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Just got a 73 spider

Postby BS320i » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:54 pm

Hi Just joined the group.

Just got a 73 sport spider.
Plan to start cleaning it up and going over the mechanics after Christmas.
Car is in #3 shape but runs well and needs cosmetic work.

Cheers

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aj81spider
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Your car is a: 1974 Fiat 124 Spider
Location: Chelmsford, MA

Re: Just got a 73 spider

Postby aj81spider » Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:38 pm

Welcome aboard! You'll find lots of help here.
A.J.

1974 Fiat 124 Spider
2006 Corvette
1981 Spider 2000 (sold 2013 - never should have sold that car)

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Your car is a: 1980 FI SPIDER 2000
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Re: Just got a 73 spider

Postby RRoller123 » Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:35 am

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

Post some pictures! They help a great deal when trying to help diagnose problems, inquiries, etc that you may have.

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

viewtopic.php?f=13&t=32169

And here is another picture-posting thread:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=23084

This short instruction covers how to resize pictures so that they don’t get cut off at the right side:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=30441

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
'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

BS320i

Re: Just got a 73 spider

Postby BS320i » Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:46 am

Thanks all.

Planning to post photos as I start going over it.
Just scored a nice black interior from a 71. My interior is badly sun baked.
Plan to pull out the old interior and address the floor pans .

Happy Holidays to all !!!

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Re: Just got a 73 spider

Postby baltobernie » Tue Dec 20, 2016 9:54 pm

Hello and Welcome! Seventy-three's are the best! :wink:

Seat removal can be challenging; you need a #3 long-handle Phillips screwdriver and some muscle. Consider replacing those with cap screws, which are much easier to take out next time.

BS320i

Re: Just got a 73 spider

Postby BS320i » Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:09 pm

Thanks for the heads up on the seat screws.

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Re: Just got a 73 spider

Postby Speedey » Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:24 pm

welcome!


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