Saving Money By Scavenging Parts from Wizard And Hoovie's Cars To Build The 1976 Turdbo Fiat!!!

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[@McVerne]

I´m for deleting the US bumpers on this project. They look expecially ridiculous on small Euro cars - like for example on the MG B or this.

[@QALibrary]

I wonder if the original EU bumpers are available at little cost?

[@McVerne]

@@QALibrary they were at some point as repros with questionable quality and fitment - still are for the MG. Don´t know if they are for an early Fiat like that...

[@Sabrinahuskydog]

I agree. Just delete the bumpers entirely. It will look +400% better.

[@johngaither9263]

About any bumper from 1969 up should fit with little difficulty. The later model bumpers were mandated by the US government as safety features.

[@Flies2FLL]

I also say that before the turbo kit goes on, you should change the head gasket, and while you are in there, the timing belt and water pump.

[@99boiledeggs57]

Yeah, I was looking at that timing belt too.

[@jfv65]

HG is not needed. 15psi boost is not very extreme. It will hold for a while. Timing belt + waterpump: good idea.

[@Flies2FLL]

@@jfv65 Yes and no. That's a lot of additional cylinder pressure applied to a part that was never meant to see that much. And in what condition is the existing head gasket? Look at the condition of the whole car....

[@johngaither9263]

124's were head gasket touchy but nowhere near as bad as the 128's! The 128 had retorquing done after initial startup and before it was loaded onto the ship. The dealer was instructed to do so immediately upon arrival. The customer was required to retorque at 500, 1500, 3000 and every 3000 miles from then on. Thats a bunch of retorquing!

[@Flies2FLL]

@@johngaither9263 Wow, crazy-

[@hamishcruden7623]

Thanks for the 'step by step' on the process... looking forward to watching the videos.

[@wurly164]

Great video, keep them coming

[@reddwarf3069]

I’m 3/4 done with restoring my first classic car-a ‘72 Fiat Spider. I’ll be watching every episode!

[@99boiledeggs57]

A friend of mine had a '74 in high school. What a fun ride. Another friend had a 128 in college. What a hunk of junk!

[@reddwarf3069]

@@99boiledeggs57 I love the Pininfarina design of the spider. I’ve rebuilt the engine, transmission, suspension…the car is awesome, especially for its time.

[@johngaither9263]

'72 was a great year for them. Just before the emissions and safety crap ruined them.

[@garymartin9806]

I’m so glad you and Wizard are doing this. Can’t wait to see it run

[@erik_cruz]

I love the fact you are recycling as many parts from other cars as possible!

[@chazzimoto1]

Chrome bumperettes

[@jonathanhernandez4304]

Wow, So cool your video came up. I watch Wizard and Hoovie and always say to myself to join Daniel -San but move on and never hit the link. Well today the stupid KZbin algorithm actually worked. So I'm thrilled to be a new member. Your skills and talent are appreciated. This from a manufacturing engineer. Look forward to seeing you each week!!!

[@jafopt]

It’s great to see you pivot on your channel and let people who know about cars learn with you.

[@kerrylewis2581]

I can't wait to hear the Turdbo run

[@chadstewart8567]

Personally, I'd tuck and narrow the bumpers or remove them entirely.

[@99boiledeggs57]

Or get bumperettes from the late 60's models.

[@chadstewart8567]

​@99boiledeggs57 He could, but I didn't suggest it because I've never liked the look of bumperettes.

[@MarkSK914]

I owned a 1972, USA model, picked up at the factory in Turin. It was a great car until it rusted out pretty dramatically in many panels and most of the brake lines in the late 70s. I donated it to the HS auto shop, it was rebuilt and seen around town for years. About the bumpers: Mine had normal attractive small bumpers -- I would ditch the giant bumpers completely on this one. BTW, I had the chance to visit the old factory last year on a trip to Italy. It is now a giant shopping mall including the hotel we stayed at. I did not know it was the same building until we saw the display of how the factory was set up: Car manufacture would start on the ground floor, travel down the very long first floor, then second floor, then third floor, and finished cars were tested on the test track on the roof. Mine came complete with cheap steel already rusting and one or two wheel bearings with no grease, and several ground wires not connected for various lights. But it was a blast. I am very much looking forward to this set of videos.

