Brought it home today - pics!

okartguy · Post by **okartguy** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 5:34 pm

This is my freebie '80 in as-found condition (stored outside, under a cover since early '02). Figured I'd document it before I get to work cleaning it up... lovely, huh?

I haven't started it yet; after surveying the damage to the oil pan, I'd rather get the pan and pump replaced first. Other than that, it's completely solid, with zero rust even behind the front seats.

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:37 pm

cool.

and you are on your way!!

don't forget to check those brakes after you get that oil pan & pump fixed. it is a real pain to find out after you are at crusin' speed that you need to, but cannot stop.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:49 pm

Wow, not bad for the price.

spidernut · Post by **spidernut** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:14 pm

You may want to check the manufacturing date on the door jam to see what year it was built. If you have a 1980 model, it is probably late 1980 because you have fuel injection. Looks like a great start! The car looks to be in pretty good shape overall. Doesn't look like any significant bodywork is needed. That'll save you a ton of money!

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 11:54 am

all 80 Calif models were FI, federal models were carbed. Take a close look at all of the FI hoses under the hood before you attempt to start it. That system runs about 45lbs of fuel pressure, and even small leaks can create a huge fire.
good find though!

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:05 pm

my 1980 is carburetted and it was manufactured 10/79

okartguy · Post by **okartguy** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:32 pm

Date of manufacture for my car is 10/79 as well, so this must be a Cali car. I've got alot of experience working on older VWs (my '79 Westy is also a Cali FI model), so it's nice to see the familiar Bosch AFM and related componentry under the hood.

And yes, before I make any serious attempt to run the car, I'll be dropping and cleaning the tank, as well as replacing all of the rubber FI lines. Fiery Fiats are no fun at all.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:38 pm

the underhood tag on the cowl will tell you if it was mfgd for Calif or US specs. Sometimes the left door jamb will also have a tag, but I noticed in the pic that the underhood tag is intact

okartguy · Post by **okartguy** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:59 pm

Well, I was just out poking around and also noticed a "California" tag on the front of the cam belt cover. So I guess that seals it!

topless moma · Post by **topless moma** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:55 am

What's the deal with that Hurst shifter?!