Introduction
Couple of pics, and the start of a project...
Big todo list:
1. Oil leak - this project is fairly long term so while I could just replace the engine I really want to be able to run around in it for now.
2. Driver's door lock is stuffed - need a new one.
3. Heating is screwed - need to figure this out as it may also affect the cooling of the engine. Plus these Dutch winters are terrible - I was shivering despite wearing 2 tshirts, a jacket, a coat, a hat and gloves.
4. Electrics - someone in the past has had a bit of a play around with the electrics - there's a number of switches that don't work and a few new ones (some of which also have no apparent function).
5. Windscreen washers - who'd've guessed a classic fiat 500 doesn't have window washers? well, not me until I'm following a truck with a low winter sun and all I can do is spread the muck around the windscreen.
6. Window seals - the aluminium is going on the drivers side.
7. new soft top - there's a small tear that I missed on the test drive
8. Disc brakes - the original fiat 500 brakes are quite spongy before I get so much extra power I'd like to be able to control it.
9. New rims and tyres - the existing steel rims are looking a bit tired and I really fancied from white walled tyres.
10. New engine from a Ducati and diff.
11. A starter motor based reverse.
12. Paint job.
13. General interior refit.
Big todo list:
1. Oil leak - this project is fairly long term so while I could just replace the engine I really want to be able to run around in it for now.
2. Driver's door lock is stuffed - need a new one.
3. Heating is screwed - need to figure this out as it may also affect the cooling of the engine. Plus these Dutch winters are terrible - I was shivering despite wearing 2 tshirts, a jacket, a coat, a hat and gloves.
4. Electrics - someone in the past has had a bit of a play around with the electrics - there's a number of switches that don't work and a few new ones (some of which also have no apparent function).
5. Windscreen washers - who'd've guessed a classic fiat 500 doesn't have window washers? well, not me until I'm following a truck with a low winter sun and all I can do is spread the muck around the windscreen.
6. Window seals - the aluminium is going on the drivers side.
7. new soft top - there's a small tear that I missed on the test drive
8. Disc brakes - the original fiat 500 brakes are quite spongy before I get so much extra power I'd like to be able to control it.
9. New rims and tyres - the existing steel rims are looking a bit tired and I really fancied from white walled tyres.
10. New engine from a Ducati and diff.
11. A starter motor based reverse.
12. Paint job.
13. General interior refit.
