spider running around here, but only on an extremely occasional basis. Hope to get pics up soon and then get this thing on the road.

[azygoustoyou]

if it's a white one. I saw it the last time I was in town. A female was driving it. I'm from 31st street. Did you go to Park? If so, what year did you graduate?

[rlux4]

Welcome to the world of Fiats and to the forum. We're anxious to see the pics when you get your car. Congratulations on getting it, and good luck in school.
Ron

[PPhemester]

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement.

I went to Central and graduated in'06. Though if you are from 31st street you may know some Phemesters from 25th street.

[azygoustoyou]

I can't say if I do. I grad. in 85. I really can't remember anyone from there. I lived in Texas from 7th to 11th and only did my senior year there. I had mostly gym classes then with Younger kids. So I really never got to know any seniors. You might of known my brother who would of graduated a couple years before you. Luther Jones.

[mdrburchette]

Congrats on finally making it into the Spider world. We don't see too many from West Virginia. I'll have to look you up when I visit family in Glen Dale.

[kristoj]

Congrats on the purchase. You will love it. I"m only a couple of hours away from you...