New Toy (Not 56k friendly)

soldier989 · 03-29-2008, 01:32 PM

I got myself a summer fun car. Check it out. Its a 1977 Fiat Spider 124. Almost everything is in good working order, except the differential makes noise. I joined a Fiat owners club, and lucky me one of the major parts guys is here in Columbus. He has a rear end that Im prolly gonna get from him and put it in. Other then that it leaks a tiny bit of oil. I just cant wait to drive it around!

Engine gurus, its a 1.8l 90hp DOHC. Which takes anywhere from 10w-40 to 20w-50.

Heres a video of me driving it, you can hear the whining noise.

YouTube - 1977 Fiat Spider Ride

And heres some pics.

madcustomz · 03-29-2008, 01:34 PM

hahaha. i think i like it. but hey its a convertible

drummerboy827 · 03-29-2008, 01:57 PM

I don't know much about the whole fiat community...but would it be a sin to paint it black? I just don't like the burgandy color. Other than that, it looks fun.

soldier989 · 03-29-2008, 02:03 PM

I am definately going to be repainting the car. The paint is kinda funky in places anyways. Black was the color choice I had. Mmmmmm, black car with red leather.

Tygerr · 03-29-2008, 02:07 PM

Nice car man! You getting historic plates for it?

soldier989 · 03-29-2008, 02:54 PM

Naw, I dont think I am yet. Im going to want to drive it on every nice day this summer. With my luck they would be on weekdays not weekends.

LinkMan · 03-29-2008, 03:41 PM

Nice!

I like the non-English on the instruments

Will you be doing a restoration? I noticed a bit of rust - still pretty nice for the age and miles. Good find.

I practiced driving stick in an MGB (learned to downshift into a corner), so I have a soft spot for all small, foreign convertibles

soldier989 · 03-29-2008, 04:40 PM

I plan on making it look nice as possible, not a complete restoration. It really is in great shape for its age. There is some rust on that wheel well. Guys son I bought it from backed into a trailer. I actually think I saw some rot there to, so I need to get some rust converter on there and patch it up.

I was actually looking at MGB's also Mark. Since I got the Fiat, my dads been looking at MGB's, MG Midgets, Triumphs, or other Fiats. Its a fun little car, and the stick is like a mile high.

nadthomas · 03-30-2008, 01:39 AM

Very cool man. I can't wait to get through with my wedding expenses, and get some money together for a house so I can then finally get a cool project vehicle. I support the black on red look!

MOMO · 03-30-2008, 05:17 AM

its a fiat. gotta paint it red.

Man, its a great project car! have fun with it.

03-29-2008, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
madcustomz NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wyandotte, Michigan Posts: 615 Images: 10	Re: New Toy (Not 56k friendly) hahaha. i think i like it. but hey its a convertible

03-29-2008, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
drummerboy827 NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: WVU Posts: 253	Re: New Toy (Not 56k friendly) I don't know much about the whole fiat community...but would it be a sin to paint it black? I just don't like the burgandy color. Other than that, it looks fun. __________________ old: 99' cougar v6 mtx new: 2004 wrx mt, cobb stage 2-93 octane map, 3" borla exhaust, erz downpipe 13.6 @ 101mph (run on 91 octane map)

03-29-2008, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
soldier989 NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbus/Cleveland - Ohio Posts: 1,499	Re: New Toy (Not 56k friendly) I am definately going to be repainting the car. The paint is kinda funky in places anyways. Black was the color choice I had. Mmmmmm, black car with red leather. __________________ Done: Max Ex UIM, SVT LIM, SVT TB, Claymore/GMK Hybrid CAI, Flowmaster Exhaust, Short Throw Shift, RSTB, Roush Rear Sway Bar, Test Pipe, DMD, Gatorback Belts, H&R Lowering Springs, KYB GR-2 Struts, Smoked Blackout Tailights, Clear side markers, Black headlight covers, 01 interior, blue LEDs, Slyvania Silverstars, Jensen VM9311TS, 4 Infiniti Reference series speakers Waiting to be installed:Z3 Fenders, WW Spoiler, Roush sides, flashers Another Myspace Wh0re

