He's running a mustang 5.0 and a ford auto trans, with a chevy rear end, as well as mostly chevy running gear. It's a clean and beautiful example of a major transplant.
5.0 124
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SoFlaFiat
5.0 124
I have known, for years, that this car existed, in the same city as me... But only saw the car once and today, finally met the owner. By coincidence we pulled in to fuel up at the same place.
He's running a mustang 5.0 and a ford auto trans, with a chevy rear end, as well as mostly chevy running gear. It's a clean and beautiful example of a major transplant.
He's running a mustang 5.0 and a ford auto trans, with a chevy rear end, as well as mostly chevy running gear. It's a clean and beautiful example of a major transplant.
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SLOSpider
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Re: 5.0 124
Ok so where are the rest of the pics? 
I like it so far. Considering doing that to the spare 74 but with my donor 3.8 supercharger and 5 speed out of the 98 Mustang. More projects then one guy can do in a lifetime I think.
I like it so far. Considering doing that to the spare 74 but with my donor 3.8 supercharger and 5 speed out of the 98 Mustang. More projects then one guy can do in a lifetime I think.1975 124 Spider
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TX82FIAT
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Re: 5.0 124
Are you sure he is running a 5.0? Darn, hood looks normal! It looks a little higher off the ground and i can't see the clearance under the car. Did you get a chance to see the changes to firewall/trans tunnel. Very cool. someone post a link to where we can get a better look at this marvel of engineering.
Buon giro a tutti! - enjoy the ride!
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82 Fiat Spider 2000
03 BMW M3
07 Chevy Suburban
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SoFlaFiat
Re: 5.0 124
Yep, he's running a 5.0 with a ford auto trans, a chevy rear end and the front suspension is from an S-10.
He did drop the cross member a couple inches to keep it under the existing hood. That's what I like about the car, until he starts it, if you don't notice the 5 lug rims, it doesn't look any different than a nicely restored early 70s spider. I have seen some grotesque transplants but this one doesn't qualify for that. It's an amazing job at mixing parts and staying very close to form.
Here is a link to many photos:
http://gallery.italiancarclub.com/124og/brads124/
Now... when he starts this beast up... There is no mistaking the fact that it is not stock!!
He did drop the cross member a couple inches to keep it under the existing hood. That's what I like about the car, until he starts it, if you don't notice the 5 lug rims, it doesn't look any different than a nicely restored early 70s spider. I have seen some grotesque transplants but this one doesn't qualify for that. It's an amazing job at mixing parts and staying very close to form.
Here is a link to many photos:
http://gallery.italiancarclub.com/124og/brads124/
Now... when he starts this beast up... There is no mistaking the fact that it is not stock!!
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spidernut
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Re: 5.0 124
Very tidy conversion. I noticed there isn't much leg room left after he enlarged the transmission tunnel. I'd also never want to try to change the spark plugs...eek that's tight!
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SoFlaFiat
Re: 5.0 124
Good catch on the spark plugs!!
Brad came over for a cold one last night and told me more about the car. He has a removable section on either side of the trans tunnel to access to rear two plugs. I'm sure it would suck to have to drop the motor out the bottom to do a basic tune-up...
It's not for the purists but like I said, I really have to respect the ingenuity and there is integrity to the lines of the car that is worth praise.
Brad came over for a cold one last night and told me more about the car. He has a removable section on either side of the trans tunnel to access to rear two plugs. I'm sure it would suck to have to drop the motor out the bottom to do a basic tune-up...
It's not for the purists but like I said, I really have to respect the ingenuity and there is integrity to the lines of the car that is worth praise.