OK, so I purchased my 98 20VT last Friday (1 week ago today). My intentions are to 'do her up' and make her a mint example.
Bought for £675.00 with a FSH, new cambelt, new rad and new manifold, the turbo was its last legs though. Smokey on start-up.
So far the following has been done....
(a) New (refurbed) 360 bearing Turbo
(b) New rocker cover gasket
(c) Install a new centre console - old cracked under stereo
(d) Fix door handle and door handle mechanism
(e) Install door strap
(f) New headlight and side light bulbs
(g) Bought and fitted refurbed set of LE alloys
(h) Stick on new FIAT badge on tail
Stuff still to do
(a) Install the new 20VT mats - bought not in
(b) Install second hand leather interior - bought and waiting for it to arrive!!! - Will scrub the carpets when the cloth interior comes out
(c) Go to Motormech next week for a custom 'cat-back'
(d) Install a boost gauge
(e) Go to Flea's for a custom map.
(f) Work on body work to bring back to 'as new'
(g) Get a service at Joe's
(h) Clean up the entire engine bay
Here is a picture as she stands this afternoon in the rain with new wheels put on
Picture taken on camera phone, so not that good!