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Got myself a new project. a lancia fulvia coupe that was a long long time ago in the adriatic. was salvaged, but never cleaned or removed oils and fluids from her. So this is her story . the goal....  and what i accuired :    stuff in the trunk:  some cleaning later :  |
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This looks like it's going to be a good weldathon. Keep us updated. That petrol looks past its best.
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yuour hearts going to be broke with that
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removing the hood lock :  welding a bit of front valance:  repairing the grill.  noice. :  polishing the emblem :  time to start putting it in a safe location :  every metal part is going to be galvanised. :  hinges need repair and unseizing :  inside the engine : head :  some cleaning of the oil pan , then putting diesel in it to clean the engine the most it can... becouse its seized.  crankshaft and rods. :  |
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ChrisT
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Wow! Good luck with all that......
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The engine is not that bad it will just be the cost to put it right and if he can find an engine builders that can do it properly.
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A proper project that is. Gas welding then.
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My god man...
How long ago, and for how long was this at the bottom of the sea? It's a hell of a circumstance for a restoration, and you're very brave based on the pics. I'm impressed that you seem to have dug right in with the disassembly and welding. Were there doubts and fears?
These were expensive cars when new, costing more than and E-Type Jaguar. I've never driven one, but heard only superlatives about the experience. Keep at it and keep posting. It's an inspiration to me & my Montecarlo project that's pristine by comparison...
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gess
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So, wow,you are a brave man, I'll give you that.
I thought this would be a long thread full of cutting, welding grinding and little less. But here you are, the car is painted and looking stunning.
Will be interesting to see the continued thread how the engine and all the mechanical parts are coming along.
How long was this car in the sea? How long have you had it and worked on it?
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So, wow,you are a brave man, I'll give you that. I thought this would be a long thread full of cutting, welding grinding and little less. But here you are, the car is painted and looking stunning. Will be interesting to see the continued thread how the engine and all the mechanical parts are coming along. How long was this car in the sea? How long have you had it and worked on it? i got it last year in semptember. the car is still missing the interior (It has been sent to the interior shop). mechanical part is done. i am just sending pics of the project ... the car should be ready before fall. |
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unreal i tip my hat to ye
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lancia is home :  rusted parts :  cleaning the gauges:   the dash will need some love :  rear end:  front end :  idemo dalje... slider for the window  installed :    doors complete from outside. window mechanism, door mechanism , latch , keylock. all greased , and made to work to factory spec   |
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That is quite the result in a very fast timeline. Most people spend years and years bringing back a Lazarus project like this one. Well done I admire your versatility...Gas welding on the left and MIG on the right. I do have to question why you chose this particular car? Is it just that they are getting so rare that this is what you had to work with? Love to see more pics of how the engine cleaned up after that one picture you posted  |
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te car was cheap as dirt, and me and my late father kinda liked it. I mean. it was PURDY  sneak preview , as you requested. engine bay in the current state :  |
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Oh, I appreciate the allure of a challenge and the siren-call of a pretty face, but taking this on seems a bit like walking into a Biker bar, yelling "Harley Sucks", and then walking out victorious!
Reminds me of my first restoration that taught me not to take on such restorations.
Pete
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Oh, I appreciate the allure of a challenge and the siren-call of a pretty face, but taking this on seems a bit like walking into a Biker bar, yelling "Harley Sucks", and then walking out victorious! Reminds me of my first restoration that taught me not to take on such restorations. Pete no worries, I love wasting time and money on lost causes like from this :  to this :  |
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Brake cylinder down.. side from the brake booster :  out with the oil canister , this is the what was inside.  tried to pour it out. but salt and brake oil maek some jelly coumpound :  inside of the brake cylinder  so interesting. went on a cleaning spree :   all steel parts are galvanized:  assembly on way:  finished product.  |
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thebaron
Europe
Over the river, heading out of town
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Amazing
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