79 Spider in Charleston SC

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thebudmanjim
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Your car is a: 1979 Spider
Location: Charleston SC

79 Spider in Charleston SC

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Hi from Charleston SC. My son and I purchased a smoke grey metallic 79 spider about 4 weeks ago in Florida from my old Fiat mechanic and couldn't be happier. While this is my 4th Fiat, I haven’t owned one in about 15 years. My 13 year old son and I are excited about our new project and look forward to getting to know everyone here. Does anyone know of a reliable Fiat mechanic in my area or SC in general?

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kmac33
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Your car is a: 1974 Spider
Location: Lilburn/Stone Mountain Georgia

Re: 79 Spider in Charleston SC

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Jim,
Welcome to the forum.
That's a great looking 79!
Kevin McMullen

1974 Fiat Spider - Restoration Complete! But the mods/refinements continue
1980 Fiat Spider
2013 Subaru WRX
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NCArachnid
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Your car is a: 1972 124 Spider Sport
Location: Charlotte

Re: 79 Spider in Charleston SC

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Great looking car! I still remember project cars with my dad from age 12 until I left home. Your son will always remember those experiences. Welcome to another Carolinian.
Jon

1972 1600 spider (undergoing moderate freshening....yeah who are we kidding. Restoration in progress)
1983 Pininfarina 2000 FI (willing organ donor)
1968 Chevy C-10 SWB (faithful shop truck)
ChasJim

Re: 79 Spider in Charleston SC

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There is a shop in North Charleston called Charleston Import Automotive. He does mostly British cars but does Itailian cars also. There is also an Italian Car Club here in Charleston (CIAO). I have a '82 and live in West Ashley. I know of a parts car or two in the area, but yours looks like it does not need anything from a parts car!!

Let me know if you want to get in touch.

All the best,
JIM
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thebudmanjim
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Joined: Sun May 16, 2010 9:31 am
Your car is a: 1979 Spider
Location: Charleston SC

Re: 79 Spider in Charleston SC

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ChasJim wrote:There is a shop in North Charleston called Charleston Import Automotive. He does mostly British cars but does Itailian cars also. There is also an Italian Car Club here in Charleston (CIAO). I have a '82 and live in West Ashley. I know of a parts car or two in the area, but yours looks like it does not need anything from a parts car!!

Let me know if you want to get in touch.

All the best,
JIM
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