Picked one up, dropped one off, great day of driving

[NJFIAT1981]

Well this is the current condition of my Fiat that I dropped off to Dave. Had a little rust under the passengers side rocker panel. Not too bad but I was surprised that it had any.

[rlux4]

Good pictures, excellent update my friend. Makes me curious what I'd find under my rocker panels. Nah, not on a SoCal
car.
Ron

[azygoustoyou]

Boy George,
Those seals look worst than what my car did. I know you'll make sure it looks sweet when it's done.

[NJFIAT1981]

Brady,
Did you notice the Brady seat belt guides in the pictures? That Spider is full of Brady stuff. See you Sunday am.

[NJFIAT1981]

Dave just sent me an update. Cars supposed to go to the paint booth next week. I will post pics of the finished product. George

[Exit98]

George,

Exciting stuff. You may even get to drive it this summer.

Cool.

[NJFIAT1981]

Dave says your is next You can drive me up and drop your off

[lanciahf]

Just got back from viewing his new paint job very nice.

Before

After!






Then he dropped off another for painting.

[NJFIAT1981]

Ralph thanks for posting the pics. Sorry about the quality. Car was under the trees with lots of shaddow.
Well yesterday was the only really nice day this week so I had to go pick up my Blue 1980. (Couldn't wait, Had to have it) Three hour ride up in my green 1980 (Which I left for repair) equiped with the Brady Breeze Beater (Named by SoCalMark). The weather was perfect. Blue skies, cool temp. and no traffic. Couldn't have been a nicer ride.
My Spider was parked in front waiting for me. Dave did a great job. Welded up the side marker lights, changed the bumpers, and even moved the rear license plate location. A very professional job.
Gasses up, checked the oil and grabbed some lunch. Drive back home was a little different. Same great weather and a little traffic. One thing that I noticed was that the wind in the car interior was very strong (I've been driving around with Bradys Breeze Beater wind screen for about a month) That screen makes a big difference. Without it I felt a little beat up at the end of my ride. Had to crank up the tunes extra loud to be able to hear them. Even lost my hat on the Northeast extension at about 75mph. Guess I'll need another one.
Now I have to contact that evil SoCalMark and order a set of Rotas. Tire Rack for some skins, and out to the garage to install my Mich. Short Shifter that Mike Bouse sent me.

[Exit98]

Wow George, it looks fabulous! You're killing me with the bumbers and blinkers.

Sorry I couldn't make it last night. Maybe I can stop by this weekend.

Damn it looks nice.

[NJFIAT1981]

Thanks Doug,
Give me a call this am. Have some news. George

[baltobernie]

The looks of old, the big FI motor of new. Great Job! Hope to meet some of you guys in Philly on the 13th.

[NJFIAT1981]

We will be there weather permitting.