New to you... and to Fiat

[joshuagore]

About a year ago I purchased a 80 124 Spider. Because of my inexperience with Fiat I said I would keep the car for year and at the end of that year I would either keep it or sell it. That year is over and no doubt about it, the car is staying. Since I am keeping it I figure its a good idea to start investing in it..... Paint/Flares/Interior.. suprisingly the car is virtually rust free, and has been maintained very very well.

I have a background in German and Japanese cars including BMW, Subaru, Honda, Nissan (Datsun), and I am sure a mess more I am not thinking of. I have had my hand in several turbo builds, 2 from the ground up including fabrication. I am an avid racing enthusiast, either watching or behind the wheel, and although my 124 is not my race car, I am sure my interest in racing and more specifically rally will come into play when modifications/restoration start.

Thanks for a great forum, I look forward to good conversation.

Josh

[rlux4]

Welcome Josh. Nice looking ride, thanks for the pictures. We're glad when a dedicated auto-nut gets a Fiat, it helps to keep the marque in good shape.
If you run into something "Itallian" that stumps you, don't hesitate to ask questions. We're all constantly learning.
Ron

[kristoj]

Welcome to the forum. My background is almost exclusively in BMWs. Like you, I jumped on the Fiat bandwagon a little over a year ago and have never looked back. I got started a little earlier in terms of pouring money in my Spider though. I could've used you last February for my Turbo rebuild! Look forward to seeing your progress -- looks like you're starting with a much better example than most.

[So Cal Mark]

welcome to the site, nice looking car!

[mbouse]

welcome josh. nice looking car!

[joshuagore]

Thanks to everyone. I hope to be able to contribute to some of the fun

Josh

[joshuagore]

Welcome to the forum. My background is almost exclusively in BMWs. Like you, I jumped on the Fiat bandwagon a little over a year ago and have never looked back. I got started a little earlier in terms of pouring money in my Spider though. I could've used you last February for my Turbo rebuild! Look forward to seeing your progress -- looks like you're starting with a much better example than most.

I am in the process of a turbo m42. Here are some pictures.

[mbouse]

Dontcha just love crackle paint?

[joshuagore]

Dontcha just love crackle paint?

OMG yes. I used to work at a sheet metal shop and we had this monster paint line. Now I send all my powder coating to my buddy who still works there. We drop off some dinner on a night he works late, and get it the next morning.

[kristoj]

Dontcha just love crackle paint?

Yes Mike. Crackle paint looks great...on a BMW that is.

Here's my other baby, crackle paint and all. I know, I know. This is NOT a BMW forum.