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RoyBatty
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Your car is a: 1975 124 Spider - 1971 124 Sport Coupe
Location: Locust Grove, VA

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HI all,
Here's mine.
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Last year of registration was 1987! :shock:
It's a '75 California spec 1800cc with the 5 speed. 45000 original miles.
It had changed hands between three friends with none of them getting it to run in the last 12 years.
It arrived on a trailer and once I started tinkering I had it running well enough to test drive it within one hour of starting.
Had to replace the rubber coupler between the filler neck and tank due to rot.
Clean corrosion from the white three wire connector at the starter. Was smoking the black wire.
I've installed a new gasket on the intake and carb due to induction leaks.
Cleaned and adjusted connections on various exterior lamps.
Wiper motor is at a friends shop for IRAN, inspect and repair as needed.
She will need a new top. The one on it is "new" from 11 years ago and time has taken it's toll.
I am going to try and connect the heater lines to the heater core for a test. The core was bypassed on arrival.
I acquired this gem as a trade for labor doing an annual inspection on a plane for a friend
I think I came out on top in this deal. :D
Once up and running with fresh lube in all the right places, I am going to be using her to commute 90 miles round trip to work and back home on a daily basis. Good thing I'm a mechanic I guess.
I had to hand my Honda Civic over to my 17 yr old so he could get himself to school and home from football practice.
Catch you all around these forums.
The aviation enthusiast side of me like to keep in mind that Ferrari never built a fighter.....
But, Fiat DID!
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narfire
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Your car is a: 1980 124 spider
Location: Naramata B.C.

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Wecome. Good job on the car,it looks great.
One thing though,and several others might chime in and that is to change out the rubber flex disk on the drive shaft if you hav'nt done so already. How are the brakes? fluid still good?
Looks like you have some great weather for tinkering to get it sorted for your commute.

Plane looks kinda like a cross from a P-40 and the canopy of a P-51. Looks like a hoot to go for a ride in regardless.
80 FI spider
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
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RoyBatty
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Your car is a: 1975 124 Spider - 1971 124 Sport Coupe
Location: Locust Grove, VA

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Hi Narfire,
Yea the brakes work great and the fluid appears nice and clean.
I'll look into the rubber disk on the drive shaft.
Thanks for that.
rlux4
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Your car is a: 1982 2000 Spider
Location: Granite Falls, Wa

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Post by rlux4 »

Hi Roy, welcome to the forum.
Excellent introduction! Got picture posting figured out and everything.
I'm sure you've already thought of it, but a timing belt replacement should also be at the top of your list.
Ron
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'82 2000 Spider: after 26 years between Spiders.
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kmead
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Your car is a: 1969 850 SC 1970 124 SC 85 X19
Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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Very nice and welcome. I like the looks of the 100+ rims. Even has a full tonneau cover.

I think you made out on the deal, though since they other guy didn't want to fuss with it I am sure he is happy as well.

Welcome, I look forward to seeing it as it progresses.
Karl

1969 Fiat 850 Sports Coupe
1970 Fiat 124 Sports Coupe
1985 Bertone X1/9
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RoyBatty
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Your car is a: 1975 124 Spider - 1971 124 Sport Coupe
Location: Locust Grove, VA

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kmead wrote:Very nice and welcome. I like the looks of the 100+ rims. Even has a full tonneau cover.

I think you made out on the deal, though since they other guy didn't want to fuss with it I am sure he is happy as well.

Welcome, I look forward to seeing it as it progresses.
Okay,
What are "100+" wheels?
Nancy1340

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Welcome and congratulations on your new baby.
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