Shoebox to-do list.

". ." (xllx) 01/21/2015 at 11:49 • Filed to: shoebox, blue torpedo

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I definitely have my work cut out for me, but luckily they all seem like relatively small jobs. Just finished a semi-thorough inspection of the car and compiled a to-do list.

Here goes:

replace scratched up windshield

replace brakes

replace fuel lines

change fuel line brackets

replace leaking valve cover gasket

replace oil pan gasket

change engine oil

change gearbox and differential oil

clean out oil filter

replace headlight mounts and screws with correct ones

install new headlight seals

replace wiper blades

lower fuel tank and inspect for rust/leaks

replace door locks

replace rubber supports for bonnet and rear lid

replace the alternator/oil filter drive belt

take off and wash all upholstery, reinstall using new clips

readjust rear lid hinges (the lid catches on the bodywork when closing)

replace driver's seatbelt

install a 12V outlet

install a radio and speaker

restore window frames

(possibly) replace the fuel sensor and/or gauge cluster (fuel gauge indicates full as halfway full)

inspect steering box

readjust door hinges

replace FIAT badges with new ones

If all of those go well and I decide to keep the car for longer I'll also probably sort out the paintwork as currently it's scratched up quite badly and has a few dings. I'll also consider replacing bumpers with nicer ones.

So far I've only drained the old washer fluid and topped it up with a winterised one, changed all the iffy bulbs, readjusted the handbrake cable, changed the gas pedal spring and topped it up with oil.

Anything else you guys think I should do to it either to make it cooler, nicer or just better in general? Aside from putting a head bobbing dog on the rear shelf. That's a must. :P

Party-vi > . . 01/21/2015 at 11:56

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OMG YOU HAVE A 126!?!?!?!? When I lived in Spain my parents had a SEAT 133! That little car was awesome!

. . > Party-vi 01/21/2015 at 11:57

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I just bought it on Saturday. It's flippin' awesome.

Jonathan Harper > . . 01/21/2015 at 12:15

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Congrats! Hope to see your repair escapades here!

. . > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2015 at 12:17

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Thanks! I'll try posting updates with photos as repairs go along, but I probably won't be able to properly start working on it until late next week.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > . . 01/21/2015 at 12:19

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Duuuuude nice 126 :) kickass little cars. Very jealous. Nice to-do list as well. Impressive is what I'd call it ;)

. . > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 01/21/2015 at 12:20

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Thanks!

The one in the photo is not actually mine, I just didn't have a pic in good light. :P If you want to see my car I posted a video of it yesterday.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > . . 01/21/2015 at 13:08

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Good find!

Every time I see a 126, I think about this little nugget of madness , and wonder what ever became of it.

. . > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 01/21/2015 at 13:11

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I know it seems like the whole thing is utterly broken, but it's not. Really. :P

Also, parts are hilariously cheap so I can do all of those things for pretty much bugger all.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > . . 01/21/2015 at 13:34

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Nice. How is availability? I have an '87 CRX, and the cost isn't the trouble. It's tracking down the parts themselves.

. . > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 01/21/2015 at 13:38

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That's not a problem either. Pretty much everything is readily available.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > . . 01/21/2015 at 14:14

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That's awesome. Good on ya. Anything you can do to modify those? I know there's not much engine to work with, but 22 hp seems rough.

. . > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 01/21/2015 at 14:16

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This one actually has 24 hp. :P

Some people swap larger engines into them, but I don't really want to do that. 30 hp isn't difficult to surpass with a new head and carb so I might go that way, or just leave it stock.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > . . 01/21/2015 at 14:33

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Awesome. I love squeezing extra power out of tiny engines.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > . . 01/21/2015 at 15:03

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Cool I'll have a look :)

avusblau > . . 01/21/2015 at 17:36

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and make front bumper black again. I have good experiences with APP paint for vinyl it gives satin, rubber like coating (it't not yours in the image, but still tip is good:)