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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: ger on December 21, 2006, 11:50:36 AM

Title: BIS hubs on 500 ?
Post by: ger on December 21, 2006, 11:50:36 AM

Hi Folks,

Have a 500 i'm restoring http://www.dropshots.com/ger I'm looking for a nicer set of rims. I'm told, (please correct me if I'm wrong), that I can use late aircooled 126 or BIS parts to get a more popular stud pattern.

Does anyone have these parts cluttering up their garage?

(See also want ad)

Cheers
Gerry

Title: BIS hubs on 500 ?
Post by: Chris Lakin on December 21, 2006, 12:27:05 PM

no youre right you can get better wheels if you do this, i.e. fiat x1/9 cromodora alloys, or any of the newer fiat range, like cinquecento or seicento alloys.

Chris

Title: BIS hubs on 500 ?
Post by: bis13 on December 21, 2006, 01:48:21 PM

to be quite honest it would be best to buy new as the old stuff will be rusted, worn, and bloody expensive to post as they are heavy . check up the prices from a good motor factors you might be suprised at how much they are . i have these parts on a car i am scrapping but to be honest i would nt use them for my car. cheers and welcome mick

Title: BIS hubs on 500 ?
Post by: ger on December 21, 2006, 09:26:00 PM

Hi Mick,

I would, of course, replace all of the braking componants, its all of the other bits and pieces that are needed, (and I'm still not sure what that list is :)

I have all new flexis, wheel clys, shoes, M/c and reservoir sittin here in a box, ready for my 500 resto.

The wheel upgrade is in my future plans, but I lke to start collecting refurbing early !

Cheers
Gerry

Title: BIS hubs on 500 ?
Post by: Chris Lakin on December 21, 2006, 09:43:04 PM

you would need, stub axel and hubs which are the main things, you need to speak to a guy called Michael O'donnel a club member who has a 500 with everything 126 underneath inc engine.

he told me once what he did, but ive forgotten

regards

Chris