new member (and Fiat owner) in RI

[Sanderbing]

Hello - posting my first to the forum. Had a 74' spider about 20 years ago, but recently got a 77 and am looking brush up on the tips and tricks. Recently purchased someone's "summer home" car - a 1977 spider 124 with 43,000 miles. Stored inside (even the clock lense is clear) but since the top was probably left down for 40 years, it needed a new top - and tires. Those and a new alternator and it seems fine. But not knowing how long it has been since the timing belt was done, i want to get that replaced right away. So if there is anyone who knows a good Fiat mechanic in southern RI or eastern CT please let me know.

PS. The seats leather is split but i have found some replacement seats i really like the looks of - and the price is about the same as new upholstry. Anyone have experience with Cipher Auto® - CPA1001 seats?

[RRoller123]

Welcome aboard! Where in RI are you? There are a bunch of us in the Eastern MA/RI area.

Pete

[Nanonevol]

Danny at Fun Imported in over in Vernon, CT - not too far.
http://www.funimported.com/

[DaveT]

I'm in Warwick. When I got my '78 I did the timing belt and water pump myself. Wasn't that difficult but I had read and re-read the manuals and info from other sites before I started. Not familiar with shops in southern RI but Danny O'Donnell is one of the Fiat gurus in New England. There is a shop in Cranston that does a lot of work on all kinds of older cars - Conti's service on Warwick Ave. I've never used them but have heard good things.....

[RRoller123]

Here is a collection of resources for Car Shows in Southern New England. FB has a group too that is a good resource; "New England Cruise Nights and Events. Automotive Industry News"


CRUISE NIGHTS LISTINGS IN MA AND RI AREA

• August 26, 2017 Car Show, St. Anthony's Church, East Falmouth, 10:00AM - 2:00PM (Rain Date 9/9)
• August 28, 2017 Club Meeting, Super Lube, Falmouth 5:30PM
• August 30, 2017 Car Show, Bourne Manor Nursing Home, 146 MacArthur Blvd, Bourne, 5:00PM - 7:00PM (Rain date: 9/6)
• September 23, 2017 Dream Cruise Car Show Falmouth Library, Falmouth 9:00AM - 2:00PM, Registration 8:00AM

September 24, 2017 Dream Cruise Gus Canty Rec Center, Main St., Falmouth 11:00AM

http://northeastwheelsevents.ning.com/

www.capecodclassics.org

Aug 1 – (Tues) Dennis Port – Police National Night Out – Food, Entertainment, fun! 4:00pm to 7:00pm – back to DennisPort this year

Aug 13 – (Sun) 5th Annual PFC Paul E. Conlon Jr, cruise night @ Kmart Plazza - Hyannis, MA. – 11:00am to 2:00PM

Aug 16 – (Wed) Orleans Block Party – they close down the main street and park classics all along the street. Another great event! Meet at the Staples Parking lot in Orleans – Police will escort us into the town at 6:00pm SHARP – Show closes at 9:30pm. Food, beverages, Ice Cream, entertainment.

Aug 19– (Sat) West Barnstable Village Car Show (rain: Aug 20) – Free Admission – 9:30-1:30 – Live Band / Prizes / Raffle / Dash Plaques.- at the train station.

Aug 26 – (Sat) Cape Cod Classics Car Club – The BLAST from the Past Car Show - Rt. 134, Patriot Square, Dennis, MA. Saturday 1:00pm – 5:00pm - Awards, Raffle Prizes, 50/50, contests, Food & beverages. Our one fund raiser of the year! Should be a good one! (Rain Date: Sun, Aug 27th)

Aug 27 – (Sun) Dennis Antique Car Parade – Contact: Penny Bach, Motorcade Chairman, P.O. Box 765, West Dennis, MA 02670 - GREAT fun, parade along route to cheering crowds, then to field for car display. Food available.

