Fiat 131 build

[ryan]

And my ugly mug from a recent cars and coffee

All those guys showing up at a cars and coffee and didn't expect to be so jealous of a Fiat of all things...

 

[BlackBII]

All those guys showing up at a cars and coffee and didn't expect to be so jealous of a Fiat of all things...

It is interesting to see how much attention this car gets, even with most people not knowing what it is. The people that do know what it is are typically really excited to see one in person.

I had both my Ranger and Fiat at one show, and quite a few people walked right past my car to look at the truck

 

[SenorNoob]

That bike looks like it's ready to hurt feelings...

 

[BlackBII]

Swapped in a new 9" housing that is 1" narrower on each side, pulling the rear wheels in a bit so they don't rub on the fenders. I didn't want to change the wheel offset, so this was the only option

Also made a small change the triumph, removed the fairing and windshield in favor of a simple headlight

 

[Shran]

You just can't leave things alone...

Car looks amazing, bike looks great, good work!

 

[Ranger850]

I freakin' LOVE that Fiat. Nice work

 

[BlackBII]

Thanks! A lot of work but worth it. And I can't leave anything alone lol. Not until I am happy with it

 

[Blmpkn]

Where's all the damn burnout videos?

 

[rumblecloud]

Okay...I'm dumb...
What is/are the little teeny toothpick jack stand thingies holding that gorgeous, meticulously crafted car of yours up in the air?
I'd be afraid I'd bump into it and knock it over.

 

[SenorNoob]

Looks like a cab stand for a truck with bolts in place of casters to me... Either that or jack stands made into the frame.

 

[BlackBII]

On the burnout videos... the tires on that car are $700 each, and I have already burned through about $650 worth of italian rubber on each one with just over 6k miles on the car.

And those are indeed jack stands, with the option for thread in casters. I built them into the frame when I built the chassis. It's impossible for the car to fall and squash me, as they slide up into the frame rails.

 

[rumblecloud]

I kinda figured as much. Those are sweet.

 

[BlackBII]

Some new 17" wheels that allow me to get tires that AREN'T $700 each

 

[Blmpkn]

Some new 17" wheels that allow me to get tires that AREN'T $700 each

Yaaaaay burnouts!

 

[SenorNoob]

I like the way you think!