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Topolino 1950 Topolino 'C' Project

Introduction

Introducing my latest project!. A 1950 Fiat Topolino 'C'. I was very interested in getting hold of one for a long time and when this popped up i couldn't resist.

As you can tell by the pictures its not been on the road for many years and will require a full restoration. The chassis and upper body is in fantastic condition considering its been sat for so long. Despite how it looks in the photo's there's sound solid metal under and all that flaking paint. The only major area's of welding appear to be on the floor pans and o/s sill so shouldnt be too much trouble.

It came as a complete car minus the engine and seat's but i'm in talks about getting the correct engine sorted. But virtually everything else hasn't been touched ( electrics/running gear/gearbox). You may notice its missing its pull back hood but the frames all there and would probaby need a new cover by now anyway. Oh and the N/s front wing and grill are only placed on for the pics ;)

At first glance looking at the plates and badges it appears to be an Irish import. It came with no documentation so the rest of its history is unknown!

So here's some pics

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I love the little pop out air intakes operated by a lever in the cabin!:)

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Also Found what looks to be its original Fiat jack the with classic Fiat logo stamped in the top!

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Looking forward to getting started on this project, along with my 1971 500l, Not sure which i'll have on the road first!:D
hi i have a topolino 1955 c fully restored.
have a few spare parts canvas roof in beige, front and rear bumpers ,window surrounds,
and losts of advise? email me [email protected]
 
Hi
Great to hear from other Topolino owners.
I have started to restor a 1949 C this year I have owned the car for about 45 years it is similar condition as it went under water in a flood in 1974 and sat under water for about a week so it requires work to bring it up to scratch.
I am in Australia.
Brian Aldred
 
What size is the sump plug drainer on a model A Topolino/Simca Cinq.
 

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It's Fiat part number 12022; diameter 22mm; pitch of thread 1.5mm; length of thread 13mm; material is aluminium; info from the second edition of the parts catalogue (which I have - also the body parts catalogue).
What is the socket size for removal,is there a washer,fibre or copper?
 
What is the socket size for removal,is there a washer,fibre or copper?

I'm afraid the parts catalogue doesn't give the size for the hex key; my guess would be something like 18-19mm across flats. Washer (guarnizione per tappo) is part number 2815; external diameter 28 mm; internal diameter 22.2mm; thickness 1.5mm; material fibre.
 
Re: Topolino/Simca 5

Is there a kit to refurbish the petrol tap that is in the passenger cabin. It is like a motorcycle cork type affair with three settings,off,on,reserve.
 
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