Hello from El Paso

[MikeysFiat]

My name is Mike. I recently purchased a 1972 Fiat Spider; undergoing restoration.

[vandor]

There is a Fiat nut named Wiley in El Paso, he has a bunch of Fiats. He usually hangs out in the mirafiori.com forum.

1972 is one of my favorite years, I have a '71 that is nearly identical.

[2ndwind]

Congrats 72 was a good year. Any in-progress pics?

[royce71]

Now there are 4 of us in El Paso on the various forums. Maybe we can get a support group going
Royce

[jgremlin]

Hi Mike! Welcome to the forum. Like Royce mentioned there are about 4 of us here in EP that are spread out among the different Fiat Forums. We are working to create a support group to help each other out. Also Mack Massey Fiat is having a Car Show on Nov 5th. I am looking at bringing mine out, the owners daughter asked all Fiat owners to bring out there cars if they could. Mine is far from being a Best it Show, probably closer to Worst in Show (LOL) just going to bring mine out to support the marque! Hope to see you there! Thanks!

Jacob

[MikeysFiat]

Hi Mike! Welcome to the forum. Like Royce mentioned there are about 4 of us here in EP that are spread out among the different Fiat Forums. We are working to create a support group to help each other out. Also Mack Massey Fiat is having a Car Show on Nov 5th. I am looking at bringing mine out, the owners daughter asked all Fiat owners to bring out there cars if they could. Mine is far from being a Best it Show, probably closer to Worst in Show (LOL) just going to bring mine out to support the marque! Hope to see you there! Thanks!

Jacob

Jacob, how you doing. I'll be there. Mine may not be ready. It should be out of the paint shop this week. I have to install the entire interior and windshield.

BTW, anyone have a progressive Holley out there. Should be the same as the Weber. I'm looking for a good primary and secondary jet setup. Also, I purchased a decent stereo and speaker system. I would like to find some good ideas for mounting the speaker in a very limited area. (I do not want to cut the body.)

[MikeysFiat]

Now there are 4 of us in El Paso on the various forums. Maybe we can get a support group going
Royce

Hey Royce, the pleasure is all mine. Great to know other Spider drivers are out there. This is my third experience with Fiat, but I'm a fast learner. My experience is primarily with VW s, Mercedes, and Porsches (914s; VWs on steroids)

We should all meet over a beer or two; or at the Fiat car show.

[MikeysFiat]

There is a Fiat nut named Wiley in El Paso, he has a bunch of Fiats. He usually hangs out in the mirafiori.com forum.

1972 is one of my favorite years, I have a '71 that is nearly identical.

Hey Vandor, Are you near EP?

[MikeysFiat]

Congrats 72 was a good year. Any in-progress pics?

Thanks 2ndwind. So far I love it. ..can't wait to see it after the paint job.

[royce71]

I will be going to the show, but my Spider is not running. I've felt alone in the El Paso FIAT world until now. I look forward to meeting you guys.

[jgremlin]

I hear ya Royce...not a whole lot of suport out here...very easy to feel lonly. Hopefully we can all fix that! Likewise I look forward to meeting everyone at the car show.
Jacob

[MikeysFiat]

Drove by the paint and looked at my vehicle. I'm totally satisfied. It looks great. I'll pick it up on Friday.

[MikeysFiat]

Car show Info

http://southwestmoparclub.com/index2.html

[jgremlin]

Hey Guys
I stopped by Mack Massey today and got the rest of the info. The show starts at 1 and ends at 7. Set up and registration is at 10AM. Thanks Mike for getting the link to the show, I have a flyer that I can email you to ya'lls personal emails if you'd lik. It seems like its going to be a good time. The coordinator made it seem like it will be low threat and there will be a lot of cars still in their project phase like mine! Hope to see you there.

Jacob

[jgremlin]

Nevermind! Got it to embed. Class 13 is where I'll be!!