Finally Done!!

wizard124 · Post by **wizard124** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:37 pm

.....like 99% completed. We all know there is always something else. A 2 and a half year photo essay follows, then to now.
Enjoy the ride

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:13 pm

ekstrandt · Post by **ekstrandt** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:13 pm

Very nice! Just in time for the great weather,,wait a minute you live in California. Wish I was done.

SoFlaFiat · Post by **SoFlaFiat** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:18 pm

Wow!!
What a difference!!
Well done!!
Enjoy the ride as much as the process!

AriK · Post by **AriK** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:32 pm

That was quite the ride. I enjoyed looking through your journey. Thanks for sharing.
Time for top down driving!

wizard124 · Post by **wizard124** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:39 pm

SoFlaFiat wrote:Wow!!
What a difference!!
Well done!!
Enjoy the ride as much as the process!

I don't consider it a restoration. It pales in comparison to your effort and others posting in "Restorations"

More like an in-depth fixer-upper

Thanks for the compliment!

spidernut · Post by **spidernut** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:13 pm

I can't believe how awesome it looks now. I remember when.....

wizard124 · Post by **wizard124** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:19 pm

spidernut wrote:I can't believe how awesome it looks now. I remember when.....

And,,,,,,it was your photo taken of your N Cal fiat drive that inspired me!

spiderdan · Post by **spiderdan** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:04 am

Congrats Wiz, enjoy your ride.
Really well done, thanks for sharing.

btoran · Post by **btoran** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:35 am

awesome job! if a picture is worth 1,000 words, you just saved yourself (and us) 60,000 words. so, how does she run? a few questions and apologies if i missed the answers already..... what seats did you install? yours is the first car i've seen that contains pictures of the straps across the back interior section. what are the straps actually used for?

wizard124 · Post by **wizard124** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:21 am

btoran wrote:awesome job! if a picture is worth 1,000 words, you just saved yourself (and us) 60,000 words. so, how does she run? a few questions and apologies if i missed the answers already..... what seats did you install? yours is the first car i've seen that contains pictures of the straps across the back interior section. what are the straps actually used for?

The engine purrs, all stock for smog compliance. Compression test when I got it was 150-155, have not had to touch the engine internally. The seats are Corbeau sport seats. The straps? I think you are asking about the ones on the rear panel......they pivot up and tighten down to the top's front clamps.

HersheyPAGreg · Post by **HersheyPAGreg** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 8:13 am

Wow! Congratulations!

johndemar · Post by **johndemar** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:22 am

Isn't it a great feeling when you're finally done? And you're right, that never completely happens.

Really like the upholstery and seats you used.

Mattt123 · Post by **Mattt123** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:44 am

Nice job. Looks like she will be back on the road for a long time.

phaetn · Post by **phaetn** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:35 am

Wow! How fantastic!

You must have an incredible sense of accomplishment and are a real inspiration for the rest of us do-it-yourselfers! Your car simply looks great, inside and out!!

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