Hey guys,
just bought my first Fiat. An 80 carb'd 2000. Looking for a new toy to consume garage space and buzz around town in. I'm located in Dearborn, right in Ford's back yard. I know my way around the garage a bit, but mostly simple stuff. (I have a feeling I'm going to learn all about carbs with this car). Anyways, Cheers!
Hal
New Owner from Michigan
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rlux4
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- Your car is a: 1982 2000 Spider
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Re: New Owner from Michigan
Hi Hal, welcome to the forum. You're in good company out there in Michigan, Mbouse is another 80, carb'd owner in your state. We'd like to see your car, so post some pics for us:
http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... res#p37831
Ron
http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... res#p37831
Ron
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kmead
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Re: New Owner from Michigan
Welcome to the crowd.
There are several FLU chapters nearby, Detriot FLUID, West MI FLU, Indiana and Chicago. http://www.fiatlanciaunlimited.com/chapters.asp
Glad to have another Michigan member. Mike Bouse will be along soon I am sure to give the big welcome.
There are several FLU chapters nearby, Detriot FLUID, West MI FLU, Indiana and Chicago. http://www.fiatlanciaunlimited.com/chapters.asp
Glad to have another Michigan member. Mike Bouse will be along soon I am sure to give the big welcome.
Karl
1969 Fiat 850 Sports Coupe
1970 Fiat 124 Sports Coupe
1985 Bertone X1/9
1969 Fiat 850 Sports Coupe
1970 Fiat 124 Sports Coupe
1985 Bertone X1/9
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mdrburchette
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- Your car is a: 1972 Fiat 124 Sport
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Re: New Owner from Michigan
Welcome Hal! You'll find plenty of people on this forum willing to help you become familiar with your car and you're in a good place to meet great Fiat people. Get it running by July and join us in North Carolina for the Fiat Freakout.
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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engineerted
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- Your car is a: 1974 124 spider
- Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Re: New Owner from Michigan
Welcome Hal and a happy new year.
I am just north of you in Farmington, and if you have any questions or need some support I/we are here to help.
Ted
I am just north of you in Farmington, and if you have any questions or need some support I/we are here to help.
Ted
Ted
1978 124 Spider, Complete Restoration
1974 Fiat 124 F Production Race car
1978 124 Spider, Complete Restoration
1974 Fiat 124 F Production Race car
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wow1969
Re: New Owner from Michigan
Welcome Hal, I'm pretty new here too but the welcome from all these guys has been great! Lots of parts for our cars and lots of Tech to help out when we are in a bit of fustration if you know what i mean! Hope your time here is all you thought it would be! let me know if i can help in anyway!
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ready4pullback
Re: New Owner from Michigan
I don't know if anyone saw this car on Ebay, but I'll be picking up tomorrow.
Nice and rusty, but apparently the motor was just rebuilt 7000 miles ago. Everything runs and it can be driven home, but I guess I wont know how extensive this project will be until I get into it. I'm just looking for a little hobby car. Something fun to drive around town and tinker with. More to follow.
Nice and rusty, but apparently the motor was just rebuilt 7000 miles ago. Everything runs and it can be driven home, but I guess I wont know how extensive this project will be until I get into it. I'm just looking for a little hobby car. Something fun to drive around town and tinker with. More to follow.
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mdrburchette
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Re: New Owner from Michigan
It does look like it needs a bit of tender loving care. Make sure you check out the shock towers, crossmember and overall unibody integrity before driving it too far.
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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pope
Re: New Owner from Michigan
First off, I think that is a 1979 Spider. The vin # matches up to a 79. The VIN # only has 13 digits.
Look inside the drivers door and see what the build date was for that car, when you get it.
Look inside the drivers door and see what the build date was for that car, when you get it.
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ready4pullback
Re: New Owner from Michigan
Thank you for the tips guys. I appreciate any insight into this process. I don't want to get into something that might bite me. Looking forward to actually seeing if this car is as advertised... Luckily it's fairly close to home. Thank you again for the support!