[@FlashDriveFilms]

Lingotto is definitely on my list of "Must See" places. My 124 Spider was actually assembled there.

[@CarlosCeballos56]

As always, awesome.

[@JMgmkh]

No excuses needed. Good video !

[@apoco_lips9957]

very interesting project

[@DSP1968]

This was very interesting, Daniel. Thank you for giving us an update. I look forward to the next one.

[@daveboscher1047]

Great to see a real MASTER TECH at work. Keep the vids coming. Fantastic work as per normal.

[@prrichgaby]

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@reddwarf3069]

Look up “TURBO Fiat 124 Abarth Drifting…” to get a glimpse of what this car will perform like. It’s an awesome video!

[@fixnstuff9290]

Love the way you know your tools and grabbing a bargain.

[@bobbywittheblick2841]

Awesome video

[@nickayivor8432]

Enjoy your evening with all your family around you,Daniel-San Can't wait for the next video 👍 WISE,Daniel-San Daniel-San,take care From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 ⏰️ 17:41pm

[@jonathanhernandez4304]

When math starts to become relevant in your career passion, you'll find that it gets easier and easier to master. You did a fine job explaining. In no time all that's going to be second nature easy math for you.

[@ronwolff5973]

You are scrounging wizards goody box Excellent !

[@davidward4329]

Natural born KZbinr . Enjoy your style and presentation . Great project . After the turbo could you do a LS1

[@antoniovillanueva308]

A bumperless 124 is a classic look.

[@leohoyer4126]

Interesting project. Good luck.

[@wfomph1435]

franken fiat .... very nice .... thanks for not calling it a turd ..keep up the good work.. franken fiat ......sounds like a daily to me

[@stevemiller6766]

Those energy absorbing bumpers were almost 15mph bumpers. I would leave them. I owned 7 Fiat 124s in my past and I liked those bumpers. If some ass in a parking lot hit your bumper most times there would be no damage to my cars. I love the idea of the turbo since the bottom end of engine was a 5 main bearing and the journals were as big as some small V8 engines. The brakes will be a problem since the calipers would corrode and make the piston stick often. Had it happen all the time. If new calipers are available just replace all 4 along with the master cylinder. Don't forget about the rear brake compensator on the rear axle. I was an odd ball I suppose, I loved my Fiat 124s.

[@hotpuppy1]

I'd dump the bumpers. This car is better suited for rally use in its condition. Will never be a cruiser. You aren't going to the store in it.

[@Andrew-ky8oc8cq4n]

Front side profile without bumper looks like a puffer fish.

[@reddwarf3069]

@@Andrew-ky8oc8cq4n Agreed. The early bumpers are the way to go, unless you’re doing a rally version.

[@DevinNerison]

In the late 70's I had a '69 Fiat Spyder. I had it repainted and it was best without the bumper of course. Ralph Nader had not ruined that year so the bumpers were still small chrome; no rubber. But till looked good without them. No pollution junk on it so the 1438cc motor still pushed it. 6800 redline was cool and 5 speeds. A lot of fun but work to keep running.

[@kendallsmith1458]

That was a rear engine 850? I drove a few of those.

[@mrCarbon212]

I woul say in my humble opinion. Get bumper closer to body, so that there will little to no gap in between. Would look good. Keep it up.

[@FabiWann]

Cut the bumpers off for sure!

[@juliuskwak1263]

You need a pointer stick. The camera is changing focus often whenever your hand is in frame. Other things you can do: 1. Be in-frame. Sit the camera on something to stand still and just be in the frame. 2. Powerpoint presentation. A.k.a. slideshow. 3. Camera be further away. If you like the hand gesturing and pointing as your niche habit and style, then camera needs to be further away.

