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sisforsurfing · 04-17-2006, 12:45 AM

Latest update on post 91 on page 5!

Easter got me back to my late great Uncle's house, who is passing me on this Fiat 1200. I posted a thread previously about the car when it was totally covered by junk and I had no idea what it is. here: http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ead.php?t=4674

It's a Fiat 1200, supposedly a 1959. Has been sitting for 35+ years, but is in great shape considering, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

I have tons more pictures of the engine/suspension, but that's enough.

Thoughts are initially to keep it. For looks I'd love to claybar/wax it since the paint's half decent, clean up the interior, redo some of the chrome, and take out some of the dents... not bad.

For the engine, I have no idea. Immediately I want to do something like a n/a 13B, but that would mean custom mounts, driveshaft, transmission tunnel, etc. And then for suspension I also am clueless. But it can be a 2-3 year project, I'm in no rush.
Or I could just sell it.

Thoughts, ideas?

JasterM5 · 04-17-2006, 01:54 AM

I say full restoration. That car is too rare to start hackin at it and do a Resto-Mod.

Just my $.02

sweet car though

poolmike · 04-17-2006, 06:27 AM

From the pics.... I say lets get it running and drive that thing. It is a true survivor. I'll help out any way that I can to bring the motor back to life. Clean the plugs and points, saturate the pistons with oil/crc, dump some fuel in it, and fire it up. Nice car.

dancemf666 · 04-17-2006, 07:52 AM

http://www.philseed.com/fiat1200.html

BlackBulletTSi · 04-17-2006, 08:02 AM

wow that thing is in great shape for its age. Restore that baby and get it on the road! w00t

Scapegoat · 04-17-2006, 08:04 AM

definatly restore a car like that, It looks to be in too good of a shape for a car that old to be modded.

Have fun restoring the antique fiat, then sell it to a collector. You'll make a decent lump of change if that is what you are after.

Personally, I think it'd make a cool show car if restored

the mike · 04-17-2006, 08:21 AM

Do a retro-resto, big white walls and a rack on the top for the boards!

Seriously though, get it up and running first. That will determine what your next steps are.

james_ls · 04-17-2006, 09:15 AM

I wouldn't mod it...even though it'd be sick.

Its an antique...leave it at that...get it in good shape...lookin sexy...and cruise the hell out of it.

Broken5hift · 04-17-2006, 09:20 AM

do a 240 swap

R33P3R007 · 04-17-2006, 09:32 AM

restore it, and drive it. I bet that thing brings mad bitches.

S4toSTI · 04-17-2006, 09:39 AM

U sell it i slap you... Ps love the little easter suit.

sisforsurfing · 04-17-2006, 09:41 AM

Restoring does make a lot more sense. I'm curious how much it would take to get it running, but if I could I'd be really happy. My main concern is with current suspension and brakes, they'd certainly need attention, too.

But a retro-resto would be awesome, I hadn't even though of that. It won't take much to have it looking decent, now I just have to get it towed down here (it's ~100 minutes away.) I'll keep you guys posted.

S4toSTI · 04-17-2006, 09:44 AM

Well AAA will go 100 for free. You call one tow truch one day and the next call another if it is over 100.

AcuraTL · 04-17-2006, 09:58 AM

Get that pretty thing running again. Where did you find it? Random barn? For a resto project, original is always best [and wirth most] so maybe keeping it stock is the best course of action. Good luck!

C'DALERIDER · 04-17-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasterM5

I say full restoration. That car is too rare to start hackin at it and do a Resto-Mod.

Just my $.02

sweet car though

+1. absolutely. Then just drive it once-n-awhile! It wld be fun.

sisforsurfing · 04-17-2006, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S4toSTI

Ps love the little easter suit.

hahaha, was hoping no one would notice. We keep it classy.

And I found it in my (late) great uncle's garage, and it's mine to keep now. The general consensus is initially just get it working again as it sits, so I think that's what I'll be doing. I need to get it down to my house so I can get it out in some better light on jacks though.

