General My ‘58 build update

[aaron500]

Been posting a bit on my Instagram page dedicated to my build ( Fiat500resto ).
But here are a few photos of my car to date.
Will need some parts sourcing, so if anyone knows of any peers for an N let me know !

 

[hodgy18]

Just had a look at your instagram. All looking good! Cinquecento sporting looks tidy!

 

[Bigvtwin996]

Pic three shows something interesting that I have only seen once before....



Answers on a postcard please....

 

[aaron500]

Just had a look at your instagram. All looking good! Cinquecento sporting looks tidy!

Thank you ! Yes I love that little car ! Two very careful owners, only has 30,000 miles ! Future classic for sure.

 

[aaron500]

Pic three shows something interesting that I have only seen once before....



Answers on a postcard please....

Is it the yellow painted part ? Guessing factory paint ?

 

[fiat500]

Pic three shows something interesting that I have only seen once before....



Answers on a postcard please....

Nipple!

 

[Bigvtwin996]

Nipple!

I never saw that......

The paint should be a browny/bonze colour...
Most of the early parts were not Zinc Plated or Pasivated Gold... Just plain steel (or alloy) that simply rusted for that "Patina" look.....
Early 1/4 frames were galvanized!!!
for some reason the steering arms were painted...

 

[fiat500]

I never saw that......

The paint should be a browny/bonze colour...
Most of the early parts were not Zinc Plated or Pasivated Gold... Just plain steel (or alloy) that simply rusted for that "Patina" look.....
Early 1/4 frames were galvanized!!!
for some reason the steering arms were painted...

The underneath of my car just oozes that patina and the top part is making a break for the same.

 

[Bigvtwin996]

The underneath of my car just oozes that patina and the top part is making a break for the same.

Ahhh Patina...... I have started to collect it now...
I will be launching a range of Patina products...
Manufacturer specific...
Interior Patina: we are trying to recreate not only the dust and dirt but also the smell...
Exterior patina, to give that unwashed look...
Engine bay Patina... we have been looking at an aerosol based product to spray everywhere that gives the look of baked on oil from years of leaks...

 

[Bigvtwin996]

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Will need some parts sourcing, so if anyone knows of any peers for an N let me know !

Presume that's parts.....
some lovely stuff on Ebay.it from this seller....

https://www.ebay.it/itm/Vetri-Siem-...755439?hash=item2f2d5124af:g:UI4AAOSwslJci327

https://www.ebay.it/itm/Carello-Cop...754477?hash=item2f2d5120ed:g:3k4AAOSwrL9cis-S