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I stand now before a big riddle - the previous owner changed the engine, and probably the gearbox - the gear layout is opposite. the rest of the car also needs a total rebuild, so any materials , schemes, data very welcome.

marynowskhy wrote :
as I mentioned the gearbox is messed up - 1st gear is right and up

Also the carburettor has been replaced with a smaller one

the dashboard is completely not original - some alfa clocks and a racing wheel,
but I doubt if I could get the originals for less than my monthly salary - So I'll just have to make a custom dashboard ( some nice walnut wood and classic style indicators) the dashboard is completely not original - some alfa clocks and a racing wheel,
but I doubt if I could get the originals for less than my monthly salary - So I'll just have to make a custom dashboard ( some nice walnut wood and classic style indicators)

From the serial number I estimated that it's a 1977 bagheera X, what colors did it come in? And have You got a clue on what were the interior options??
I will be rebuilding the interior - it's in bad shape and it's an ugly "potato bag" texture/colour.

any clue on where could I get a service book?? (real or PDF)

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marynowskhy wrote :
as I mentioned the gearbox is messed up - 1st gear is right and up

Mmm ! Are you sure that you have the original gearbox.
As i could see, the last owner has changed a lot of things.
Maybe he could have arranged the gearbox.
How many gears do you have on your car ?? 4 or 5 ???

Marynowskhy said :
I found a little plate on the feder and took a picture - but I think that my bagheera consists of at least two.

I found a polish article about my car

Auteur:	marynowskhy [ 31 Mars 2007, 08:01 ]
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Hi, My name is Marcin Marynowski, I'm from Poland. Not more than two weeks ago I've came across a curious car being displayed by a farmer next to His barn. After an internet search I found out that it was a Bagheera and instantly bought it. After a while of fiddling with the electrics it started and I drove it to the warehouse where I work. I stand now before a big riddle - the previous owner changed the engine, and probably the gearbox - the gear layout is opposite. the rest of the car also needs a total rebuild, so any materials , schemes, data very welcome. The previous owner called me up and told me that he has a second engine - I'm bringing it in next week. Official sources speak of about 10 bagheeras being registred in Poland and 3 still running, but I cannot contact any of the owners. So maybe I'm left with the only working bagheera in my country, maybe anyone will know something about the others.... You can see my Baggy after arriving at my place here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB0VsR5klbs

Auteur:	viking50 [ 31 Mars 2007, 10:21 ]
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Welcome Marcin

Auteur:	NAZE2000 [ 31 Mars 2007, 10:34 ]
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Thank's for this presentation Marcin and Welcome

Auteur:	BULLITT [ 31 Mars 2007, 13:00 ]
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Hi Marcin ! Congratulation for your Bagheera !! It is really easy in France to restore this car because we have most of parts available by a specialist : HB PIèces auto. If you need advices, don't hesitate to tell us what's wrong, we will try to help you. Cheers. Thierry

Auteur:	joe [ 31 Mars 2007, 14:37 ]
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Welcome Marcin marynowskhy a écrit: I stand now before a big riddle - the previous owner changed the engine, and probably the gearbox - the gear layout is opposite. the rest of the car also needs a total rebuild, so any materials , schemes, data very welcome. what do you want to know ?

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Auteur:	marynowskhy [ 31 Mars 2007, 15:27 ]
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Thanks a lot for the warm welcome guys! here's a couple of my problems: as I mentioned the gearbox is messed up - 1st gear is right and up - engine from another SIMCA?? Also the carburettor has been replaced with a smaller one, but I hope that next week I will have an extra engine - that would sort it out the dashboard is completely not original - some alfa clocks and a racing wheel, but I doubt if I could get the originals for less than my monthly salary - So I'll just have to make a custom dashboard ( some nice walnut wood and classic style indicators) From the serial number I estimated that it's a 1977 bagheera X, what colors did it come in? And have You got a clue on what were the interior options?? I will be rebuilding the interior - it's in bad shape and it's an ugly "potato bag" texture/colour. On the bright side everything seems to generally work, even electric windows and one final thing: any clue on where could I get a service book?? (real or PDF)

