Old man needs suggestions

nayakrnr · 4th September 2007, 20:20

IMO there is no use in keeping an old car spending so much on restoration.
I can understand the attachment towards things we use for so long.. but its not wise to build up stockpile in our home just for the sake of attachments.

CHEERS !!

breezydrive · 4th September 2007, 21:22

If you are really bent upon to keep this car, get the paint job & engine overhauling done.

Ripper · 4th September 2007, 21:53

Keep the car . Do it up slowly if budget doesn't permit. If people here can restore old pre 1950s then why don't u restore a pre 1990 vehicle. It will definitely be worth the cost involved, and makes more sense.

arunkvc · 5th September 2007, 13:27

sir i am new to this forum. my dad baught a 1985 model red colour. we all used it and after all these years the car has done about 1.6 lakhs. i baught one more car 1985 model blue colour 2 months back and i have put in a high lifr cam, headder, and going to put an esteem carborator into it. The seats were bad so i put in esteem front seats and going to do something to the rear seats later. after driving the safari, fiats, dolphins,ambi and many other cars it really feels grate to sit in this particular car. Even now people turn around when they see my car. I strongly suggest we have a club for this model car and please dont sell it just do it up and i dont think you will ned 1.5 laks to do it up get most of the things in the guj. pm me if you need anything i can give you some contact numbers.

gopz · 1st October 2007, 15:14

Whats up Rudra, tell us your decision!!!

greatmana2000 · 2nd October 2007, 11:52

Hello rudra ,

Thew engine job should not cost you more than 5000 .

The cost of new pistons liners valves is around 2000 , machining charges would be 500 and gaskets etc would be another 1000 . labour for removing the car engine and refitting would be another 1000 . incase you need to replace the oil pump or any con rod , even then the cost would not be more than 6000 rs .

My best bet would be to do up the engine and since you have an Amby ,you could just ask the mechanic to remove the block for your maruti and you could take the engine to the machine shop . May be you could even play around with the ports...valves heheh

greatmana2000 · 2nd October 2007, 11:56

Rudra , incase you need any help regarding machine shop ,parts lemme know . I can try to help

sriny_blr · 2nd October 2007, 12:58

Rudra san..
(i understnad san is referrred to senior persons in japanese)
Why dont you sell it to a guy (at reasonable price) making his dream come true for the one whos is really wanting a car but who cannot afford a new one and it could be a person whom you may knwo around.
-just another suggestion...

binz · 2nd October 2007, 13:02

Rudra sir has already taken a decision,please wait till he posts on this thread.

Samurai · 2nd October 2007, 14:03

Rudra has decided to sell, therefore the topic will be closed. He might add a foot note later.

4th September 2007, 20:20	#91
nayakrnr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 27 Thanked: 3 Times	IMO there is no use in keeping an old car spending so much on restoration. I can understand the attachment towards things we use for so long.. but its not wise to build up stockpile in our home just for the sake of attachments. CHEERS !!
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4th September 2007, 21:22	#92
breezydrive BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 750 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	If you are really bent upon to keep this car, get the paint job & engine overhauling done.
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4th September 2007, 21:53	#93
Ripper BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 260 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Keep the car . Do it up slowly if budget doesn't permit. If people here can restore old pre 1950s then why don't u restore a pre 1990 vehicle. It will definitely be worth the cost involved, and makes more sense.
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5th September 2007, 13:27	#94
arunkvc Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	sir i am new to this forum. my dad baught a 1985 model red colour. we all used it and after all these years the car has done about 1.6 lakhs. i baught one more car 1985 model blue colour 2 months back and i have put in a high lifr cam, headder, and going to put an esteem carborator into it. The seats were bad so i put in esteem front seats and going to do something to the rear seats later. after driving the safari, fiats, dolphins,ambi and many other cars it really feels grate to sit in this particular car. Even now people turn around when they see my car. I strongly suggest we have a club for this model car and please dont sell it just do it up and i dont think you will ned 1.5 laks to do it up get most of the things in the guj. pm me if you need anything i can give you some contact numbers.
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1st October 2007, 15:14	#95
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Whats up Rudra, tell us your decision!!!
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2nd October 2007, 11:52	#96
greatmana2000 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 703 Thanked: 58 Times	Hello rudra , Thew engine job should not cost you more than 5000 . The cost of new pistons liners valves is around 2000 , machining charges would be 500 and gaskets etc would be another 1000 . labour for removing the car engine and refitting would be another 1000 . incase you need to replace the oil pump or any con rod , even then the cost would not be more than 6000 rs . My best bet would be to do up the engine and since you have an Amby ,you could just ask the mechanic to remove the block for your maruti and you could take the engine to the machine shop . May be you could even play around with the ports...valves heheh
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2nd October 2007, 11:56	#97
greatmana2000 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 703 Thanked: 58 Times	Rudra , incase you need any help regarding machine shop ,parts lemme know . I can try to help
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2nd October 2007, 12:58	#98
sriny_blr BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: BLR Posts: 217 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Rudra san.. (i understnad san is referrred to senior persons in japanese) Why dont you sell it to a guy (at reasonable price) making his dream come true for the one whos is really wanting a car but who cannot afford a new one and it could be a person whom you may knwo around. -just another suggestion...
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2nd October 2007, 13:02	#99
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Rudra sir has already taken a decision,please wait till he posts on this thread.
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2nd October 2007, 14:03	#100
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,521 Times View My Garage	Rudra has decided to sell, therefore the topic will be closed. He might add a foot note later.
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