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4 February 2005, 8:23 AM

Purdey
Joined 29 Oct 2004
92 posts

Where has all the 126 chat gone? I miss my daily dose of news from the bizers! If you don't have a whole discussion but want to say something stick it here to save 'Preloves most popular car' becoming just a list of faults. Hope to hear from you soon!
Purdey.

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4 February 2005, 9:58 AM

stuey
Joined 1 Sep 2004
66 posts

i was thinking the same myself has every noe gone off it now wheve got our own forum?

Ive got so bored ive got back out in the garage again to work on the puddle-jumper, come on everyone its cold out there!!!!!!

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5 February 2005, 1:11 AM

Tiffer
Joined 9 Oct 2003
166 posts

Hi guys n girls, im stiff live and kicking, rest asure out chat will continue, i never entirely relished the idea of this new site, but it will take time to get used to. i was thinking of doing the same as what uv sugested 126 chat, might add a BiS one in a mo.

Keep talking Tiffer.

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5 February 2005, 10:25 PM

dodo
Joined 27 Nov 2004
59 posts

Ah, Hmmm,
We've now got three chat 'Discussions' going. Is this getting (or going to get) confusing ??? I really don't want to have to post "I LOVE 126s" three times !
BTW, Purdey, how's the roofless 126 coming on ? Done any welding yet ?
Dodo.

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6 February 2005, 2:13 PM

Purdey
Joined 29 Oct 2004
92 posts

Progress has been slow on the car. I've been putting some time into getting an engine and have just had a couple of disapointments so still looking. I haven't even taken a picture of the car yet as I just had to piled a load of stuff on it so I could work on my other car (who'd have 'em eh?).
I have just made a model of how I want the 126 to look when its finished. It's not a bad first stab, but I wouldn't buy one so it more work required!

Dodo, how is your handy work coming along?

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6 February 2005, 10:17 PM

dodo
Joined 27 Nov 2004
59 posts

Hi Matt,
Handiwork ?? Do you mean the Cinque model ? I have remodelled both back and front and finished the rear screen area. It looks OK, but I really need to have a convex rear screen to adequately blend with the original roof line. I've been looking at any coupes to see if they have the right sort of screen/ tailgate. What I would really love to get is the rear window from a Vauxhall Tigra. Also I noticed that the windscreen from a Daihatsu Hijet is just the right shape.
I bought a K reg Panda 1000ie the other day, so now I have either the donor for the Dart Firefly kitcar, or a 1000cc engine for my tatty 126. Now if I were to fit a Strada 105 TC engine to the Panda, I could do both. Dream on.
Dodo

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7 February 2005, 8:23 AM

Purdey
Joined 29 Oct 2004
92 posts

You sound to be as bad as me! Another reason my progress is slow is I have to keep working on other projects as well. It would have been handy if I'd finished others before I started this one.
Which one of your projects is going to get priority then?

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7 February 2005, 6:04 PM

Mitch
Joined 7 Feb 2005
20 posts

Hi Folks, hope you don't mind me chipping in! Its my first time on here (although I am in the top 10 posters on the 500 club chatsite). I saw mention of a roofless 126 ??? I've got one that was professionally converted from new & its a Bis. I also have an aircooled 126 but thats off to a new home soon, & a convertable Fiat 500. Might see some of you at the MicroManiacs run this weekend if I can get the car ready in time!

Cheers, Mitch

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8 February 2005, 7:31 AM

Mouse
Joined 12 Sep 2002
192 posts

WOW so its all go for everyone! I am still waiting for Fiat to send me a choke cable because mine SNAPPED - woops. They said they dont think it will be ready for another 2 weeks and I have already waited 2 weeks GRRRR. Its times like this when I begin to lose my Fiat faithfulness and think "maybe I should just spend the money on a vw..."! Its terrible - especially since I went to a VW meet on sunday and saw a BEAUTIFUL little Lupo and I could reach the pedals too :)
Its also my 21st birthday and have been given some money.. darn parents! I think they're hinting at getting rid of the "pile of rust on the drive" (Molly) and getting something newer so I dont have to borrow mum's tank ("The Dragon")! Its a diesel Seat Cordoba- the MOST boring car to drive!
AH well, someone please restore my faith in Fiat..

