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10 years 11 months ago - 10 years 11 months ago #34194 by Rachael F
A Cousin - Lancia Abarth 037 Stradale was created by Rachael F
This is my Lancia 037 Stradale project. There's only a little X1/9 in it but I thought it might be of interest to fellow Italian car enthusiasts! This is the hoped-for end product (with thanks to Tony Harrison)...



We start with a Lancia Montecarlo chassis. First thing is to cut the front and back off, to leave just the office...
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10 years 11 months ago #34195 by Rachael F
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Unfortunately my tub was a bit rusty...


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10 years 11 months ago #34196 by Rachael F
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So repairs were made...






Now the real work can start. More pics will follow as work progresses.
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10 years 11 months ago #34201 by Speedy Fiat
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Great project, look forward to seeing the results B)
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10 years 11 months ago #34206 by peter thorpe
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great workmanship thanks for sharing :)
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10 years 11 months ago #34207 by Rachael F
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Thanks gents, it's going to be an expensive summer for me!

Currently considering engines. I have a Fiat 2 litre 16V turbo engine, which would be close to the original. However I really like the idea of a five cylinder engine, so I'm looking at Coupe turbos.

The gearbox will be from an Audi A6, so we need to make an adapter plate.

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10 years 9 months ago #34485 by Rachael F
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Front and rear space frames being fabricated...



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10 years 8 months ago #34567 by Andrew Sinclair
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Wow. Pretty serious project this then... Nice.
I wouldn't even consider the 5cyl engine. The Fiat engine is the way to go.
Keep posting!

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10 years 8 months ago #34572 by Rachael F
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10 years 7 months ago #34889 by Rachael F
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Well, as I keep being asked...





The stripping process revealed some further work to be done...


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10 years 5 months ago - 10 years 5 months ago #35263 by Andy Rowley
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Are you planning on having it look like the one on ebay when complete?

eBay item number:271956483899

Cant get the link to work arrrggghhhh!!!!!!!


I notice he's used an Audi A4 gearbox on it.
Blue Gran Finale F100FAW
As seen in Classic & Sports car....
As seen in Auto Italia.....
As seen on Fifth Gear....!!!!
Lido ALF 704S
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10 years 5 months ago #35264 by Rachael F
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Mine is the Stradale version, as per the top photo. The eBay one is Mick's first build, mine is the second and I believe he has a third under way.

I have an A6 6 speed box for mine...


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10 years 5 months ago #35265 by Rachael F
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I have also picked up a running/driving Fiat Coupe 20VT as a donor.

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10 years 5 months ago #35267 by Pete Pearson
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I have also picked up a running/driving Fiat Coupe 20VT as a donor.


Rachael, check the cambelt and auxiliary belt history. Change them every 36000 miles / 3 years maximum despite what Fiat say.
It's a good idea to change the cam phase sensor at the same time as it is hidden behind the exhaust cam pulley so is otherwise inaccessible.

It is usually the auxiliary belt letting go that takes out the cambelt and it's an interference engine.

Have a look in the Fiat Coupe Club Forum "How to do" section for more info.

www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=s...=1249622#Post1249622

You may need to register on the forum to get access to it, but you don't need paid club membership apart from access to the full workshop manuals.
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10 years 5 months ago #35268 by Rachael F
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Many thanks Pete, advice noted!

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