Project Fiat 133. Completo/Finito

[Skut]

133s were on every street in Cairo when I was there in 2004 though that may have changed now. They were built in CKD form there. 

[stillOrange]

1 hour ago, purplebargeken said:

Ooooh, even has a key to start it now, swish!!!

Who did the bodywork?

I have to admit to a wry smile at seeing Ken of all people taking a minor swipe at another member for not cracking on with their car projects!

Oh come on, had to divert attention away from my own woeful project progress for a change!!!!

Jeff Ball.

He is apparently a well known old MG restorer/ fixer. 

[stillOrange]

Good morning. 

Thought I might pop in and write something. 

F133 is currently in car spa in Poland getting some attention. Unfortunately after closer inspection of the work done in UK by a regarded restorer, I lost any trust in people doing their job right without looking at their hands at every possible opportunity. Quite frankly I was stupid thinking that it can be done properly without me being there.
I am not even going to start listing things that were fucked up, said to be done and plainly made worse.

Fuck you Classic Vehicle Restorations Ltd. by Jeff Ball

Here is my beauty in current state. You can also hear it roar a bit in a video here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwqINxh7lh
 

[stillOrange]

Probably last update as I hardly ever log in here nowadays. 

But because this originated here, I felt the need to share some more. 

The Fiat is finally back at home with me.  It is now pretty and runs great. Turns stops and all that shit.

It also makes me happy whenever I look at it and that's what's most important, innit.

It is a one of a kind car for me that currently I can't see myself parting with. That will probably change when the seasons change and I see something shiny somewhere. 

Here's the car everyone. 

 

[eddyramrod]

That looks lovely, well done!

[tommotech]

That’s a lovely looking thing, would love to see more updates when appropriate. 

[stillOrange]

 

4 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

That looks lovely, well done!

Thank you Eddy. I hope you're keeping well. 

The book from you is still in the car.  

[eddyramrod]

• Thank you; "as well as I can be, in yet another lockdown, in the middle of fucking winter" is the answer!  I'm impressed with how the little Fiat's turned out.

[500tops]

Absolutely gorgeous. Glad to see it's retained its original number plates!

[Split_Pin]

That looks absolutely  smashing. Well done!

I recall the first time I saw one of these in Menorca in 1993, and I wondered what it was at first.  It looked like a bigger Fiat 126 to my eyes and I was always drawn to them. They were numerous on the island but were not to be seen when I returned in 1997. 

[stillOrange]

7 minutes ago, 500tops said:

Absolutely gorgeous. Glad to see it's retained its original number plates!

Unfortunately not for long, it has emigrated with me so I will have to deregister it with DVLA. 

[chancer]

Ooft thats a peach!

[Mrs6C]

That is a thing of beauty! Well done!

[mk2_craig]

Wow! Glad to see this came good in the end! Where in the world are you now?

[HMC]

That’s fab-u-lous! I really like the subtle extras

[Dick Cheeseburger]

What a bonny little thing. Your first post on it in 2017 mentioned that you probably wouldn't finish it, so well done on disproving your own theory!

[dollywobbler]

Beautiful!

[stillOrange]

40 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

What a bonny little thing. Your first post on it in 2017 mentioned that you probably wouldn't finish it, so well done on disproving your own theory!

Obviously trying to jinx 😉

I am glad I continued as I'm happy with result

[stillOrange]

11 hours ago, mk2_craig said:

Wow! Glad to see this came good in the end! Where in the world are you now?

Snowy Scandinavia 

[purplebargeken]

Sounds rorty as fuck. Looks ace. 

[Bstardchild]

That's just excellent - most excellent 15/10

[Sam Glover]

More power to your elbow!

Here it is being excavated in 2016…

[danthecapriman]

Great job on that, what a little stunner it is!

[stillOrange]

13 minutes ago, Sam Glover said:

More power to your elbow!

Here it is being excavated in 2016…

Wow. It's come some way 😂

[eddyramrod]

On 2/16/2021 at 12:22 AM, stillOrange said:

Wow. It's come some way 😂

Has it ever! 

 

Are you sure you don't want to take on a Cadillac next?

[stillOrange]

35 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

Has it ever! 

 

Are you sure you don't want to take on a Cadillac next?

I'm sure I have mentioned to you that MrsOrange's job involves testicle removals from living things. She knows how to do it with and without anesthesia. 

I'd like to keep mine for now. 

Other than that, wouldn't get through garage doors and availability of cadillac chod round here is extremely good. 😁

[eddyramrod]

22 hours ago, stillOrange said:

 availability of cadillac chod round here is extremely good. 😁

Yes, I know they are popular where you are; that's why I offered.  But given the ongoing danger to your person, perhaps I'll withdraw the offer...

[Austat]

Brilliant job @stillOrange!