Author Topic: It's a Hi! from Essex...! (Read 8869 times)

Lina · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2011, 10:49:40 PM »

Oooh, I've heard about that place but not been there yet... Is there a regular time folk meet up? Eves, weekends? That would be cool

Cheers for that!

Lina xxx

P.S. fiatmaluch - I'll send dajwid a message about the mirrors

fiatmaluch126 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2011, 10:54:40 PM »

Ok Lina. Regards David

dajwid · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:58:28 AM »

Hi again

Sorry not been on the site (Holiday).

I have chrome bullet mirrors fitted on mine (a pain to fit and you can't see out of them).

Any chrome mirrors will fit with a bit of drilling. Just look for chrome mirrors under classic car parts on E bay.

Personally I would stick with italian though if you could.

Lina · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2011, 05:29:07 PM »

Hey dajwid, thanks for that! I was considering buying some of the Roberk Sports Mirrors in chrome on the Rat Sport website http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/Rat_Sport/index.php?cat=Mirrors&ActinicSID=0694291bb4ed6a0f5d32d4ed8c3261a3

Are those the sort you mean? That'll be a bit annoying to not be able to see (those pesky cyclists!)

Well, it's either that or a passenger side black one...

In the meantime, I'm waiting for my gear linkage bushes to arrive - turned out BOTH were missing, so hopefully first will come back soon! Also waiting for new under-dash bracket for my stereo to arrive too, so lots to keep me busy over the weekend!

Thanks for the reply, hope your holiday was good!

Lina

dajwid · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:00:12 PM »

They will fit but you will have an extra hole to fill in, also it is very fiddly to get the nut in the back of the mirror, I ended up drilling a hole on the inside of the doors.

I have a good pair of original 126 plastic mirrors if you need any.

Lina · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:24:49 PM »

Oooh, how much do you want for them? Of course, it's tempting to stay original...!

Rusty's Uncle · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:48:33 PM »

Hi Lina , nice car

Same colour and year as my first 126.

dajwid · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2011, 07:20:49 PM »

No use to me, just need to be picked up (you could then see the problem I had with aftermarket ones).

I am in Great Dunmow

Lina · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2011, 07:48:03 PM »

Oh, so you're not very far? Excellent! I'm ever so grateful! Are you around at the weekend? Not sure I'll make it in the 126, as not only do I have to do those bushes, but I also have a flat tyre! D'oh!

Rusty - thanks! It's my first and hopefully last 126, as I love it, love it, love it!

I do also love this colour too - Blu Adriatico says the label on the bonnet, apparently used in Italy on the 126s 'til 1977 although my car was registered in the UK in 1981... Actually, I've been wondering if it's an Italian 126, as I see no evidence of a 'p' anywhere on it... Any ideas? I thought Italy stopped producing them in 1980ish, maybe earlier, so why would it take so long to get it to the UK and register it? Odd...

dajwid · « **Reply #24 on:** August 17, 2011, 07:59:47 PM »

Just have a look at the plate under the bonnet right hand side. It will show where it was made.

I am about at the weekend yes. First thing in the mornings is always best for me.

Just PM me I will give you my number.

126blackbird · « **Reply #25 on:** August 17, 2011, 10:10:05 PM »

Hi Lina, I have loads of wheels and tyres if you need one

Lina · « **Reply #26 on:** August 17, 2011, 10:42:14 PM »

Wow, guys, this is fantastic of you! Dajwid, I shall PM you next and 126blackbird, yes please!! I'm not sure of the state of inflation of my spare apart from the fact it's somewhat illegally bald in places (much like the one that's gone flat...) - when can I sort a tyre (or two?) with you? I finish work at 2.30 tomorrow... will you be about before heading out to the 8ball? I shall also PM you my number, hope that's okay...

Thanks again lovely peeps!

Lina

Lina · « **Reply #27 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:30:08 PM »

Dajwid, do you mean the VIN plate? It apparently lost its original one & the one I have for it is ricambio. It doesn't state the country of make...

PMs sent, by the way

Lina

Lina · « **Reply #28 on:** August 19, 2011, 11:42:46 AM »

Oh my, beginning to doubt my sensibilities with this little car! Thanks 126Blackbird for the offer and the chat

but I'm finding out that I have the older aircooled, so therefore the silly size tyres of 135 12! After much calling round, I've ordered some from Universal, who found one in Wales and one in Scotland, so it will be sometime next week before I can get them replaced! Grr.
Tried in vain to search the forum to find out if bis wheels will fit my car as that tyre size is more common, but can't seem to dig that info up anywhere although I'm sure it must've come up before...sorry to ask, but can anyone tell me?
So two weeks in and the car's already unusable... well, that is until I fit the bald spare and 'look innocent' while passing police, fix the gear linkage and change the gear oil to get rid of all the bits of first swimming around - let's hope the filler and drain plugs come out nicely!!
Why have I created so much work for myself?? lol I can answer that: because when it works, it's just such an amazing little thing that I adore!

There, I've whinged. I feel better now

On the plus side, I have just received a parcel of goodies for my stereo install - so pleased to find the under-dash bracket which will save me my 'glove box' which also doubles as my air-con!! Also the little electrical plug thingy to add to my wiring to power the stereo, and some nice Kenwood speakers...!! Music soon!!

More work to fit it all...

And looking forward to popping over to Great Dunmow for the kindly donated mirrors from dajwid! Thanks again!

Lina

dajwid · « **Reply #29 on:** August 19, 2011, 05:34:20 PM »

I have a few spare wheels with OK tyres here in my garage. They will get you by until you get your shiny new ones.