[@sirphilo]

Exciting project! It's like my own project, but with people knowing how to work on it & the garage with tools (motivation)... My custom wish list: 1. Cool seats 2. Coil over shocks 3. Roll bar (to stiffen the body & "frame") 4. Oriental rug (cheap) for the interior.. 5. Independent suspension in the rear, modern rack & pinion with performance suspension.... 6. Fiberglass racing bumpers (Mrs Wizards sales should cover it... 😅 )

[@Dr.Dawson]

You are a properly smart dude, dude. Liking this very much.

[@jdw242b]

I grew up in three of this model before I was 12; red, black, and brown. My Dad was a big fan. I say, keep the stock bumper setup. :)

[@chrissmart9701]

I have had a Fiat 124 , poor man's ferrari !

[@99boiledeggs57]

I had a Triumph Spitfire. Poor mans Jag.

[@nickayivor8432]

Please don't replace the front bumper ? Work around the front bumper 👍 SUBSTANTIAL,Daniel-San

[@kenmcdonald3485]

Dump the bumpers if you can!

[@geneard639]

DMC Crimpers.... There I was, in the US Air Navy working Aircraft Electronics and the 'Go To' for trouble shooting complex out of spec systems issues related to connector and wire repair. My first aircraft, the A7 Corsair II, had a DMC Kit of 7 total tool cases with one case alone holding over 2,000 line items, both durable and consumable tooling, and a total of over 12,000 individual parts that you HAD to account for every time you checked it out of the Tool Room, once you got the side of the Aircraft to work on it, when QA/CDI inspection was complete and again when you turned it in to the Tool Room. My last few years, I was the Manager for the Tool Room of a Composite Squadron that supported a total of 5 different platforms, SH-60s, MH-60s (yeah, totally different DMC kit, whole aircraft used smaller wiring than the older SH-60 did), P-3 Orion, S-3 Viking and C-130 Hercules, with duplicate kits for the P-3 and S-3 aircraft for a total of 7 DMC Kits that contained from 5 to 10 DMC Cases, plus 2 additional DMC Accessory Kits one for EMI Metal Shielding and one for a new Armor Coaxial Cable in the MH-60S Knight Hawk. I know DMC Crimpers..... I don't know if the company is still located next door to Universal Studios Nickelodeon Studios on I-4 but it used to be right there. Wait to do the Nick Studio Tour and right across the fence was DMC Company.

[@RichieRouge206]

Definitely get rid of those awful Federal-spec bumpers. This is a great project Dan - I love these sorts of cars and projects over any supercar or high money builds.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

All makes sense... great to potentially use all those leftover parts. You should consider opening up some more cold air inlets in the front lower valance, and try fitting a Triumph TR6 front air dam to help force more air into the engine bay.

[@usergonemad]

Every small convertible I've had was extremely prone to being backed into while parked. No bumpers are smexxy but in my experience it's an expensive aesthetic in the long run.

[@NuttyAboutOldMGCars]

Congrats on your video !

[@Czechbound]

Y-axis is always the vertical .... this of the "stalk" of the Y - it's a vertical line. Easy way to remember :)

[@ronporter9411]

This is awesome stuff…..people need to subscribe and watch this!

[@dailyreader506]

Find out if you can just remove the rubber from the front bumper. If the bumper has the same dual tube profile all the way across it could look very good. If it isn't all chrome then use paint?

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

Good stuff Daniel - keep at it!

[@berniefranks4876]

I am so looking forward to watch you put this together. Also, I like the bumpers.

[@erivelle1]

Ya get rid of those big old diving board bumpers, it will make a huge difference.

[@dbevit]

I think that you should put a supercharger in the 124, not a turbocharger, and make her a Volumex.

[@Flies2FLL]

Good luck finding one....

[@ElmaRaniyo]

I'm not sure if you plan to reinforce the pistons and con rods, but if not - I predict that engine is going to blow.

[@DiscoveryYSC]

I cannot wait to see how this turns out. Quite the Fiatstein when you transplant all the Evoke and 308 parts. Count me in on the bumper delete. Had a friend that raced a 124 in SCCA Class E? Had no bumpers and looked great.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

the DMC tool is called a Bootlace Ferrule crimper. They should be used a lot more often than they are. You should be able to buy a more simpler version for under $100.

