Author Topic: 1974 Fiat 126 'Tetto Aprible' Restoration (Read 77753 times)

Kent126 · « **Reply #105 on:** August 06, 2014, 03:34:34 PM »

Car is currently being rubbed down

Tom

shielsy · « **Reply #106 on:** August 06, 2014, 06:16:42 PM »

tom big step in the right direction for such a wee car owen n w

Kent126 · « **Reply #107 on:** August 11, 2014, 01:05:10 PM »

Popped down today to check on the car. It has now been taken back to bare metal as there was a lot of old pooty paint on it.

Few more dodgy bits found hiding under all the paint, such as dodgy filler. The whole job may take an extra week but I don't mind as it's in good hands.

Here are some latest pics;

Tom

andyzeetec · « **Reply #108 on:** August 11, 2014, 01:17:40 PM »

Loving the Delorean look.

Talking of Deoreans, I think I've seen 3 different programs carrying out Delorian restorations this yr.

1973/126 · « **Reply #109 on:** August 11, 2014, 06:50:38 PM »

Man that car looks more solid than I thought. It should be good for few years to come. Can`t wait to see it all painted. It`s gonna be stunning

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shielsy · « **Reply #110 on:** August 11, 2014, 07:11:54 PM »

top dollar resto owen nw

Kent126 · « **Reply #111 on:** August 18, 2014, 05:14:15 PM »

Popped down after work today. More of the rot found has been removed and re welded. Slowly but surely getting there.

Have to say I'm pretty impressed with the workshops skills and knowledge.

The welding is far superior to the chap who had it before.

They do however need some pics to help with the profiling of the rear lights, which I shall drop down to them this week.

Tom

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Bar Vitelli · « **Reply #112 on:** August 18, 2014, 06:14:23 PM »

Looking good, Tom...have you got a frame sorted for your sunroof?

Kent126 · « **Reply #113 on:** August 18, 2014, 06:40:56 PM »

Not yet. A new frame is on the shopping list along with a huge amount of other stuff!

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Kent126 · « **Reply #114 on:** September 24, 2014, 04:59:59 PM »

Some more progress. Rear half of the car filled rubbed down and in primer. They have found a couple more little rust craters on the roof which they have dig out and need attention, but the arches look and feel really smooth.

I had to supply them with some photos of the rear lights so they could match up the weld lines. Whoever had this car before had filled the lines in which was wrong, but they have dug them out as they should be and they look much better!

Still gonna be a couple of weeks they reckon, but I'm happy they are slowly doing it. And to be fair I need my garage at the moment for storage whilst I rewire my house!

Tom

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shielsy · « **Reply #115 on:** September 24, 2014, 05:14:24 PM »

looks smart owen nw

Mics126 · « **Reply #116 on:** September 24, 2014, 09:05:04 PM »

Looks top quality

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Mike

Kent126 · « **Reply #117 on:** October 09, 2014, 02:40:20 PM »

Went down to see the 126 today, they have done loads since I saw it last. They have spent ages going around perfecting the bodywork. All the imperfections have gone, poo welding sorted out, welds ground down and everything smoothed out. They have done all the little touch ups I wanted too.

I can see why it has taken so long but it is looking superb. It's now all in primer and almost ready for painting. Next step is rubbing down and base coat applying.

You really so have to see it in person to see the quality of work they have put in, I'm really happy with it so far.

We have discussed when it will be ready and I have been told the shell will be back with me end of this month. Doors and bonnet may take a couple weeks longer as they need welding.

Tom

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Kent126 · « **Reply #118 on:** October 29, 2014, 03:52:01 PM »

Woo hoo! The car is back home and fully sprayed! Looks awesome! There are a couple of little things that I think need addressing, and the car may need to go back to them for the day. Other than that, it's finally coming together! Another big hurdle jumped!

Next step, waxoyl the hell out of it!

Some of the photos make it look a lot lighter than it is, and some make it look darker. Due to how shiny it is it's difficult to take any good photos but you get the idea! ;-)

Tom

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Kent126 · « **Reply #119 on:** October 29, 2014, 03:52:01 PM »

Woo hoo! The car is back home and fully sprayed! Looks awesome! There are a couple of little things that I think need addressing, and the car may need to go back to them for the day. Other than that, it's finally coming together! Another big hurdle jumped!

Next step, waxoyl the hell out of it!

Some of the photos make it look a lot lighter than it is, and some make it look darker. Due to how shiny it is it's difficult to take any good photos but you get the idea! ;-)