nigel bickle Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Well -finally collected the Millecento:-http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/nigelbickle/fiat/car-ebaystuff016.jpgSeems to be a solid little beast -cant see any welding needed anywhere. 'Buggalugs' has been at the brakes -somewhat unsuccessfully -but he claims its a runner (or was -a year ago)-and I cant see why it shouldnt be -once the distributor is sorted! It feels like incompetent spannering -rather than any real probs -that has kept this off road 20+ years. In store for a week or two -whilst I sort those at home.Got my little 850 saloon back too:-http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/nigelbickle/fiat/car-ebaystuff011.jpgEngine is apparently seized solid -so I'm enquiring of previous owners to see if its poor storage or a mechanical mishap. Brimmed with diesel -I'll try gently in a few weeks. Perhaps more importantly -the body is near mint! The two tiny holes mentioned are indeed tiny -and non structural- I think it would go straight through. Brakes 'seem' to work, steering feels fine- and although the odometer has read 24750 for at least 4 MOT's -it doesnt feel as if its done much more. Chuffed would be an understatement! Then I MOT'd my Renault 17:-http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/nigelbickle/renault/car-ebaystuff006.jpgWent straight thru -then the starter motor failed and the bonnet cable broke! 4 hrs on Sunday got the bonnet open -and the motor off (hell of a jobbie); now all I have to do is work out why! Oh -then tax it -1st Dec I guess.Oh yes -the Alfa:-http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/nigelbickle/alfa/car-ebaystuff003.jpgParked up in the corner for a couple of weeks -its been there over 18 months. BUT -it started 2nd turn, drove out on fully pumped tyres, cleaned up and ticked over Ok -and superficially seems no worse the wear for its sojourn. I need to get under it though -when I might reconsider my options! Then this morning the Mrs returned with no clutch on the Croma.Why do these nasty jobs always queue up as the weather turns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Awesome NB!What's that parked outside your front window - Simca 1301?EDIT: Doh! It must be your Datsun. Loving the fact that you've got all those motors outside yer actual house, I had you down for having a smallholding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 That 850 looks a real sweety, I have fond memories of those (well the seat versions) trundling about where i grew up in Spain.Love the 17, and on three stud Cosmics too, they must be uber-rare!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Brilliant stuff as ever MrB! that lovely 17 must attract much attention out on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 that 850's a total honey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 RW -my house looks like a 70's NCP!Yep its the lhd Dattie 411. As all 3 are road legal now -I might 'stage' a pic -if I can get them together!The 850 is a honey- and will be on the road for the Spring. Even if the engine's scrap -I've a spare 903 FIRE sitting in a defunct 127 that should fit Ok -sump changes etc. Oooh -I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayd Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 the 17 is uber sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 -I've a spare 903 FIRE sitting in a defunct 127 that should fit Ok -sump changes etc. Oooh -I love it!To be pedantic, wasn't the FIRE engine the later 999cc or 750cc, and the old 903cc (127/panda/Uno) the pushrod one developed from the 600/850?I'll get my coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The 903 is the better engine IMHO. Had 3 Pandas and the 903 'Dance' edition was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 God, how I would love to pester you for that 411... if you ever sell it etc.!That Millecento is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Bear it in mind Michiel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 :DMust get my arse in gear and find out about that Florian SS90 posted... had a tip but that didn't deliver so I'll have to go there and stick a note on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 V Interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 As soon as I find anything out, you'll read about it on this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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