Hello from Arizona

Mdpond1 · Post by **Mdpond1** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:15 pm

Well I made the plunge!!! I picked up a rust free single owner 1978 fiat 124. This car has a/c which I have never seen before, is this common? It has sat in the garage since 2004. It is in need of interior and all rubber (rubber doesn't last long out here)
I was wondering if any one knew of a good machine shop in the Phoenix area?

Thanks!
Mark

azruss · Post by **azruss** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:28 pm

Ah! another desert dweller to add to the zoo. where are you located. I assume you are looking for shop to rebuild a motor.

SunnySideUp · Post by **SunnySideUp** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:45 pm

Plenty of help here on the forum. Most of the vendors will have the correct replacement rubber. There are a few members in the Phoenix area who might be able to recommend a good machine shop. If you are in the Tucson area either Tuc124 or I can recommend a place or two.

A/C wasn't unheard of in these cars and is more commonly found in the later years. However, quite a few were disconnected because the A/C unit robbed power or the unit became inoperable.

Welcome aboard!

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:43 am

Hello & welcome to the greatest place on earth

johndemar · Post by **johndemar** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:49 am

IMM, 430 S. Price Rd in Tempe knows these cars and do quality work.

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:04 pm

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

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

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

And here is another picture-posting thread:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... 12&t=23084

Pete

Mdpond1 · Post by **Mdpond1** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:42 pm

Thanks for the great welcome!!!
Since the old boy still runs good minor oil leak

I have decide to tackle the the top and interior. It was tan top (what was left) and int. I have decide to go black. Just finished cleaning up the bows and will attempt to install the top soon. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
And carpet????? I found some at stock interiors for a good price? Anyone have any feedback?

Thanks all!

Exit98 · Post by **Exit98** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:12 am

Hi Mark, welcome.

About the top and carpets. This forum has a wealth of information. The search works pretty well and just about everything's been covered, so give it a try.

Here's about all you'll need about top replacement:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... on#p133855

Plenty about carpets too.

But even so, ask away, no one minds.

How about some pictures.

AZ850 · Post by **AZ850** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:26 pm

Instead of making a whole new thread I figured I would piggyback off this thread and say hi as well. I'm also from AZ and just picked up my first Fiat. I'm very excited to start working on it.

azruss · Post by **azruss** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:18 am

Does your handle mean you found an 850. which part of AZ

speedshift · Post by **speedshift** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:23 pm

Hllow from Prescott AZ. Ever need help in the Mile High City let me know. Regards Dave

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