From Alberta, Canada restoring a 1969 fiat 124 spider

[1969projectspider]

Hey Guys, im new to the forum as are all who post here. I am in the process of restoring a 1969 fiat 124 sport spider that was actually the reason i was born. My folks met over the sale of this exact car (same color combo, year etc.) anyhow i finally found this car with all the same specs and i am restoring it to give it to them for their upcoming 33rd anniversary in August. Wish me luck, and hope to learn a lot about this beautiful car. Cheers

[RRoller123]

What a great story!!!

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

And here is a link to a map of Spider owner’s locations. Many forum members have listed their locations.

https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=191825

Pete

[courtenay]

Wow, what a great idea!! Welcome to the forum. The resources you're going to find here are simply fantastic. I don't think you will find any issue with your project that someone on here has not faced and will happily share their "fix".
There are a few other Albertans here, and I'm sure Chris (Narfire) will chime in with specifics of the guys in Edmonton (Ital Motors, I think) who he has used as a parts source.

[KidDingo]

There are a few other Albertans here, and I'm sure Chris (Narfire) will chime in with specifics of the guys in Edmonton (Ital Motors, I think) who he has used as a parts source.

Yeah. Fred at Ital Motors is a great source and a wonderful bloke, but a tad pricey. Check out the suppliers on the websites out of the States. Even with the cost of shipping, they tend to be less expensive.

Where in AB are you?

[1969projectspider]

Hey guys, thank you for all the welcoming responses and greetings. I am in Edmonton here as well, however i'm from B.C and that is where the car is headed to. Nanaimo to be exact. I've got 3 short months to get her done and lots to do. i have dealt with Fred at Ital motors before when i had needed parts for my ferrari 348 and he seemed pretty good but as mentioned expensive.

I have found a few US sites that i think i am going to try (vicks auto) and (Auto Ricambri) and i will post reviews for you guys on how well they worked out, unless anybody has had a bad interaction with either of them, it would be greatly appreciated to hear before hand. Thanks again for all your input

P.S will post pictures shortly. Cheers

[courtenay]

It'll be great to have another Spider on the Island - there's not many here now. We might have to try and schedule an "Island Meet".
I sent you an e-mail re parts suppliers.

[KidDingo]

Well, if you need a hand with anything, let me know.

Mine's an '81 FI, but there quite a few areas that are common to all models that I might be able to assist with.

[1969projectspider]

It'll be great to have another Spider on the Island - there's not many here now. We might have to try and schedule an "Island Meet".
I sent you an e-mail re parts suppliers.

Thankyou for the info, I will definitely take your advise! And would love to do a meet before i unvail it to the folks. I'll keep you updated on the progress and a better eta of completion.

Kiddingo. I appreciate the offer, I would love a second set of eyes and a few good ideas or pointers. Cheers

[1969projectspider]

Shout out to Kiddingo. Thankyou for coming and taking a look at the car and lending all your knowledge and expertise. Very much apprecited. This definately is a tight knit group of guys on the forum.