[Fiat 124 into Modern Z]

24 minutes ago, ubergumgum said:

Considering the fiat 124 is a mx5 (ND) with different panels, why not go for the mx5, should be cheaper and make custom front end and rear end so it doesn't look so much like a fiat 124 with a datsun roofline? it would be a mx5 underneath anyway, just more personal?

 

 V true.  Yea, just the headlighs on the fiat are already 'datsun-ish' but you're right - the miata is always voted more fun to drive and save some money and actually get the bumper.  Good thinking.

[Fiat 124 into Modern Z]

Hey ya'll,

 

Big Z fan. But had an idea of taking a modern Fiat 124 and turning it into a 'Z'.  Any thoughts? Tried to see how closely it would match, but not sure it would be worth the effort.  Could be fun...

Put in a Before (124), an "After" and a Black and White conversion (to remove some of my Paint.net skillz .  Mods that would need to be done:

• Custom Roof with hatch
• Remove convertible
• Pseduo B pillar
• Custom rear bumper
• New wheels
• Lowered
• Other odds in ends (matching windshield color), gas tank options

 

 

Love the thoughts. I'm a classic Z car lover too. I owned a 74 260z for a while and loved it, but it was sooo rusted and didn't have the time to work on it.  Open to doing a reno again, but wanted to see what the community thought.  Note - I haven't driven a 124, and I hear they are underpowered somewhat...could be something to consider...