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svpatra · 5th May 2008, 16:32

Hi All,

Overhaulin ( a show n discovery travel and living) inspired me to start this project. I have a premier 118 ne which was bought in 1992 ( with Nissan petrol ) engine. This car has got lot of memories of my child hood.

There was a big debate in my family whether we should go for premier or any other brand.
In my opinion, this is a very good car for a family. Its big wheel base gives you power to tackle the Indian roads.

The coil spring suspension gives you additional comfort. And the handling is very easy.
The cost of repair is not that high. There in one thing which can be a –ve point i.e. the rusting of running board? Except that everything is absolutely fine.

The gear shift is amazing. This car is not in use now. The engine is in very good shape. One cannot find the engine is on or off from the cabin.
Please advise me whether I should restore this or not. I have few plans
1. I will paint in dark red (maroon) as the ford mustang in Thumps up AD.
2. There will be alloy wheels.
3. The interiors will be beige.
4. I want to add a fuel injector if possible ( gurus please advise)
5. Or I can put a decent reconditioned diesel engine to use this car for daily use.

I know the sale of this car will not fetch mush value. it may be as good as salving a piece of metal.

I am sure there are some 118 NE lovers. They may be interested in starting similar type of projects.

Cheers
Srinivas

5th May 2008, 16:32	#1 (permalink)
svpatra Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 1	My restoration project 118 NE Hi All, Overhaulin ( a show n discovery travel and living) inspired me to start this project. I have a premier 118 ne which was bought in 1992 ( with Nissan petrol ) engine. This car has got lot of memories of my child hood. There was a big debate in my family whether we should go for premier or any other brand. In my opinion, this is a very good car for a family. Its big wheel base gives you power to tackle the Indian roads. The coil spring suspension gives you additional comfort. And the handling is very easy. The cost of repair is not that high. There in one thing which can be a –ve point i.e. the rusting of running board? Except that everything is absolutely fine. The gear shift is amazing. This car is not in use now. The engine is in very good shape. One cannot find the engine is on or off from the cabin. Please advise me whether I should restore this or not. I have few plans 1. I will paint in dark red (maroon) as the ford mustang in Thumps up AD. 2. There will be alloy wheels. 3. The interiors will be beige. 4. I want to add a fuel injector if possible ( gurus please advise) 5. Or I can put a decent reconditioned diesel engine to use this car for daily use. I know the sale of this car will not fetch mush value. it may be as good as salving a piece of metal. I am sure there are some 118 NE lovers. They may be interested in starting similar type of projects. Cheers Srinivas Last edited by Aditya : 12th May 2008 at 17:28. Reason: Tags removed.