[@stevengreco1939]

Great KZbin channel!

[@muthaflaco75]

You could use factory 2nd gen DSM parts. Already using the T25, so why not the rest. It's already proven, and on the used market, it's cheap.

[@alain99v6]

I wrote the same and looking at the engine bay around 18:25 it looks like there's enought space to even use the mitsu exhaust housing and re-use the Fiat exhaust manifold with the right flange welded or fitted on it

[@muthaflaco75]

@@alain99v6 Dang I didn't look at it that close. Another thing, at just 200 hp he could use a 1st gen side mount, and 450cc injectors.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

I'm curious to see how you'll modify the factory intake to take the Acura injectors instead of the Bosch setup. As for the bumpers; I'd leave them, but tuck them closer to the body. That is a very popular mod in the VW world. BTW - math is hard.

[@TheRogerhill1234]

Regarding the bumper, maybe switch it with a 1972 style bumper?. It's much smaller and thinner, but still protects.

[@joestang5550]

Isn't the in-line 4 cylinder head a crossflow design? ie. the intake ports are on one side and the exhaust ports on the other side. If yes, then I would recommend a crossflow intercooler. Intercooler entry on the passenger side, intercooler exit on the driver's side.

[@mcy1122]

Totally kill the bumpers. Those 5mph bumpers break up the line of the car.

[@reedjacksonmaccom]

Ok, going out on a limb here…. I’m no communications major, but I did receive some professional training on delivering presentations… and I can say, I believe you want to reduce your use of “I’m not sure” and “stuff like that” You earn more listener respect when you have exerted the effort to “be sure” and “to list the items or directions you’re taking us … with detail”. Communicating with this extra effort on your part gives the viewer more concrete information and it allows the brain (the way they work) to feel more connected to you and your project and processes because thats what science has discovered that our brains like to do. Besides that you seem to be well launched and you might have a knack for this and Wizard has grown his gig mightily after a launch from Hoovie. Here’s hoping you’ll kick ass too. 🍻

[@canadaguy1234]

On the other hand talikg like you would normally in videos help ls people feel more connected to you. Being too professional makes people seem removed. It's a fine line. He's doing pretty good.

[@victoriaq5157]

Bumper delete please. The spyders look nice without. Great channel!

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

can't wait to see more

[@Flies2FLL]

Great video! Try not to say "but...Yeah". Technically the '76 Fiat 124 Spyder engine had 118 PS, or metric horsepower. That's 116 horsepower in the US. I can't wait to see how this turns out! DEFINITELY ditch the bumpers!

[@justinpakarno4346]

Thanks for sharing your plans! Looks good! Running hard line back to the tank?

[@WilkaJzx100]

so far so cool cant waint for start of work

[@lindanelson8400]

I'm enjoying the Fiat Turdbo. I think it would look nicer without the front bumper. However, if your goal is to maintain stock appearance, you'd have to leave it on. Ideally, you could pull the bumper closer to the body on the front and sides. As it is, it is pretty ugly, sticks out away from the car. Probably some government regulation for safety purposes when it was sold as a new car.

[@adamellis-d3c]

Awesome project

[@billtodd6509]

Why not get a first generation Camaro front bumper and narrow it in the middle. New ones are extremly cheap. Any way you will get the job done. Great video. Bill

[@powerskurf]

Love it Go a smaller classic bit of Chrome Bumper prabably a Euro spec just to bling it up Love the build great white boarding nice and simple but you did cover it all well done, put the prices down as well and add it up but you were too good at covering the improtant bits excellent look forward to Phhfftt noises soon

[@ronwolff5973]

Flip the bumpers over The curve on the end seems to match

[@Flies2FLL]

Some old Volkswagens have lost their bumpers and look great with the metal plates that stick out of the holes in the body with a vertical rod at the end. I'd do the same with this car, yank the bumpers and install these plates.

