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markymarc

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Finally got me a 126

« on: September 27, 2009, 07:51:54 PM »

Hello to you all,

I have finally got myself a 126. Purchased last week and drove her home with a big smile on my (and other peoples) face.
She is a 1980 model that the guy bought cheap to do up for his wife, it had a dented roof so he cut it off intending to graft another on. He actually liked it so much he never bothered and then got a divorce!! That was back in 1987 and it sat in his garage ever since.

I have to say I have seen the build photos and he made a good solid job as he was a mechanic at the time. I realise it is not to everyones taste but I intend to do her up as a little hot rod anyway.

This weekend was spent stripping it out to have as my winter project. No doubt i will have many questions for you guys in the coming months

I hope the photos work?

Marc

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Dom

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2009, 10:32:06 AM »

I like that thumbs


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Rusty's Uncle

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2009, 03:43:23 PM »

Glad to see that the car has gone to a good home. I watched it on eBay & was tempted as it had a lot going for it but obviously some issues so I felt that the seller was slightly overpricing it . Hope you got a good deal thumbs


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markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 10:34:06 AM »

Yes I watched it twice, went and saw it and then made my offer. It is in good nick but will have alot of care and attention to detail payed on it. Got two ideas for it but all depends on funds and time.
I do hope it is liked after I finish?!

marc


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markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2009, 09:48:49 AM »

These pictures are of the strip down but it seems i can only post one at a time!!

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markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2009, 09:54:20 AM »

Oh seems i can get two pictures!! woohoo
As you can see she is going to be smooth with no bumpers and no door handles hopefully in black with an aluminium roof. Capped doors, no windows and various ali and chrome highlighted parts inside and out.

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markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 09:44:55 PM »

Had a small play today and trial fitted a hot rod/VW style stainless steel tube rear number plate light!
I like it?!

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markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2010, 07:38:19 PM »

Handles getting there

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markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2010, 07:39:21 PM »

Handles !!

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markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2010, 07:40:05 PM »

Nearly there!!

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RSPSTEVE

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2010, 09:57:14 AM »

Hi Marc , dont know how i missed this , where in Essex are you ?
Steve


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13 inch-Speedline (abarth) alloys 165 55 13 nankang tyres -lowered front suspension- Sony head unit with built in hands free -JBL 6x9 Speakers-JBL componant speakers- JBL amp- stealf parcel shelf-custom door builds-roof arial-clear front and side lenses-Restored Britax folding sunroof-more to come

markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2010, 05:04:05 PM »

Hi steve,

Im 9 miles from Colchester (mistley) on the A137 to Ipswich
You mate?


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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2010, 06:44:42 PM »

i,m in wickford, near chelmsford


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markymarc

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Re: Finally got me a 126

« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2010, 07:13:21 PM »

Had an early day Friday so de-greased the engine bay and went to town over thw weekend. Painted bay satin black fitted all black wiring covers, new leads, dissy cap, stainless coil cover and cleaned off alot of white over spray from other parts.

Before and after