Fiat 128 Rally Build Thread

Joe S.

Joe S.

Daily Driver
I started a build thread over on the Grassroots Motorsports forum for my project 1978 Fiat 128 Rally....

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/f...s/another-yellow-fiat-128-build/126596/page1/

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Cool!!, i went thru all you are doing to it now.Cooling,brake systems done.New NOS struts all around with proper rear early X on front.Project stalled due to a divorce like 3yrs ago.But getting back into it now.Going to start changing rear suspension bushings as well as fr swaybars too.Bought reman carb on ebay gor like $35 shipped.Also switching to the poor mans header with the right 4-2 early exhaust manifold and Yugo 2-1 downpipe.Then fix the wobly shifter....
Ill be following your build on GRM!!
Good luck!!
 
Joe S. said:
I started a build thread over on the Grassroots Motorsports forum for my project 1978 Fiat 128 Rally....

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/f...s/another-yellow-fiat-128-build/126596/page1/

s-l500.jpg
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In reading your GRM blog, you installed a Lada ignition switch. If this is a late model version it is set up for a starter relay to the solenoid would be in order to ensure your shiny new ignition switch lives a nice long life. One of the ones some have used on Xs would serve well in this instance or of course make your own.
This one intended for a wet environment might be best:
https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/hard-start-relays/deluxe-hard-start-relay
 
I'm intrigued by the source for bumpers from Argentina. I noticed you're in CT...rather remarkable to see the car so solid from that part of the country too!
 
kmead said:
In reading your GRM blog, you installed a Lada ignition switch. If this is a late model version it is set up for a starter relay to the solenoid would be in order to ensure your shiny new ignition switch lives a nice long life. One of the ones some have used on Xs would serve well in this instance or of course make your own.
This one intended for a wet environment might be best:
https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/hard-start-relays/deluxe-hard-start-relay
Click to expand...

Great info....I appreciate it.
 
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