M&W 550 Overhaul...

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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...

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Hi All & Seasons Greetings
It’s been a while but here the latest ‘up date’!
Very much under the banner of getting ready for what’s next rather than what’s been done…
The parts from Fibersteel have finally made their way from California to Cumbria (via Switzerland!) sadly a few hic-ups have meant delivery times haven’t been up to Fibersteel’s usually excellent standard, however they remain great folks to deal with.

So, what we have here is a set of front ’speed’ jacking points. On the real thing the centre plugs are part of the main chassis rails, while the dome is part of the alloy body but with a shell made of fiberglass and a chassis that finishes in a very different place in the car these will be purely for visual effect…
I’ll get some primer on them in the next few days but marking out and the eventual fitment will have to wait until it stops raining and warms up a little outside…

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All the best and Happy Christmas to one & all…
Ian F.



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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...

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Sounds good Ian - I'm guessing one of these (or similar) is in the pipeline ... :wink:


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Lightweight_911 wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2024 5:30 pm .

Sounds good Ian - I'm guessing one of these (or similar) is in the pipeline ... :wink:


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Hi Andy
I was trying very hard not to think about one of those, especially as it can’t actually be used!
But now you’ve said it…. 🤣

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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...

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I see that it is now up for sale Ian - someone's going to get a stunning car !

What's next ?


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Re: M&W 550 Overhaul...

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Lightweight_911 wrote: Wed Aug 27, 2025 5:01 pm .

I see that it is now up for sale Ian - someone's going to get a stunning car !

What's next ?


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Hi Andy
Yes, sadly my 550 is up for sale, I really should have posted details on here ages ago but that would make selling it seem very real...lol
As I'm not getting time to drive it (hence the sale) I'm not sure what if anything will replace it! However 50's & 60's Alfas will always have a big place in my heart and Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato's seem to be at the top of my google browsing history right now!

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