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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:03 am
by DieselSpider
Is that you place of employment or a shop that rents space for you to do your own restorations? Must be really nice to have access to what appears to be a wet area with a drained cantered floor along with all the lifts/jigs and a downdraft paint booth with the grated floor.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:11 am
by Mick124
Tank in
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Rubber bump stops in.. These were painful to get in...

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All new suspension being fitted
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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:47 am
by RRoller123
What a fantastic project! Great work!

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:22 am
by johndemar
That is going to be one beautiful car!
I was going to say it would be like having a time machine and going back to when it was new, but your car will be much better than new.
It's been fun watching the progress. And I think we're all a little jealous of the facility you have to work with.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:49 pm
by Mick124
Suspension in. Now onto brakes and wheels...

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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:40 pm
by Mick124
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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 7:05 pm
by SoFlaFiat
Beautiful!!

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:21 pm
by Mick124
DieselSpider wrote:Is that you place of employment or a shop that rents space for you to do your own restorations? Must be really nice to have access to what appears to be a wet area with a drained cantered floor along with all the lifts/jigs and a downdraft paint booth with the grated floor.
Photo was taken inside spray booth.. Not my place.. Belongs to body repairer and below shots are taken at a friends place who is an expert who has worked on Fiats for many years...I want this car reassembled correctly the first time...

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:28 pm
by DieselSpider
Mick124 wrote:
DieselSpider wrote:Is that you place of employment or a shop that rents space for you to do your own restorations? Must be really nice to have access to what appears to be a wet area with a drained cantered floor along with all the lifts/jigs and a downdraft paint booth with the grated floor.
Photo was taken inside spray booth.. Not my place.. Belongs to body repairer and below shots are taken at a friends place who is an expert who has worked on Fiats for many years...I want this car reassembled correctly the first time...
Good to have friends! Too many are afraid of reciprocity nowadays and shy away from helping one other.

Just to have access to a spacious enclosed work area with a flat floor and good lighting can make the job so much easier.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:12 pm
by seabeelt
Man that is going to be one "Brand Spanking New Car" :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:47 pm
by Mick124
On its wheels- finally!

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Getting stuck into making the dash

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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:41 pm
by AriK
This is really impressive! Kudos!

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2016 5:54 am
by Mick124
Engine going in. Image

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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2016 11:24 am
by Ptoneill
Wow what a piece of art!!

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:36 pm
by RRoller123
Man that is nice!