Abandoned Fiat First Start in 30 Years! -- Part 2

In this episode we drag the poop car out of the barn, clean it up, free the stuck brake drum, and see if it will drive!! The carb still needs rebuilt and the timing needs sorted out, so stay tuned for the final installment!
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[@motorfreak1181]

I'm live in Italy, and 850 sport spider was my favorite car when i was a kid.... only one word: awesome!!!!!!!

[@fjnagle2nd]

I bought one of these on my 18th birthday (1973) it was awesome (for an 18 year old in 1973) mine was red. please do it right, would love to see more of this project. Thanks for this series.

[@OldCarAlley]

That Fiat is a super solid little car, well worth a complete restoration. I do half to say, the 66 Buick is my favorite of all your cars there!

[@YourLocalRaccoon]

Old Car Alley have*

[@JunkyardDigs]

+Old Car Alley mine too!! Love the wildcat

[@1NIGHTMAREGAMER]

Old Car Alley mines the rarer car the 1969 dodgcharger rt stock

[@Rikitiki00]

Michael Y. English please!

[@Klekowksii]

Michael Y. Hypocrite. Does people not go to school these days? You mean do people not go to school these days. You kind of answered your own question.

[@GFLCB]

I'm more impressed about the tires. It held air in for 30 yrs.

[@JunkyardDigs]

+gerry her no kidding!

[@nCyRonix]

gerry her I know right

[@JuliaCV9]

If the tires are put on tight enough, they won't leak air

[@KVR5816]

@@JuliaCV9 rubber rots

[@JuliaCV9]

@@KVR5816 I know rubber rots T_T

[@lucianoguerra9013]

Hey you got me from just getting that old car to start with almost no work. That was great. You keep bring old things back to life and I'll bring my breakfast, lunch and dinner. And I'll sit here waiting for your next project. Thank You Loader.

[@mikedowland9949]

Looked like the tyres were flat but was actually in 6” trench😂

[@kevlinville]

I had faith you'd get her running. When you were driving it around you sound so happy. I am sure we are all HAPPY for you too! FIAT macchina di classe!

[@wb6wsn]

I bought a Fiat 850 Sport Spyder new in 1970. Underpowered but also very light; massively fun to drive with very pleasing lines. Rather like the stereotypical Italian girlfriend; to be run flat out on the weekends with no regard for the future, and then you spend all week repairing the relationship!

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Ed Price , oh my goddess Ed . Your life experience is showing. So funny laughed my ass off . Thanks

[@amnril]

So funny 😂

[@jayslomine4280]

Very true High Maintenance but a lot of Fun

[@privatehand]

That Fiat is one of my favorite cars ever. Thanks for bringing it back to life.

[@andrewmurray6772]

Awesome little Sunday cruiser, would be great to see it back on the road again ! :) Cheers from Australia :)

[@TheTmanator123]

My car is a 2007 and has more problems than this one

[@vinniesbeans4247]

Taylor McCluskey on Wednesday?

[@WadeSuave]

Taylor McCluskey must be American

[@victorsanders3439]

Then you probaly dont treat it good enough

[@My1911goldcup]

Taylor McCluskey and you need a $10k scan tool to diagnose it.

[@rafan2647]

I have a 2010 Honda pilot

[@JunkyardMook]

What's a car?

[@Bapp75]

:l

[@sergiodelvallle3627]

I see your ranger there mook🤔

[@scuffedcovers2031]

Vroom thingy

[@Dba5675]

you realize that any friend helping you on this are being uberly supportive.

[@zihn]

This is the video that made me love your channel. I've learned so much, and I have a neighbor who has a old trans am that's been sitting since I was a little one (2001) but anyway, I've been dumping money into it and he said if it starts it's mine!

[@JunkyardDigs]

+Sir MadMan get er goin!!! Check out thunderhead 289 for help. And my truck revival series!