Mouse x

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8 February 2005, 8:10 AM

Purdey
Joined 29 Oct 2004
92 posts

Happy Birthday Mouse! I reckon you you put a VW engine into your fiat. That way you have the character of the 126 with the reliability of the VW. Sorted. Not really the easiest option I guess, but you can't just leave us! It wouldn't be right. I have the fiat as a second car which seems to work quite well.

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8 February 2005, 8:19 AM

Mouse
Joined 12 Sep 2002
192 posts

Thank you Purdey!Well, i have a 1.3 polo engine which I could put in my 126 -whew I could go really fast then! heeheehee :)
I would like to keep Molly even if I get another car as a project so we'll see how it goes when i get the choke. My issue with another car is that fact that I dont like driving anything other than Molly because she's SUCH fun when she's going.. I'm sure you all know what I mean!
Anyway off to work and I'm out tonight for a few drinks just to celebrate being 21 ARGH!
Mouse x

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8 February 2005, 9:03 AM

Mike
Joined 10 Jul 2003
58 posts

Hi Mitch,

Welcome to our site, I'm sure with a collection of Fiats like you have you will be more than welcome. Can you make it to the meet this weekend in one of them?
Cheers,
Mike

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8 February 2005, 9:52 AM

Mitch
Joined 7 Feb 2005
20 posts

Thanks for the welcome Mike & Happy Birthday Mouse. Its a long time since I was 21 (back in the sixties!) but what is significant is that I had just got my first brand new car... a Fiat 500. The attraction of little Fiats is still there now.
The run at the weekend...If I can replace the exhaust, swap some dodgy seatbelts & do a bit of rewiring on the headlights before then, we will be there. Hope its fine, the convertable has a hood but the doors have no windows or sidescreens!
Good to see this site...Too many 126s have been scrapped to update a 500 (I've done my share) & they are already quite rare. One third of all 500s made are said to be still around, bet you can't say that about the 126!
Hope to meet you all at the weekend,
Mitch

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8 February 2005, 10:33 AM

Mitch
Joined 7 Feb 2005
20 posts

If you want to see a 126 thrash a Porsche at Santa Pod... check out....
http://www.kernalpanic.org/display_movie.php?mid=76m

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8 February 2005, 5:28 PM

Mouse
Joined 12 Sep 2002
192 posts

I LOVE THAT VIDEO! It made me so proud of driving a 126 i made all my friends watch it :) I dont think they joke about it being an upturned skip so much.. funny that. heehee

Mouse x

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17 February 2005, 6:00 PM

cardigan
Joined 17 Feb 2005
2 posts

hello!
im new! and i havent yet passed my driving test (groan!) but am planning to very very soon. i am looking out for a 126, (dont really need a car, but if i get one has to be a 126!!!)

where is the best place to look for ones for sale on the net?

fanks

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17 February 2005, 6:08 PM

Mouse
Joined 12 Sep 2002
192 posts

Hey Cardigan!
There are often a few on ebay but i'm always wary of that - rather look in the free ads and autotrader - and of course this site!

Mouse :)
P.S Guys, today I got a shock - i found a REAL mouse in Molly ARGH! I have no idea how on earth it got in there but it had muched through a roll of toilet paper and ate some of my sweeties - and as i opened the door it jumped out and ran away! Luckily it has not eaten the seats!!

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17 February 2005, 9:49 PM

Mike
Joined 10 Jul 2003
58 posts

Hi Mouse,

Yes, but I bet the car has stopped squeaking now??!!

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17 February 2005, 9:57 PM

Mouse
Joined 12 Sep 2002
192 posts

Heehee:) Well I dont know yet because I am STILL waiting for my choke cable assembly from fiat 4 weeks later... then Molly should be squeek and mouse free! I think what may have attracted a mouse is the fact that my nickname is mouse and i have to soft toy mice on the dash board. Maybe the real mouse thought they were companions? Bless.
Mouse :)

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