Kiltox Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, MrSteve said: On the subject of door mirrors- you'll need to fit a passenger door mirror to pass the MOT as you have to have one on the offside plus either the interior one or a nearside one- so for a post-'78 LHD car that basically means having all 3. For the rear fog light, I got a RHD offside rear light unit to get the red lens on the correct side of the car. Here's my 30's dashboard: Looks fancy - mine doesn’t have a hazard switch Interesting point on the mirror. I’d misinterpreted the rules. Any idea where I can get one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSteve Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Autobella on ebay have them listed as for the 126 - item no. 322065428315- just £12, which I think is a bargain for something that you would think would be made out of unobtainium...! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-FIAT-126-RIGHT-BLACK-MIRROR-PLASTIC-SCREW-CLASSIC-CAR-MIRROR-BRAND-NEW/322065428315 Have some pics of my rear light set-up and the optimum seat cover for a beige interior. brownnova, RobT, privatewire and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Panda-riffic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 That mirror is a megabarg - thanks!!!! I’ve ordered a pair because the one it has isn’t exactly pristine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 bloody hell never realised they made these in air cooled form! (since it uses a Fiat 126 lump I wonder if you can bolt a Steyr puch Flat twin into one like how People bolt them to into Fiat 500's/126's?) its a lovely little thing I look forward to seeing more cobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 35 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said: (since it uses a Fiat 126 lump I wonder if you can bolt a Steyr puch Flat twin into one like how People bolt them to into Fiat 500's/126's?) Hmmm. Does that count as Chodwin's Law? He didn't actually say the I word... spartacus, meshking, BorniteIdentity and 12 others 2 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Hmmm. Does that count as Chodwin's Law? He didn't actually say the I word... LOL, in this case I am just genuinely curious if it would bolt up or if there are too many differences (im not aware of the Steyr puch engine being used in any front engine applications... unless someones strapped one to a 2CV?) cobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSteve Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said: LOL, in this case I am just genuinely curious if it would bolt up or if there are too many differences (im not aware of the Steyr puch engine being used in any front engine applications... unless someones strapped one to a 2CV?) Would probably fit, but then you would have 4 reverse and 1 forward gear! Nyphur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skut Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Panda Trenta! Those wheels are so cool I'm tempted to get some for the Y10. If peeps haven't already seen it the charming launch film. Kiltox, Kringle, BlankFrank and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 An air cooled drag race between this, a 2CV/LNA/Visa/Dyane (preferably all of them) and a 'blue vehicle' would be better than Carwow...oh, and a Trabbie I suppose. Kiltox, LightBulbFun and TrabbieRonnie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Love that service parts for this seem to be firmly in the “NOS shite we should’ve binned years ago” category. Air filter for £5 and ignition leads for £8 delivered. Mr Laurence, scdan4, spartacus and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Carburettor service kit arrived! Now need to work out what to actually do with it 320touring, egg, tooSavvy and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 hours ago, egg said: An air cooled drag race between this, a 2CV/LNA/Visa/Dyane (preferably all of them) and a 'blue vehicle' would be better than Carwow...oh, and a Trabbie I suppose. Is my Innocenti allowed to join in? That's also 30bhp. (Although it does have a radiator and too many gears.) BlankFrank and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 The fuel filter resting above the exhaust manifold is a nice touch MJK 24, Nyphur and scdan4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoftyvRS Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 On 11/19/2020 at 9:21 AM, Skut said: Panda Trenta! Those wheels are so cool I'm tempted to get some for the Y10. If peeps haven't already seen it the charming launch film. I had no idea the interior was so adaptable on these things? There has to be a market for something so simple these days surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, LoftyvRS said: I had no idea the interior was so adaptable on these things? There has to be a market for something so simple these days surely? Legislation and crash survival as well as car seat and seat belt provision probably rules it out these days? tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 hours ago, twosmoke300 said: The fuel filter resting above the exhaust manifold is a nice touch It’s alright, it has a thin fabric heat shield thing. Sure it’ll be fine* Nyphur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, lesapandre said: Legislation and crash survival as well as car seat and seat belt provision probably rules it out these days? You're right, although the cynical among us might say it's because there no provision for a massive touchscreen to control all the shit that modern motorists seem unable to manage without. Lanciaman and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Isn't it what Fiat are doing with the Centoventi / new Panda though? Plus the idea that the batteries are modular so you can swap them in or out depending on the range you need. (bringing this back on topic, the 30 is amazing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Kiltox said: It’s alright, it has a thin fabric heat shield thing. Sure it’ll be fine* Bonus points if it's a fire retardent asbestos fabric to enhance the fun and games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 On 11/18/2020 at 10:29 PM, MrSteve said: On the subject of door mirrors- you'll need to fit a passenger door mirror to pass the MOT as you have to have one on the offside plus either the interior one or a nearside one- so for a post-'78 LHD car that basically means having all 3. For the rear fog light, I got a RHD offside rear light unit to get the red lens on the correct side of the car. When do the rules for mirrors change? I know older things only need one mirror (either external or internal). Is 1978 the cut-off for having an offside mirror? What a pain in the arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 hours ago, twosmoke300 said: The fuel filter resting above the exhaust manifold is a nice touch Instant fireball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSteve Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 hours ago, barrett said: When do the rules for mirrors change? I know older things only need one mirror (either external or internal). Is 1978 the cut-off for having an offside mirror? What a pain in the arse Pre-Aug '78 is one rear view mirror with no specific requirement as to which of the 3 possible locations you can choose. From then on it specifies offside mirror plus one other. MOT mirror fun section here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/3-visibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 11/19/2020 at 9:21 AM, Skut said: Panda Trenta! Those wheels are so cool I'm tempted to get some for the Y10. If peeps haven't already seen it the charming launch film. Just ended up watching that whole thing, strangely soothing Probably because I don't speak Italian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 15 hours ago, sierraman said: Instant fireball. Not really. I'm pretty sure petrol requires a spark or flame to ignite, you could drip petrol onto a hot surface and it would just evaporate. Brake fluid however can ignite through heat alone. BeEP, Rusty_Rocket and spartacus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Timewaster said: Not really. I'm pretty sure petrol requires a spark or flame to ignite, you could drip petrol onto a hot surface and it would just evaporate. Brake fluid however can ignite through heat alone. I seem to remember and old old segment on top gear about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Timewaster, Dan_ZTT and Banger Kenny 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Dan302 said: timolloyd, Fumbler, Dan302 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 https://www.carmodel.com/brumm/k004/1-43/fiat/panda-30-transkit-decals-and-accessorie-s-for-rally-sanremo-1982/30802 Or - right colour but wrong grille https://www.carmodel.com/brumm/r392/1-43/fiat/panda-34-1-serie-export-1980/19431 Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Just take the grille off and turn it upside down - sorted. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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