General Ritmo Abarth restauration
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General Ritmo Abarth restauration
johny_knoxville
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Thank you a lot, I appreciate it
the main theings bothering me about my car are three for now first of all the panel isnt working at all. It is a little bit complicated think as it is kind of special. anyway it shouldnt be very different from others, but I cant fix it. I dont have any shemes for it, and the cables are real mess. Beforre me there were some people, who tryed to fix it but made it wors. I was wondering if can post some shemes if you have or something like that. Furthermore, again due to cables all the lights are complete mess. The problem is that the car is old and I dont have any manuals. Its almost impossible to repair them without any instructions. The third thing is the gearbox wich appears to be the common problem of this model. I know that there are some similarities with samara and seat ronda. I've tryed two or three , even mixtures with them, but there was always something. If you have any answers to this questions please tell me, anything I havent tryed might work. Thank you for your time in advance you've done amazing things with yours, I wish main could be like it
the main theings bothering me about my car are three for now first of all the panel isnt working at all. It is a little bit complicated think as it is kind of special. anyway it shouldnt be very different from others, but I cant fix it. I dont have any shemes for it, and the cables are real mess. Beforre me there were some people, who tryed to fix it but made it wors. I was wondering if can post some shemes if you have or something like that. Furthermore, again due to cables all the lights are complete mess. The problem is that the car is old and I dont have any manuals. Its almost impossible to repair them without any instructions. The third thing is the gearbox wich appears to be the common problem of this model. I know that there are some similarities with samara and seat ronda. I've tryed two or three , even mixtures with them, but there was always something. If you have any answers to this questions please tell me, anything I havent tryed might work. Thank you for your time in advance you've done amazing things with yours, I wish main could be like itHey, I don't know much abouth electrical instalations. I have an friend who is working on my these days. I don't know where to find that schemes or manual. I would like to have it to.Have You tried to find some gearbox from Lancia Delta or Dedra. It had the mechanic similar to Ritmo.
sumplug
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here is manual. car is called strada here. plenty of manuals on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-STRADA-1979-1985-ALL-MODELS-HAYNES-MANUAL_W0QQitemZ8032461886QQcategoryZ18413QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-STRADA-1979-1985-ALL-MODELS-HAYNES-MANUAL_W0QQitemZ8032461886QQcategoryZ18413QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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johny_knoxville
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I didnt know about such similarities. I might try this I dont know yet. I just found here somebody selling his Ritmo. Tomorrow I'll go to see it. He told me that it doesnt have any gearbox problems, I' ll see that. If I buy it, I' ll know that for sure after 2-3 days, I' ll tell you. I' ll try to find somewhere here some shemes. Thank you sumplug, but I' ve tried it and I couldnt deal with it. I have a friend who told me that he can find me something. I ' ll know about that for sure somewhere in the middle of this month. If I get some shemes and manuals I' ll post theme here, so they would be available for everybody. Wish me luck
Hallo, my Ritmo is very near the end of restoration.
Machine is now rebuilt, also with all other parts.
It needs some more work; carbs are not tuned yet, I need left front brake calliper (could it be the same as on Uno Turbo??)...
Ritmo in a good company :
Machine is now rebuilt, also with all other parts.
It needs some more work; carbs are not tuned yet, I need left front brake calliper (could it be the same as on Uno Turbo??)...
Ritmo in a good company
:sumplug
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well three iconic cars!!
if i remember, the uno and ritmo caliper are the same. were also fitted to 1980's alfas and lancias. they are still available new over here in UK. brakes international stock them and they post overseas if needed.
http://www.brakeparts.co.uk/
hope this helps.
if i remember, the uno and ritmo caliper are the same. were also fitted to 1980's alfas and lancias. they are still available new over here in UK. brakes international stock them and they post overseas if needed.
http://www.brakeparts.co.uk/
hope this helps.
Strada is looking really good Domo Hope you will post up lots of new pics soon for us to drool over :yum:
By the way, which model of Tipo is that next to it? Sedicivalvole?
Hope you will post up lots of new pics soon for us to drool over :yum: By the way, which model of Tipo is that next to it? Sedicivalvole?