TurboTagTeam · 04-17-2006, 05:12 PM

It's RWD.......Drift car

OutOfStock · 04-17-2006, 05:16 PM

Giffs got old man hands...

poolmike · 04-17-2006, 07:00 PM

Do a quick mechanical rehab and drive it. It is a rare, true survivor. Leave the dents, scuffs, and scratches alone. I'll help out in whatever way I can. mmmmm.... carbs, distributers with points and condensers, no electronics.....it's a beautiful thing.

Blackv6Stang · 04-17-2006, 07:12 PM

i would never sell that thing. mostly because i've never seen one on the road before...actually i've never seen one ever before.

my opinion is to make it look like it just came off of the production line.

04-17-2006, 12:45 AM	#1
sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	Fiat, Part 2 (no no 56k) Latest update on post 91 on page 5! Easter got me back to my late great Uncle's house, who is passing me on this Fiat 1200. I posted a thread previously about the car when it was totally covered by junk and I had no idea what it is. here: http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ead.php?t=4674 It's a Fiat 1200, supposedly a 1959. Has been sitting for 35+ years, but is in great shape considering, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I have tons more pictures of the engine/suspension, but that's enough. Thoughts are initially to keep it. For looks I'd love to claybar/wax it since the paint's half decent, clean up the interior, redo some of the chrome, and take out some of the dents... not bad. For the engine, I have no idea. Immediately I want to do something like a n/a 13B, but that would mean custom mounts, driveshaft, transmission tunnel, etc. And then for suspension I also am clueless. But it can be a 2-3 year project, I'm in no rush. Or I could just sell it. Thoughts, ideas? __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* Last edited by sisforsurfing; 12-30-2006 at 07:31 PM.

04-17-2006, 01:54 AM	#2
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04-17-2006, 09:41 AM	#12
sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	Restoring does make a lot more sense. I'm curious how much it would take to get it running, but if I could I'd be really happy. My main concern is with current suspension and brakes, they'd certainly need attention, too. But a retro-resto would be awesome, I hadn't even though of that. It won't take much to have it looking decent, now I just have to get it towed down here (it's ~100 minutes away.) I'll keep you guys posted. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

04-17-2006, 06:27 AM	#3
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	From the pics.... I say lets get it running and drive that thing. It is a true survivor. I'll help out any way that I can to bring the motor back to life. Clean the plugs and points, saturate the pistons with oil/crc, dump some fuel in it, and fire it up. Nice car.

04-17-2006, 07:52 AM	#4
dancemf666 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tristate Member #313 iTrader: (1)	http://www.philseed.com/fiat1200.html

04-17-2006, 08:04 AM	#6
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	definatly restore a car like that, It looks to be in too good of a shape for a car that old to be modded. Have fun restoring the antique fiat, then sell it to a collector. You'll make a decent lump of change if that is what you are after. Personally, I think it'd make a cool show car if restored

04-17-2006, 08:21 AM	#7
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Do a retro-resto, big white walls and a rack on the top for the boards! Seriously though, get it up and running first. That will determine what your next steps are.

04-17-2006, 09:20 AM	#9
Broken5hift Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #397 My Ride: 08 Scion Xb & 06 TSX iTrader: (0)	do a 240 swap

04-17-2006, 09:58 AM	#14
AcuraTL Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Member #1742 iTrader: (0)	Get that pretty thing running again. Where did you find it? Random barn? For a resto project, original is always best [and wirth most] so maybe keeping it stock is the best course of action. Good luck! __________________ i'd rather be driving To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Tanabe "Normal Feeling" Springs KYB shocks/struts Comptech camber adjusters Speed Max 18v8.5 wheels Kumho Supra Ecsta tires Apex'i WS-2 exhaust system

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TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	It's RWD.......Drift car

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04-17-2006, 07:00 PM	#19
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	Do a quick mechanical rehab and drive it. It is a rare, true survivor. Leave the dents, scuffs, and scratches alone. I'll help out in whatever way I can. mmmmm.... carbs, distributers with points and condensers, no electronics.....it's a beautiful thing.

04-17-2006, 07:12 PM	#20
Blackv6Stang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Langhorne, Pa Member #847 iTrader: (0)	i would never sell that thing. mostly because i've never seen one on the road before...actually i've never seen one ever before. my opinion is to make it look like it just came off of the production line. __________________ -Ryan I love my saab 900. Used to have a 1997 mustang

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