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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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07/10/2017 12:41
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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07/10/2017 12:48
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Tinypic test Press 'quote' to see what's deleted Mark.....viz. the IMG bit. It's the Direct Link on the Tinypic photo Nice pic by the way!
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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They do become pretty big when you click on them? Still it is nice to post pics again after the photobucket malarkey! These test ones where before I had the roof and boot re-sprayed.
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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09/10/2017 19:33
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Yes the becomes a decent size. Some good shots I trust you enjoyed yourself?! Yes it was great fun, if slightly daunting for a track novice! Car performed well until a bit of brake fade suggested it was time to quit whilst ahead! Having stretched its legs, it fairly flew home
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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14/10/2017 23:23
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How does it feel and the vibration now? Said the Bishop to the Barmaid ...
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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16/10/2017 19:30
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How does it feel and the vibration now? Said the Bishop to the Barmaid ... Better than before, but at a 130kmh a vibration is still sadly present Still, 1500 miles in three days and the old girl did pretty well....
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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16/10/2017 19:39
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Whilst on my Zurich trip, I had a mystery fault relating to the right-hand indicator?
Whilst driving on the French toll roads, the right-hand indicator stopped working, but then would intermittently go again???
Oddly has so far been fine in UK!!! Hazards worked fine, therefore the problem might be to do with the indicator stalk?
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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07/02/2018 18:27
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The Porto has been pretty much laid up for winter until today. Nice to be behind the wheel again! A quick trip to bodywork specialists in Gloucester as I have more paint planned to further tidy up the bodywork, having sorted the lacquer peel on the roof and faded boot in 2017.
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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Last edited by Brilly1uk; 11/03/2018 21:06. Reason: added pic
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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12/03/2018 22:45
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Keep at it. You might have to wait 20 yrs to get your money back! I have and really can't believe how 2 heaps of 50 yr plus rare FIAT junk have repaid me for thw care I have given them. I'm now trying it with a '95 16vNA!
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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22/03/2018 21:16
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Cheers Simon Pity I lost the original Photobucket pics! (I wonder if it is possible to put them in over the original posts, so I can revisit the journey?)
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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20/08/2018 21:46
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Year to date since the extensive welding and paint earlier this Spring, major work has taken place to replace MTEC front discs and pads with Brembos, along with Bigred refurbished brake calipers front & rear. Joe at FCSS has furthermore replaced numerous copper and braided brake pipes, the rear compensator and worked on the abs etc. Previous efforts had proved frustrating (possibly due to some brake fluid contamination), but now it is possible to enjoy the drive once again! Next up the Porto is booked back into having further paint and welding done, namely; 1. Replacement N/S wing. 2. Respray front and rear bumpers. 3. Remove rust/weld repairs to N/S rear wheel arch. 4. Remove any rust/weld N/S sill. 5. Respray N/S door and respray 4 & 5 as required. 6. Tidy up under bonnet a few of the rougher looking areas. Ps. Does anyone know where the link is to remove the ashtray surround from the lower dash, so I can remove the last remaining sticky black gunk???!!!
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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28/08/2018 15:29
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Ashtray gunk now removed and porto colour centre dash fitted for assessment!
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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28/08/2018 22:13
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Thanks Gunzi. The car has been a fiscal black hole, but fundamentally because it has a really strong engine, I felt it deserved to be progressively renovated. I am really looking forward to the forthcoming bodywork and paint which means it should finally almost look as good as it goes! Having acquired it 6 years ago, the plan is it is a keeper. If only my Alfa Spider 939 went as well!
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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15/09/2018 13:39
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Dropped the Porto off at Polite Auto Bodyshop in Gloucester today for further work as per earlier post. A bit wary of what they will find within the nearside sill, but I am due to pop by Tuesday to see what they find. Hopefully, it will not be a severe as the offside rust was!
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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15/09/2018 13:46
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Porto painted centre console fitted a couple of weeks ago. Still getting used to it, but it certainly adds a bit of colour?
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Re: 20vt Porto to do list....
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16/09/2018 19:07
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I like that, a lot! Looks almost factory as if it was made to be colour coded ! Nice work mate !
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