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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)
So done some planning today, and made some enquiries. As luck would have it a highly recommended welder has opened a shop next to my MOT station, so I have booked the Sisley in for next Monday for MOT. I am taking it to the welder directly before to have the battery clamp stud welded in.

Doubtful I will pass it straight away, however if it doesn't then at least I will have a list to work off of. I'm only doubtful because there must be something I've overlooked, though I can't for the life of me find anything which would fail.

I also put on the Sisley mudflaps today.
 
I would spend as much on a jacket as I have on the entire car :ROFLMAO:

Perhaps an exaggeration but its very expensive! I was looking at £40 wallets for example

I forgot about the price of designer stuff, when I was younger i'd spend silly money on Armani T-shirts and the like. All the money I earnt went on it :eek: that's what happens when you hang around with Italian posers I guess :D
Some of them are still my best friends now and they won't mind me saying that :devil:
 
I forgot about the price of designer stuff, when I was younger i'd spend silly money on Armani T-shirts and the like. All the money I earnt went on it :eek: that's what happens when you hang around with Italian posers I guess :D
Some of them are still my best friends now and they won't mind me saying that :devil:

I could be persuaded don't get me wrong :ROFLMAO:
 
So I paid a visit to the Sisley shop today and got a set of Sisley postcards and a wallet for myself, and a handbag for Mrs Onemanmade. Should be cool for displaying at shows etc and just to have :)

By the way, I have an extra two sets of postcards to give away to the first two Sisley owners who PM me :) the script logo is exactly the same as on the cars. I will post them out to the first two interested when I get back :)
 

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