You might be a Fiat Freak if....
(See how many fit you...)

You know the phone number of three Fiat suppliers by heart.

You look forward to Bruce's Parts Bin E mail specials every month.

You ask your wife or girlfriend at least once a year to get behind the wheel of the Fiat and (a. push a pedal, (b. turn a key or switch, (c. ask if a light comes on, (d. all of the above.

You spouse or girlfriend asks "When are you going to sell that darn Fiat?", at least once a month.

You get the FLU Ricambi in the mail and disappear for a while.

You personally know the original "Fiat Freak", TV star Bobb Rayner.

You know which FLU member currently has the coveted "Fiat Mudflap set". (Answer: Woody Woodson)

You have used the weed eater trimmer around the Fiat project car sitting in the backyard.

You have more than 5 Fiat parts vendor catalogs in your home.

You're the only guy within a 5 mile radius that owns a Fiat.

You're the only guy within a 10 mile radius that owns a Fiat.

You're the only guy within a 25 mile radius that owns a Fiat.

You drive with the radio off to listen for mechanical noises.

You drive around with your toolbox in the trunk.

You check salvage yards for fresh Fiat parts cars.

You can change a Fiat timing belt without getting anxious about the job.

You set the engine timing by ear & the seat of the pants.

You have more than 10 used valve shim sizes in you spare parts box.

You know at least 20 people who own a Fiat even though they live hundreds of miles away!

You are inspired by older orphan car owners that have Studebakers, Packards and AMC's. You think, one day I might end up just like them...

You can remember where you were the last time you saw a Fiat Strada on the road almost as well as you remember where you were when President Kennedy got shot.

You can remember the name of the Fiat dealer in your town.

You keep a collection of old Fiat literature.

You have spare parts for Fiat models you no longer own.

People call you up wanting to sell you their non-running Alfa Romeo project car.

People call you back months later wanting to give you their non-running Alfa Romeo project car.

You spend quiet moments in the garage just enjoying the Pininfarina or Bertone styling of your Fiat.

You check E bay for bargains on Fiat parts.

You know your Fiat's oil filter part number and plug set part number by heart.

You have a rehearsed dialogue explaining what a Fiat is to the kid at the auto parts store counter.

You have to frequently convince a curious car "know it all" that sees your Fiat that the Fiat car company actually owns Ferrari and is still in business.

Your new car is parked outside so the Fiat can stay in the garage!

If any of these are true...You might be a Fiat Freak!!!

by John Montgomery (I didn't miss any!)