The Portuguese Lancia Aurelia B12 1955 Series II

[Parisien]

...two important attributes.........................for any aspiring low level thief....


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[Khamsin433]

Hey Frank,

This has gone quiet, have I missed something?

 

[Parisien]

Nope...just been away......hoping to get back in saddle next week......then sand blast in November......welder then....doing quite a bit of research and collecting missing parts......all ongoing!


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[Khamsin433]

You're not allowed to be away, this should be your focus dude. LOL

I hope you have some nice facilities to work in as I'd hate to be working in the cold. Can't wait for more pictures.....

 

[Parisien]

Well...its a double garage jobbie........but as I say Bal...when this phase done passed over to welder for 4/5/6 plus months.......need to spread cost and source stuff plus do research.......the guy who will rebuild the V6 engine has only done 3 of the saloon car in 25 years....but 30 of the coupe version...slightly different engine so getting bits and pieces slower and just as costly


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[2b1ask1]

We can read into this the strip down proved it is a viable rebuild then Frank?

 

[Parisien]

Newton, am sorta committed to doing this.....as always it will cost quite a bit more than budgeted for...but if I spread it out a bit more its doable......it goes inside Friday...then a few weeks work to strip fully before sand blasting

Its then out of my sight for quite a while but hoping to photo the work every few weeks......am new to this am taking lots of guidance and advice



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[2b1ask1]

A calm and reasoned aproach is perfect Frank. From my restoring days (mostly motorcycles) it is very easy to get bogged down by single and often fairly insignificant part, headlight cowlings or a dash trim, at the end of the day it all amounts to a fabulous car so patience will win through...

 

[Parisien]

Am building up a missing bits/parts bank as I go......picking the brains of those who've done it before.....pming people, emailing, phoning.......still lots to learn though.

Have to say the contacts to date have been so helpful, understanding and gracious its wonderful!!

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[Khamsin433]

It's all good stuff Frank you know we all like pulling your leg.

It's a good approach on what is a rare car. I didn't appreciate the differences in engines between models was so great, but this is what is going to make this a must follow thread for folks who like to get their hands dirty. As you say we're not all made of money and spreading the costs will help not make this another aborted project. I like you have delayed the suspension rebuild on the Khamsin this winter as I wasn't expecting to change the workhorse car and ended up spending too much money. But there is always next year and I get to drive the car a bit longer since all the recent work.

Look forward to the pictures as they start to attack the body as the metal workers craft is awesome to watch. Wish I could do even a fraction of the things they can create.

 

[Parisien]

Cheers Bal...all good things come to those who wait.....................................even a hospital bed..........


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[hodroyd]

Frank,

Best of luck with it mate, looks a corker of a car, or will do..!!

Cheers
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[alfatan]

what a fantastic project/restoration. I love that little Lancia Its going to look so stunning when finished. To be honest I love the shape its in now, it's such a sleeping beauty. Its going to be worth all your efforts P.

 

[lozcb]

Sounds like you pulled Frank , and your passion wagon aint even on the road yet




regards loz

 

[Parisien]

Sounds like you pulled Frank , and your passion wagon aint even on the road yet




regards loz

....aw shucks Loz........you old match maker.................its a long road ahead Loz........might have run out of passion by the end of it!





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[lozcb]

....aw shucks Loz........you old match maker.................its a long road ahead Loz........might have run out of passion by the end of it!





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Or oomph


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

...or both...............................


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[lozcb]

...or both...............................


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Poor old Bernie , hope it wont be reason enough for a young Toyboy , better get down that Gym Frank



regards loz

 

[Parisien]

Lost a stone this last few months Loz..........................I AM a toyboy.....


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[lozcb]

Lost a stone this last few months Loz..........................I AM a toyboy.....


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You sure you lost it Frank, looking at your avitar id say its stuck to the sole of your shoe



regards loz