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Fiat 126 Chat => Your Restorations => Topic started by: DeVilleChris on September 28, 2015, 07:39:39 PM

Title: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on September 28, 2015, 07:39:39 PM
So..

I wasn't planning on having this car done till OPD came back but Since that will be christmas I thought what the heck!

My little blue DeVille is going into a local bodyshop for a full bare metal respray inside and out. She's all stripped and ready to go.

And since shes getting nice new paint.. I went a little over budget and got all new suspension at the same time  :$ 8)

Will be mint for showing next year!

Chris


Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: shielsy on September 29, 2015, 10:25:43 AM
pics  ;D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on September 29, 2015, 02:06:02 PM
When I get them, you'll get them!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on September 30, 2015, 07:13:50 PM
After going to see dadnlad and his restoration I am very happy with sending my car to Dave. He has done a great job on Mark's car.

Bring on the next few weeks!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Bar Vitelli on September 30, 2015, 08:10:31 PM
Looking forward to seeing this one done, Chris, great to see that you are going for original spec too!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 01, 2015, 07:58:50 PM
Here's one I took tonight, just need to take the engine out and its good to go.

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12079703_10207522259684167_5382875056932349489_n.jpg?oh=3ab6a14ab373a4ea1fb1197aa5484491&oe=569979DC)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 02, 2015, 05:47:04 PM
All ready to go!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12074923_10207526735116050_6946020802753476981_n.jpg?oh=6dcaa77a3a6f2b24df2d7eeedec97a61&oe=569D1EB1)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Gadge on October 02, 2015, 08:09:48 PM
Excellent work! :thumbup: can't wait to see this one finished  ;D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 02, 2015, 09:54:02 PM
Cheers Gadge, Neither can I, it is collected in the morning!  8)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 03, 2015, 10:56:32 AM
Gone!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12003971_10207530341766214_4817201071494067296_n.jpg?oh=16f0bd9c88967d10f404a7de958f728a&oe=5690D5C6)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: shielsy on October 03, 2015, 12:11:38 PM
i like that colour , are u keeping it  8)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 03, 2015, 05:09:53 PM
Yes I'm keeping the colour, love it.

It's Fiat 408 Adriatic Blue  ;D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 05, 2015, 05:18:05 PM
Update on this, hole in the floor repaired..

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12075000_1102081076468797_5577903172635213542_n.jpg?oh=4265bdcb4880c4a97706651a5df5e499&oe=56A3AFF8)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12088342_1102081146468790_2197629544983311221_n.jpg?oh=7bd4f9947ace900ac0fd048433efd021&oe=569257F6)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12037959_1102080879802150_3342035942745391517_n.jpg?oh=db61a75ca25360b506985134f63f8f98&oe=56D01893&__gda__=1453606022_286a71f94a8045239f6a313c57f589c9)

The paint arrived today too.
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 06, 2015, 06:59:01 PM
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12115521_1102574713086100_2393680359135796543_n.jpg?oh=8e6706517bd574a43277e191bd39585b&oe=56A50B74)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12107754_1102574773086094_6334682413906002803_n.jpg?oh=86214f4be761875ce9ded53fb047bcb3&oe=56861EA5)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12108818_1102574849752753_1640640246611279356_n.jpg?oh=9c64089694836214a6a1026c5a860fcc&oe=56971114)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xla1/v/t1.0-0/p160x160/12105845_1102574896419415_8890761763818229546_n.jpg?oh=c693e6c5ea28fd012cd2f9f6ed63af18&oe=56CDEDE2)

(https://fbcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-0/s261x260/12063542_1102738176403087_2086087581670044373_n.jpg?oh=1c9c0b043ed88de4effdedcf16dd194c&oe=56912820&__gda__=1452505368_25100b0ada15f81909ab4930a37c72d9)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12065748_1102738233069748_8702959148029188912_n.jpg?oh=7e9dc42f5ae651cc6dcf46b12c0da2ef&oe=56A17543)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Pete126 on October 06, 2015, 10:02:49 PM
Looking Good already Chris :thumbup He doesn't hang about!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 07, 2015, 05:17:22 PM
Yeah he's cracking on. I've been up to see it tonight, should be all rubbed down tomorrow and ready for spraying friday
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: wojtix on October 08, 2015, 08:47:02 AM
Blue adriatico is one of the most beautiful colors!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: 1973/126 on October 08, 2015, 02:32:18 PM
 Good decision to get the car refreshed 8). You must be so excited.

