Northern CA/Bay Area Fiat Run

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spidernut
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Northern CA/Bay Area Fiat Run

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Last October, we had a great Fiat run from Napa to Lake Berryessa. It's time for a spring run...how about Coloma, CA, to Mercer Caverns in Murphy's CA or maybe Columbia State Park? It isn't much a rally road, but a really pretty drive with a neat destination. Another option for the brave at heart would be meeting up at my place in Lincoln, CA, and driving to Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe. Spouses would be invited as long as they don't mind driving topless :wink:

Ideas?
John G.
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wizard124
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Your car is a: 1980 124 spider FI
Location: Sheridan, WY exSan Rafael, CA

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Yikes! I do want to join up with you. Sounds fun.

New tires are on order. I intend to powder coat my wheels. Then a front end alignment. New radiator hoses and/or thermostat to fix a pesky leak. Should change out the timing belt. Still no synchro 4th...........when? Give me until mid-May and I'll be ready :!:

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spidernut
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It will probably be May. I have to replace lower A arm bushings and get new tires too. My tires have plenty of tread but are 13 years old. :shock:
John G.
1979 Spider (Owned since 2000)
1971 124 Sport Spider (Owned since 2017)
1977 Spider (Sold 2017)
1979 Spider (Disposed of in 2017)
1979 Spider (Sold 2015)
1980 Spider (Sold in 2013)
1981 Spider (Sold in 1985)
2017 Spider (Owned since 2019)
wizard124
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Your car is a: 1980 124 spider FI
Location: Sheridan, WY exSan Rafael, CA

Re: Northern CA/Bay Area Fiat Run

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spidernut wrote:It will probably be May. I have to replace lower A arm bushings and get new tires too. My tires have plenty of tread but are 13 years old. :shock:
Mine are Goodyears. The car went non-op in 2001, so they have to be as old as yours :shock: Cracks in the sidewall, etc.
I'm staying with my 13inch speedline rims. I decided to try Achilles' Platinums. I plan to post a thread once i've run them.
sierraspider

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I've got about 300 miles on some Achilles Platinums. So far I like the grip and ride.
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RoyBatty
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I'm in if there are no schedule conflicts on the calendar.
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