azzurro Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Thanks all, this one might actually be one of the easiest, as despite the looks its actually got pretty good bones and is a 1950's simple design that almost all components are designed to be serviceable. Scraping off the years of benign neglect, mouse shit and poor paint job is pretty satisfying. The paperwork side is the new part for me and more worrying than the actual recommissioning! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Oh, I’ve got to call dad tonight so I will hit him up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Yeah Im also a big fan of your Fiat saving journeys ! This one is pretty damn cool ! Keep up the good work mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Nice going eh. I suppose the one that was at Marshlands is long gone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzurro Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Yeah, i asked @Carsnz123 last time it was for sale and it was probably still there, but unfortunately the old boy has since passed on or been moved to a home and the place is pretty much cleared out now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Another +1 for enjoying keeping up with your Fiat talents, passed through dunners on the weekend and was hoping to spot them from the main drag! Keep up the A+ restos! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsinclairx Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 12/04/2021 at 22:34, tortron said: Genuinely from that first picture i assumed the van was in eastern Europe somewhere Milton is not far off really, copious amounts of drink driving and non seatbelt wearers Good score on the van!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsinclairx Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 12/04/2021 at 22:34, tortron said: Genuinely from that first picture i assumed the van was in eastern Europe somewhere Milton is not far off really, copious amounts of drink driving and non seatbelt wearers Good score on the van!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Cool. Yep me too looking forward to following your next journey! So is this a similar base to the multipla? I wish I could have saved this multipla that was parked at my old work place but the owner is a bit of a hoarder... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmulally Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Great to see another crappy old van getting an overdue birthday. I remember whacking a bid on that a long time ago on TM but was never that serious about it. My best advice for COV ownership is to invest in a really good set of noise cancelling headphones! As for getting it back on the road, I'd make an appointment to go see the person at VTNZ and ask their advice. Will likely involve getting a receipt and a stat dec from the plod that it isn't listed as stolen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzurro Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 @yoeddynz no, its a lot bigger than that! Its based off the Fiat 1100 sedan, but was a contemporary to the 600 Multipla, so shares a few bits from the broader Fiat parts bin as well as having a similar design language i guess, putting aside the out-thereness of the multipla @dmulally cheers, lots of Sound deadening might help too. There is none apart from the engine cover. I want to get it back on the original plates and thats a bit more involved paperwork wise than rereg on new plates as i need to prove the plate and vehicle relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 When I looked into a car that was of the system i was 'advised, nudge nudge wink wink' by a fella at vtnz to 'find' some old photos of the vehicle wearing the plates ie make some up and create a bit of history. That's all they want really. Apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 6 hours ago, yoeddynz said: When I looked into a car that was of the system i was 'advised, nudge nudge wink wink' by a fella at vtnz to 'find' some old photos of the vehicle wearing the plates ie make some up and create a bit of history. That's all they want really. Apparently Lol, just print the photos in the first post of the build thread off on an inkjet printer low on ink. Would look legit as. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzurro Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 The process allows the provision of 'alternative documentation' beyond any primary documentation (like rego papers and wof sheets), allows them to consider repair receipts, insurance documents old stickers and period and current photos to support the statutory declaration. Its a pathway i would prefer to not abuse as its pretty nice that it exists. Oh, and here is me totally ripped on a sweet beach with a smoking hot babe who is totally also my girlfriend 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 You've got lovely boobs. Not sure I like your girlfriends hairy chest though. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piazzanoob Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 sweet project vehicle. would look sweet with some low and some form of hand painted company signwriting of its era. also the lady at nzta who deals with the black plate stuff might be able to dig up some info on the van too otherwise fill out a ownership form. there is a specific one for deregistered cars and get a jp to sign it. and maybe get the all clear from police that there is no interest in it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 This van makes me happy. Thanks for a cool thread. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsinclairx Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I can’t believe how well it’s actually cleaned up. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx7 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Man this pic just made me crack up - similar to a kids cartoon my son sometimes watches 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I can highly suggest Rods Engine Services in Fox St, SouthD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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