Fiat Topolino Fuel Altered

[doomcrew]

Ok, new project has begun, a Fiat Topolino Fuel Altered, from the Double Dragster kit. I have chosen the longer chassis for this, chopped the roof and extended the front of the body. I will extend the rear for the rear axle. More to follow.

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[Ira]

Great Start!

[slusher]

Love the extended frame..

[cobraman]

I like where your going with this.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Very nice start. Always enjoy watching your builds.

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

This is a cool looking project. Keep her going! later, MmD

[doomcrew]

Cheers guys.

Made some more progress on this, despite finding a small problem with the chrome. Originally I was going to keep the chrome valve covers and blower. However, while doing the wiring, I noticed that the chrome was rubbing off. I made the choice of stripping off all the chrome and spray them silver, and to be honest, it looks better for it. I tried to find a different way of doing the ignition leads, and came up with the idea of clumping the wires together, inserting them in to a piece of tubing which is then attached to the top of the mag. I then used a small length of heat shrink tubing threaded over the wires and pushed on top of the mag, and heat treated. As you can see in the pics, the valve covers were drilled out, and plug boots were pushed in to them. The wires were then inserted and left loose, so that they can adjusted as the covers are fitted.

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[Snake45]

Looks like you're building more of a Competition Coupe than an Altered.

[Greg Myers]

Either way it's turning out great, some super ideas, Steve.

[am73grand]

Loving this! Keep it going!!!

[doomcrew]

This is where I am with the Topo. Just getting the prepped for paint, and I was toying with the idea of a rear wing, but as of yet, I am undecided. I scratch built the fuel pump, fuel block and fuel tank. The tank was made from chemiwood, with sheet pewter strapping, and a turned cap. I also turned two of the blower pulleys, before my lathe choose to stop working again, it is very hit and miss at the moment, and still can't work out why. I scratch built the ally side panels and part of the steering along with the brackets for the front axle. Plenty still to do.

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[bobthehobbyguy]

Looking good. Looking forward to seeing more.

[doomcrew]

The Fiat is done.

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[gasser59]

That came out awesome Steve. I really like the modifications you did to the body.

[Lowlife ! !]

Hey Steve see your still haven't lost your touch ! Great looking little Topolino, one of those builds you wouldn't realise how much work went into it, look forward to more ! ! Hope your doing okay, catch up with ya soon mate, Martin.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love it. Great choice on the paint. Nice work as usual.

[AZ Boy]

Great job, Steve! Gotta love those Fiats.

[Davewilly]

Very cool!

[Tim Pentecost]

WOW...that's pretty cool, overall. I like it.

TimP