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For Sale & Wanted => Ebay Bits & Pieces => Topic started by: dajwid on January 20, 2013, 01:40:57 PM

Title: Another Bike project
Post by: dajwid on January 20, 2013, 01:40:57 PM: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-126-BIKE-ENGINE-BIKE-POWERED-DRAG-SPRINT-HILLCLIMB-Z-CARS-NO-RESERVE-/290848070052?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43b7e559a4

This one looks a lot better than most, but suprise suprise needs finishing.
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: Amateb8 on January 20, 2013, 02:14:45 PM: I recognised it. The current seller made a lot of improvements, but still not roadworthy.
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: wsmitwil on January 20, 2013, 02:38:37 PM: Ugly the front of a 126 is what makes it a 126 it's the same as putting a hole the front of a 500

Better if the radiator was in the back, bloke in chesterfield doing a 1976 126 bike conversion making the back windows air intakes, much better
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: Amateb8 on January 20, 2013, 02:57:09 PM: Many have or are toying/experimenting on these type or related conversions on watercooled 126s. So far, none of these conversions have been successful. Oftentimes, being abandoned for spares. What an absolute waste. That said, it would be great to see one actually finished (road legal)!
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: ciaoflyer on January 20, 2013, 10:11:31 PM: It says it has a current MOT but I suppose this is left over from B4 he chopped it up.!
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: roadrunner on January 22, 2013, 10:14:10 AM: Quote from: Amateb8 on January 20, 2013, 02:57:09 PM
Many have or are toying/experimenting on these type or related conversions on watercooled 126s. So far, none of these conversions have been successful. Oftentimes, being abandoned for spares. What an absolute waste. That said, it would be great to see one actually finished (road legal)!

ok here goes im the new owner of this car as of yesterday, a few points i intend to get this car 100% legal to please myself and others, the comment about the front being cut out i agree, if anyone knows where i can get a new panel please let me know, i will post up some pictures of this little gem in due course, as for the mot the car was mot'd with the bike engine in and uses existing engine mount points so no chassis has been cut, the engine is conected to a space frame then connected to car, i hope this doesnt sound like a rant its not, i love all old cars and this is one of many bike engined cars i have owned this is my last one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbZyk9U5yzQ this was rwd with 22 gears lol work that out :P
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: 1973/126 on January 22, 2013, 10:21:43 AM: I`m looking forward to see the progress on this one.

How the hell you got 22 gears on that Fiesta?

BTW you can get a new front panel from these guys.
http://www.126fan.sk/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=195

Or there is one currently listed on eBay.
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: rmbruton on January 22, 2013, 10:41:42 AM: I have a front panel, I'm in Edinburgh pm me if u want it Â£30 plus postage
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: roadrunner on January 22, 2013, 10:45:34 AM: Quote from: 1973/126 on January 22, 2013, 10:21:43 AM
I`m looking forward to see the progress on this one.

How the hell you got 22 gears on that Fiesta?

BTW you can get a new front panel from these guys.
http://www.126fan.sk/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=195

Or there is one currently listed on eBay.

thanks for that cheap as chips cool, 22 gears bike engine in front with prop going to a backward to front crossflow gbox then prop from that to diff 6 bike gears then 4 normal sorry thats 24 gears you could drive flat out in 6th on bike engine then change from 1st too 2nd in cross gbox and cruise very nicely allthough gearbox wouldve lasted better being straight cut, ive confused myself again now. ???
Title: Re: Another Bike project
Post by: Amateb8 on January 22, 2013, 10:31:25 PM: It is amazing what you have done to the Fiesta! Keep us posted re improvements on the red 126 Bis project!