Hello from Scotland!

[KiltedSkier]

Hi Folks,

Gus from Scotland here, where men are men and sheep are scared!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37090591@N05/sets/72157622692999894/

Pics of my 1992 integrale (evo1) and recently purchased 74 Fulvia 1.3s in rally colours.

Can anyone recommend an experienced Fulvia mechanic in Scotland - especially for carb balancing and engine work?

Look forward to getting to know you all,

Cheers,
Gus

[1,6 HF]

Gus,

Welcome to the forum! The cars look great! The black on the bonnet & boot lid of the Fulvia look a little too shiny, but that's a small quibble; it's gorgeous.

Sorry I can't help with a mechanic, but I'm sure someone on the forum will know.

[fulviafiend]

Hi Gus,

You still searching for a mechanic? Did you have a look at the garages list that i put together?

http://www.lanciasport.com/lanciadealers.htm

I know the guy in Edinburgh has lots of experience with Fulvia's, its a bit thin on the ground if you live in the west or north of Scotland though, then again people who know Fulvia's are getting very thin on the ground everywhere in the UK nowadays! :'(

FF

[KiltedSkier]

Aye, not desperate yet so just getting the options together!

Gordon Needs Bodyshop in Alyth thinks there is someone in Blairgowrie who looks after a car he restored the bodywork/chassis on so is going to check with the owner. I think it's Woodford Garage in Blairgowrie. Also Paul from Vere Lancia has given me details of 1 of his Scottish customers/friends so might get a bit more info there too. Will let you know!

I can thoroughly recommend

Gordon Needs Bodyshop in Alyth
http://www.yell.com/b/Gordon+Needs+Bodyshop-Classic+Cars-Blairgowrie-PH118DT-5565413/index.html

He is ex Classic Car Restorations in Alyth, who seem to be losing all of their experienced staff. I believe the head mechanic is setting up in Kirriemuir as well.

For the 'grale owners a good friend of mine runs

http://www.rallyservices.co.uk/ in Perth, they look after a number of privateers including Bob Grant and do road/track car work as well.

Cheers,
Gus

[ncundy]

I've asked a few of the Scottish contingent from the LMC, hopefully they can provide some clues.

[DJ]

Welcome to our little corner of the Internet, Gus. It's great to have another Scotsman aboard.

If you're in the area of Alyth you're not that far from my good friend Hamish who you can find here under that same username. He's in Dinnet, by Aboyne in Aberdeenshire.

He's an avid Lancia enthusiast (although currently without) and has been involved for years with the local Lancisti in and around Aberdeen. I'm sure he can recommend some shops up that way.

BTW, you don't happen to fish do you? :)

[KiltedSkier]

Thanks guys.

Used to fish as a kid but more into mountain biking and skiing rather than standing freezing my nuts off in a river!

Looks lie Woodford garage in Blairgowrie looks after a Fulvia that Gordon Needs has worked on, so I'll pop in next week for a chat. Was out on Saturday seeing how the integrale chassis work has gone, looking good, lovely welding so ready to do the suspension work now then back for new underseal.
Gus

[DJ]

Used to fish as a kid but more into mountain biking and skiing rather than standing freezing my nuts off in a river!

Pity. I'm always looking for new fishing partners when I'm there.

I've seen the slopes at Glencoe, Glenshee, and Cairngorm in the winter so I assume you must do most of your skiing off the island. ;)

You should come visit us in Colorado. Our slopes aren't too bad. :rolleyes:

[KiltedSkier]

A bluebird day in waist deep powder is better in Scotland then the USA- I can get a real beer afterwards :-) 4 of the 5 ski centres are within 1.5 hours drive from Perth - 90% of my skiing is here with a week abroad normally.

Having another storming winter ski/climbing season here - lifts are just used to access the backcountry.

I could still cast a fly if the need arose!

Gus

[DJ]

A bluebird day in waist deep powder is better in Scotland then the USA- I can get a real beer afterwards :-) 4 of the 5 ski centres are within 1.5 hours drive from Perth - 90% of my skiing is here with a week abroad normally.

Having another storming winter ski/climbing season here - lifts are just used to access the backcountry.

I could still cast a fly if the need arose!

Gus

Come now, Gus!

I've visited AND lived in Scotland.

Bluebird day? Perhaps seems better only because of it's rarity! ;)

Waist deep powder? Never seen anything approaching "deep" nor "powder" there. ':

And as I understand it, the real reason you mostly use lifts only to access the back-country in Scotland is that it's only a five-minute walk to the top...:rolleyes:

But I suppose if you prefer short-run bunny slopes near sea-level, I understand. :twisted:

As for beer, we both know that most pubs in Scotland barely carry anything other than the mass-produced stuff from the large commercial breweries. Normally need to head to the Southern end of the island for the real stuff. :eek:

Besides, I can tell right-off that you must not come here much. Here in Colorado we have literally thousands of micro-breweries and brew-pubs that produce beers and ales that rival anything on the planet. And it's pretty much the same in most parts of the USA nowadays as the beer/ale craze has really exploded here.

All that said, I do have to say that most of my favorite beverages are produced in Scotland (Red Kite Ale from Black Isle, Blackwoods gin, most any Speyside, etc.). All-in-all, I DO love Scotland in many ways and for many reasons.

Anyway, welcome to the forum here. Should you ever get a hankering to ski (or hike, drive, drink, etc.) in thin air, you must give us a shout.

Cheers,