76 fiat spider 124 ground up resto.

[poolshark]

Good morning everyone,

I have joined this form after reviewing the wealth of information that has help me so far. I will be restoring a 76 fiat spider from the ground up, and will need help with upgrades and tricks. I'm a gear head in the states, and this is my first fiat. WOW!!! is it different then what I use to. But, I'm loving the challange.

thanks you in advance for everyone's help and support.
Troy

[fiat218]

What is a gear head?

[SoFlaFiat]

You're a gear head Jim!
Someone who wrenches on his car...

[Exit98]

Hey Troy,

Welcome aboard. I've got a 76 too. Where are you from?

So tell us a little about the car and your plans. We're all ears.

[4uall]

hello & welcome to the greatest place on earth

[johndemar]

Welcome Troy!

Lots of knowledgeable folks here to guide you. I have a 76 as well, bought it new.

[fiat218]

You're a gear head Jim!
Someone who wrenches on his car...

oh lol
got it

i may just drive/push this 79 into the river and wave at it

[tartan18]

This is a family friendly forum so we don't talk about wenches

[poolshark]

Hey Troy,

Welcome aboard. I've got a 76 too. Where are you from?

So tell us a little about the car and your plans. We're all ears.

I'm from Chicago IL, and will be loading up some pictures of the car. this car was a gift from my step father who can not work on cars anymore. He bought the car in 86 and had plans to restore it himself. my plan is to restore it for him so he get to see it completed. right now I'm looking for body parts floor boards inner and outer rocker panels and so on. Is the link below a good site to order from?
Or does anyone know of a better place?
http://www.alfaparts.net/

[NJFIAT1981]

You can probably find anything you need right here on this site. Look in the parts for sale section or post your needs in the parts wanted section. I'm sure you will get several responses.
There are also several vendors that sell parts. You can try:
Mark Allisons
Auto Ricambi
International Auto Parts
Vic's
Spider Point
AW Auto Parts

I'm sure I missed somebody. Just ask here on the site

[poolshark]

http://s118.photobucket.com/user/poolsh ... 20Pictures

here's a link to view my current pictures. I have engine and transmission removal ones still on the camera. those are coming soon.

[vandor]

>I'm from Chicago IL,

There is a pretty active Fiat group in Chicago, you may want to hook up with them.
Knowing people locally that have parts cars may be invaluable

[poolshark]

ok stupid question. But, why is there a rubber dounut inbetween the trans and driveshaft? And, will that be a problem with a higher preformance engine and trans?

[johndemar]

it's a guibo...flex joint. Relatively inexpensive to replace and it's something you want to be right.
All the usual vendors sell them and I believe there are ones for high performance available.

[fiat218]

it's a guibo...flex joint. Relatively inexpensive to replace and it's something you want to be right.
All the usual vendors sell them and I believe there are ones for high performance available.

Giubo , takes the vibration out of the driveline,if there some slight misalignment on the shaft