Long-time Fiat enthusiast

[mikebacc]

I owned three 850's over the years, but in '82 I finally got a 1981 Spider 2000. It was a serious car compared to the 850s and it was essentially stock for many years. Then in 2002 I turned it into my dream Spider... lowered springs, F&R swaybars, IAP oil cooler, lightened flywheel, free-flow exhaust, Corbeau Clubman seat w/Simpson 5-pt, AutoPower roll bar, vented brake rotors, 13x7" Revolution alloys, 205/60x13s, modified F/R bumbers, removed side protector srips & chrome tim at grill, fresh coat of bright-white paint. What a blast, and it really turned heads (how do I insert pics?) 2004 was a sad year as a blown tranny and empty piggy-bank forced the sale of the "Great White". In any case, I have years of experience on this car and will be looking for one again someday. In the mean time, it will be good to discuss these wonderfull under-appreciated gems from Italy.

[Foster48x]

Welcome to the site! Looking forward to seeing some pics.

Here's how to post pics.
http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... t+pictures

Rick

[mikebacc]

Trying to post some pics...

[mikebacc]

[Nancy1340]

What a beauty!!

[mdrburchette]

Awesome looking car! What are the rear bumpers from?

[mikebacc]

Rear bumpers were from Porsche 944 rear overriders, trimmed a bit. I mounted them to a 2x12" plate welded to a tube that fit into the original bumper-shock mount. Didn't get the vertical rake angle quite right or they would look about perfect. Front bumpers were overriders from a Dodge Colt (don't tell anyone). Front spoiler from Fiat 131 / Brava.

[mdrburchette]

Good luck with your search for your next project.

[DUCeditor]

Mike,

Nice to have you one the forum.

I can imagine selling that Spider was painful. What a beaut! But I somehow suspect your next one will be even better and you'll apply all you learned working on your last one.

I look forward to your contributions. You obviously have both a lot of knowledge and an imaginative approach.

-don