1984 restoration completed

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:48 pm

we started with this;

and turned it into this
http://youtu.be/lry4Kk-YS6M

burgandy81 · Post by **burgandy81** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:42 pm

Nicely done! Love the color and all the little touches.

Exit98 · Post by **Exit98** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:05 am

Beautiful Mark, love the details.

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:10 am

Very nice work!

focodave · Post by **focodave** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:58 am

Beautiful.
That's an impressive transformation.
Was hoping to see the engine bay!

MrJD · Post by **MrJD** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:57 am

Very nice! Color looks like the color mine originally came in. Grigio Fumo Met.

courtenay · Post by **courtenay** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:57 am

MrJD wrote:Very nice! Color looks like the color mine originally came in. Grigio Fumo Met.

Don't think so - unless the light is playing tricks. My car is Grigio Fumo Met. and it doesn't look anything like Mark's restoration. The resto is more blue than green.
Nice job, though.

braca23 · Post by **braca23** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:34 am

Congratulations! Nice work.

davery · Post by **davery** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:04 am

Since technically this was not made by Fiat, it has an earlier trunk badge, correct? Also, what model year did the battery move to the right side under the fender? Only for 85? I think the color is 876 Azzurro Met?

Boris61 · Post by **Boris61** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 3:52 pm

Yes, you are correct. My 84 has the battery on the side and sailboat trunk badge on trunk lid as well as different hardware to secure the top cover. This resto has a lot of earlier parts, but it is so beautifully done! His point was probably to showcase his products that are improvements not to restore to original condition. i love the storage area behind the seats. 84 never had an opening there, but i believe your 85 did. Nice work!

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 7:38 pm

the shell is really an 82 that was a donor for a rusted 84, so a few minor differences in outer trim and of course the battery location. We did install our fiberglass rear package kit and used the lower piece with compartments. It makes more sense to me to be able to use that space rather than just have a shelf like the 84 originally came with. That stock shelf is cardboard, and they don't hold up to the weather like our fiberglass replacements

ga.spyder · Post by **ga.spyder** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:36 pm

Very nice work ,Mark.I really like the door panels...nice touch.If you guys listen to the video,the color is a Nissan shade,not Fiat. It does look really nice on that car.

joelittel · Post by **joelittel** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:59 pm

Mark, can you tell us a little more about the hidden antenna...

Holshot · Post by **Holshot** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:17 pm

Great job Mark... Makes me wish I was on the other coast sometimes!

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