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mullioni · Post by **mullioni** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:41 pm

I have a 79 spider that has been sitting in my garage for the last 20 years. It has the typical symptoms. Broken drivers seat, rear quarter panel rust, and in need of some overall TLC. It was last run 10 years ago. It wouldn't pull fuel, but would run if fed from the carb. While it's still cold here in South Carolina, I'm going to first attack the gangsta drivers seat. I found some good info here on the site. Then I am planning on removing the gas tank. Re-finishing, replace the gas lines, and see if I can get her running again.

Regards,
Mark

narfire · Post by **narfire** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:48 pm

Hi there...cold in south Carolina??? man did Punxsutawney Phil ever get it wrong this year...
Glad to see a renewed interest in the car.
A couple of things after sitting for a number of years.. yes the fuel is a good start. Might find all or some of the rubber hoses have rotted out and will leak fuel so beware about that. Timing belt...don't want it to break and smack the valves up.
Before a spin around the block...brakes...
good luck in the quest to get it sorted and up and running.
Chris

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:49 pm

Hello & welcome to the best place on earth

This is the best one that I know of

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... =30#p93789

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RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:51 pm

Welcome aboard! You will find plenty of knowledgeable and friendly people here.

Here is a thread on how to post pictures to the forum:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21014

Pete

mullioni · Post by **mullioni** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:03 pm

With previous plans to bring spidey back from a deep, deep, deep sleep derailed by work and family, I see an opportunity (time and more importantly funding approval

in 2017 to get her running again. This past weekend I jacked her up and did an inspection. Are spiders supposed to have so many webs? All the wheels spin and are not locked. Pumped up the tires, took apart the seat backs, and started on the gas tank. Initial plans are to work on the fuel system, cooling system, and brakes to get her running again. Tires are also a must, and rather than refinish the stock rims, leaning towards new 15's.

Also lots of reading here on the site. Lots of skills and inspiration here, and looking forward to your advice and fiat spider wisdom.

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:11 am

Car looks pretty solid! That is an nice looking color. Others can comment, but I am not sure that I have seen it much at all on '79s or thereabouts.

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