A Brit, in an Italian, in America...

[KiwiChris]

Well, I went and made a compulsive spare of the moment decision and bought myself a 1982 Fiat Spider.. that was a month ago and I haven't regretted it once!

Except for a few minor problems (i.e issues with lighting, radio doesn't work, have to hold it in third gear, dull paint job...) it'sin perfect condition! ...least that is what i'm telling myself...

I'm hoping to get it into shape as I think it is a beautiful machine (will eventually post pictures) and 'll probably be looking for alot of advice in accomplishing that.. hence joining FiatSpider.com.

[maytag]

welcome!

[RRoller123]

Awesome, post some pics when you want!

[Fi8spider]

Welcome.

have to hold it in third gear.

Best place to be holding it in 3rd gear.


Sounds like a worn selector fork..

Has she been converted to right hand drive or is it still original lhd?

[KiwiChris]

No, I have no need to convert to right hand drive...

I'm hoping to remove the transmission in the next few weeks to diagnose the gear issue... I thought it may have been that I just needed a new synchro.

[steve8462]

welcome aboard. im sure you will love your car. are you located anywhere neare Turin, Italy? i would love to make a pilmgrimage there one day. i heard fiat had a test track on the roof of their plant. love it!

[lisamcurry]

Hello every one, I just bought my first fiat
Its a 1978 convertible after buying it I found out that its special.
78 was a transition year oh goodie
I have know idea how to find out which part of the year it was made so I can find parts for it.
Any one got any ideas? Thanks all

[Ken]

I would change all syncros, most likely someone has put the wrong fluid in the tranny at one time.

[KiwiChris]

I don't live in Italy... Upper Michigan.

Driving a few laps on the Lingotto would be a good experience! follow that with a weekend in Germany on the Nurburgring...