 This guy is working fast.
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 08, 2015, 05:18:28 PM
I can't wait!!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 08, 2015, 06:57:28 PM
It's Painted!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12144859_1103674436309461_8177930180534956553_n.jpg?oh=886c32107d82e22d76951e3c5029430d&oe=568D327F)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12074945_1103674529642785_8984975566894234962_n.jpg?oh=3c59aa07f2278965e46eb8a5e4d0a48e&oe=56D308E7)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12106962_1103861066290798_8857057006539209487_n.jpg?oh=d7d235238424ab3d7f204a33dc13a467&oe=56982978)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12144904_1103862176290687_2384936419545314484_n.jpg?oh=3ee59405c6fa0d330810c1312ef17b0c&oe=56CF886F)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12144904_1103862176290687_2384936419545314484_n.jpg?oh=3ee59405c6fa0d330810c1312ef17b0c&oe=56CF886F)

Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: shielsy on October 08, 2015, 08:29:34 PM
what a difference happy days  :P ;D ;)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Kent126 on October 08, 2015, 08:49:02 PM
Looks stunning!  ;D

Another restored car in the club :-)

Tom
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Gadge on October 08, 2015, 08:57:16 PM
That's gonna look awesome! I can't wait to see it all screwed back together  :D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 08, 2015, 09:00:51 PM
Thanks guys, can't wait to start piecing it back together!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: dadandlad on October 09, 2015, 10:07:30 AM
Great stuff Chris looks really well :wave

I think it helps when the guy who is doing the work has a interest in old cars which Dave certainly has
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: pietschokkenbroek on October 09, 2015, 11:22:35 AM
Top job!! :thumbup :thumbup
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 09, 2015, 05:46:45 PM
Been up again tonight, Dave had the car outside in the sun this morning and it looked amazing. He is just buffing it all up at the moment and then doing the doors and bonet etc. Looks great!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12106767_10207565255079025_7337662179800361482_n.jpg?oh=6015b389219556f92f4a52e38cebf51a&oe=56878593)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12096050_10207565255199028_7521194545099255081_n.jpg?oh=bd3bc045caf2fc754c8d8a46f33f8de8&oe=56CECB02)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12140556_10207565255759042_5162173231795101189_n.jpg?oh=50f48723a84f7f147f6cdb4dbe16893c&oe=56CBD0CE)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12140610_10207565256359057_8636749216554136298_n.jpg?oh=872ddf22397314cf66b0510637141985&oe=56996F76)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Bar Vitelli on October 09, 2015, 08:19:56 PM
Looks stunning, Chris, you'll have to put a word in for me when he's done so I can try and get one of mine in with him!  ;D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: dadandlad on October 09, 2015, 08:48:54 PM
Gary I suggest you call in and see Dave he is only on the road from you or give him a shout on 07584122017
That's two of the clubs cars he has painted and made really good jobs of both
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Bar Vitelli on October 09, 2015, 10:35:49 PM
Thanks, Mark, I'll do just that, my rusty red car needs some work as does the Silver.  ;D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 10, 2015, 07:08:17 PM
I'll give you his card when I'm next down your way Garry :)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Kent126 on October 12, 2015, 09:17:48 PM
Give me his card too. Lets see if he will do group discount for the club. I'm sure we can put plenty of cars his way!