*Aug 30 - (Wed) Bourne Manor Extended Care Cruise – 146 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne, MA. – Car display, refreshments, goodie bags, a great time! 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Sept 3 - (Sun) Spindles Car Show – Marshfield, MA – Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main St. Marshfield, MA. Participant Gate Opens at 7 AM - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Spectators)

Sept 9 – (Sat) Eastham Windmill Weekend Car Show - Orleans/Eastham Elks Parking Lot – 10:00am – 2:00pm - Dash plaques to first 50 cars – Hot dogs or Hamburgers and Goodie bags

Sept 9 – (Sat) { Cataumet Schoolhouse Antique Auto Show & Picnic – 1200 County Rd., Cataumet – 12 Noon to 4:00pm – no registration required – No Hot Rods Please – Sandwiches, Chowder, Jazz, Raffle – (774) 269-3165 {Rain Date: Sept.10, Sun}

*Sept 10– (Sun) Mayflower Place Retirement Community – W. Yarmouth, MA. – car display and rides - 579 Buck Island Rd., West Yarmouth, MA - 2:30pm – 4:00pm – Refreshments provided – this is a fun event, very rewarding!
Sept 16 – (Sat) Cape Cod Classics Car Club FINAL Saturday Night Cruise – Patriot Square, Rt-134, Dennis - 4:30 to 7:00 – Music, Dash Plaques, 50/50

*Sept 16 – (Sat) Lemon Tree Mall – Rt.6A, Brewster – Lunch will be served – Reserved Parking out front – Plenty of Stores to explore! 11:00am – 3:00pm – Need a Head-count!

Sept 17 – (Sun) Baxter’s Boathouse Fall Car Show – 177 Pleasant St, Hyannis, MA. Bar-B-Que - Hamburgers, Hotdogs and beverage - reserved parking.. 12 noon to 4:00pm

Sept 24 – (Sun) Truro Treasures and Classic Car show – Truro Community Center / Library – 11:00 to 2:00

Sept 24 – (Sun) Fort Adams in the Fall Car Show – Newport, RI. – Fort Adams State Park, off Harrison Ave., Newport, RI. Beautiful setting, many cars – a great take!

Sept 30 – (Sat) Cape Cod All-Automotive Swap Meet – Cape Cod Fairgrounds, 1120 Nathan Ellis Highway (Rt-151), East Falmouth – Gates open at 5:00am – General Public 7:00am – Swap Meet – Car Show – Car Corral – Vendors – Food & beverages – Follow a Dream NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car Team - For more details and pre-register, contact email to: info@specialtytruckauto.com or call (508) 760-3000.

Sept 30- Oct 1 - (Sat-Sun) Route 6 Tour to Provincetown – 12 noon to 5:00pm on Saturday and also 8:00am to noon on Sunday. Dash Plaques.

Oct 7 – (Sat) Kalmus Beach Cruise-in - The address is 670 Ocean St. – Hyannis. Go to the end of Ocean St and bear left. – Noon to 3:00pm. Snack Bar will be open for us.

Oct 14 – (Sat) 18th Annual Gathering of the Faithful – Pierce Playground, 26 Jackson St. (off Rt. 105), Middleboro, MA. More info: seaweed8@verizon.net or 508-888-3103 9:00am - 3:00pm – If you love flatheads and unique cars, this is the show not to miss! – (Rain Date: Sunday, Oct 15th)
Oct 22 – (Sun) Eastham Gift Barn & Red Barn Pizza, mini-golf Show– 4180 State Hwy, Eastham, MA. 10:00am to 3:00pm. Mini Golf Tournament / Pizza specials / dash plaques / FUN! –


http://www.newenglandautoshows.com/

www.ristreetrodding.org

http://boston.cbslocal.com/guide-to-bos ... se-nights/

http://drdom.webs.com/apps/calendar/

http://www.cruisinbruce.com/CarShowCalendar.html

www.oldride.com/events/massachusetts_carshow.html

http://www.gooddiggin.com/car-shows--cruise-nights.html

http://www.bostonareamg.com

http://www.herbchamberscarsandcoffee.com/

http://larzanderson.org/events/

http://www.falmouthclassiccarclub.com/

http://www.yankeepoci.org

http://y2camaro.com/show/cruise.php

http://djcarguy.com

http://www.hemmings.com/calendar/?listi ... goryFacet=

http://www.carshowfinder.org/states/mas ... -shows.htm

[Sanderbing]

Wow, thanks for all the great info. I think i'll try the belt myself but its good to know an expert nearby. I'm in Ashaway, near Westerly. Haven't had time for the DMV, maybe Friday so I can take it out this weekend. thanks again for all the info