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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:13 am
by Mick124
Front end coming together. New genuine new old stock fenders (guards) positioned.

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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:04 am
by Mick124
Update. Front end assembled.

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Gaps are perfect!

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Getting close to paint...

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:48 pm
by Sambo42
It's looking fantastic Mick! Keep up the good work! (and let me know if you're painter is any good...)

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:02 am
by Mick124
Thanks Sambo.. After all this work and all new panels... Painter will have no choice but to be spot on and perfect, especially as the colour will be black #601

I have faith... Test panels will be done before they get to the car.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:24 am
by cos
The panel work is as close to perfection as you can get. i'm sure the car will look stunning in black.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:46 am
by Mick124
Thank you Cos

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:18 pm
by Broadsword
Sambo42 wrote:It's looking fantastic Mick! Keep up the good work! (and let me know if you're painter is any good...)
Sambo, who did you use for your paint work?

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 2:05 am
by Sambo42
I used Trou performance panels in Sunshine. Did a good job but took absolutely forever. I need another alternative....

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 3:35 am
by PininF
Great job Mick your car will look amazing and thank you for posting so many photos it's great to follow your progress…
Hope to see you at Auto Bella next year :D

Cheers
John

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:00 am
by Mick124
Might get there next year.. Fingers crossed

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 6:15 pm
by Mick124
Update June 2015

Engine Rebuild has commenced. All cast alloy sent away to be professionally cleaned.
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Inlet manifold
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Cam box covers
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Covers
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Cam boxes
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Dropped off all chrome and grill to ensure correct fitment before all front panels are welded. Getting close to paint.

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:54 pm
by Mick124
Sump painted as test panel.
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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 12:56 am
by vandor
That sump looks nicer than some paintjobs on cars :-)

Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 3:45 am
by Mick124
August 2015 update

Complete engine rebuild

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Re: My 1967 Fiat 124 Spider Restoration Journey

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:57 am
by seabeelt
Looking very nice :mrgreen: