Meet Fiona, my 1978 Fiat 124 Spider!

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  • 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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  • @dennisjump8655
    @dennisjump8655 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @user-gf9zh5vf3i
    @user-gf9zh5vf3i 26 днів тому

    Drove my 70, 124 from Cleveland with my army bud skezicks to San Francisco on to Seattle and back with his cat Leon and 4 cases of Coors which we couldn't get in Ohio at the time, what a large time. Great car too.

  • @salcortese
    @salcortese 3 місяці тому

    I love my 124 1978 ❤

  • @jl80kreykes
    @jl80kreykes 3 роки тому +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  3 роки тому

      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 3 місяці тому

    I love my 1978 124

  • @drewscatizzi8983
    @drewscatizzi8983 3 роки тому +2

    Love that green color

  • @salcortese
    @salcortese 3 місяці тому

    I love my 124 1978

  • @kennethpole2439
    @kennethpole2439 2 місяці тому

    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  2 місяці тому

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

  • @carsonmeile1718
    @carsonmeile1718 3 роки тому +2

    Nice car

  • @stevenlimbach3827
    @stevenlimbach3827 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

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

  • @Mark_T
    @Mark_T 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @YogisGarage
    @YogisGarage 3 роки тому +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  3 роки тому +2

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

  • @cachondilandia
    @cachondilandia 2 роки тому

    You have a great garage!

  • @kennethpole2439
    @kennethpole2439 2 місяці тому

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

  • @alastairwatson3201
    @alastairwatson3201 Рік тому

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

  • @dmerth
    @dmerth 2 роки тому +1

    My 1977 is "Stella"

  • @FrankGrauJr
    @FrankGrauJr Рік тому

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

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Рік тому

      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 Рік тому

    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  Рік тому

      The Mount was custom made and same for the cable.

  • @FstopPicturesByAlunDavies
    @FstopPicturesByAlunDavies 2 роки тому

    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 роки тому +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 роки тому +2

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

    • @patrickperry6945
      @patrickperry6945 2 роки тому

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

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  2 роки тому

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

  • @utubeman66
    @utubeman66 Рік тому +1

    NO air cleaners?

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Рік тому

      I have them! I took them off for the video

  • @JoeSubie
    @JoeSubie 5 місяців тому

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

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  5 місяців тому +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 5 місяців тому

      @@GarageTimeTV Thanks!!

  • @carlglassmeyer5679
    @carlglassmeyer5679 Рік тому

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

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Рік тому

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

    • @carlglassmeyer5679
      @carlglassmeyer5679 Рік тому

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

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Рік тому

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

  • @davidharding9056
    @davidharding9056 Рік тому

    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  Рік тому

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

  • @giuseppe4909
    @giuseppe4909 Рік тому

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

    • @GarageTimeTV
      @GarageTimeTV  Рік тому +1

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

  • @mauriziomauro922
    @mauriziomauro922 2 роки тому

    Ugly hard top

  • @kruse3055
    @kruse3055 2 роки тому

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

  • @salcortese
    @salcortese 3 місяці тому

    I love my 124 1978 ❤