Hi all, Newton here from Southwest MI. Bought my 1975 Fiat 124 Spider in Grand Rapids last year. Finally got her running (enough) and to a show about a month ago to take second place in the 'Foreign' category. I've been lurking on the forum for about a year and have learned quite a bit from everyone's stories, though I still consider myself new to the realm of fine Italian engineering. I still have a bit of work to do on her here and there, rust repair, interior carpet, new top, and a better carburetor are at the top of my list currently.
Looking forward to officially being a part of the forum!
~Newton
Hello from Southwest MI
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Newt75
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- Joined: Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:11 pm
- Your car is a: 1975 124 Sport Spider
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KWW124
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- Joined: Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:31 pm
- Your car is a: 1978 Fiat 124 Spider
Re: Hello from Southwest MI
Welcome from SoCal...
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aevansgatech
- Posts: 346
- Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:51 pm
- Your car is a: 1982 Spider 2000
Re: Hello from Southwest MI
Welcome, and be sure to track down our friends in the Fiat Club America - Western Michigan chapter if you are interested in enthusiast events.
I'm on the East side of MI
I'm on the East side of MI
1979 Spider 2000 (gone)
1984 Pininfarina Azzurra (for sale)
1982 Spider 2000 (here to stay)
1984 Pininfarina Azzurra (for sale)
1982 Spider 2000 (here to stay)
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RRoller123
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- Your car is a: 1980 FI SPIDER 2000
- Location: SAGAMORE BEACH, MA USA
Re: Hello from Southwest MI
Welcome aboard!
'80 FI Spider 2000
'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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Nanonevol
- Patron 2018
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- Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:17 am
- Your car is a: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider
- Location: Medway, Massachusetts
Re: Hello from Southwest MI
Welcome! We love photos!
I'm using Imgur for my photos. They are a free site and fairly easy to use. You have to open an account with them of course with log on and password.
Then upload your photo to Imgur by clicking on "new post" and then drag and drop or browse for your photo.
Then there are several ways to link your photo in Imgur. I click on "copy" next to the one called "BBCode" for message boards and forums. Then here on FiatSpider.com I simply right click paste my photo into my message. No need to use the "Img" button and try to paste it exactly in between as the Imgur copy has them already.
You can also size the photo in Imgur. Under the links buttons there is a place to select size as in "original, small square, big square, small thumbnail, medium thumbnail, large thumbnail, and huge thumbnail.
Good luck!
I'm using Imgur for my photos. They are a free site and fairly easy to use. You have to open an account with them of course with log on and password.
Then upload your photo to Imgur by clicking on "new post" and then drag and drop or browse for your photo.
Then there are several ways to link your photo in Imgur. I click on "copy" next to the one called "BBCode" for message boards and forums. Then here on FiatSpider.com I simply right click paste my photo into my message. No need to use the "Img" button and try to paste it exactly in between as the Imgur copy has them already.
You can also size the photo in Imgur. Under the links buttons there is a place to select size as in "original, small square, big square, small thumbnail, medium thumbnail, large thumbnail, and huge thumbnail.
Good luck!
1977 Fiat Spider
1985 Jaguar XJ6
1967 Triumph Bonneville (hard-tail chopper)
1966 BSA Lightning
1985 Jaguar XJ6
1967 Triumph Bonneville (hard-tail chopper)
1966 BSA Lightning
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Budduncan
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- Joined: Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:15 pm
- Your car is a: 1971 Spider
Re: Hello from Southwest MI
Welcome from soggy Seattle. In light of our big rain arriving today and tonight, my 71 remains snugly in the garage. This forum is great as there are so many helpful members. Toss out a problem and you will get advice generally the same day. Everyone is so helpful. Good luck. Bud
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Kay
Re: Hello from Southwest MI
Hello, I live in Mpls Mn & am the original owner of a 82 Pininfarina Spider purchased at the auto show, Mpls convention center. ( floor model)
The last of the ones imported to the US. Would love to get a group of fellow enthusiasts together for a group drive. Kay
The last of the ones imported to the US. Would love to get a group of fellow enthusiasts together for a group drive. Kay
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sonosml
- Posts: 74
- Joined: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:20 pm
- Your car is a: 1968 124 Spider
- Location: Anamosa Iowa
Re: Hello from Southwest MI
Be sure to join the fiat club America and partner up with the west MI chapter. Lots of great folks there. Also Kay from MN you should have joined us in Dodgeville WI at the beginning of the month. We had 40 people, 23 cars from 6 states at F.U.N. aka FIATs Up North.
Btw there is interest in starting a MN chapter in FCA. I encourage you to join and be part of the movement.
Btw there is interest in starting a MN chapter in FCA. I encourage you to join and be part of the movement.