[@nickhaag7803]

Keep it coming Daniel! Who's is that Citroen XM behind you at the end?

[@99boiledeggs57]

I noticed that too!

[@MrIGoCommando]

I spy with my little eye, a Citroen XM!

[@ChattinArmsCorp]

No bumpers, make it as beautiful as the original design!

[@billpar]

great info keep up the great work , modify the bumpers if possible

[@alanm.4298]

I would be in favor of deleting the bumpers. I might replace them with some simple push bars for minimal protection. But I think that would clean up the look of the car. A little body work under the front air intake will be needed, once the bumpers are removed (it's pretty well hidden now, by the bumper). But are we getting agead of ourselves worrying about the aesthetics of the car? Seems like maybe safety and mechamical should come first. Then, if it works as pkanned, make it orettier.

[@martorellcreations1757]

Hell yes, on bumper delete

[@hanknipper3921]

Yep lose the bumper! The 124’s have always been a nice looking car! Can’t wait to see this little car rip.

[@TheJaredsalinsky]

very cool build. wondering how ignition system from a 308 will work on this car!

[@DavidWisner-yd3kd]

The bumper looks like one for a bumper car. Down size it. I will be watching.

[@airlui]

I'd keep the bumper for now. If something happens accidently, your intercooler will thank you.

[@beauthestdane]

I would definitely remove that bumper, and either have none, or see about one of the chrome only bumpers from earlier years of the car.

[@grantbierlmeier7641]

Make it happen 👊👊👊

[@peterlarsen8730]

Great project. Don't use the US-bumpers, if you can find some european ones, they are much nicer. Or none. My father bought a new Fiat 124 Sport Coupe in 1968, and had it until 1972. It rusted away. Peter Larsen from Denmark.

[@markrosenberg4614]

I wrecked a 1976 124 Spider in 1982, and the only reason I walked away was that bumper!

[@alpine1600s]

The NHTSA mandated 5mph bumpers in the 1970's. The 124 Spider came out in 1966, with much nicer body hugging bumpers.

[@rocketscientist007]

1975 to be exact, I had a 1974 which had the Euro bumpers.

[@robertomercado8311]

In 1981 Fiat produced a turbo model that made 120 HP.

[@alain99v6]

You could watch Top Gear season 22 episode 8 for inspiration , Clarkson had one for the challenge, he dropped the suspension and did a front and back bumper delete

[@markbaker8004]

Interesting project. Is there a European spec bumper? Might find one. FYI, you won’t “see” us on the next video, but we will see you. Most KZbinrs sign off this way, but…..

[@Chimer34]

I would fabricate a smaller front bumper that looks better than stock. Maybe just modify the stock bumper.

[@rodneymercerchannel]

Liked and subscribed.

[@jonsummers6423]

If you can go back to earlier all chrome bumpers or just remove them.

[@Duell-850R]

Loose the bumpers. ❤ interesting project.

[@FlashDriveFilms]

Adjust the valves before you bolt on the new EFI intake plenum. I can almost guarantee the exhaust valves are out of spec and you will have the devils' own time getting back in there after the fuel injection stuff is in place. also: there should be a complete wiring diagram at the back of the owners' manual. (if one came with your car)

[@cbca6567]

If you are going down the turbo route much better to just get a second hand 500 abarth 1.4 turbo; or do what fiat did with the "new" fiat 124 rally car where they used an alfa 1750 ali turbo engine sourced from alfa and used in the euro giulietta and also 4c cars which gives 230hp stock; however you already have the lampredi twin cam so if you wish to keep the engine then tune it to rally spec of the 1970s which made 215hp without turbo

[@charleshaynes1080]

I’d leave the bumper or find a euro bumper. Damage from being backed into would be less severe

[@not-fishing4730]

You know it's not that much in parts or time to restore the interior. Why not pull a 1.6L turbo from a salvage yard? Wow that underside looks like a California / Arizona / New Mexico Car. Bumpers? Remove the heavy bumpers (120 lbs?) and put on nerf bars if you really need them. There's a reason '74 and earlier foreign cars are coveted.