Tom
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 15, 2015, 04:15:07 PM
It's finished :) Just waiting for trailer to bring her home!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12108795_1104168166260088_1082444224060145072_n.jpg?oh=a8d92b83ffb0451693629d8eb0b192d4&oe=56CA4E35)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xla1/v/t1.0-9/12105767_1107775425899362_8287813834958053138_n.jpg?oh=21db3512415cd82f8421d22d4f55b56a&oe=5690585B)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12108195_1107775445899360_4659902201860139230_n.jpg?oh=123c8e4a458366db5839cd9af60f86cc&oe=568A072F)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12141749_1107775542566017_7016677027800022194_n.jpg?oh=5cb83d3bc458e3f20b03f60cca88be47&oe=5692A407)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12122814_1107775559232682_3118200830570683522_n.jpg?oh=d03c0d6d701c9208c95e83b03844f66e&oe=56D32D87)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12108293_1107775575899347_514661514737150095_n.jpg?oh=b905a2aa4d43d59dbe2efeb9f07bd67c&oe=56CC0AD0)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Gadge on October 15, 2015, 04:50:35 PM
Fantastic job  ;D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 15, 2015, 04:57:16 PM
Thanks Gadge!

Just the wheels to do, then rebuild! :)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Gadge on October 15, 2015, 07:49:36 PM
There's nothing more satisfiying than bolting parts back on a freshly painted shell...... I've only done it once but the feeling of pride is emense  ;D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: shielsy on October 16, 2015, 10:07:23 AM
thats a big corner turned hope santas good to ye for bits
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: dadandlad on October 16, 2015, 08:53:13 PM
Very nice Chris
Looks like we are going to have a few really nice cars around West Yokshire
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Bar Vitelli on October 16, 2015, 09:31:44 PM
Nice than nice! I'm hoping to pop in and see him next week, just need to decide between the rusty red 73 or the Silver!  ;D
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 16, 2015, 09:41:57 PM
The silver one!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: mintex on October 22, 2015, 08:53:28 PM
Looks a cracking paint job   :good:
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 23, 2015, 05:20:43 PM
Well she came home tonight looking lovely.. It's a shame it started to rain as I was just sorting out my garage to get it all tucked away for the winter so shes covered up for now. Paint is mint! Cannot wait to start rebuilding!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12065955_10207639524935725_4943760001284488248_n.jpg?oh=d67eb29134aafed837efa21e57b5ca0e&oe=56CB931D)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12027658_10207639525135730_9143694302847940309_n.jpg?oh=0f3eb856d307fc06afa48a92aeccbdf8&oe=56869448)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11229899_10207639525295734_8359711147567746359_n.jpg?oh=6b27d5389a1d0038ce214e11a86f1d72&oe=56C4734D)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/11933384_10207639525615742_7490147858865426437_n.jpg?oh=d003869a40f5b729a0792bb7ac558f38&oe=568C2B07)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/11933384_10207639525615742_7490147858865426437_n.jpg?oh=d003869a40f5b729a0792bb7ac558f38&oe=568C2B07)

I'll take some more photos in the sun! Bring on next year!
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Kent126 on October 27, 2015, 09:09:55 AM
Silver!


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Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on October 27, 2015, 05:43:02 PM
Getting there. last couple of days I've got most of the car back together, all interior is done, need to order a few more bits and pieces but slow and steady and all that..

Last few bits to do..
- Engine back in
- Rear and front screens to put in
- finish all undersealing/waxoyling
- Getting all suspension shot blasted and powder coated
- Wheels refurbed
- Mot runs out on friday! :D

Game on!

oh and when I can fit it in, my 10,000 word uni assignment :P
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: mintex on October 28, 2015, 11:42:16 PM
sounds like a good plan, looking forward to updates   :)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on December 11, 2015, 11:34:00 AM
My car is still in the garage and still not fully rebuild, I have got to do the doors and the engine to put back in but I've just not got round to it yet. I have a lot of shot blasting to do aswell but that can wait till January now. Car will be on the road 2016 after lots of waxoyl and undersealing!!

Chris
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on April 25, 2016, 05:30:00 PM
MOT weds!

Ready for summer
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: DeVilleChris on April 28, 2016, 08:17:52 AM
Passed the MOT, no advisories!

Enjoyed driving her the last couple of days! :)
Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Kent126 on April 30, 2016, 11:47:42 AM
Mine will be done soon! Need to have a club meet


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Title: Re: HNC 324V Fiat 126 DeVille Resto
Post by: Bar Vitelli on April 30, 2016, 12:38:38 PM
Halifax would make a good location... ;)