Author Topic: Building a Buggy from the Fiat 126 (Read 3407 times)

BuggyMan · « **on:** December 30, 2005, 09:50:02 PM »

Hi everyone, just joined the club, as I explained to Chris my intentions are not too pure. Instead of restoring a Fiat 126 I am tearing one apart, well not tearing but carefully dismantling one. I bought a Fiat 126 BIS in excellent condition with Full MOT and Tax and in great shape to make an off road buggy. I will be relying on your expertise to help me get through the build. I have never done this before and thought it would be a good challenge. I am documenting it on a website at www.offroadbuggys.co.uk

I look forwrd to chatting with you all. Of course if you need any parts from my 126 then let me know I will have a lot I dont need.

Best Regards

Mark

fiatfsm · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2005, 04:43:12 PM »

Thats OK, as your tearing a BIS apart youre forgiven

at least by me :shock:

Chris Lakin · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2005, 05:44:56 PM »

Barry!!! your FSM is practicaly a BIS!!

same panels. only difference is, is the engine and engine cover.

have you ever owned a BIS barry? i think i remember you saying you had a primrose one??, i assume yours was unreliable.

Happy New year everyone

regards

Chris

fiatfsm · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2005, 06:21:31 PM »

Its not the styling Chris, its that nasty watercooled engine I dont like! TBH, Id love one for everyday use, but I need a real reliable car for work, hence the Panda! Its such a shame that Fiat didnt persevere with it, if they had cracked the reliability it would have been great. I wonder if the Cinqs fitted with the same engine are better?