SambaS
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Mar 25, 2013 21:24:19 GMT
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 This is the newest addition to the fleet, we bought it (me and 3 members of the FSO UK OC) to save it from being ovaled. It's right at the back of the list although we have made some headway with it. It needed a battery, an ignition switch and some work on the points but even on stale petrol eventually fired up. The gearbox will have to come off and be fixed or replaced. It already has a historic "repair" that was welded and snapped again. The clutch is a no go as are the brakes. All 4 calipers have been removed pending renovation. There was no point fixing the clutch due to the problems with the box. Other than giving it a wash and a pair of door handles it hasn't much changed in 2 months. |
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1. 1988 Dacia Duster Pick-Up
2. 1992 Daihatsu Charade GXI Automatic
3. 1982 Ford Escort XR3
4. 1989 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
5. 1984 FSO Polonez CE
6. 2002 MG ZR 105
7. 1984 Opel Monza GSE Automatic
8. 1982 PK Jimp
9. 1984 Talbot Alpine LE
10.1984 Talbot Samba Cabriolet
11.1984 Talbot Samba Roller
12.1986 Talbot Samba Style
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Mar 25, 2013 22:14:56 GMT
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What would you change the box to/with, if the current one is beyond repair?
Have you ever thought about an automatic FSO 125p?
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finnie
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Mar 25, 2013 22:19:00 GMT
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More pictures or sell it to me !!!
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SambaS
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Mar 25, 2013 22:22:53 GMT
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Never crossed my mind no!
The 125P will if possible be getting a replacement 4 speed box from Poland. We have considered putting a 5 speed in it but I''d like to keep this as close to original as possible. For now.
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1. 1988 Dacia Duster Pick-Up
2. 1992 Daihatsu Charade GXI Automatic
3. 1982 Ford Escort XR3
4. 1989 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
5. 1984 FSO Polonez CE
6. 2002 MG ZR 105
7. 1984 Opel Monza GSE Automatic
8. 1982 PK Jimp
9. 1984 Talbot Alpine LE
10.1984 Talbot Samba Cabriolet
11.1984 Talbot Samba Roller
12.1986 Talbot Samba Style
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SambaS
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Mar 25, 2013 22:33:31 GMT
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1. 1988 Dacia Duster Pick-Up
2. 1992 Daihatsu Charade GXI Automatic
3. 1982 Ford Escort XR3
4. 1989 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
5. 1984 FSO Polonez CE
6. 2002 MG ZR 105
7. 1984 Opel Monza GSE Automatic
8. 1982 PK Jimp
9. 1984 Talbot Alpine LE
10.1984 Talbot Samba Cabriolet
11.1984 Talbot Samba Roller
12.1986 Talbot Samba Style
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SambaS
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Mar 25, 2013 22:37:29 GMT
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 I have this in mind as a next project and even the maddest of my mad friends think I'm mad, saying it's parts only. I will make up my mind when I see it. Yes the front end has nearly rotted off, no I don't expect much to be left of the floor, sills or anything. But there's always a chance it might be savable. |
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Last Edit: Mar 26, 2013 17:16:41 GMT by SambaS
1. 1988 Dacia Duster Pick-Up
2. 1992 Daihatsu Charade GXI Automatic
3. 1982 Ford Escort XR3
4. 1989 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
5. 1984 FSO Polonez CE
6. 2002 MG ZR 105
7. 1984 Opel Monza GSE Automatic
8. 1982 PK Jimp
9. 1984 Talbot Alpine LE
10.1984 Talbot Samba Cabriolet
11.1984 Talbot Samba Roller
12.1986 Talbot Samba Style
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VIP
South East
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Mar 26, 2013 15:35:53 GMT
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Rare breed now! I had a 125P too, same colour.
Used to keep sucking curse word into the carb, so would only move with your foot planted on the throttle. Became adept at whipping the top of the carb off at the side of the road [usually hard shoulder of the M3] to blast out the bowl with carb cleaner and clean the jets.
Also went through an amazing amount of starter motors. I think the location next to the manifold loved cooking them.