[@zihn]

That just lit my day up man! Thank you so much for replying!! I'm in the process of uploading my first video

[@darius2640]

sure will be waiting for that part 3, I reckon just powerwash it inside and out, slap on some headlights from other car of similar age they all had pretty much the same thing back then from what I've been told you can put lada headlights in a datsun 240z and no one will tell the difference, then take your buddy possum for a ride

[@67shelbygt500]

Think this is absolutely amazing to see something that was abandoned for so many years come back to life wish there was more of this keep up good work fella

[@GrizzlyGarage]

this series is great. Can't wait to see more in the future!!

[@jayr5819]

I saw the first part of this video and was immediately interested and shocked. An old fiat running after 30 years is shocking, no matter how much everything is shot. Restoring old cars is very good in my opinion and I have seen a 78 Camaro sitting out on a yard, unfortunately it was either sold or wrecked because it isn't where it was before. It was a nice car, but it didn't look in a good condition, the owners wanted 1800 for it. I would love it if you restored this fiat.

[@greavous93]

Making some progress! The sounds that car makes are bringing back the memories, good and bad. I had to LOL when I saw your buddy pushing it to get started. A very familiar sight to me. Good luck!

[@99unclebob]

I had buddies back in the early 80's that had these car and they were a blast to drive in warm or mild weather ,I am in Manitoba Canada bordering North Dakota so you know what the winters are like, just freaking cold, to your surprise during the first snowfall when it wasn't cold and just a few inches of snow on the ground these cars were good in the snow because of the rear almost mid engine design they had great traction, small engine car i believe 1.3 litre 4 cyl, with a single carb, they didn't have much heat and were ok to around 10-20 degrees fahrenheit after that the heat could not keep the windows clear, and handled great in a little bit of snow, and could do donuts better than anything on the road at the time, these little engines would rev to 75/8000 rpms all day long, the engines were good for around 70/80,000 miles then a rebuild was needed which was cheap to do about 1200 bucks or go to the wreaker and buy a whole car for 6/700 bucks lots of good memories in these cars, just top down fun all the time

[@franciscorelvas8307]

You should restore this Fiat! I mean this is actually my dream car. And its one of its best colors! That yellow is simply amazing! I want more updates! (btw pieces are easy to find and inexpensive)

[@LSnium]

Im glad theres people like this where they save things like this, most people throw these type of cars in the junkyard to be crushed.

[@eaglesface123]

Its messed up at 3:20 when the dust from the seat popped up I stopped breathing so I wouldn't inhale it lol I do that all the time when I mess with nasty interior stuff

[@JunkyardDigs]

+Mike Chaffee i did too 😂

[@tjzzworld9101]

Mike Chaffee I was working on a old quad that nice had crawled into .....they mad a nest inside the seat pooped every were and couple of them crawled inside the engine from the exhaust pipe and had to rebuild and remove all the dead mice from trying to start it and in the seat from the mice I took that off and omg it was bad and nasty

[@RNTV15]

I wish I could do shit like this

[@mark_r49]

You can always shit. Give it time!

The body on that Fiat looks very good, they are usually very rust-prone. That one looks like someone may have started to restore it since all the chrome and other trim has been removed. They are great little cars when running well, and virtually all the parts are readily available.

[@altatude9677]

Driving a Fiat 850 always felt like driving a go cart. Tons of fun.

[@Waldo2O5]

I subbed just because the fiat... It was so funny when he kicked the opossum out

[@qlimaxbass5022]

Fiat Says: Thank You

[@forterierocks]

Qlimax Bass Fiat Fix It Again Tony 😂

[@bryansaxon3801]

Sure. Now just restore me and i will kiss you a big thanks

[@ITSMRFOXY]

Fiat says:my new cars suck

[@davecalvo1939]

That was pretty good, I love this channel. Please do more of these barnyard finds from the grave as they are awesome.

[@cJared3b]

The collection of rockauto magnets on the shop fridge...Haha!

[@AutoMotivate]

Dude, that is so awesome!

