My First Fiat

FeeAught · Post by **FeeAught** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:04 pm

So, after joining this forum a while back, I am proud to say that I finally purchased my first Spider. It is a 1979 2000 Pininfarina and I absolutely love it. Fortunately, the engine is in great shape, as I know very little about the innerworkings of an engine. I'm hoping to learn a few things as I go. It is a grayish blue color with a light tan interior and ragtop and it seems as if it has been lovingly cared for in its lifetime. If anyone has any advice for a first time Spider owner, I am open to everything. Thanks in advance!

I will post a couple pics in a reply to this post shortly.

124JOE · Post by **124JOE** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:11 pm

hello and welcome

azruss · Post by **azruss** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:57 pm

my best advice is put the top down and apply pressure with the right foot.

dmwhiteoak · Post by **dmwhiteoak** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 2:48 am

Congradulations on your new ride. Enjoy!!!

NJFIAT1981 · Post by **NJFIAT1981** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:46 am

Welcome to the site. Enjoy your spider. Where are you from? GK

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:01 am

Welcome aboard!

FeeAught · Post by **FeeAught** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:26 pm

Here are some shots!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/ ... AG0054.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/ ... AG0053.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/ ... AG0052.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/ ... AG0051.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/ ... AG0049.jpg

Glad to be a part of the club!

124JOE · Post by **124JOE** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:38 pm

i only looked at the first pic so far
i see you have a "gangsta"seat

third pic "yep"i want your plate trim

Ky2000 · Post by **Ky2000** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:00 pm

Very nice car.

My 1st 69 had a broke driver seat back. It can be repaired.

spidernut · Post by **spidernut** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:45 pm

Obviously it is a California car...where you from? I saw one just like yours on Highway 65 near Roseville, CA over the weekend.

FeeAught · Post by **FeeAught** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:36 pm

I am in Fremont, CA, and I wasn't up north, so my car must have a twin.

As for the gangsta seat, what is the best way to fix that? I read on another thread that a welding shop can fix the frame inside. Should I just find a new seatback and put the existing cover back on it? Remember, I am a complete novice. It is extremely uncomfortable as is.

124JOE · Post by **124JOE** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:47 pm

yes take it to a shop for welding
much cheaper than another frame

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