1980 Automatic unique parts

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InTheBackround
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Your car is a: 1979 124

1980 Automatic unique parts

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So im just finishing dismantling a 1980 124 spider automatic FI car. I bought it for the rear end which i know is a different ratio than my 79 manual but im good with that. Otherwise when i go to list parts on ebay im thinking ill make an "Auto swap" package and am wondering what all that should include and what you all might think i should ask for it. I wasnt able to start the car before breaking it so not 100% sure the transmission is good but from what ive read they tend not to go bad and the ATF was really clean looking.
rdv
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Post by rdv »

Hi ???,
I can not help you with your parts package decision, but why not listing the parts with correct description, so the potential buyer can decide for himself, if its the right part or not?!

Can we get the VIN of the parted out Spider for the worldwide Spider Register? We also documentate "deceased" cars as a hall of fame or shrine.
Thanks in advance.

Cheers and good luck!
Ralf

PS: Is your running Spider already listed in the Register?
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wetminkey
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Your car is a: 1979 2000 Spider
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Post by wetminkey »

List your car with Ralf - and about the tranny,...the TH180 is hard to break (although,...). The Spider does not have the torque to hurt one, and they are almost always re-buildable. Parts are a bit hard to find,...
My car had been 'beat', and yet all I did to my TH180 was to replace the torque converter and to have new seals installed - the 'shift-shaft' seal leaked,...
Best of luck with your car! Enjoy!
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InTheBackround
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RDV I dont wanna sell a hundred little parts because that takes alot of time. Ill get the vin numbers of both cars next time i can for ya.
rdv
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[quote=" Ill get the vin numbers of both cars next time i can for ya.[/quote]

thank you!
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InTheBackround
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My 79 fiat is 124sc0156353
The vehicle getting parted out is 1980 automatic 124cso0068850
rdv
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Post by rdv »

Hi again,
thanks for the data!
InTheBackround wrote:My 79 fiat is 124sc0156353
We already got your car, back to 1999! See here:
https://www.fiatspider.de/register/vehicle/8199
(old picture, I got newer ones! Link not static, monthly changing)
From where are you? I yould like to regresh the location of your car.
InTheBackround wrote:The vehicle getting parted out is 1980 automatic 124cso0068850
Any more informations about it like color combination, last location etc.?

Thanks again
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InTheBackround
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Post by InTheBackround »

Wow i wish my car still looked that good! The "restoration" this car got before my ownership was lacking any skill to say the least. Its still in Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh.

The 80 was painted orange (original looks like it was green) with a tan interior. I bought it locally too so pittsburgh pa. I actually have a buyer for the whole car so there is a chance it might not meet the cutting torch after all. Ill make sure to mention this site and the registry so he can update it if he ends up going that route.
rdv
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thanks again and good luck with your sale!
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spidernut
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Re: 1980 Automatic unique parts

Post by spidernut »

There are many parts needed to properly create an auto-swap package
1. Radiator (has a transmission cooler)
2. Radiator transmission cooler lines
3. Speedometer cable
4. Clutch pedal box without the clutch pedal
5. Flex plate (flywheel)
6. Transmission
7. Drive shaft with U joints
8. Transmission kickdown cable
9. Transmission kickdown vacuum line
10. Transmission mount
11. Starter relay
12. Shift lever
13. Shift lever PRNDL cover
14. Transmission (wood) shift plate cover
15. Transmission reverse light switch

That's going off of my memory.
John G.
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