[@redtorino]

Cool vid! But I would've worn at least gloves...maybe even a hazmat suit. 😁

[@hobbesthetiger7468]

Keith Coppage in soviet russia the gloves wear you

[@dannythedeerenut3897]

"Sending it, has prevailed" lol

[@claytonallen9842]

Iun

[@danielbutcher5836]

I'm not a "car guy" by any means, but these abandoned vehicle resurrections are fascinating to me.

[@roycelane8318]

You bring back so many memories every time you post a video, please keep doing it !!

[@krisraps]

I Would Love To See This Fiat Restored

[@jackcarr1267]

It would cost five times as much as it is worth!

[@pazzazz1]

Excellent as all your videos usually are! Thanks for sharing!

[@Southmountainco]

Can't wait to see it all cleaned up properly

[@davids9520]

A fun, little car from another time. Bring it back to life!

[@galatiel77ify]

As a Fiat fan... I love this!!!

[@Magotdeth]

Keep us posted, that was an awesome watch!!

[@charleswoodrow]

Restore!

[@charleswoodrow]

T66Litteral I mean make it How it rolled of production line.

[@AndrewAMartin]

It looks like it was parked mid-restore -- it's in primer, all trim is removed, headlights out, etc. So it's not in original condition to be worth preserving. Finish the resto...

[@charleswoodrow]

Andrew Martin ok

[@subaruimprez4]

TakeAmericaBackfromISRAEL LMAO 😂😂😂

[@charleswoodrow]

Jesse Solozano Why?

[@Todd82TA]

I saw one of these sell on eBay maybe... 6 years ago, totally repainted, rebuilt engine, etc... sold for $500 bucks in South Florida. No rust, brand new Guards Red paint job. I had meant to buy it, but totally forgot and missed the auction end by like 10 minutes.

[@spiritualsamurai2196]

1:38 i saw that winshield and thought "did somebody have explosive poop?"😂😂

[@harleymcarthur8213]

I have one of these cars same year and everything. It's almost in the same condition. Your videos so far helped me a lot!! I'm having trouble getting it started. It might be the coil resistor for a points ignition system or something. But more video will help me big time! Thank you for the information so far, agin.

[@JunkyardDigs]

+Harley McArthur sand your points, cap, and rotor a bit! Thats what kept me from getting spark

[@harleymcarthur8213]

Junkyard Digs well I get spark it's just won't stay running. The fuel pump works and stuff it, run then 5 seconds later it dies?

[@JunkyardDigs]

+Harley McArthur rebuild the carb! Load the parts cannon!

[@samjacobs4769]

Pretty awesome. So nice to see a channel that works instead of talks. Subbed

[@CarswithNash]

So great to see it actually driving! That’s a really cool little car, would look great redone in the original yellow.

[@Captain_DinoMan]

that thing really needs a good wash lol cool to see it going, would like to see more on it

[@clearcreek69]

I bet all the dirt washed off will replace the holes the tires left in the barn

[@divyameena9215]

Againnnnn awesomeeeeeeee!!! Vroom vroom vroom vroom vroom!!!

[@V.Andersen]

I am

[@blukas7749]

69th like

[@Mercmad]

I wish i could post a pic of my mums 850 Spider, taken nearly 50 years ago..... Fond memories of that little car

[@TheDriftinAEandTheGT]

Love the revving sound

[@brandteous4232]

My friend has a modern fiat like this, he remembers these and that's why he got the new one, I'm going to show him the video when you guys restore it

[@RetroTechnika]

Waiting for a part 3! Greeting from Poland! :)

[@86Hilux22R]

It'd be a shame to not restore that car. There aren't many left these days. Awesome video!

[@user-bp1lp6fh9h]

Please do a full restoration on the little fiat!

[@s2ja665]

Love this channel keep up the good work

[@andrewlopson3394]

This reminds me of my 124 Spyder convertible that I used to have...quirky little car but it had character and was pretty fun to drive.

[@cody8493]

Yay it runs!! It will look great on the street!

[@fazerainbow5674]

glad to see you had fun mr digs didnt take much to make it move glad to see it moves also now its matter of cleaning it up make sure parts are still good and you be in bussness no time thumbs up and shared

[@ECAConcepts]

Y'all will have a million subs in no time. Keep up the good content!

