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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #75 on: July 30, 2012, 07:27:25 PM »
I think that they may fit if your car isn't lowered...


Hmm, there shouldnt be problems with ATS rims. On pink one I have 13x7 et 25, and only think i have to do is to push inner part of wheel arch on front. It never have problems. And i also have ATS Classic 13x6 et 21 and i am planing to put them on my....i thought it will be easy :(
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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #76 on: July 30, 2012, 07:28:13 PM »
Thanks but I know this car already.. and we have had few discussions in Facebook :)


There you have 126 Bis conversion to mid-engine  with front suspenssion with coilovers. Maybe it will be useful:

http://www.racingforum.pl/index.php?showtopic=84784&st=0&start=0
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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #77 on: August 02, 2012, 01:53:44 PM »
Are you going to install a 126 Bis steering gear in your car ?

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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #78 on: August 02, 2012, 03:35:45 PM »
Are you going to install a 126 Bis steering gear in your car ?

I haven't really decided yet?
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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #79 on: August 03, 2012, 07:00:41 PM »
This is what I'm waiting for.....



They are here!!! It took exactly 3 weeks to arrive from Italy  :-X But finally they are at home!!  ;D

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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #80 on: August 03, 2012, 08:44:53 PM »
 :P yeaaaah....

Now make a matrix before you fit them and start a small business  ;D 8)

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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #81 on: August 03, 2012, 08:52:05 PM »
Sweet Look forward to seeing them on the car :P
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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #82 on: August 04, 2012, 06:17:15 PM »
OK.. so finally those wheel arch extensions came from Italy. I have to say that I'm very pleased about the quality. This guy knows how to play with glass fiber. This time the risk was definitely worth taking for!

So this is what came from Italy:



Then it was time to start working with these fine ass wheel arches  ;D I must be mad because I have used many hours/days to fix these... and now I will cut them again!



Well today I got pretty much the first one done and I have to say that I'm very satisfied  ;D





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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #83 on: August 05, 2012, 07:56:45 PM »
Today I prepared also the front right side for the wheel arch extension.

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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #84 on: August 06, 2012, 02:04:32 AM »
So much easier when things fit the first time !
Aus's cleanest Niki !

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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #85 on: August 07, 2012, 10:40:08 AM »
Can you show me where did you buy those wheel arches ?

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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #86 on: August 07, 2012, 06:52:14 PM »
Can you show me where did you buy those wheel arches ?

Yes, I bought them from this company in Italy: http://www.fibercar.it/
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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #87 on: August 08, 2012, 08:04:12 AM »
Thanks. It would be good to install also light front hood and light engine cover.

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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #88 on: August 08, 2012, 07:31:45 PM »
This project just keeps on slipping out of my hands...  ;D What's happening in here?



Well this is how Fiorino looks in our yard. Beauty isn't she?  :P



But what is under the bonnet?



Fiat 127 903cc engine of course!!!  ;D



And just for fun.. few pictures from interior. HEY whats here?



Two big caliber bullets just for me if I get bored with this? Is this a sign from the "sky" ?



Speakers:



Dashboard:




If you are still reading... Yes, I will try to install this 903cc engine to my 126... :$ 8)











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Re: Fiat 126 -73 restoration [Now: Bodywork]
« Reply #89 on: August 08, 2012, 07:49:19 PM »
 Ohhh I like that a lot, please tel me you not gonna scrap it. That thing is so rare, it would make a great Fiat service van... 8)
 
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