Hello from Jacksonville, Florida

[therecluse]

"Inherited" a 1977 124 Spyder with no engine or trans, sort of...the bottom half of the engine was in the front seat, the trans was no where to be found, and the exhaust was hanging out on the ground....

The body, however, had been completely restored and is 98.8% rust free....the other 1.2% is minor scale under clutch pedal

You guys are probably going to hear what some of you would consider 'sacrilege", but hopefully some of you will warm up to the ideas I want to do to the car...

cheers

[narfire]

Hello down there.... well one of the first things I'd do is contact "Beek" from the forum here. Sounds like you need an engine, tranny and drive shaft. He might be able to point you in the right direction or put an advert out here under parts wanted and or head to Craig's List. I'd be sticking with original engine choices, either the 1800 or 2L will work.
Some will get a parts car that has good running gear but pooched body. Perhaps one might find something suitable for say....$500.00 or so for a good runner but rusted out..
Chris

[steve8462]

I just went to look at four spiders a guy has just north of Atlanta. all parts car unless your really ambitious. but he did say two of them were running well when he parked them

[RRoller123]

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

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

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21014

And here is a great picture-posting thread edited by SLOSpider:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... 12&t=23084


Pete