Spend a week in sunny Barcalona.
Saw a handful of Lancias - a couple of Ypsilons
and a couple of older Deltas
posted by Andrew
on 21:43 - 16/12/02
14th November 2002
Received a series 1 Montecarlo
brochure that I bought from someone in London
over the Ebay auction service.
I won two auctions so have another one coming.
If you would like to buy my spare one, make
me an offer...
posted by Andrew
on 22:12 - 14/11/02
6th November 2002
Possible Martini effect - this
is a Delta HF Turbo ie Martini bonnet stripe
- as made by Omicron.
The version I am considering applying will be
30% bigger in all directions, so should cover
the noseband and the scuttle nicely. This decal
has been computer enhanced (original still has
the protective backing on it) and it hasn't
been attached.
The Delta Martini kit stripes down each flank
can also be used, but would also require scaling
up slightly. Much easier than masking and painting
- and easily replaceable if required. What do
you think?
This photograph is from a book
on Pininfarina, who not only styled the Montecarlo,
but also built it as well.
Montecarlo leaping - minimal tyre
wear
Oops!
posted by Andrew
on 20:54 - 06/11/02
3rd November 2002
Removed rear lights and rear
grille panel. Stripped paint from LH rear quarter
of engine bay and primed.
Existing rear panel and rear lights will hopefully
not be refitted, as I plan twin round rear lights
with a mesh centre section. Just in case I change
my mind, I will adapt wiring so they are interchangable.
Checked damage to car in the heavy winds. Aluminium
engine cover is slightly bent, but nothing that
can't be straightened.
Jobs over the next few weeks include: stripping
and priming RH rear quarter of engine bay. Removing
rear bumper and attacking underneath. New rear
bumper can then be test fitted. The engine,
gearbox and fuel tank can be removed shortly,
then I can get inside the engine bay and get
the rear bulkhead and the lower of the engine
bay repaired and in primer.
I also have to do the driver side of the cockpit
interior. Then I can look at painting engine
bay satin black once a few areas have been repaired,
likewise cockpit and front body compartment.
A job very soon will have to be to remove the
rear window and to refit it with some sort of
rubber sealant - at the minute its just perspex
sheet without any sealing at all.
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