I just bought a 1981 with a new ignition switch in , and needless to say its a mess. most of the connections were not solid.. Im trying to figure how to connect the old wires to the new switch. i think i have most but i think an extra pink wire? but not sure where it goes.. I love Italians wiring lol can anyone help. below is the mess i removed ..read more

Hello, Regarding 1974 124 aftermarket wheels: hoping someone might recognize the aftermarket wheels and point me in the right direction for more lug bolts (as pictured) Thanks ..read more

Hello all! My name is ciaran, I’m 19, and I got a 1982 fiat 124 spider as a project car a few months ago. After a lot of care and maintenance, (throttle body heater coolant cap, intake hoses, filters, plugs, wires) I got it to start up every time after just a couple cranks, so I was getting excited to do more work (diff, bearings, brakes, cosmetic) and get it ready for summer. I had it running one night and it bogged down and started jumping and shut itself off. I haven’t gotten it back... Read more ..read more

1972 Fiat 124S. How to remove the starter solenoid from the starter motor housing? Undoing the 3 small bolts, my starter solenoid came out easily enough, but leaving the plunger in place. How is this plunger removed from the starter motor housing? The barb at the tip of the plunger suggests it is somehow locked in place. I have not yet tried brute force. Guidance please ..read more

I am in need of someone to rebuild the engine of a 1974 124 Spider. I know of a gent in the Hartford area, Danny O'Donnell, but do any of you know of any others in the New England area? I'm not looking for someone you may have used to tune your carburetor or rotate your tires, I'm looking for someone with serious experience with early Fiats. Any suggestions? Much thanks ..read more

I'd like to "hot wire" the fuel pump to empty the old gas out of my spider, but I don't know which terminal on the pump is the hot (positive) terminal. Any suggestions for figuring out which terminal is the positive terminal would be appreciated. There's not much gas in the tank, but it's years old. I've disconnected the fuel line from the fuel filter to the metal line that goes forward into the engine bay. I could crank the engine so the pump works, but I'd rather not do that. Seems... Read more ..read more

My 1980 spider 2000 has been sitting for about 15 years. I knew the battery would be dead so I bought and installed a new one. I didn't expect anything to happen at that point, but when I opened the door the emergency flasher was on and the outside lights were flashing. I thought I must have pushed it at some point. I turned it off and then realized the clock was running and the interior light on the dash works. Ok, good so far. But nothing else seems to work. At least when I turn the... Read more ..read more

Has anyone found good alternatives to the Pirelli CN36 165r3 tyres? I came across these but could find no reviews: Yokohama GT Special Classic Y350 165/80 R13 ..read more

Hi..I have a 1985 fiat spider. I was driving and my shifter was really sloppy...wobbly..i could ahoft but had to hold the shifter firmly down to shift. I pulled in to my garage. I took the boot off...pulled the panel out..wood grain..the dampner "sponge".. and to my amazement...the shifter....bought parts but not sure how you put the shifter in and make sure it stays put? Love the car...no one works on them here .. I am pretty handy but not sure hiw it fits together.. since it cam out of... Read more ..read more

I first want to say hello to all fellow members. I own a 1979 Spider 2000 (since new) and have done several modifications over the years so I have a ton of experience with these cars. My question is does anyone have any experience with the new Lada 5-Speed trannys that can be used in these cars? Are they reliable? Would a rebuilt or a new Lada be recommended in your opinion? Tia ..read more