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Panda (Classic) Engelbert the H reg Dark Green Sisley Progress Log

Introduction

https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-cla...ng-h-reg-sisley-needs-home-5.html#post3514984

So today I took delivery of the above mentioned Sisley, who I have decided to name Engelbert after the last 3 letters of his numberplate (I always name my cars in this way). All is explained as to how he came to be in my possession from the above thread so I wont touch on that too much here but will say the seller is a very kind lady. She was understanding about the transport frustrations I had and was very honest about the condition of the car.

This first post is going to be very pic heavy by the way!! I got it and did a quick assessment (I will do a more in depth assessment tomorrow) but I am extremely pleased with the condition generally, it obviously will need work but I am prepared for this (hence the project log). It has every sisley extra apart from the grille badge and is missing two centrecaps and the horn push (I am not counting the compass in this), though I wasnt expecting there to be as much of the sisley trim etc as there is! I am in the process of compiling a list of required items too.

Required Items/work required

Side repeater indicator
Front part of Airbox assembly (or new clips)
two sisley centrecaps
Front grille sisley badge
Instrument surround (See photo)
possibly bonnet vent (there is a small crack in this but I actually dont think it matters too much)
Possibly new bonnet or just work to the bonnet
Rubber headlamp rear cover
Rubber boot seal
Refurbish wheels and new tyres
Sisley Horn Push
New Battery
Aerial
Wiring repairs (wiring next to battery at least)
Repair front seat fabric
Under bonnet screwdriver
wirebrushing and undersealing, possible welding at points
Front bullbars
rear bullbars Palio I havent forgotten about this, but will wait till funds are more available if thats cool?
Obviously a stripdown and recommissioning generally of the engine is required as it hasnt run in 4-5 years


The general condition is pretty good indeed, though some rust curing and prevention will obviously have to be done. But I gave it a quick clean and it has come up very nicely, I am struggling for things to say about it as I have so much swimming in my head at the moment with it, im overwhelmed, need to sleep to digest it all! I will let the pictures and videos do the talking (still need to upload videos)
I've just done it! Had to use another long clamp to get the exhaust away from the joint. Then used a huge set of pipe grips to crush the two together. took for or five attempts and was really hard whilst laying on my back under the car.

As an afterthought, is the bush at the gearstick end definetly worn? I found that the only bush on mine that was worn was the one directly at the end of the rod attached to the bottom of the gearstick, I got the gearstick to be smoother and firmer by adding a washer to the assembly on the shaft of the gear stick (the silver one in the photo) if you lift the bellows of the gearstick you will see what I mean, will be easier than changing a bush anyway!
 

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As an afterthought, is the bush at the gearstick end definetly worn? I found that the only bush on mine that was worn was the one directly at the end of the rod attached to the bottom of the gearstick, I got the gearstick to be smoother and firmer by adding a washer to the assembly on the shaft of the gear stick (the silver one in the photo) if you lift the bellows of the gearstick you will see what I mean, will be easier than changing a bush anyway!

I'll pop out and give that a try now! brb
 
Changed the air filter today, super simple job, and it needed doing as the old one was at least 6 years old and not the cleanest.

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I have a PROVISIONAL plan at the moment which is if I can get the brakes done and the bolt welded in for the battery clamp in the next two weekends then I will take the car for its MOT on the 18th of this month, leaving me a week off work to sort anything which the MOT finds.

It does depend on not finding anything other than those jobs that will be mandatory for an MOT and those jobs going ok, so lets hope! :ROFLMAO:
 
Managed to saw the old stud/bolt off the battery retainer. Strangely the arrangement was a bolt head at the top which was held by a seized nut on the other side with sheared stud inside it, here's the thing though. There is still a little stud left on the car, so here is my theory:

At some point in the car's past the original stud sheared, but further up than it is sheared now, so it was repaired by putting a nut partially onto the remaining thread and using an appropriate size bolt to clamp down the battery. When I went to undo the bolt it sheared on the original section of stud this removing the clamp as a section which I had to saw through.

Anyways I've got another bolt and nut to put onto in its place.
 

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Nice one mate, all sisleys had them onIIRC, probably been crushed in the past. Is is much nicer to have that knob rather the opening the window down- especially during rain.
 
Nice one mate, all sisleys had them onIIRC, probably been crushed in the past. Is is much nicer to have that knob rather the opening the window down- especially during rain.

:yeahthat: Not an upgrade, more returning it original spec, but that's what a restoration is all about. (y)

Nice to see the Fiat tool kit in use too. (y)
 
:yeahthat: Not an upgrade, more returning it original spec, but that's what a restoration is all about. (y)

Nice to see the Fiat tool kit in use too. (y)

So the original would definitely have been internally adjustable? Makes sense seeing as the Sisley was higher spec. Would correlate with my theory it has had a small accident of some sort at some point.
 
Some progress made today! I put new HT leads on, cleaned up and checked the rear brakes (everything needed cleaned, but there was plenty of wear left in the shoes, and no evidence of the wheel cylinders leaking). The fronts needed cleaned up, and new pads fitting, the discs are ok so I have left them for now. It seemed like all the brakes stuff had been done shortly before the car had been laid up, so it was just recomissioning really. Havent filled it with brake fluid yet and bled it yet, I shall do that tomorrow. All being well it should be fine. If not then I'm still closer to getting it on the road.

The idle is lovely now with the new HT leads too, and I fitted the Sisley centre caps.
 

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Job to do tomorrow, jack the one front wheel, remove the wheel ,secure the car, start the engine on 2nd or 3rd gear, the lifted wheel side will start to turn, use sandpaper to clean the spinning disc, repeat on the other side :)New pads will have clean discs to fit in.(y)
 
My idle is lumpy too when cold, going to do plugs and leads first, then dissy cap and rotor before I overhaul the carb. Anyone know if you can pick up carb recon kits for the 999 fire engine?
 
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