Introduction
At long last, Sky Panda has his own thread
I acquired this little beastie through the classifieds here this summer.
On collecting him he had a poorly wheel bearing and a very blowy exhaust.
I drove him (carefully!) from Sheffield via (can't remember where) and onto johndragonman's where he sorted out the problems and adjusted a few other issues - like the fog lamps not working!
Next trip to John's we fitted the bonnet and boot lid from BEX for that authentic two-tone shed look
John also checked and fitted the new trailing arms as you can see they were gonners!
Weather this was due to the lowering springs it came fitted on I don't know, it sure holds the road well though. I would like to fit a set of more "Fiaty" alloys, I've just not got around to choosing a set yet.
I've thought a lot about Sky and to be honest as rare as he is I have no interest in keeping the standard engine (especially with at least one cross threaded spark plug), I'll be looking out for conversion, probably to a 1242 8v, that is a great engine with lovely gearbox perfectly suited to the panda with good torque and long gears.
If I am going to have a 16v I think I'll just get a Panda with one fitted to be honest - seems a lot less hassle that way?
He will get some replacement doors and a tart up next year, he's in the queue behind Gertie and Fizzle in that regard.
He may also get some alfa seats too - I just need to buy a set!
Anyway thread started and a bit of history and a few plans to start with.
