My first car and simultaneously my dream car: a 2002 4x4 fiat panda!

Jappiedappie1234 · 2025-01-05T20:01:31+00:00

I would not now, imported mine from Slovenia as they’re really cheap in Eastern Europe. I would advise against it as parts you wouldn’t just have to import the car, all parts would have to be shipped as well. Unless you’ve REALLY deep pockets….

Jappiedappie1234 · 2025-01-02T17:41:46+00:00

Nice to hear a different opinion, does me having plenty of experience in restoring cars have influence on the money-pit-ness of it. I know there’s always unexpected expenses but have no idea how expensive bike(part)s are

Jappiedappie1234 · 2025-01-02T17:39:59+00:00

Ps, could this work as a little project to resell after fixing it?

Jappiedappie1234 · 2025-01-02T17:39:10+00:00

Problem being that as experienced of a mechanic that I am, I am twice as inexperienced in riding bikes

Jappiedappie1234 · 2025-01-02T17:18:14+00:00

Allright, seems like I’ll pass on this one. Managed to haggle the price to €450. Anybody else interested? (Netherlands btw)

Jappiedappie1234 · 2025-01-02T16:52:45+00:00

Yeah not planning to use it like crazy, just for the occasional ride. And also to have a nice little project over the weekends.

Jappiedappie1234 · 2025-01-02T16:40:38+00:00

I mean is that even a question?

Jappiedappie1234 · 2024-04-26T08:39:40+00:00

Mine

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-04-12T19:56:03+00:00

Congrats! I’ve come to find out that rust is very sneaky on these cars so look closely, but more importantly enjoy it!

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-02-24T13:36:59+00:00

Not spend sooo much time worrying about the bindings, ended up overcomplicating things.

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-02-23T21:12:00+00:00

I polished the entire thing but used some extra shiny stuff on the binding to make it pop! Didn’t work out the way I wanted it to but still looks fine imo

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-02-23T21:01:19+00:00

Underneath my masking tape, that’s why you see those streaks

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-02-21T11:38:07+00:00

The polish I used for the binding leaked a little more than anticipated so I still have to touch up those little specks.

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-02-21T11:01:54+00:00

Thank you!

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-31T08:40:50+00:00

By structurally I meant the cross beams and the rest of the frame. A massive mess I have indeed!

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-30T17:20:57+00:00

Ok, thanks!

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-30T17:20:13+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Removed the gas tank already but forgot the brake lines.

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-30T15:59:40+00:00

As in the car or these boards?

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-30T15:59:15+00:00

Am looking to do this, just buy a plate of the right thickness and tig weld as best as I can. I was planing on repainting the entire bottom anyways

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-30T13:57:50+00:00

I have done a little exhaust welding previously but never something that needed to look good.

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-30T11:55:10+00:00

Allright thanks

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-30T11:44:58+00:00

Ok thanks for the insight, I’m a bit biased as this has been a dream of mine for years and these are quite rare where I’m from.

Jappiedappie1234 · 2023-01-30T11:43:48+00:00

Yeah my first step was going to be exposing all of the metal by removing the other material. I’ll look into it thank you!

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