Who's a glutton for punishment?
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georgeramos
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Who's a glutton for punishment?
Pulled the trigger...amidst cooling system woes with my spider and exhaust system woes(resolved0 with my 128 wagon. But I've really wanted one of these for a while and it came with 14" BWA wheels, a fresh 1800 and a good price.
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RRoller123
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Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
Nice!!!!
'80 FI Spider 2000
'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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johndemar
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- Your car is a: 1976 Fiat 124 Spider
- Location: Phoenix
Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
Nice find.....looks pretty solid.
76 Fiat 124 Spider
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA
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georgeramos
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Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
Thanks, i havent seen it in person yet...seller seems to be very knowledgeable Fiat guy. He bought his first X at 17! I can't wait to see his collection, i think it's going to be amazing!
He says it's virtually rust free (couple small cosmetic areas). Solid floors, shock towers etc. Needs a real paint job. Was originally French Blue, I greatly prefer red. I might actually do a strip down to bare metal resto on this one which will be my first such attempt. My wife does not want to learn to drive stick but she says if i put an auto in it she'll be happy to drive it. I'd love to be an all (vintage) Fiat family but I'm not sure about the auto thing...
He says it's virtually rust free (couple small cosmetic areas). Solid floors, shock towers etc. Needs a real paint job. Was originally French Blue, I greatly prefer red. I might actually do a strip down to bare metal resto on this one which will be my first such attempt. My wife does not want to learn to drive stick but she says if i put an auto in it she'll be happy to drive it. I'd love to be an all (vintage) Fiat family but I'm not sure about the auto thing...
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vandor
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- Your car is a: 1971 124 Spider
- Location: Texas, USA
Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
I love BC Copes!
Csaba
'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town
'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town
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njoconnor
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- Your car is a: 1972 124 Spider
Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
George, our first Fiat was the same coupe in the French Blue (probably the final "buy this!" point of our current spider). This really looks nice! Never an extra garage bay around when I need one..... 
Keep the pix coming!
Neil
Keep the pix coming!
Neil
Neil O'Connor
Madison, WI
72 FIAT 124 Spider
12 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit
14 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Eco-Diesel
ex-71 FIAT 124 Coupe
and a host of Audi's, Saabs, VW's, MOPAR's, Fords, and a Bimmer....
Madison, WI
72 FIAT 124 Spider
12 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit
14 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Eco-Diesel
ex-71 FIAT 124 Coupe
and a host of Audi's, Saabs, VW's, MOPAR's, Fords, and a Bimmer....
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Exit98
Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
Well you are a Glutton, but wow thats cool. Good luck with it. Have you seen the inside yet?
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georgeramos
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Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
Yeah and its not pretty but it's complete
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RoyBatty
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- Your car is a: 1975 124 Spider - 1971 124 Sport Coupe
- Location: Locust Grove, VA
Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
Color me JEALOUS!
Of your complete interior, nice body work and paint!
I'm still cutting rust out of mine.
Though it does run like what my dad used to call a "scalded ass ape".
I need to get another driver so I can do a side by side comparison of this 1600 Coupe to my 1800 dual IDF 40 Spider.
And again Mark, I'm very happy with our transaction. I just can't wait until I have the body and paint finished.
Of your complete interior, nice body work and paint!
I'm still cutting rust out of mine.
Though it does run like what my dad used to call a "scalded ass ape".
I need to get another driver so I can do a side by side comparison of this 1600 Coupe to my 1800 dual IDF 40 Spider.
And again Mark, I'm very happy with our transaction. I just can't wait until I have the body and paint finished.
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SoFlaFiat
Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
Nice one George!!
I'm sure it will be a fun project!! Throw the wife a bone and keep her interested, I'm sure you can find an auto trans for it and end up with a spare...
I know it would pay off very well with my wife!!
I'm sure it will be a fun project!! Throw the wife a bone and keep her interested, I'm sure you can find an auto trans for it and end up with a spare...
I know it would pay off very well with my wife!!
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georgeramos
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Re: Who's a glutton for punishment?
My friend has 2 auto trans and can even help with the conversion...lets see how she likes the car when it comes home...