124 Coupe

[bandit]

well i am ready for another project , i've wanted a 124 Coupe or
Scorpion for a while so i thought someone here might have one
for sell if you have any info please pm me and i'll leave my
number and any other contact details needed .
the car can be a runner or not if it needs work i'm willing to fix
it depends on how much .

Thanks


Daniel

[So Cal Mark]

if I hear of any for sale I'll let you know. Did you ever check into the Scorpions for sale in OC?

[bandit]

Yes i did and thx for the info but they were rust buckets and the
1 i really wanted was smashed in the rear .

They were so messed up all of them none runners and missing
parts to bad i would of bought at least one of them if the rust
wasn't so bad .


Daniel

[nickc]

Bandit, there's a '75 124 coupe (with no rust!!) on ebay right now. Item number: 190060137635 .

[bandit]

Hey thanks Nic


I checked it out it's really not to bad , the color isn't my favorite
but that can be changed i have had a couple leads now i'm going
to keep my eyes on this though .


Daniel

[mbouse]

don't cha just love some of those ebay adjectives? "MIND BLOWINGLY CLEAN" what is that in in the engine bay? how about around the radio antenna? and, there are some side markers missing.

and, what is up with the multiple pictures of the 1985 license plate, or inspection sticker?

anyway. this is a nice example of a great resto project. a simple vacuum cleaner job, and it is ready to drive. not too much detail work and she's ready for a Fiat meeting.

[fiatS2000]

Are you looking for any specific year/model? I have a '71 I might be willing to part with.

[bandit]

i would be interested Lets talk pm with your contact info .


Daniel

[lanciahf]

Check this one out
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/car/233897086.html

[bandit]

Thx Lanciahf


I emailed him see if i get a responce it looks nice i don't understand
some of the posting he says it has a 1600 head and a 1800 block
the dizzy is a 1800 the valve covers bolts are 1600 but the head
from a 1600 wouldn't work ?


Daniel

[lanciahf]

Daniel a 1592 Head will work on a 1800, (Compression Bump).

[bandit]

I thought the water jackets were different ?


Daniel

[lanciahf]

1608 Water Jackets are different from the 132 Series engines, (1608 is a 124 series engine).

Some people say they can make a 1608 work on a 1800. I forget which one but the bore spacings are different and the front water jacket is either missing or does not line up.

I'm pretty sure the 1592,1756,1995 are all from the 132 series engines.

1438 & 1608 are from the old 124 series engines. Fiat lengthen the block on the 132 engines to accommodate a larger bore, 84mm vs 80mm.

Did the guy ever call you?

[mdrburchette]

According to my Fiat sevice manual, Ralph is right.
Engine types:

1438 124b2.000
1608 125bc.040
1592 132ac.040.3
1756 132a1.040.4

[bandit]

Yes your correct about the bore sizes 80 for the 1438, 1608 and 1592
84 for the 1800 and 2L the stroke is the same for both the 1756 & 1592
79.2 mm and i don't understand why they had to change the stroke
from 80 mm that was on the 1608 ?

Whats even more interesting is the 1592 is almost impossible
to find I don't think i've ever seen one in person not once .
I know it was produced 73 to 74 but even 74 Spiders came with
1800 not sure at what point they crossed over ?

Oh well Thanks for the facts Ralph and no answer as of yet maybe
it's sold but it's only been a day .


Daniel