Thread: Gumnut - 1953 Series 1 80"

Originally Posted by Scallops

Let's hope we do see you - would be great to see the Fiat out there - nothing else in the stable that's ready?

And Tim - my congratulations on getting that sweet 80 on the road.

I agree it would be great to see the Fiat going, really should start working on it again, mmm electrics. Now which box to start looking for parts in

Nope no other 4wd's just the rangies, nothing else would be suitable - I did check with CC early on. If only we still had the Willys Jeep, that would've mixed in well it was left hand drive also

guy do u have any photos of the fiat before you stripped it down
im intirgued as to what it is

Well I don't think that we will be bringing it out this weekend. I am not happy with the radiator. Coolant level has dropped down below the top of the fins with just a few fairly short drives around over the last couple of days and there are quite a few of the fins missing. Probably could do with replacing it before taking it on a three day trip. Will have to take a Game I think.

Tim.

Originally Posted by shaunh

guy do u have any photos of the fiat before you stripped it down
im intirgued as to what it is

Hey Shaun - when complete it should look similar to this. This one is not mine. Personally I wouldn't paint the radiator the same colour as the body.

wow that thing is cool
i want one hah

Tim,
maybe a flush and reverse flush, then take it for a spin, see what comes out and what difference it makes? Im not going on the weekend but Im disappointed for you if you cant take it!


reminds me of when I did a headgasket in an older car, and noticed the level down, my young lad suggested (helpfully)
"maybe you havent lost the water, maybe its just crouching down a bit and you can't see it"

digger

PS:- I must admit that when I first saw it I thought "who slaughtered that??!" sacriledge etc etc......
the more I look at it the more I like it for being that something different, I like the original but Gumnut does look the ducks nuts!

Thanks Digger,

I know what you mean, I knew it wasn't original when I bought it but I liked what had been done and I still prefer to have one that has not gone to the scrap heap. I may one day get another and do it all original.

I have a couple of other series vehicles I can take this weekend (both SWB Games so still a little out of the ordinary ) so I think I will leave Gumnut at home until I am certain of the mechanical state. A short trip would not worry me but this is three days driving so I would rather be safe than sorry.

Tim.

Originally Posted by Timj

Thanks Digger,

I know what you mean, I knew it wasn't original when I bought it but I liked what had been done and I still prefer to have one that has not gone to the scrap heap. I may one day get another and do it all original.

I have a couple of other series vehicles I can take this weekend (both SWB Games so still a little out of the ordinary ) so I think I will leave Gumnut at home until I am certain of the mechanical state. A short trip would not worry me but this is three days driving so I would rather be safe than sorry.

Tim.

can you fit a towing A frame and leave it facing out thanks.....


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DIGGER