I'm a bit confused, shouldn't yellow have its own project page?
FiaSco - The FS Project Car
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You're right - and if you look back a page or two there is already a thread for yellow (which we'll update soon!)
HOWEVER up until this point the two cars have been so closely linked that it's been impossible really to seperate the posts without duplicating whats being said.
I think once Yellow is complete we'll return to two split posts, but we'll see how this pans out!
HOWEVER up until this point the two cars have been so closely linked that it's been impossible really to seperate the posts without duplicating whats being said.
I think once Yellow is complete we'll return to two split posts, but we'll see how this pans out!
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Look what I saw from my window last night, another FiaSco!
Bloody hell. And they nicked the old colour scheme too :laugh:
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As I said the other night mate, nice spy!
This weekend will be a lay weekend from the projects. Maybe sneak a look at possible issues on Friday/Saturday night as we need to load up the van with spares for selling on Sunday. Next weekend though we're hoping to make a big push towards MOT. Anyone free for that?
This weekend will be a lay weekend from the projects. Maybe sneak a look at possible issues on Friday/Saturday night as we need to load up the van with spares for selling on Sunday. Next weekend though we're hoping to make a big push towards MOT. Anyone free for that?
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Rightio, we've had a wee break and are refreshed and raring to go. This weekend we need to try and get yellow 100% for MOT.
From memory still the following to do:
Swap Rear Shocks
Swap Rear Brakes
Fit front bumper (need a shot of a drill to remove snapped bolts)
Possible issues still to fix
CV Boot
ARB Bushes
The shocks and brakes have already been robbed from FiaSco, so it *should* just be a case of taking the parts off of yellow and re-fitting.
If anyone can make it along to help, please let me know asap. Depending on how many people we're signing in, we can split into two groups and tackle various jobs simultaneously.
Cheers,
Martyn
From memory still the following to do:
Swap Rear Shocks
Swap Rear Brakes
Fit front bumper (need a shot of a drill to remove snapped bolts)
Possible issues still to fix
CV Boot
ARB Bushes
The shocks and brakes have already been robbed from FiaSco, so it *should* just be a case of taking the parts off of yellow and re-fitting.
If anyone can make it along to help, please let me know asap. Depending on how many people we're signing in, we can split into two groups and tackle various jobs simultaneously.
Cheers,
Martyn
If you've looked over on facebook recently you'll see that it's looking like only Martyn and I will be heading out to work on this today. Hopefully we'll be joined by Mal later on but that's not certain.
The question is how much can we actually do and are we likely to do more damage than good...
just to add to the equation I believe we have a battery-powered drill for removing those stubborn bolts.
This could be a very interesting day :laugh:
The question is how much can we actually do and are we likely to do more damage than good...
just to add to the equation I believe we have a battery-powered drill for removing those stubborn bolts.
This could be a very interesting day :laugh:
Yellow now has a front bumper on again
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So, I've just updated the yellow thread. Not a lot to report today, but Fiasco...what a difference a day makes!!!
Up front, a wee bit more of the engine has been stripped, including the bonnet.
The ECU, Battery and ht leads are all already gone. Then I remembered the important stuff - removing the last of the internal wiring from the rear of the car, so that we can crack on with cutting/welding and removing more foam.
As with every other bodge, it turns out that the boot release cable is still in place - and still attached to the rear release mechanism. Needless to say that it's now entirely reduntant and now halfway out. I'll need to cut the retaining clamp though, which is another job for another day.
Now time for the bad news of the day - yet more rust. What I can only assume is a rear earthing point?? dissintegrated when I tried to tap on a socket to remove a stubborn bolt. Oops. A similar result along the interior floor near the sill. I didn't take a picture of that particular disaster, sadly.
With a loan of my cousin Ross's drill, and some sanding attachments, we've made a start on rubbing down some of the panels. Again, the state of play with rust means that we'll probably end up having to replace the wings anyway, and maybe the doors too, but for now we'll prep them to see what the state of play is.
There is a potential shed to put FiaSco in during November to do the cutting and welding, but thats still tbc and dependant on us having access to a generator and being able to move the rolling shell a little further up the A96. Next week will mostly be a case of finishing up yellow which MAY require a few last parts to be robbed from FiaSco.
Up front, a wee bit more of the engine has been stripped, including the bonnet.
The ECU, Battery and ht leads are all already gone. Then I remembered the important stuff - removing the last of the internal wiring from the rear of the car, so that we can crack on with cutting/welding and removing more foam.
As with every other bodge, it turns out that the boot release cable is still in place - and still attached to the rear release mechanism. Needless to say that it's now entirely reduntant and now halfway out. I'll need to cut the retaining clamp though, which is another job for another day.
