Panda (Classic) SEAT Marbella (Mk1 Panda replica).

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fitted he exhaust yet si? would like to hear it.

anyone else the front of a merbella looks like a renault 5?

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CLXCraig said:

fitted he exhaust yet si? would like to hear it.

anyone else the front of a merbella looks like a renault 5?

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Hi, Exhaust is fitted Few little bits to tidy up but otherwise its good. I now have a new issue it seems as I cant seem to get a new gearbox mount from the usual shop. Would SEAT be the only option maybe?

I could order a panda one, but there are so many different types I am bound to get the wrong one again!

Si

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Some photo's....



My adaptor piece at work:


Not a great photo, needs a clean after doing a long drive to london and back but shows it ok. Sticks out a bit but, I think it should be ok. The tow bar is going this weekend.



Si

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Well, just put the last few coats onto the Lancia wheels I got off Kev. Looking fab now i think. Cant wait to wrap them in rubber and see how she looks :devil:



Si

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Well new wheels fitted, just about fit ok. I had to use a jig saw on the plastic trim on the rear arches but I think its quite a tidy bodge. And means the tyre is fully covered too









Thought that mpg would have been ruined but just cruized at 80mph up to 90 at times and achieved 41mpg!! Go little 900cc beast! :devil:

Si

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Interesting work there fella.. the wheels look great but I have to say I think they look a bit big for the car. Are they 14's ?

Cheers,

Plug

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They look well smart Si, Glad they went to a good home. They really suit the Marbella. Well done

In reply to Plugs question yes they are 14" They came off a 1978 Lancia

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Thanks for the wheelie good complements

They are quite big admitadely, but I think it looks worse than it is as she is still at standard ride height. The wheel rolling radius is nigh on identical to standard. Think when I come to lower her though, I will have to modify the arches on the front and also think up something imaginative for the rear arches

Si

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mandapanda said:

They look well smart Si, Glad they went to a good home. They really suit the Marbella. Well done

In reply to Plugs question yes they are 14" They came off a 1978 Lancia

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I knew they looked familiar. Beta coupe I believe.. didn't cars have dinky wheels in those days.

Cheers,

Plug

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Plug said:

I knew they looked familiar. Beta coupe I believe.. didn't cars have dinky wheels in those days.

Cheers,

Plug

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Your quite right there Plug on both counts

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This is the first time I've looked at your Marbella Si and I have to say those wheels look fantastic. Looks like it's going to be a very nice machine when it's finished.

Would a MK1 Golf lower bumper strip (don't know what you call them but I think FCY10's Panda has one) fit on the Marbella bumper? Looks very good on FCY10's car.

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default_user said:

This is the first time I've looked at your Marbella Si and I have to say those wheels look fantastic. Looks like it's going to be a very nice machine when it's finished.

Would a MK1 Golf lower bumper strip (don't know what you call them but I think FCY10's Panda has one) fit on the Marbella bumper? Looks very good on FCY10's car.

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all coming together nicely Si, hadn't checked for a while

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Thanks for the compliments guys, I will see how things are when she is lower but the marbella already has a splitter formed into the bumper. So will probably leave it as it is. Funny that you should bring up mk1 golf stuff though, the car has a mk1 golf gti colour scheme going on

There are more developments in the engine department too, which has got me all excited. I will try to report on that as soon as I can, lots to do at the moment!

Si

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Wish my Marbella was as good condition as yours!!! The pictures advertised didnt show much of the dents :| But i cannot complain for the price i suppose..


Where did you find this car? It looks amazing!!! 5speed?

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Blurredman said:

Wish my Marbella was as good condition as yours!!! The pictures advertised didnt show much of the dents :| But i cannot complain for the price i suppose..


Where did you find this car? It looks amazing!!! 5speed?

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Cars usually look better in photos than real life, there are a few dents in this one too! It was an ebay find, and I think I just got lucky with the bidding war as I was the only one who bid (£200) out of a fair few watchers.

Its the 5 speed with the nice and revvy 903 engine. The marbella looks are kinda growing on me too.

You have another black one, but a 4 speed 850cc? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Si

EDIT: noticing your signiture...... I guess I am talking about your car!!!

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pandamonius_maximus said:

Cars usually look better in photos than real life, there are a few dents in this one too! It was an ebay find, and I think I just got lucky with the bidding war as I was the only one who bid (£200) out of a fair few watchers.

Its the 5 speed with the nice and revvy 903 engine. The marbella looks are kinda growing on me too.

You have another black one, but a 4 speed 850cc? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Si

EDIT: noticing your signiture...... I guess I am talking about your car!!!

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Indeed, i think i (aswel as your good self) are the only ones interested in marbellas:devil:

Finding small parts like a proper gear knob is difficult :| Marbella doesent exist anywhere inc seat website

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Blurredman said:

Indeed, i think i (aswel as your good self) are the only ones interested in marbellas:devil:

Finding small parts like a proper gear knob is difficult :| Marbella doesent exist anywhere inc seat website

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Yes, mostly things are the same as the fiat panda dance or mk1 panda so thats a good way of looking at it. But there are other sources, lancia Y10 for example :devil:

Hope this beauty will be making its first forum meet in the summer to show off some tricks.

Si

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You wont be doing many tricks in a 900 , Me even less in 850.

If i ever get to a forum meet yours would show mine right off!

Hey i put my own topic of motor up:
https://www.fiatforum.com/members-motors-non-fiat/218869-seat-marbella-some-photos.html

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Blurredman said:

You wont be doing many tricks in a 900 , Me even less in 850.

If i ever get to a forum meet yours would show mine right off!

Hey i put my own topic of motor up:
https://www.fiatforum.com/members-motors-non-fiat/218869-seat-marbella-some-photos.html

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oh this 20 year old beast has some tricks up her sleeve yet :devil:

Si

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Hi, just came across this thread again after a couple of months.

Really like the wheels, especially the grey and silver effect. What size tyres did you use?