[@misterspitfire6564]

That beautiful car deserves a full restoration!

[@captainjerk]

Awesome! I wasn't sure if that clutch would free up. Cool lil put-put! :D

[@Motovader72]

That Wildcat sounds like Christine the first time Arnie pulls her into Darnell's garage.

[@PRYVTgomerPYLE]

Quick Turd-man... Summon the poop-mobile. **Crickets chirping** Ill see myself out now. 0.o

[@nigolt.4345]

This was a very cool little convertible back in the day. Very cool little car.

[@Endorion_YTC]

Awesome country lands! So beautiful

[@gummy8847]

I think it's a miracle u got it working after 30 damn years

[@TheFurriestOne]

Gonna need a plush toy 'possum to stick in the storage bay once you have it all cleaned up! XD

[@Johnkels100]

These small fiat engines just keep going, great fun

[@Roadheadsmedia]

Good shit guys, can't wait to see the donuts. Keep up the good work!

[@zaqwan8724]

That car is pretty still in a good shape!

[@Legittkultch]

SICK, I think the quality of your video is great!

[@JoeDoe103]

Me: How are you feeling, Fiat? Fiat: They took my fucking eyes

[@amnril]

What a great little Italian car and so rare. Seriously, that car if restored would be beautiful. Great channel, subscribed 👍 btw, more European cars please, if and when you find them.

[@rileymaceachern8660]

Keep doing more videos on this car. Great video!

[@mxikxi]

such a lovely car!

[@MrMark9876]

Part 3 please, need to see it looking cool...

[@Cher007]

That opossum though... 😂😂😂

[@EuroTrashLife]

Yes, this thing is awesome, once it gets fully refreshed it will be a special little car

[@slime_tiger9568]

Wow what a coincidence watching this exactly one year after it got uploaded

[@Volvith]

I honestly thought the tires were all flat until they drove it out. :'D

[@juiceaddict8050]

Uhh I want to see part 3 or whatever episode where you fully fix it up I'm talking a beautiful red for the color can't wait for it 😊

[@donm8856]

Are you guys planning on doing a restore on this? Would love to see that!

[@Evan-jt4rr]

No mask, no gloves.... Dude is a beast.

[@sdrake74]

ill say it again !! you have the best luck with starters!!!!

[@oakenshielddufresne2494]

Possum's don't carry rabies and they won't attack you, but I'm glad you weren't too mean to it. Watched this video about a year ago, had to watch it again. Love your videos.

[@19RioR93]

Dude that's is amazing! Something like that still works. Some one is doing something right! Restore that just to say that you did. Keep it up!

[@BenButler50]

FIAT: Fix It Again Tony!!

[@JunkyardDigs]

+Ben Butler hi ben😂

[@BenButler50]

Junkyard Digs I feel cool because I know you in person 😂 please be famous someday so I can feel even cooler

[@matumbinapreta7213]

And then ''Fix It Again Tomorrow'' . haha

[@Shibata63]

"FAILURE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY" is what we use to say at the shop

[@Bittboy]

Forgotten In A Trench, in this case!

[@JSMachineWorks]

This car is awesome

[@eddiecross689]

please do a full resto!

[@jeffstrong4311]

Get Mook and the pressure washer and have her make it all clean and shiny.

[@Muisak]

I'm subscribed now man :) Cheers to all of us that love to mess with junk! haha

[@fillg]

If it was mine, every time I opened anything on that car I'd be afraid there would be another snarling possum looking back at me.

[@madcook1936]

Can't wait for video number 3

[@dannmarceau]

My brother had one of those in the early 80's, same color blue, what a piece of ...

[@alexandrosbouris9587]

watching all this dust kicked my allergy in

[@LewSassle]

Factory opossum option, nice!

[@guni7197]

Awesome video! Love to see part 3 !

[@caseycappoen251]

Waiting for part 3, great find. Will clean up easy. Drop a v8 in the back.

[@TheAwkwardBanana]

Looking forward to more videos on this car, subscribed!