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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: edessex on July 08, 2011, 12:18:41 PM

Title: Bodywork: Front panel
Post by: edessex on July 08, 2011, 12:18:41 PM

Hi all, got a few quick questions about bodywork...

The front panel on the other half's 126 BIS is in a pretty poor state, mainly around one of the headlights, and towards the bottom of the panel.  One wing also has a hole, but personally I'd be tempted to fill it (the missus would prefer to replace it).

So, are the front wings, and the front panel, bolted & sealed on, or welded?

Where would be a good source of new or used replacement panels?

The 126 is up for sale (in the classifieds section), but if we don't get any worthwhile offers as it stands, I might fix her up and either sell running with MoT, or the missus will use her as originally planned...

Title: Re: Bodywork: Front panel
Post by: stuey on July 08, 2011, 12:36:27 PM

all the panels are welded on- I sourced my panels from ebay- be careful with wings as the bis wigs are quite different from the W/C ones...

Title: Re: Bodywork: Front panel
Post by: dajwid on July 08, 2011, 04:59:30 PM

Fill it and enjoy it.  :D

Title: Re: Bodywork: Front panel
Post by: GTMaster on July 08, 2011, 10:04:11 PM

Hi,
If it's a small hole then it can be filled. As for wings/fenders i know the aircooled models have two different types and i think the fenders on the later model aircooleds ('84 onwards with the plastic bumpers) are the same as the BIS ones.