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Fiat 126 Chat => Your Restorations => Topic started by: yorker740 on January 16, 2013, 08:53:47 PM
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Hi all, its about time I put up some pics of my Bis!
In September I moved into my new Uni house in oxford and set about finding a new car to replace my old ST170 that I just sold. I wanted something old school but not your normal golf, mini or beetles, that when I started looking for a 126. I came across this bis, so after winning it on ebay I went up the road to get it.
And here she is
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/2012-09-03_14-51-24_243_zps9ed06c78.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/2012-09-03_14-51-14_677_zps09aa60e0.jpg)
After driving it around oxford for about month I hit a pothole and snapped the leaf spring, and on replacing it thank god a did it was heavily rusted whilst I was doing that I de-bumpered it for a much cleaner look. Then a another few months of trouble free motoring, I was on my way back home for xmas and the throttle cable snapped on the M25, never mind I used a pair of vice grips to hold it together and get in back home.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/2012-12-20112044_zpseabad7ee.jpg)
Once home I treated her to a full service, fixed the throttle cable and put a chrome rear bumper on. And this is how she stands today
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/2013-01-15114225_zpsc548732f.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/2013-01-15114247_zps34051582.jpg)
Santa came I got me some new classic bucket seats (that still need fitting) and a wooden gear knob. That’s all for now, but hopefully there will be some more updates over the coming year when fund allow
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/2012-12-22140652_zps5a581b8a.jpg)
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Looks well nice. What is a ST170?
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ST170 is a Ford focus hatch.
126 is far better! ;D
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Agreed the 126 is much more fun to drive! :)
got back to Oxford from Kent in the snow, and i happy to report i made it with no problems this time.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/2013-01-18104906_zps5ca2fa16.jpg)
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Wheels look great! I'm not sure the chrome rear bumper/black side trims/no front bumper works though, but it still looks good :)
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You will need to plug or repair the from bumper holes though. More water can flow into the spare wheel well - make sure the water drain is working. Also the conversion to chrome bumpers in the rear means that the rear exhaust and other undersides are exposed. That said, the car looks great! Love the Cinquecento Sporting alloys. It really suits the car!
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Same wheels as on mine, how does I get on with the mot as I'm worried they stick out too far
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Wheels look great! I'm not sure the chrome rear bumper/black side trims/no front bumper works though, but it still looks good :)
i know doesn't look the best, however the side trim will be removed and welded and a chrome front bumper will be added in time/ when i have the money
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Same wheels as on mine, how does I get on with the mot as I'm worried they stick out too far
i think it had them on for the last mot, but i was not the owner, however i cant see it been a problem as they dont stick out on mine.
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Done a bit more work to the bis this weekend.
First got some parts for vd laad including a chrome front bumper!
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/2013-03-01134555_zpsb355be53.jpg)
Also got a new/old steering wheel off ebay
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/2013-03-02161635_zps3810595a.jpg)
just need to get rid of more plastic bits! might take off the gutter trim today, then just need to get the side plastic sorted, but i dont think i have the money for that, any know how much its going to cost for the side plastic area welding a painting?
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wow i have not update this since march last year :o right a few things have happened to the car, first got my old school race style seats in and that was about it for a long time. i have just been driving and enjoying her whilst saving money for the respray, it finally went in on Saturday for the work to start, welding to the holes from the trim ect and a bare metal respray in pearl white, so will look a million dollars when done, hopefully i will get so picture of it mid restoration. just cant wait to get it back!
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Your car looks awesome bud, keep up the good work :D
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wow i have not update this since march last year :o right a few things have happened to the car, first got my old school race style seats in and that was about it for a long time. i have just been driving and enjoying her whilst saving money for the respray, it finally went in on Saturday for the work to start, welding to the holes from the trim ect and a bare metal respray in pearl white, so will look a million dollars when done, hopefully i will get so picture of it mid restoration. just cant wait to get it back!
waiting for the pearl white shots...
must end up a beauty...
cheers,
Andre
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nice MC :)
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right time for some more updates, my car should be back on the road in a few weeks just need to get it mot'ed, there shouldn't be any problems just need a few things sorting and it will pass (fingers crossed).
I have purchased a few new odds and ends for the Bis including 4 new tyres, a battery, mirrors and window trims/seals.
now for the best bit pictures! i decided against pearl white because it look to modern, so i went with an old ford white in the end.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140319_155030_zps6c8da3de.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140319_155030_zps6c8da3de.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140326_162515_zps3b335154.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140326_162515_zps3b335154.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140429_092749_zps46076b57.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140429_092749_zps46076b57.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140508_145059_zps562741d0.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140508_145059_zps562741d0.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140512_165453_zpsf796b983.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140512_165453_zpsf796b983.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140512_165515_zps4f84bd81.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140512_165515_zps4f84bd81.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140512_165540_zpsefee09f0.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140512_165540_zpsefee09f0.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140515_120458_zpsae24b02c.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140515_120458_zpsae24b02c.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140516_152834_zpse6e7f788.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140516_152834_zpse6e7f788.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140520_123521_zps8e6de2b5.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140520_123521_zps8e6de2b5.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140520_154657_zps67f073da.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140520_154657_zps67f073da.jpg.html)
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Love this little BIS. Nice touches and looks super cool.
I LIKE IT!!!!
marc
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loving your work- looks awesome!
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Wow thats so cool love the work youve done on it smart car
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Excellent work there ;D I must know where you got those chromed stripped window seals from ;)
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Looking good 8) :good:
Looks like you have a nice shop there.
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Excellent work there ;D I must know where you got those chromed stripped window seals from ;)
Hi Gadge, i got the seals from woolies trims, you will need about 6 meters to do both the front and rear windows. i ended up going with them as its so hard to find rear seals for the Bis.
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1762-rubber-extrusion.aspx
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Hi all,
i have got a few more little bits done to the Bis, got the number plates on, sorry stuey for copying your rear location :P
just got the seat runners to finish then its off for MOT, and hopefully driving it back to Oxford on Tuesday
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140527_163256_zps53b5ee71.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140527_163256_zps53b5ee71.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140527_163553_zps03c0204b.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140527_163553_zps03c0204b.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140527_163328_zps38ab0819.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140527_163328_zps38ab0819.jpg.html)
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wow its been i long time since i've been on here!! well the cars finished, well for now away :) it passed is mot with flying colours :D since i'm back home now for a bit i decided to give her a full wash, polish and wax today. must say she is look amazing!!!
anyway heres a few pics
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_152944_zps0542e953.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_152944_zps0542e953.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_152950_zps614e90e9.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_152950_zps614e90e9.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_160002_zpse4269f5b.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_160002_zpse4269f5b.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_160016_zpsc482efad.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_160016_zpsc482efad.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_160028_zpsece272ca.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_160028_zpsece272ca.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/yorker740/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_160049_zpsadf330c7.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/yorker740/media/Fiat%20126%20Bis/20140806_160049_zpsadf330c7.jpg.html)
think i'm getting the urge to maybe sell her soon, i been looking at other projects and will need the money from this one.