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Fixing Driver’s Window – Part 1

After having no luck with the engine today I decided to see if I could get the driver’s window moving again. Before I got started I pulled up the mats on the floor to have a good look. I found … Continue reading →

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Body, Sheet Metal, Window

Starting the 903cc Engine – Part 2

I checked on the stuck cylinder today and it still had the same amount of fluid as it did before. The 903cc engine was still not budging. I soaked all of the liquid out of the top of the cylinder and put some automatic … Continue reading →

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Engine

The Auburn Auction

I went to the big auction in Auburn, Indiana today. I walked around the swap meet area hoping to find maybe one or two booths that might have some Fiat parts. I looked through the Ford parts, the Chevy parts, … Continue reading →

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Scott Slusser
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Specs of the 1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider

I checked the cylinders today and the Marvel’s Mystery Oil had seeped it’s way past the pistons in 1,2 and 4. That is good news. The number 3 though still had the penetrating oil in it. It must be pretty … Continue reading →

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Scott Slusser
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Starting the 903cc engine – Part 1

The first thing I want to do is to get the engine running. Then, I figure I can drive it around a little before the weather turns cold and discover all of the other things I will need to do … Continue reading →

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Body, Engine

First Impressions of the 1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider

So, it is a 1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider that hasn’t ran for 20 years. First order of business will be to get the motor running. I am going to put some Marvels Mystery Oil in through the spark plug … Continue reading →

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Scott Slusser
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