Finally died when, in a rush, I opened the drivers door into the path of a cement truck...
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SambaS
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Mar 26, 2013 15:40:38 GMT
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I found for the first few months of driving my Polonez it was always sucking curse word into the carb. I had the jets out most weeks but since having the carb. rebuilt it has been alright.
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1. 1988 Dacia Duster Pick-Up
2. 1992 Daihatsu Charade GXI Automatic
3. 1982 Ford Escort XR3
4. 1989 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
5. 1984 FSO Polonez CE
6. 2002 MG ZR 105
7. 1984 Opel Monza GSE Automatic
8. 1982 PK Jimp
9. 1984 Talbot Alpine LE
10.1984 Talbot Samba Cabriolet
11.1984 Talbot Samba Roller
12.1986 Talbot Samba Style
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Kev
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Mar 26, 2013 16:21:30 GMT
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So cool! I love it
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SambaS
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Mar 26, 2013 17:11:38 GMT
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1. 1988 Dacia Duster Pick-Up
2. 1992 Daihatsu Charade GXI Automatic
3. 1982 Ford Escort XR3
4. 1989 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
5. 1984 FSO Polonez CE
6. 2002 MG ZR 105
7. 1984 Opel Monza GSE Automatic
8. 1982 PK Jimp
9. 1984 Talbot Alpine LE
10.1984 Talbot Samba Cabriolet
11.1984 Talbot Samba Roller
12.1986 Talbot Samba Style
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Mar 26, 2013 17:50:28 GMT
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I served my apprenticeship at an F.S.O dealer in Mitcham, many happy memories & unbelievable stories about them arriving from the factory with pistons missing, etc!!!
I think that I have a factory workshop manual knocking around somewhere if you're interested?
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AB car pix
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Mar 26, 2013 18:15:14 GMT
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Looks like a couple of ambitious projects there.... well the Polonez looks like a bonkers project, but fair play to you!
More pix please ;D
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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Mar 26, 2013 18:45:43 GMT
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I had an 1.3L with a 5 speed box (C reg) when did they change over from 4 to 5 speed?
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mirafioriman
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My next project.......
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Mar 26, 2013 20:42:46 GMT
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Put Fiat badges on it and stick a twin cam in  |
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finnie
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Mar 26, 2013 22:49:03 GMT
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I got a 5 speed box from a fiat you can have if you want !
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Mar 27, 2013 10:22:31 GMT
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I served my apprenticeship at an F.S.O dealer in Mitcham, many happy memories & unbelievable stories about them arriving from the factory with pistons missing, etc!!! I think that I have a factory workshop manual knocking around somewhere if you're interested? lol. Ive heard it all now! Imagine that conversation in the factory? "lets leave a piston out, see how long its takes to diagnose the misfire!" ;D Always love these old eastern block motors, be good to see when done!  |
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1987 Opel manta GT 2.0 16v
1976 Opel manta s project
1985 Opel Rekord E 2.2i
1992 Vauxhall Carlton 2.3TD
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
2005 Landrover discovery 3
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unitybonez
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Blowing Pintos
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Mar 27, 2013 10:30:54 GMT
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Was the polonez based on another car like the 125p? Or its an FSO exclusive body style?
I wonder what you doin with it..cant possibly just restore it..or are you?
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Sent from my ouiji board.
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kaeferkind
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German Engineering in da house
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Mar 27, 2013 13:05:40 GMT
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A big thumbs up for saving a Polski, we really need to have some pictures  They're virtually non-existent over here, last time I saw one was while living in Croatia where my landlord hade a white 125p. |
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Mar 27, 2013 16:38:17 GMT
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I miss mine it was my grandad's before me.
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120y
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Aug 28, 2013 10:46:12 GMT
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I have always loved the FSO125P a very underated car and noe becoming a classic, not many left, id have another in a heart beat.
I love the style of them its just a shame FSO never got proper funding.
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1996 Renault Clio MK1 1.4 RT Auto
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They're virtually non-existent over here, last time I saw one was while living in Croatia where my landlord hade a white 125p. 
