Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF
Discussion
So a little progress, the DVLA were actually quite efficient and completed the registration process in about three weeks, which covered the time we were on holiday.
So I have a number now and have sent the frames off to Tippers for them to make plates.
I have also been filling the boot with a few newly purchased spares, ready to install.
So I have a number now and have sent the frames off to Tippers for them to make plates.
I have also been filling the boot with a few newly purchased spares, ready to install.
Well by way of a mini-update, I was trying to piece the history together. I bought the car from the US, and they bought it from the Netherlands. I managed to track down the seller in the Netherlands, who is a Classic Lancia parts specialist (there is a photo of the car on his website).
He told me the following.
Quote-
The car was “mouse grey”, it was his sons car, purchased 14 years ago from first owner in Italy, they then sold it to the guy in the US. They worked on the car according to “German standards”, so did not use refurbished or overhauled or reproduction parts, everything was brand new.
Brakes are made by Hydrasil (sp?) an American company. It had new discs, callipers (stainless steel). The callipers are not of the original type (the originals are Dunlop and sometimes can be troublesome).
Headlamps were new, handbrake system/cables, lower wishbones new, wishbone supports replaced with poly pieces (from USA) from an aerospace producer in Daytona, Rear and side windows remain original plexi, the radiator was new, all the rubber hoses brand new, brake master cyl new. Wiring loom partly new.
The subframe and brackets were all new. Wax coating was Owatrol used by navy sea vessels (it is everywhere!). Wheel bearings were all replaced.
The car was painted this colour before they got it, so must have been done in Italy.
New clutch. Negative camber checked. New water thermostat, german made.
They additionally replaced the following.
Condoms (hopefully a translation error......) onto drive shafts
front shocks (adjustable)
rear shocks
upper ball joints = 2 X
lower ball joints = 2 X
steering joints = 4 X
centre track rod assembly
brake hoses = all
exhaust (front)
Ignition (computerized version)
Ignition cables 5 X
Wooden Dash (imitation wood)
Unquote.
So that is all really useful to know, even if some of it is all quite a long time (but few miles) ago.
The list of jobs that I sketched out in the summer is to hand and being whittled away over winter. As ever with old cars, the method is one is crossed off and two are added! But I'm still really pleased with the car.
He told me the following.
Quote-
The car was “mouse grey”, it was his sons car, purchased 14 years ago from first owner in Italy, they then sold it to the guy in the US. They worked on the car according to “German standards”, so did not use refurbished or overhauled or reproduction parts, everything was brand new.
Brakes are made by Hydrasil (sp?) an American company. It had new discs, callipers (stainless steel). The callipers are not of the original type (the originals are Dunlop and sometimes can be troublesome).
Headlamps were new, handbrake system/cables, lower wishbones new, wishbone supports replaced with poly pieces (from USA) from an aerospace producer in Daytona, Rear and side windows remain original plexi, the radiator was new, all the rubber hoses brand new, brake master cyl new. Wiring loom partly new.
The subframe and brackets were all new. Wax coating was Owatrol used by navy sea vessels (it is everywhere!). Wheel bearings were all replaced.
The car was painted this colour before they got it, so must have been done in Italy.
New clutch. Negative camber checked. New water thermostat, german made.
They additionally replaced the following.
Condoms (hopefully a translation error......) onto drive shafts
front shocks (adjustable)
rear shocks
upper ball joints = 2 X
lower ball joints = 2 X
steering joints = 4 X
centre track rod assembly
brake hoses = all
exhaust (front)
Ignition (computerized version)
Ignition cables 5 X
Wooden Dash (imitation wood)
Unquote.
So that is all really useful to know, even if some of it is all quite a long time (but few miles) ago.
The list of jobs that I sketched out in the summer is to hand and being whittled away over winter. As ever with old cars, the method is one is crossed off and two are added! But I'm still really pleased with the car.
Church of Noise said:
Gorgeous and I bet it'll be a hoot to drive!
The QP isn't shabby either
(you on SportsMaserati perchance?)
And in the same vein, have you joined the Lancia Motor Club? The Fulvia is the most popular Lancia in the club, lots of info and helpful guys on the forum too.The QP isn't shabby either
(you on SportsMaserati perchance?)
So here is an update. I was very happy with the car, it drove well and the body was in fantastic condition for a car of this age. But as with any old car when you buy it you come up with a list of things to check or do.
Some of those were very trivial, such as a change of pedal rubbers or a bit of wind noise from a quarterlight, others a bit more involved such as an occasional popping out of fourth. Winter was an opportunity to get those things done, so arrangements for it to be done were made.
The engineering on a Fulvia is exquisite but there is a wire wool mesh that is in the oil filler, and this rusts especially on cars with little use, and then drops steel particles down the filler. This is worth checking on any Fulvia. There were a few of these but I don't think much harm was done.
There was also a small oil leak between the crankcase and block. I also wanted a better exhaust manifold on the car (the car is otherwise standard but a better exhaust manifold can give maybe 7-8hp) but fitting the manifold on the head is a pain.
So the engine came out and precautionary bearing shells etc were done. The car has "1016" cam profiles which is the racier roadgoing homologation spec cam if memory serves me correctly.
While this was all going on the radiator was re-cored, new water pump etc etc.
Also the correct exterior mirror was sourced and fitted, some new door seals/window rubbers. The car had carpet fitted but the rubber mats have been re-made so a set was purchased and fitted. Along with all the other small jobs about 180 hours of work was done on the non-bodywork tasks.
Also the paint had the odd scratch here and there and a couple of small areas of bubbling. Additionally rubber between the wheelarch extensions and the body was all cracked. So the bodyshop made those areas good (no welding required as far as I recall) and painted those areas to match.
I recently collected the car and it looks and runs well, ready to enjoy for the summer. I'll post a few current pictures.
Some of those were very trivial, such as a change of pedal rubbers or a bit of wind noise from a quarterlight, others a bit more involved such as an occasional popping out of fourth. Winter was an opportunity to get those things done, so arrangements for it to be done were made.
The engineering on a Fulvia is exquisite but there is a wire wool mesh that is in the oil filler, and this rusts especially on cars with little use, and then drops steel particles down the filler. This is worth checking on any Fulvia. There were a few of these but I don't think much harm was done.
There was also a small oil leak between the crankcase and block. I also wanted a better exhaust manifold on the car (the car is otherwise standard but a better exhaust manifold can give maybe 7-8hp) but fitting the manifold on the head is a pain.
So the engine came out and precautionary bearing shells etc were done. The car has "1016" cam profiles which is the racier roadgoing homologation spec cam if memory serves me correctly.
While this was all going on the radiator was re-cored, new water pump etc etc.
Also the correct exterior mirror was sourced and fitted, some new door seals/window rubbers. The car had carpet fitted but the rubber mats have been re-made so a set was purchased and fitted. Along with all the other small jobs about 180 hours of work was done on the non-bodywork tasks.
Also the paint had the odd scratch here and there and a couple of small areas of bubbling. Additionally rubber between the wheelarch extensions and the body was all cracked. So the bodyshop made those areas good (no welding required as far as I recall) and painted those areas to match.
I recently collected the car and it looks and runs well, ready to enjoy for the summer. I'll post a few current pictures.
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