will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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tbush

will 81 parts fit on my 79?

Post by tbush »

i have just got a 79 for christmas and i am looking for some parts to get the car running again! and i have a 81 that has the parts i need! will they fit? let me know please!!!


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kilrwail
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Your car is a: 1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
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Re: will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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Congratulations on a great Christmas gift! Many parts will fit but some will not - you'll have to be more specific, if you can. Post some pictures of your new ride when you get a chance - and welcome.
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Re: will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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Tyler, as Peter said, many parts do fit. Doors,hood stuff like that. engine block is the same but exhaust manifold might be different,thought the 79 had 4-1 and 81 will have 4-2-1. Dist. is same, rad ect. I have/had a 79 as a parts car for my 80 and other than the FI electronics,I used a ton of stuff, so I would guess it would go the other way as well.
Chris
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tbush

Re: will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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hey thanks guys!
i am trying to get a hood and door hinges and handles. and little cosmetic things. i will get a picture up as soon as i get it looking better!
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Zippy
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I like to see the before pictures as well so don't forget to take some. It will also help you remember why you did all that hard work.

Al
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tbush

Re: will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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i think i might have done this right...



i will try and get a picture. i don't seem to get how to post one!
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kilrwail
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Re: will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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Here's a tutorial for your pictures...

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... res#p37831
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1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider - original owner
1977 Porsche 911S - track car
2022 Ram 4 x 4 - hauler
PCA National Instructor and Motorsport Safety Foundation Level 2 Instructor
tbush

Re: will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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that was very helpful!!!!!! thanks!!!



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it needs a little work i know! but just wait to see what i can do!
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Re: will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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Hey, it may have a few dents, but it looks like one well worth your effort. Keep us posted!
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1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
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mbouse

Re: will 81 parts fit on my 79?

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i have just parted out an '80, which is near identical to the '79..except for a few engine components (emissions). i also just acquired some '78 parts and a '68 parts car. Let me know what you need and if i don't have it and you cannot find it here... i will help you find someone that does have what you need.
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