1957 Fiat Elegant - Restoration advice and help needed

iraghava · 2nd April 2008, 23:42

Or maybe it's Bellow???

Stanher · 2nd April 2008, 23:46

Haha! 'can try better guys!

suren181 · 3rd April 2008, 15:08

Bred, Borange, Bellow: You guys are just too much I must say.

Well, not much to it, but am choosing Black for 2 reasons:

1) The cars factory color was Black (prime reason)

2) Was thinking of Blue as in the Catalog color but wasn't sure of getting the right blue.

So does this mean that it's gonna be a LACK of color as in B Lack? :-)

Regarding the update it still hasn't hit the paint booth yet, but have been informed that it do so the coming week. Me, am already shuddering at the thought of the final fitment process.

JayD · 3rd April 2008, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by suren181

Bred, Borange, Bellow: You guys are just too much I must say.

Well, not much to it, but am choosing Black for 2 reasons:

1) The cars factory color was Black (prime reason)

2) Was thinking of Blue as in the Catalog color but wasn't sure of getting the right blue.

So does this mean that it's gonna be a LACK of color as in B Lack? :-)

Regarding the update it still hasn't hit the paint booth yet, but have been informed that it do so the coming week. Me, am already shuddering at the thought of the final fitment process.

PLEEEZ NOT BLACK!!! I agree its the original shade and all, but its waaay too common!

Stanher · 4th April 2008, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

PLEEEZ NOT BLACK!!! I agree its the original shade and all, but its waaay too common!

Not in Hyderabad! Considering that many black fiats have been repainted in lighter colours over here!

JayD · 4th April 2008, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Not in Hyderabad! Considering that many black fiats have been repainted in lighter colours over here!

Maybe u could try some dark shade like dark breen or glue.

Cyrus43 · 4th April 2008, 23:37

come on guys. let the guy be.
@ suren. make it red

Stanher · 4th April 2008, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTA

come on guys. let the guy be.
@ suren. make it red

He did want to at one point, but had a second thought upon the look I gave him when he told me of painting it in that colour! Right, suren??

And btw, I think red should be officially, formally, legally, etc etc. henceforth reserved for Heralds and padmini-shape (inc. delights/presidents) fiats!

Cyrus43 · 5th April 2008, 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanher

He did want to at one point, but had a second thought upon the look I gave him when he told me of painting it in that colour! Right, suren??

And btw, I think red should be officially, formally, legally, etc etc. henceforth reserved for Heralds and padmini-shape (inc. delights/presidents) fiats!

Ahh Come on!! I personaly think it will look SUPERB!!
A select too looks superb in RED!!
Here is one from bombay.

Stanher · 5th April 2008, 09:56

Sorry GTA I still stand by my opinion- it suits padminis better at the most! Anyways, to each their own!

suren181 · 11th April 2008, 12:42

The next stage of work on my elegant has begun. The tinkering work is almost through and we decided to give it a coat of primer so that I would have a better perception of the car than it was sans the paint.

So yesterday the workshop folks have started the Bondo (Body filler) work on the car and a few snaps taken of the work thats being done is being posted for all to see.

Stanher · 11th April 2008, 13:31

Suren, glad to see work progressing again!
Btw, just a suggestion on looking at this pic.:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...d-img00336.jpg

I think its better if you have that petrol tank pipe with the rubber grommet removed during the bondo/paint work.

Also is this Bondo imported? Could I have a few tins for my Herald (which is again *supposed to have gone* for resto today! )

suren181 · 11th April 2008, 13:38

Shyam, Have sent you a PM. Check your inbox. The fittings on the car would / should have been removed today before they continue work on it.

Sad part is am continuing the work without the holes drilled on the Dicky for the Fiat 1100 Badge since I have been unsuccessful in procuring one. Any kind souls out here who have a spare one to sell would see me indebted to them for this.

karlosdeville · 11th April 2008, 20:02

Great to see progress. Im afraid though the petrol cap mechanism has been incorrectly fitted. If you are raelly keen on fitting it right, cut and redo it right now before paint. Otherwise ignore it and pretend I never said anything.

Cyrus43 · 11th April 2008, 23:05

Good to see that progress is happening. I hope both our cars come out beautifully as they should.

2nd April 2008, 23:42	#91
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,017 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Or maybe it's Bellow??? Last edited by iraghava : 2nd April 2008 at 23:43.
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2nd April 2008, 23:46	#92
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 5,440 Thanked: 339 Times View My Garage	Haha! 'can try better guys!
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3rd April 2008, 15:08	#93
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 847 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Bred, Borange, Bellow: You guys are just too much I must say. Well, not much to it, but am choosing Black for 2 reasons: 1) The cars factory color was Black (prime reason) 2) Was thinking of Blue as in the Catalog color but wasn't sure of getting the right blue. So does this mean that it's gonna be a LACK of color as in B Lack? :-) Regarding the update it still hasn't hit the paint booth yet, but have been informed that it do so the coming week. Me, am already shuddering at the thought of the final fitment process. Last edited by suren181 : 3rd April 2008 at 15:09.
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4th April 2008, 23:37	#97
Cyrus43 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,014 Thanked: 111 Times View My Garage	come on guys. let the guy be. @ suren. make it red
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5th April 2008, 09:56	#100
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 5,440 Thanked: 339 Times View My Garage	Sorry GTA I still stand by my opinion- it suits padminis better at the most! Anyways, to each their own!
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11th April 2008, 12:42	#101
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 847 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	It's begun The next stage of work on my elegant has begun. The tinkering work is almost through and we decided to give it a coat of primer so that I would have a better perception of the car than it was sans the paint. So yesterday the workshop folks have started the Bondo (Body filler) work on the car and a few snaps taken of the work thats being done is being posted for all to see. Attached Thumbnails
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11th April 2008, 13:31	#102
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 5,440 Thanked: 339 Times View My Garage	Suren, glad to see work progressing again! Btw, just a suggestion on looking at this pic.: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...d-img00336.jpg I think its better if you have that petrol tank pipe with the rubber grommet removed during the bondo/paint work. Also is this Bondo imported? Could I have a few tins for my Herald (which is again supposed to have gone for resto today! )
	() Thanks

11th April 2008, 13:38	#103
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 847 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Shyam, Have sent you a PM. Check your inbox. The fittings on the car would / should have been removed today before they continue work on it. Sad part is am continuing the work without the holes drilled on the Dicky for the Fiat 1100 Badge since I have been unsuccessful in procuring one. Any kind souls out here who have a spare one to sell would see me indebted to them for this.
	() Thanks

11th April 2008, 20:02	#104
karlosdeville Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 7,860 Thanked: 1,227 Times View My Garage	Great to see progress. Im afraid though the petrol cap mechanism has been incorrectly fitted. If you are raelly keen on fitting it right, cut and redo it right now before paint. Otherwise ignore it and pretend I never said anything.
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11th April 2008, 23:05	#105
Cyrus43 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,014 Thanked: 111 Times View My Garage	Good to see that progress is happening. I hope both our cars come out beautifully as they should.
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