Project Laforza (SUV) - CarSmarts Radio
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- I take on a long term project - fixing up a 1989 Laforza - the Italian SUV brought to the USA and fitted with a Ford 302 5.0 HD. Virtually nothing works on this truck so I'll be piecing it back together...slowly. Subscribe for updates.
I JUST BOUGHT A 1989 LA FORZA 5.0L V8 4x4 WITH 39,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. I AM SO EXCITED TO OWN ONE OF THESE BEAUTIFUL MACHINES
Awesome. Are you in the Facebook group? Would def recommend. (Laforza SUV Owners Group) Also, please register the truck at carsmartsrado.com/lf-reg I'm trying to track all existing trucks, roadworthy or not. thx
I have an 89 that I have owned for about 5 years. I plan on doing some upgrade and restoration on it this summer.
Awesome! I'm going to take a wild guess and say you're in Hawaii? Likely not many Laforza's on the islands. btw, check out the Laforza Owner's Facebook page. We're in the process of revising it and I'd love to have a registry of owners.
@@carsmartsmedia2324 Actually my Laforza is at my place in Idaho, my business in in Hawaii. I am also in process of updating it and wanting to give it a more offroad rugged look. Also if you happen to come across the wiring instructions for the "Mark Laforza" wiring upgrades, please let me know (i saw yours has the upgrade) I bought them about 5 years ago and never installed them, now I no longer have the instructions.
@@alohamotorsports Have you joined the Facebook group? Turns out, Mark is a member there too and can answer questions about the upgrade. ~Steve
I was the one that bought this truck on BAT . I then traded it for another one and still have it .
Hi Greg! Nice to meet you. If you're on facebook, be sure to join "Laforza SUV Owners Group". I know you have a nice one and welcome you to join our group. I discuss the red one in the group as it's an ongoing project. Not sure I'll ever fix it up completely and my hope is to get a nice one and have this one as a donor/back-up. But for now, I got the engine running well and just waiting for some snow. :)
I love your truck man. Definitely keep it luxurious, make it faster, and increase it's already substantial off road abilities. Don't gut it, if only because you won't be able to undo the damage so easily, as many parts are now listed as 100% certified " unobtanium". Besides, Such a rare beast, with such an interesting history, and of such prodigiously talented nature, deserves nothing less. Remember, this was considered an exotic vehicle when it was new! Enjoy fellow Philly native. Sho em' what this can be, and be happy knowing that you are unlikely to see 3 like vehicles all year. That's what I call special l.
I was wondering if you continued this project and if you did where did you get brakes, suspension parts? I bought a 1989 and have no clue where to look for parts
Fun fact: it’s italian but in Italy almost no one knows it existed :-D maybe cause here we had no SUVs and trucks in 90s... (looks like a big Fiat Uno!)
Known as Rayton-Fissore in Italy and was used as a police truck. Not sure how many were produced and used over there but the Magnum was used a civilian SUV in Italy and other parts of Europe (and middle east?)
CarSmarts Radio TV yes it was produced in Piedmont based on Iveco (that actually produces commercial and police/military vehicles) and used armored for Polizia di Stato, Guardia di Finanza and Corpo Forestale... the military version instead never won the call for bids (it was just a prototype); in Italy mostly had turbodiesel by Fiat. But as a civilian vehicle was not successful, they stopped production in 93 (there were also political issues never clarified) ten years before US. US version was absolutely better, starting from american engines ;-) anyhow I think it’s interesting for our automotive history
I never heard about this truck. But I just found my dads old car magazine from 94 that shows this truck so I came looking lol!
OMG the Polizia Big Fiat Uno! i dont see one by 96 o 97! Sure a rare find in the US wish you good restoration with your Magnum; Parts are available, you only need to find out, is all Fiat, Lancia; Alfa Romeo of the 80s Rear lights are From Citroen BX etc Running gear is Iveco Daily, and engine and trans you know better than me
great truck!!! I have two. I am also in Pennsylvania. It would be nice to chat about them. best
Cool! Where in PA? email me at steve@carsmartsradio.com
As Italian, I really appreciate the idea to put an Italian flag on the hood, even if its'upside down...:)), if you can afford a full restoration, I would turn it into what it was meant to be a really First of a new breed, the Luxury SUV of the '80s, the first real Italian SUV with the Lamborghini LM002. The white pearl color was my favorite for the Magnum by Rayton Fissore, this was the name of the first Italian production run, it was built at Cherasco, in the province of Cuneo near Turin, where the headquarter of Fiat Automobiles was established.
When all is said and done, I think I will return the flag...in the right direction...to this truck. I've grown to like it. I've barely started the restoration (and its winter in PA)...trying to get bits and parts from owners who have 2 or 3 of these things.
CarSmarts Radio TV I’m actually looking to some adds here in Italy, found something really nice in the 7k bucks range.I’m in the middle of a deep home renovation now, so any single euros is important, but we live only once... rebuilding my C4 Corvette is part of this living only once... he he , cheers buddy
I turned the Laforza emblem on the hood around and painted it green white n red then placed a pininfarina badge over it... looks factory lol
Check the junk yard near Dallas I think they have one now
Which one specifically? I'll pass the info on to owners in the area.
Oh this truck was on BaT.
It was, and I mention that in the video. But I did not buy it from BaT.
@@carsmartsmedia2324 ah okay. Tbh i fast forwarded through some bits when i realised it was the car on BaT. I assumed it was you who bought it, in which case you got a killer deal.
@@pqdb7303 I still got a great deal but it needs a LOT Of restoration. The engine (Ford 302 with 151k) runs great...but paint and interior need complete makeover and parts are not easy to come by. Tires, brakes, electrical...lot of work ahead.
So I don’t have a face book but how do I keep in touch with other Laforza owners? Would b nice for advice and just to talk about em I’ve been restoring mine for a couple years glad to know I’m not the only one that thinks this is unique
There is a forum - just google "Alessio's Laforza Forum"...and while Alessio himself is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, the forum is otherwise not all that responsive or active.
The Facebook page is growing in numbers and in activity. Lots of interchanges going on and it's been really great (and needed).
That's about the best advice I have for you...I resisted Facebook for a long time, but do find value in the ability to post photos, questions, experiences with the group.
There was a guy that had 2 of these one was silver blue and the other was white...he sold the white
Many owners have two. I'll be looking for a nicer one soon but don't have plans to sell this beater one. It might be good for (some) parts.
@@carsmartsmedia2324 I would love to own one
@@donnelleeustache4549 Be sure to join the Facebook page (Laforza SUV Owners Group) if you haven't already. That's where some end up for sale.
@@carsmartsmedia2324 thanks I appreciate that 🙏💯
Restore it back to brand new