Auteur:	BULLITT [ 31 Mars 2007, 19:10 ]
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Citer: marynowskhy wrote : as I mentioned the gearbox is messed up - 1st gear is right and up Mmm ! Are you sure that you have the original gearbox. As i could see, the last owner has changed a lot of things. Maybe he could have arranged the gearbox. How many gears do you have on your car ?? 4 or 5 ??? Citer: Also the carburettor has been replaced with a smaller one Don't worry, you're not alone. When i bought my bagheera, it was the same thing. The last owner thought with only one carburator, the engine would become economical. In fact, it was ridiculous when you know how it works. But if you have another engine in a proach future, the problem is over. Citer: the dashboard is completely not original - some alfa clocks and a racing wheel, but I doubt if I could get the originals for less than my monthly salary - So I'll just have to make a custom dashboard ( some nice walnut wood and classic style indicators) the dashboard is completely not original - some alfa clocks and a racing wheel, but I doubt if I could get the originals for less than my monthly salary - So I'll just have to make a custom dashboard ( some nice walnut wood and classic style indicators) If you want to replace your dashboard by an original, you can contact Bagheera34 on this forum. This person has many parts of Bagheera for sale. I suppose he will have what you want. You can deal with him concerning the price and the payment but i suppose it will be not really expensive. Citer: From the serial number I estimated that it's a 1977 bagheera X, what colors did it come in? And have You got a clue on what were the interior options?? I will be rebuilding the interior - it's in bad shape and it's an ugly "potato bag" texture/colour. Concerning that, our experts here are Bagheera.be and Aiemac. Just give us serial number you have on the little plate in the front of the car, and we give you the exact colored interior you must have. Citer: any clue on where could I get a service book?? (real or PDF) Oh yes, we have registered all documentation. For that, you have to contact naze2000, you can ask him all instructions how to get these precious documents. Naze is a cool guy, i suppose he will give you password to let you consultate of what you need. Cheers. Thierry

Auteur:	joe [ 31 Mars 2007, 20:04 ]
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BULLITT a écrit: Citer: marynowskhy wrote : as I mentioned the gearbox is messed up - 1st gear is right and up Mmm ! Are you sure that you have the original gearbox. As i could see, the last owner has changed a lot of things. Maybe he could have arranged the gearbox. How many gears do you have on your car ?? 4 or 5 ??? yes...i read in a book a similar problem...maybe it's a talbotmurena's five gearbox

Auteur:	Rudz! [ 01 Avr 2007, 00:57 ]
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Hi Marcin ! Welcome on board

Auteur:	Norbert [ 02 Avr 2007, 00:38 ]
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Welcome Marcin my English is too poor for me to write to you ; however, I appreciate reading messages from Poland (translated by a friend )

Auteur:	marynowskhy [ 02 Avr 2007, 07:22 ]
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I just saw the archive , NAZE 2000 gave ma the pass. I must say I'm most impressed! The service books are in french ,but even the pictures and diagrams alone will help a lot. I found a polish article about my car, I can upload it - but I doubt if it's of any use for You. Anyway, I'm a big step ahead with the service book! merci!

Auteur:	bagheera.be [ 02 Avr 2007, 07:58 ]
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Hi Marcin, You look really enthousiastic on the pictures A couple of years ago, I've been in touch with another Polish Bagheera owner. A serie 1. I'll see if I can find back some contact informations. Regards

Auteur:	marynowskhy [ 02 Avr 2007, 18:33 ]
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Hi! How could I not look enthousiastic! I drive a 1981 ford escort - and now I bought such a beauty!!! I found a little plate on the feder and took a picture - but I think that my bagheera consists of at least two. Thats because the number on the body is different. Maybe You guys can tell me something about it. the number on the body is X 6550 6X54653 and here's the plate:

Auteur:	marynowskhy [ 02 Avr 2007, 18:52 ]
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Sorry, trying to post the image with no luck here's a link: http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/39/tabliczkajl2.jpg

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Auteur:	BULLITT [ 02 Avr 2007, 20:48 ]
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Citer: Marynowskhy said : I found a little plate on the feder and took a picture - but I think that my bagheera consists of at least two. Probably ! It's a typical thing for a complete restoration to buy two cars and take parts from one to another. Concerning both numbers, bagheera.be will tell you more informations than me. I haven't got his experience yet, but i'm on my way !!!! Citer: I found a polish article about my car What is the source of this article please ?