124 Spider (Classic) Hello from the great white north

[AMCMechanic]

Hello everyone, thought I would stop in and say hi from Canada

I'm wondering also if anyone might be able to point me in the right direction. I am the proud new owner of a project 72 850 sport spider which is, as far as I know, a car that was originally sold in Germany and I am the third owner. The problem is, I would like this to be a reliable summer daily driver for me but i know very little about fiats. I am fluid in American vehicles and I dabble in the Asian market, but as far as Italian cars go, all i know is what I've read. I haven't had any experience on Italian cars until this one. Basically, if someone could point me towards a board or topic or something where I could ask some technical questions about this fiat, and if not get answers, at least bounce ideas off people and see if they are valid.

Cheers, Pat

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi Pat,

I'm afraid your FIAT is a little too old for MOST on this forum,
but there are a fair few "older members" on here,
who can probably recall the basics,

I would do google searches , etc for owners groups, etc,

Where are you in " frozen North"..??, I've been to Ontario, and Alberta,
Charlie

 

[AMCMechanic]

Hello Charlie, thanks for the response.

I am from Calgary, which is in Alberta. I was worried about this car wing a little to old to get any good info on though. I might just have to do this project blind and learn as I go along. Would you happen to have any idea for a parts source for me and this car?

 

[DamianF]

AMCMechanic, I've only needed tune up items from regular parts stores, but you might look for a parts car at salvage yards or Craigslist. I don't expect to blow up my 903cc, but a Honda 2.2L might get stuffed in if it happens. I haven't checked it out completely. Good luck.