Hallo, here's an pic of my Ritmo's cockpit. It was cracked because of the sun, years etc... so I retrimmed it with eco-leather.I also (with a big help from my friend) managed to put 'ABARTH' letters in front of the glow department...
unoracer
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Hi Domo, I love the quality of your interior. It looks superb AND tasteful! I raced a strda 130tc a few years ago, and miss the torque and power of the twincam. Have you heard of Jupiter Racing Technology in Marcedonia? They specialise in the single cam fiat/yugo range really, but may be able to help with uprated brakes etc to fit your ritmo. Car looks fantastic mate!!
Thanks Uno, I'm trying to do the best of my Ritmo. It realy is powefull
I didn't managed to drive it after the machine was rebuilt because carbs are still not tuned. But I think it will eat the road.
I didn't hear about that Macedonians.It is about 800 km from Zagreb to Macedonia. From the other hand Italy is about 250 km from Zg, so I'm going there for spare parts etc. Also we have here some great specialists for engines, tuning... but I'm doing it all with a few of my friends, and we're better every day
Now I'm trying to find front brake calliper, nobody seems to have it anymore:bang:
regards
I didn't managed to drive it after the machine was rebuilt because carbs are still not tuned. But I think it will eat the road.
I didn't hear about that Macedonians.It is about 800 km from Zagreb to Macedonia. From the other hand Italy is about 250 km from Zg, so I'm going there for spare parts etc. Also we have here some great specialists for engines, tuning... but I'm doing it all with a few of my friends, and we're better every day
Now I'm trying to find front brake calliper, nobody seems to have it anymore:bang:
regards
sumplug
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brakes international do the calipers
http://www.brakesint.co.uk/shop.html
http://www.brakesint.co.uk/shop.html
interior looks mint mate!!
love the abarth detail youve done too, how was it done?
love the abarth detail youve done too, how was it done?
charlieboy said:interior looks mint mate!!
love the abarth detail youve done too, how was it done?
Looks like built up letters using foam/seat padding, covered in an adhesive then the leather put over the top. I tried something similar with an old vinyl covered chair but wring material for it really. leather is good for it though.
Domo said:
It's almost my dream Fiat garage! Never considered a TC130, would always need the Marea for long diesel trips.
Beautiful cars though. You must be very proud of your work so far. Good luck with the Tipo, what plans do you have for it?
Hallo guys,
That ABARTH detail is made in this way: First ripp off the old material from the console.Under that is some kind of a spounge foam.It has to be cleaned and brushed. I cutted the letters from thick leather (the same that was used for retrimming the seats) and glued them on the console.After that I retrimmed it with thinner black eco-leather. I have a few photos of that while it was being done. I'll post them a bit later.
I'm trying now to finish Ritmo and then I'll start working on Tipo.
I'll respray it in metallic blue (does anybody have the code numbers of that colour, it is called Como blue), I'm waiting now for the Sedici skirts, need also rear Sedici lamps, maybe I'll put Sparco rear spoiler, wheels will be OZ Superturismo 15', Supersprint exhaust, Sparco pedals, and everything inside will be retrimmed in beige leather.I won't do anything on the machine, 'cause it will be a car for everyday use.:yum:
That ABARTH detail is made in this way: First ripp off the old material from the console.Under that is some kind of a spounge foam.It has to be cleaned and brushed. I cutted the letters from thick leather (the same that was used for retrimming the seats) and glued them on the console.After that I retrimmed it with thinner black eco-leather. I have a few photos of that while it was being done. I'll post them a bit later.
I'm trying now to finish Ritmo and then I'll start working on Tipo.
I'll respray it in metallic blue (does anybody have the code numbers of that colour, it is called Como blue), I'm waiting now for the Sedici skirts, need also rear Sedici lamps, maybe I'll put Sparco rear spoiler, wheels will be OZ Superturismo 15', Supersprint exhaust, Sparco pedals, and everything inside will be retrimmed in beige leather.I won't do anything on the machine, 'cause it will be a car for everyday use.:yum:
Love your collection of fiats But with your tipo, you're going to run out of parking space, surely you cant leave the otehr cars outside like that? or is the area you live in trust-worthy? Saying that there probably wudnt be any problem with them being parked outside here
Jordan
But with your tipo, you're going to run out of parking space, surely you cant leave the otehr cars outside like that? or is the area you live in trust-worthy? Saying that there probably wudnt be any problem with them being parked outside hereJordan