Now time for the bad news of the day - yet more rust. What I can only assume is a rear earthing point?? dissintegrated when I tried to tap on a socket to remove a stubborn bolt. Oops. A similar result along the interior floor near the sill. I didn't take a picture of that particular disaster, sadly.
With a loan of my cousin Ross's drill, and some sanding attachments, we've made a start on rubbing down some of the panels. Again, the state of play with rust means that we'll probably end up having to replace the wings anyway, and maybe the doors too, but for now we'll prep them to see what the state of play is.
There is a potential shed to put FiaSco in during November to do the cutting and welding, but thats still tbc and dependant on us having access to a generator and being able to move the rolling shell a little further up the A96. Next week will mostly be a case of finishing up yellow which MAY require a few last parts to be robbed from FiaSco.
A quick picture from me.
We tried chemical means to remove the sodding foam but it didn't work therefore diligence and a chisel/file was going to be the only way. Progress was made however and we now have daylight peaking through the boot section :rollseyes:
We tried chemical means to remove the sodding foam but it didn't work therefore diligence and a chisel/file was going to be the only way. Progress was made however and we now have daylight peaking through the boot section :rollseyes:
I've got a nasty feeling that if you undind the inner boot latch, you'll be able to kick the whole back section clean off....
maybe an option worth looking into, will make tidying up the rear much easier then means we'll be able to do it properly and redesign the whole load bay section
maybe an option worth looking into, will make tidying up the rear much easier then means we'll be able to do it properly and redesign the whole load bay section
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The funny thing is mate, we were chatting to Malfunctions brother Colin about this very idea last Sunday...
We have a grinder and I'd be interested in taking the back paint back to see where the welds & joins are. We need to get access to the rear light wiring as well so it's looking like a potential way in!
But yeh, if we can get yellow through her MOT we'll really start tearing into this one again and get going
We have a grinder and I'd be interested in taking the back paint back to see where the welds & joins are. We need to get access to the rear light wiring as well so it's looking like a potential way in!
But yeh, if we can get yellow through her MOT we'll really start tearing into this one again and get going
i'm not convinced there are welds tbh, if there are, i'm guessing tack welds and a **** load of filler.....
i reckon we should hinge that hatch anyway, means we will have capacity for long loads/access for rear light screws etc and will be VERY easy to do, just a case of utilising the standard boot latch and hinging the boot panel that's there
i reckon we should hinge that hatch anyway, means we will have capacity for long loads/access for rear light screws etc and will be VERY easy to do, just a case of utilising the standard boot latch and hinging the boot panel that's there
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Any chance you could mock up a wee drawing of what you're thinking?
I've been informed that van bonnet lifters might be handy for this
I've been informed that van bonnet lifters might be handy for this
http://www.fiatforum.com/members-motors/326109-seicento-sporting-pick-up.html
maybe some use in working out how things have been done...
Yeah, but not much to draw :laugh: just hinge the boot from the top of the load bay cover area using standard sei boot hinges or similar, basically copy the standard setup, just using half the bootlid. A bit like the mk1 punto cabrio did. MEans we can use the latch that is already there and open it via the handle next to the drivers seat etc
or we can get creative and hinge it from the bottom and it'd drop like a proper pickup loadbay door, but that's harder to do.
will try and draw something up later still need to draw my upper load bay plans to put them forward anyway haha
maybe some use in working out how things have been done...
Yeah, but not much to draw :laugh: just hinge the boot from the top of the load bay cover area using standard sei boot hinges or similar, basically copy the standard setup, just using half the bootlid. A bit like the mk1 punto cabrio did. MEans we can use the latch that is already there and open it via the handle next to the drivers seat etc
or we can get creative and hinge it from the bottom and it'd drop like a proper pickup loadbay door, but that's harder to do.
will try and draw something up later
still need to draw my upper load bay plans to put them forward anyway haha
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The latch which is already there is in the process of being ripped out - as it was covered in/surrounded in that fecking foam! The handle was bodged if you remember? So that's in the scrap pile now!
Gotta be honest, I forgot all about that thread on FF. If I can make a go at hauling the engine out then we can start concentrating on the metal work again once she's in fully dry storage
Gotta be honest, I forgot all about that thread on FF. If I can make a go at hauling the engine out then we can start concentrating on the metal work again once she's in fully dry storage
it doesn't matter, all the bits are easy to come by
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Mrcento said:it doesn't matter, all the bits are easy to come by
Thats cool mate, didn't think a new latch would be an issue just thought I'd clarify that the current one won't be reufsable.
Not as a latch anyway
I've managed to source a generator and lights for the shed so hopefully we'll be able to get more done this weekend
the latest acquisition
We pick up the lights on Saturday from the cave
We pick up the lights on Saturday from the cave
