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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 did tell you to check the lower ball joints!

how is it being replaced? the whole hub? or just the old ball cup pressed out and a new one pushed in?

well done though. what a result! :D

The old ball cup is being pressed out and a new one pressed in :)

I figured taking for MOT would produce everything I needed to replace rather than testing it all myself, although I didn't expect such a short list in all fairness!! The certificate will be issued tomorrow all being well.

Your set of postcards is in the post as of half an hour ago. (In an envelope obviously, didn't want to ruin any of them).

I still have another set of Sisley postcards to give away and post out if anyone is interested.
 
Well done Cameron - a well deserved, hard earned result. So now you're on the road what's the plan?

Thanks Andy, I appreciate that!

The plan is just to run the car as a second car, breaking it in gently though, no work runs for a while!

I'm still quite far away from where I want the car to be, but mot is a great result, all the effort, work and planning has paid off for me. My plan is to do a rolling restoration now. Its never going to be a show car, but getting it close to the parade's condition would be nice.

How did you get on with the roofrack bits by the way?
 
So I took the Sisley for MOT today and...

It failed.

But only on a lower balljoint! Thats being seen to right now and the MOT certifcate will be issued tomorrow :) What a journey!

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That is amazing!! Considering the amount of work you've had to put in, to get a fail on one little thing is incredible! You should be really proud of yourself :worship: (y)
 
That is amazing!! Considering the amount of work you've had to put in, to get a fail on one little thing is incredible! You should be really proud of yourself :worship: (y)

Thanks Jamie :) I appreciate that.

Its been nearly a year in the making, and has rarely been off my mind during that time. I probably haven't been the most efficient with that time, but its been a steep learning curve. I've gained a lot from this experience so far.
 
Yep a mahoosive congrats Cameron you've worked very hard and tackled jobs that you wouldn't have done if it weren't for your determination to get what you wanted from the project - well done mate.

Just imagine the money you've saved by doing it all yourself - that's a great feeling right!

Seriously, epic work man :thumbup:
 
Yep a mahoosive congrats Cameron you've worked very hard and tackled jobs that you wouldn't have done if it weren't for your determination to get what you wanted from the project - well done mate.

Just imagine the money you've saved by doing it all yourself - that's a great feeling right!

Seriously, epic work man :thumbup:

Thanks so much man, I appreciate the kind words dude, couldn't have done it without all the help and advice I received from yourself and others.
 
Got the car back from the MOT station today, the certificate has been officially issued and I couldn't be happier :)

To celebrate I took the car down to the seafront and to my surprise found a little offroading circuit nearby! I couldn't resist doing a couple of circuits :) Will have to clean the sand off the underside now :ROFLMAO:

What a rush, just want to thank everyone for the help and advice over the course of the last year, and I will be uploading a two part video showing my soft-roading!

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nice one man. i must admit, that bull bar does look good heh. good stuff! what do you think of the ride compared to the omega axle panda? i think the leafs handle really nice :D

oh and i got my post cards through! thanks man..
i will display them for years to come :D

Thanks man appreciate that! The ride is lovely, I was surprised how nice it was over the mini off road course.

You are most welcome mate, nice wee items from a genuine Sisley store :)
 
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