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Grover4535
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Your car is a: 1985 Pininfarina Spider

Central Coast CA New Member

Postby Grover4535 » Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:04 pm

Hello All,

Thought I would post some pics of my (it's now my wife's) newly acquired 1985 Fiat/ Pinifarina Spider (9/84 production date):
http://imgur.com/a/EduQj

After purchasing the car, I wanted to insure the cars operational safety so I am in the process of repairing the following:
1. Replace upper and lower control arm bushings and ball joints.
2. Repair steering rack outer bushing (passenger side) that is missing from rack. Rack is out, just need to remove outer tie rod socket (should be interesting!). Any suggestions for lubrication- moly grease or 90w? New tie rod ends.
3. Will replace front and rear springs and shocks with AR and Koni's.
4. Engine service with timing belt replacement.
5. Stainless steel brake lines all around with new front rotors and pads. This has the larger front brakes.
6. Replace clutch cable.
7. Replace transmission and rear differential oils.
8. Wheels removed and have been powder coated. Installing new Falken ZE-329 185/60R14 tires.

The leather interior is in okay condition, but needs the drivers seat repaired and certainly replace the faded carpet. The paint job is not to bad, but the front left/ right areas near the headlights are really not up to a standard I am happy with. A previous repair was not done properly. What is critical is the car has no rust and no other accident damage. So it is really a solid foundation to start with.

My first paying mechanic job was working at an independent Fiat shop in Pismo Beach CA- Terry's Fiat. I have owned many Fiats over my lifetime, staring with a non-running Fiat 850 Spider. I currently also own a 72' Spider (yellow in the one photo w/ high compression 2 L engine, but not running yet :cry: ) and a 69' 124 Sport Coupe w/ 1608 cc high compression motor.

As life changes, I hope to have more time to enjoy this hobby.

This site has been a wonderful resource for both technical knowledge and assistance with finding the correct parts from various vendors. I will certainly donate to the sites cause.

Thanks,

Bob
69' 124 Sport Coupe
72' 124 Spider
72' Alfa Romeo GTV ( sold :cry: )
15' Subaru Outback
Many 124 Spiders & Coupes, plus 850 Spiders & Coupes over lifetime

Grover4535
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Joined: Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:28 am
Your car is a: 1985 Pininfarina Spider

Re: Central Coast CA New Member

Postby Grover4535 » Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:18 pm

69' 124 Sport Coupe
72' 124 Spider
72' Alfa Romeo GTV ( sold :cry: )
15' Subaru Outback
Many 124 Spiders & Coupes, plus 850 Spiders & Coupes over lifetime

baltobernie
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Your car is a: 1973 Spider [sold]
Location: Baltimore, MD

Re: Central Coast CA New Member

Postby baltobernie » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:05 pm

Hello and Welcome! That's a great-looking '72. Good luck in getting them both on the road. You're certainly in a place where they can be driven regularly. :wink:

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nelsonj
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Your car is a: 1972 Spider 124

Re: Central Coast CA New Member

Postby nelsonj » Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:57 pm

Welcome - the new spider looks very nice.
I'm in Ventura County (Simi Valley), where are you located?

Peace.
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Simi Valley, California
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Romans 10:9

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Nanonevol
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Your car is a: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider
Location: Medway, Massachusetts

Re: Central Coast CA New Member

Postby Nanonevol » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:40 am

Grover,
In Imgur, click on "copy" next to the link called "BBCode" for message boards and forums. Then here on FiatSpider.com, simply right click mouse to paste your photo into your message.
Nice car.
1977 Fiat Spider
1985 Jaguar XJ6
1967 Triumph Bonneville (hard-tail chopper)
1966 BSA Lightning

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RRoller123
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Your car is a: 1980 FI SPIDER 2000
Location: SAGAMORE BEACH, MA USA

Re: Central Coast CA New Member

Postby RRoller123 » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:44 am

Just be sure that you acknowledge "yes" when your program asks if you want to allow IMGUR access.
'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

Grover4535
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Joined: Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:28 am
Your car is a: 1985 Pininfarina Spider

Re: Central Coast CA New Member

Postby Grover4535 » Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:21 pm

Hello All
Hopefully now with photos attached:

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Thanks for your assistance.

Bob
69' 124 Sport Coupe
72' 124 Spider
72' Alfa Romeo GTV ( sold :cry: )
15' Subaru Outback
Many 124 Spiders & Coupes, plus 850 Spiders & Coupes over lifetime

Grover4535
Posts: 23
Joined: Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:28 am
Your car is a: 1985 Pininfarina Spider

Re: Central Coast CA New Member

Postby Grover4535 » Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:26 pm

Hello Nelson,

I'm located in Santa Maria, about one hour north of Santa Barbara.

I would really love to head up to Monterey this coming weekend for Concorso Italiano, but way to busy this year. That is certainly an event that makes most everyone salivate over all the Italian car makers.

Bob
69' 124 Sport Coupe
72' 124 Spider
72' Alfa Romeo GTV ( sold :cry: )
15' Subaru Outback
Many 124 Spiders & Coupes, plus 850 Spiders & Coupes over lifetime


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