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« on: July 15, 2006, 03:02:11 PM »
Hi everyone
I'm Mac, I live in the north east of England. Not got a 126 yet, but recently moved and have a garage now, so looking to get one soon as a project.

I have a budget of around 300 pounds to get one, any tips on what to avoid? model preferance?

great club! cheers.
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2006, 08:59:57 PM »
try to avoid any models with 126 or with the name fiat !  welcome to our little club you will get some good advice here. unfortunately i am not the person to give advice as all my cars are pooters!! happy hunting!
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2006, 12:21:08 AM »
haha, Mick is the best person, he is like one of those ethiopian super mechanics!!!! Mick can fix anything!

Welcome to the forum Mac! You should get someting quite good for that price,

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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2006, 12:11:16 PM »
Excellent - thanks guys! Been reading up on 126s all weekend.. Can't wait to get started on the project. Looking to get a cheap Haynes manual this week ad start the hunt for BIS I think. In Teesside area, so if anyone knows of really cheap 126 going, drop me a message. I'll try and document the whole project on my website and take plenty of photographs.

thanks again,
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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2006, 01:44:21 PM »
without wanting to start a row,you'd be better looking for an aircooled,they are easier to keep running,but if you can find a GOOD Bis,go for it :lol:
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« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2006, 08:23:08 PM »
Actually, I have decided to go for an air cooled option. I've done more reading on it and I think I'd rather go for an air colled version this time. I'm doing a mechanical course part-time at a local college in sept, but would really like to get to a point, where i can take the full engine out, clean it all up and put it back. But would be great to start of with a car that is working, without too many major issues. So, if anyone knows where I can pick up a cheap air cooled one I'd be interested. Looking forward to weekends with the 126 ;) cheers,
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2006, 02:47:32 PM »
welcome there fella.I like the old school air cooled but thats just a personal choice mate :cool:
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