Hello from Fairview Heights, IL

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scrdn

Hello from Fairview Heights, IL

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Hi, Im in the process of purchacing a 1980 Fiat 2K Spider. The odometer on it says about 36K, but judging on the price, and interior condition (rip in seat and crack on dash), I think the seller needs to put a 1in front of the 36. Anyhoo, took it out for a test drive, and fired right up and handled great. When I receive it, I plan on having the timing belt changed, change out the water pump, and add new brakes. I may also have the seals changed out also. The seller didnt have much history to share about the car, so I'm trying to be proactive. Am I missing anything that may need to looked at? Also anyone on here from the St Louis area?

Scott
mdrburchette
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Your car is a: 1972 Fiat 124 Sport
Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Re: Hello from Fairview Heights, IL

Post by mdrburchette »

At least take a visual on the rubber donut at the driveshaft to make sure it's not cracked or throwing chunks. And....welcome to the forum! :D
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
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redcars
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Your car is a: 1981 Spider 2000
Location: Collinsville, IL

Re: Hello from Fairview Heights, IL

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Welcome I am from Collinsville. I have an 80 2000 Spider and a 82 2000 Spider. You are welcome to bring it up to my shop and I will take a look at it. PM or E-mail me if interested.
There is a 79 spider in Edwardsville and a 74 in Lebonan.

Cheers
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donerehart
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Joined: Fri May 14, 2010 9:29 pm
Your car is a: 1976 spider

Re: Hello from Fairview Heights, IL

Post by donerehart »

Great to see another Spider owner in the area. I'm on the other side of St. Louis in Ballwin. We will have to do a road trip!
76 Spider
St. Louis, MO
scrdn

Re: Hello from Fairview Heights, IL

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Sounds like a plan! :D
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