simonandjuliet
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« Reply #180 on: 01 May, 2013, 07:27:25 PM » |
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Back from holiday and some time to spend in the garage .... Rally des Corbières next week so need to get moving ! I believe we may have a UK Aurelia coming
Second side panel finished and fitted, included stripping, repairing and repainting the trafficator. This one has been wired differently, so I have modified the wiring diagram to suit. No photo because I forgot !
It was much easier to fit this side panel, I pre-drilled the holes using the old panel as a template and then using a bradawl, found all the old holes. Footwell panel less of a fankel because no cutout for the accelerator pedal
Start on the door panels tomorrow
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simonandjuliet
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« Reply #181 on: 02 May, 2013, 05:06:51 PM » |
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First of the door panels done. Started by trimming the outer frame followed by the inner panel
I cut some strips of thin wood to make the relief panel in the centre. The curved one was notched on the inside edge to allow it to be bent into shape. Then 2 layers of nappy liner for the "padded feel" (I may try a third layer on the other doors) before covering.
The 2 pieces were then screwed together (1/2" x 4s) . I have trimmed the whole of the centre panel so it looks OK whilst waiting to make the carpet pieces for the bottom. Screwed on my re-made "T" brackets, pre-drilled the mounting holes, cleaned the splines on the (Appia) window winders and door handle, cleaned surrounding paintwork and ready to fit - took about 5hrs in all
After a minor adjustment to the panel near the door peg, all fitted very nicely.
Final job was to make new grab handles. I glued some of the seat leather to a layer of trim material, cut it into strips and plaited them - gluing the ends together so it doesn't fall apart. I tried 2 layers of leather but there was too much "edge" and the addition of the fabric gives a nice thickness to it
I am delighted with the contrast between the fabric and leather - I know this isn't an original combination (leather seats and fabric doors) but it does look very nice ...... I didn't want it to look too cow-like !
So, one down , 3 to go !
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« Reply #182 on: 02 May, 2013, 05:45:40 PM » |
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Excellent work!
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Its not the winning but taking part! or is it taking apart?
Lancias:
1955 Aurelia B12
1967 Fulvia 1.3HFR
1972 Fulvia 1600HF
1972 Fulvia Sport 1600
1983 HPE VX
1988 Delta 1.6GTie
1998 Zeta 21. 12v
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« Reply #183 on: 02 May, 2013, 10:48:08 PM » |
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That really does look good !!
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« Reply #184 on: 03 May, 2013, 04:12:49 PM » |
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2 Down - 2 to go !
Fronts may have to wait a bit because I haven't worked out how to make the pockets yet ......
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« Reply #185 on: 04 May, 2013, 12:03:21 PM » |
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Simon,
i don't think it's possible to send a photo (of the lower door trims) via pm.. Your right , it's more like a carpet compared with the trim in the rest of the door. Mine are worse than they look in the photo and need replacing on one side at least; (they are rotten around the lower edges from damp in the past)
and below a (not very good) photo of the carbs.best i have at the moment...
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« Reply #186 on: 05 May, 2013, 09:00:48 PM » |
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Thanks for the photos, the one of the doors is a help; along with others that have been sent, it helps me work out how to create the bottom panel.
Would love to see more of the double carb set up when you have a chance, is it a similar set up to David's (Wheeler) ? The air filters look different but I can't quite see what is underneath !
ps Bought a sewing machine at a Vide Grenier (literally "empty your attic") in the village today, so can embark on the front door pockets, I just need to learn how to use a sewing machine .....
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« Reply #187 on: 09 May, 2013, 07:06:24 AM » |
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3 down , one to go .....
New sewing machine works very well. The little tabs for the pockets were a bit fiddly, but after a bit of trial and error, they look nice.
Once the pockets were made, they screw onto the back of the door cards as a separate item.
Looking at "Scarpia's" door panels, the bead around the panel looks very neat. There was no evidence of similar on my door panels. But then the bead at the top of the side panel had been lost as well, and I only found the bead on the parcel shelf once it was all disassembled.
I will continue looking at other original interiors and see if it was always fitted because I can always make up some bead and add it later
The lightbulb holder has been modified to remove the festoon bulb , so if anyone has a couple of similar holders but un-molested, I would be interested.
Finally a new strap to hold the spare in place ......
Had a lovely trial run in 30 degree sunshine on Monday so a good shakedown for the Rally de Roussillon this weekend.
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« Reply #188 on: 09 May, 2013, 07:31:48 AM » |
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Slightly better pic of my setup.
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« Reply #189 on: 09 May, 2013, 08:56:38 AM » |
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David,
I'd kill for a similar set-up - these engines can breathe a lot more deeply - I've got a Weber 36DR5 on mine (as installed originally) and that's not a bad piece of kit.
Nick
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« Reply #190 on: 09 May, 2013, 09:00:59 AM » |
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I am sorry to say these do not belong to me, but that doesn't stop me dreaming about how nice they are!
Colin
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« Reply #191 on: 09 May, 2013, 08:49:13 PM » |
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I too would love a set up like that - but where would you find one ?
I'll put it on my Amazon wish-list and see what happens .....
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« Reply #192 on: 10 May, 2013, 06:16:45 AM » |
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seeing we are in the mood for such things, here's a better photo from a few years ago.It's exactly as illustrated inthe Aprilia section of La lancia aprilia .It's the only aprilia I've come across with the abarth conversion till now.
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« Reply #193 on: 10 May, 2013, 08:24:40 PM » |
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"Cinderella, you shall go to the ball"
All 4 doors done, complete with plaited door pulls, the only thing missing is the rear central armrest. Unfortunately there was an error on the re-upholstery that needed to be rectified and it has not been possible to get it done before this weekend. Shame because the rest is lovely ...
Will post photos after the weekend - weather looks promising ....
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« Reply #194 on: 11 May, 2013, 06:15:31 AM » |
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Great stuff.....looking more divine by the day......
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