Just aquired 1978 spider!!!

[mobigly73]

Hello all I have just purchased my first Fiat. Its a 1978 Spider 1800. I will post some pics when I get home but it is going to be a project. Any help in finding replacement parts and advice will be greatly appreciated since I am new to the Fiat world

[baltobernie]

Hello Mo, and Welcome!
There will be quite a few Fiats from the area at Carlisle on May 22, only a few weeks away. A good opportunity to meet other owners, inquire about local parts sources, etc.
You can Search this forum for problems and solutions common on these cars.

[NJFIAT1981]

Hi Mobigley,
Put together a needs list and send me a PM. We can probably help you out with parts. Just had two parts cars come in. Welcome to the site. George

[mobigly73]

Heres some pics of the beast
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[img][IMG]http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae28 ... FN0018.jpg[/img][/img]

[SLOSpider]

fixed

[SLOSpider]

First thing I would do is check the shock towers and rear axle mounting links to frame for rust...might make a better parts car.
Here is what you are looking for: Scrape away any under coating to check condition.

[2ndwind]

Welcome. Does that price on the windshield say $70.00? At least the PO kept the only two wheel covers on the same side of the car. Looks like a nice boot cover too.

[mobigly73]

Shock towers look good and floors are solid just the wheel arches in the rear and drivers side fender have some rust. No it says 700.00 but I paid 600.00

[mobigly73]

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!! repairs came to a grinding halt today with some unfortunate news about my other car. All I can say is if you are going to have a windsheild repaired be prepared to replace it after they break it. To the tune of $300 which sucks.
That was money for a top and a couple tires. Do you guys think that I should start a thread about the work that I have done or is it not that interesting? I'm on a very tight budget so maybe some advice would be good on how to get her up and running quick.

[baltobernie]

The doctor is IN
99% of us on this forum are amateurs, and there's no bonehead thing you've done to your car that someone hasn't done before. Sometimes more than once And the 1% who are pro's? They've made some doozies, too. They're just quicker to fix it

[NJFIAT1981]

Post all your repairs. Everybody is intrested in your progress. Good luck with it. George

[BEEK]

The doctor is IN
99% of us on this forum are amateurs, and there's no bonehead thing you've done to your car that someone hasn't done before. Sometimes more than once And the 1% who are pro's? They've made some doozies, too. They're just quicker to fix it

but might never admit it

[mobigly73]

I didn't want to start another post on my updates because I don't have many pics but I have some.
Started some body work

Redid bump stops

A little paint

Sorry about the pic quality my camera isn't very good inside I hope to post some more pics tomorrow from outside ( hope it will be sunny)

[mobigly73]

She's legal!!!!

[TulsaSpider]

Welcome! Nice improvement already! I have a 78 as well. You came to the right place. So what do you need? What are your plans?