03-29-2008, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tygerr It's bad for ya! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 7,103	Re: New Toy (Not 56k friendly) Nice car man! You getting historic plates for it? __________________ Buckeye @ heart !2002 Satin Silver Cougar 35th Anniversary! . . . . . MySpace 06 Legacy 2.5i Limited

03-29-2008, 02:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
soldier989 NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbus/Cleveland - Ohio Posts: 1,499	Re: New Toy (Not 56k friendly) Naw, I dont think I am yet. Im going to want to drive it on every nice day this summer. With my luck they would be on weekdays not weekends. __________________ Done: Max Ex UIM, SVT LIM, SVT TB, Claymore/GMK Hybrid CAI, Flowmaster Exhaust, Short Throw Shift, RSTB, Roush Rear Sway Bar, Test Pipe, DMD, Gatorback Belts, H&R Lowering Springs, KYB GR-2 Struts, Smoked Blackout Tailights, Clear side markers, Black headlight covers, 01 interior, blue LEDs, Slyvania Silverstars, Jensen VM9311TS, 4 Infiniti Reference series speakers Waiting to be installed:Z3 Fenders, WW Spoiler, Roush sides, flashers Another Myspace Wh0re Last edited by soldier989; 03-29-2008 at 03:01 PM.

03-29-2008, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
LinkMan Won't settle 4 quick fix Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 3,103 Images: 11	Re: New Toy (Not 56k friendly) Nice! I like the non-English on the instruments Will you be doing a restoration? I noticed a bit of rust - still pretty nice for the age and miles. Good find. I practiced driving stick in an MGB (learned to downshift into a corner), so I have a soft spot for all small, foreign convertibles __________________ Mark (AIM:LaserRedCat) 2001 Laser Red Cougar* V6 ATX (99 Rio Red R.I.P.)* * Ohio NECO * When I'm in my car, I look good. CF 2005 Best Stock - CF 2006 Best Paint (tie) / 2nd Cleanest - CF 2007 Cleanest Cougar - CF X 2nd Cleanest 1998 T.Red Contour* V6 ATX* FCO Thinkin' I need four doors. Still not working... 1997 Medium Willow Taurus* 3.0 OHV ATX* TCCA I just maintain it for the wife 1993 Bright Red Tempo* 2.3 ATX* Kept Laser Red's paint shiny RIP 23 Nov 2007

03-29-2008, 04:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
soldier989 NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbus/Cleveland - Ohio Posts: 1,499	Re: New Toy (Not 56k friendly) I plan on making it look nice as possible, not a complete restoration. It really is in great shape for its age. There is some rust on that wheel well. Guys son I bought it from backed into a trailer. I actually think I saw some rot there to, so I need to get some rust converter on there and patch it up. I was actually looking at MGB's also Mark. Since I got the Fiat, my dads been looking at MGB's, MG Midgets, Triumphs, or other Fiats. Its a fun little car, and the stick is like a mile high. __________________ Done: Max Ex UIM, SVT LIM, SVT TB, Claymore/GMK Hybrid CAI, Flowmaster Exhaust, Short Throw Shift, RSTB, Roush Rear Sway Bar, Test Pipe, DMD, Gatorback Belts, H&R Lowering Springs, KYB GR-2 Struts, Smoked Blackout Tailights, Clear side markers, Black headlight covers, 01 interior, blue LEDs, Slyvania Silverstars, Jensen VM9311TS, 4 Infiniti Reference series speakers Waiting to be installed:Z3 Fenders, WW Spoiler, Roush sides, flashers Another Myspace Wh0re

03-30-2008, 05:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
MOMO She purrs ;) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rovinj, Croatia Posts: 4,438	Re: New Toy (Not 56k friendly) its a fiat. gotta paint it red. Man, its a great project car! have fun with it. __________________ *Phase two complete... phase three commences...* http://tuning-istra.com/forum/garage...ad52235c8b961b

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