Topic: Fiat Abarth 1600 OT Berlina remake Fred Winkel

[Rubino]

Hi Fred,
You said that you are using a electronic type speedo, are you driving this from a converter on the gearbox?  or from a driveshaft and not the gearbax at all? does the 901 speedo drive not match the fiat cable type? sorry to ask specific questions but I am at that point in my conversion/build.
Regards, Rubino

[fredabarth]

So, you're going quick in your build then.
I had the chance to buy a electronic speedo and I fit it on the driveshaft of the gearbox.
I'm not busy with that part of the build, so I can't be more specific about it.

The Fiat cable doesn't fit in the 901 gearbox, but maybe you can use a speedo from a porsche 911 and the cable from a 911. I think I've got a porsche cable at home!

[Rubino]

I maybe going at this backwards,but I.m doing the mechanicals first then the body work, my Berlina has no rust so dent removal and flare fitting/painting I want to do at the end. I am amazed at how strong the 850 gearbox is as Guy has stated and now you. Making a bell housing no problem ,this sounds better than 901 with issues! I have a few spare 850 Sc gearboxes.
thanks Fred!

[Rubino]

Fred ,your work inspires! this is good for me to move on mine, keep up the fantastic work!!!
Regards, Rubino

[Rubino]

Hi Fred, Nice work as always, I am changing my direction on the project and starting with body, will buy and collect special parts like front grill etc ,but the upgrade to bodywork like yours must be done first, lesson learnt!
Regards, Rubino

[fredabarth]

Hello Rubino,

Thanks for the compliments.
When you will start with the body think also about the wheels you want to use, because of the space in the original wheelarea.
Good luck and if you want to know anything!
Place some pics of your car!

Fred

[rraspa]

Great story , i like finding out about what actually was done at the time. Articles like these are fantastic.
Keep up the good work
Ras

[rraspa]

Hi Fred
Being of Italian heritage the first article article makes sense. I have seen that many other articles and info on the web  mentioning "Mostra" which actually translates in Italian to mean "show" or "display". so the correct terminology that should be associated the 850 belina is "Mostro" meaning monster in Italian.
I am building a replica OT 2000 Coupe America...slowly
If you find any articles i'd love to see them. i have been able to find some old magazines with articles in German, however, i can't read German but the pics are great for reference.
Ras

[rraspa]

Hi Fred
Love the article and pics from the Japanese Museum. I have heard a lot about this one. It has my favorite car in the collection the Pininfarina 2000 concept. I have had a poster of the car on my wall since i was a young boy. It is on the list to visit one day.
Ras

[Rubino]

Well there is more we share! Fred, Ras , I to had that Abarth 2000 poster on my wall and the dinky for years, a petrol company used it in its promotion once ,do you remember which one?
Regards, Rubino

[rraspa]

Here is the poster. I've never seen one since. Mobil was the oil company. there are the specs at the bottom of the poster.
Details are Fiat Abarth 2000, 4 cylinder, Rear mounted engine, Displacement 1946cc, Horsepower 250, RPM 8000, twin overhead camshaft, two Weber DSOE 58 carburetors, Length 13' 6", Width 5' 11", Weight 14.5 cwt, Max speed 167mph, Designed by Pininfarina, Lubricated by Mobiloil Super.
Rubino as you are just around the corner from me, you know you are welcome to come over anytime and we can just sit and look this work of art.
Ras

[Rubino]

Thanks Ras, Nice offer but have a good look at Freds pictures, I would rather look at his Abarth 2000 all day, it has better curves!
all jokes aside that is one of the most beautiful cars in the world bar none!!!
Ras maybe after the OT's we look at how to do a couple of those?!?! or maybe just the model?
thanks Fred and Ras nice posters! - Regards Rubino

[fredabarth]

Haha, it's a very nice car to make a replica of!!
Just do it.
I'll go for this one!!!! The OT1600 spider.

[Rubino]

Fred, you just started something in me, any help in body parts? or information?
Regards, Rubino

[toonhyper]

Thank you so much for your warm sharing.