Meet Fiona, my 1978 Fiat 124 Spider!

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
  • Meet Fiona! She is my 1978 Fiat 124 Spider! She was my first project car, and I learned so much from building it. There are so many upgrades we have done, and hopefully more in the future!
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Комментарии • 48

  • @dennisjump8655
    @dennisjump8655 2 года назад +8

    " a lot of fun but a lot of headache too " You just described every Fiat made ! Great car.

  • @salcortese
    @salcortese Месяц назад

    I love my 124 1978 ❤

  • @jl80kreykes
    @jl80kreykes 2 года назад +3

    I have a 1970 Fiat 124 with 54K miles that has not run in many years got it from a friend. Love the Green color.

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  2 года назад

      Gotta save them all! The early versions are the better style in my opinion, but still fun to drive the newer ones too! Make sure to share it on our Facebook page too!

  • @salcortese
    @salcortese Месяц назад

    I love my 1978 124

  • @drewscatizzi8983
    @drewscatizzi8983 2 года назад +2

    Love that green color

  • @salcortese
    @salcortese Месяц назад

    I love my 124 1978

  • @kennethpole2439
    @kennethpole2439 Месяц назад

    Nice work! Just bought (May 10) a 1978 Spider. It runs and has a solid body but needs a new exhaust, a carb rebuild and some other stuff.

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Месяц назад

      I’ll take a good body with mechanical issues any day!

  • @YogisGarage
    @YogisGarage 2 года назад +3

    Dude I love the green shift knob! What a gorgeous color. I couldn’t tell are the body panels/hood wavy, dented or camera trick? I’m looking forward to seeing both in person finally!

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  2 года назад +2

      There are all sorts of dings and dents, but the hood has two factory bumps. You’ll see them soon!!

  • @carsonmeile1718
    @carsonmeile1718 2 года назад +2

    Nice car

  • @stevenlimbach3827
    @stevenlimbach3827 2 года назад +1

    i always enjoy your videos. I have 2 78 spiders and an 81 Turbo spider. Turbo is in the beautiful green also. Hope this spring to get one of the 78's in nice enough shape to sell and maybe get fresh paint on the other.
    Wish I still had one of my 131 sedans. Between rust and fires, they didn't survive well. They are as rare as the Turbos !
    If you own a vintage Fiat you either find a good mechanic or become one ! Personally, I love working on these cars ! Keep up the great videos, I always learn something new !!

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  2 года назад +1

      So cool to see you’ve had so many! This caught has taught me so much, and made me fall in love with working on them. I love the challenge and the community around them! I appreciate your support!

    • @stevenlimbach3827
      @stevenlimbach3827 2 года назад +1

      @@GarageTimeTV
      I've actually had 6 over the years!! The cars just get in your blood I guess!!

  • @cachondilandia
    @cachondilandia 2 года назад

    You have a great garage!

  • @Mark_T
    @Mark_T 2 года назад +1

    My dream car. These are quite expensive here in the UK if you want a ready to run example.

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  2 года назад +1

      I could say the same about cars I want from the UK! I want a 238

  • @kennethpole2439
    @kennethpole2439 Месяц назад

    Intrigued by the bumper solution and would appreciate details. Regards from B.C. Canada.

  • @alastairwatson3201
    @alastairwatson3201 Год назад

    Way nicer than an Alfa Spider! Nothing’s better than a rust-free, straight, well-sorted Fiat.

  • @dmerth
    @dmerth 2 года назад +1

    My 1977 is "Stella"

  • @FrankGrauJr
    @FrankGrauJr Год назад

    My ‘76 124 was fun... when the clutch cable wasn’t breaking and leaving me stranded.

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Год назад

      I have been lucky enough to not have that happen, but I have had my own mishaps, but even then they are still fun!

  • @hannsullrich7148
    @hannsullrich7148 Год назад

    Very nice. My first 124 was green. Loved that color.
    Where did you get the throttle cable and cable mount for the dual Webbers?

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Год назад

      The Mount was custom made and same for the cable.

  • @FstopPicturesByAlunDavies
    @FstopPicturesByAlunDavies 2 года назад

    If you are looking for a upgrade of any kind look at a electric water pump and u don’t need a thermostat and it’s available on Alison automotive in California

  • @patrickperry6945
    @patrickperry6945 2 года назад +1

    I too have a ‘78 Fiat 124. Love the little car. It is great fun to drive. Maintaining it kinda comes with it. But I don’t mind. That green color of yours is gorgeous. Too bad with the wrinkles. I see you are also in Texas. Are there any Fiat clubs in Texas (Houston area)? I’d like to find one.

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  2 года назад +2

      Houston has the Gulf Coast Fiat club. Find it on Facebook

    • @patrickperry6945
      @patrickperry6945 2 года назад

      @@GarageTimeTV I don’t do Facebook. But I’ll see what I can find about it.

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  2 года назад

      @@patrickperry6945 you can always message me on Instagram for more info

  • @utubeman66
    @utubeman66 Год назад +1

    NO air cleaners?

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Год назад

      I have them! I took them off for the video

  • @JoeSubie
    @JoeSubie 3 месяца назад

    Hey, can you explain how to tuck the bumpers in?

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  3 месяца назад +1

      Sure! The shocks are full of oil. So if you drill a small 1/8 inch hole in the larger part of the shock (near the back) you can then press in on the bumpers and the oil will drain out. The bumpers will stay where you push them. Hope that helps!

    • @JoeSubie
      @JoeSubie 3 месяца назад

      @@GarageTimeTV Thanks!!

  • @davidharding9056
    @davidharding9056 10 месяцев назад

    How are you able to have that car ?? My battery went dead and the city guy said it was a derelict vehicle and ordered it towed out of my yard and scrapped.

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  10 месяцев назад

      That’s pretty odd.. I’ve never had that issue.

  • @giuseppe4909
    @giuseppe4909 Год назад

    No filters on those webers…..that motor won’t last too long

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Год назад +1

      I took them off for the video. They had individual socks on them.

  • @carlglassmeyer5679
    @carlglassmeyer5679 Год назад

    I am looking for a mid 70s 124. Anyone know of a stock car for sale?

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Год назад

      I'd sell you the 82 I have from the channel if you are interested in that. Just PM me.

    • @carlglassmeyer5679
      @carlglassmeyer5679 Год назад

      @@GarageTimeTV it depends on what you want for it.

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Год назад

      @@carlglassmeyer5679 you can send me an email or PM though instagram. My email is GarageTimeTV@gmail.com

  • @mauriziomauro922
    @mauriziomauro922 2 года назад

    Ugly hard top

  • @kruse3055
    @kruse3055 2 года назад

    Why would I want to see a video of u cleaning the garage

  • @salcortese
    @salcortese Месяц назад

    I love my 124 1978 ❤