[ajay99]

Originally Posted by fx45

Looks fairly complete that white car. also its a DX!

Can one fit seatbelts from any other car into a Non-DX SS80 or do they have to be orignal ones?

it is best to have the original ones fitted,

[chanu]

Originally Posted by ajay99

the white ss80 dx you have posted is the car which was sold for a fancy price 2 months ago

neither did I say it's a pastal blue!. I was with the opinion to try new color which can make the car unique, stand out from the crowd and which might even make other feel " wow nice car/color".

[sureshkishore]

Originally Posted by fx45

Looks fairly complete that white car. also its a DX!

Can one fit seatbelts from any other car into a Non-DX SS80 or do they have to be orignal ones?

The original ones are a pain to handle since they are not rectractable unlike the later model Seatbelts. also the originals would be quite difficult to source, so go for the seatbelts of the SB308 that should be quite easy to get.
Now if you want concourse restoration then may be you can try your luck at getting the OE stuff.

[ajay99]

Originally Posted by sureshkishore

The original ones are a pain to handle since they are not rectractable unlike the later model Seatbelts. also the originals would be quite difficult to source, so go for the seatbelts of the SB308 that should be quite easy to get.
Now if you want concourse restoration then may be you can try your luck at getting the OE stuff.

.But on the other hand,if it is not a DX version,why do you want to fit the seatbelts.once fitted you will have to wear them always

[fx45]

Guys need one suggestion. The garage guy whose restoring my car now says we must not get the whole car-paint scraped as he says the bodyline will be messed up big time. Instead he says he'll scrap all the necessary parts.
Current paint shade is brown and I am going to get it painted in pastel blue mostly. So wuldnt it affect the final paint?

[vigsom]

^^ he is right ; are you really serious about getting the colour changed?you'll need an endorsement in the rc after that(as per rules,of course).

Do not take off all the paint - you'll expose the sheet metal and that will result in slow corrosion

[ajay99]

Originally Posted by vigsom

^^ he is right ; are you really serious about getting the colour changed?you'll need an endorsement in the rc after that(as per rules,of course).

Do not take off all the paint - you'll expose the sheet metal and that will result in slow corrosion

fully to that.Please dont scrape the paint in an SS80, do as the painter suggested

[fx45]

Thanks for your advice folks.
Just got a news y'day that a maroon coloured '85 800 non-DX but with A/C and 75k km genuine; two owner car was sold for 60k recently.

Seems the SS80's value is climbing

[JayD]

Originally Posted by fx45

Guys need one suggestion. The garage guy whose restoring my car now says we must not get the whole car-paint scraped as he says the bodyline will be messed up big time. Instead he says he'll scrap all the necessary parts.
Current paint shade is brown and I am going to get it painted in pastel blue mostly. So wuldnt it affect the final paint?

What the Painter is telling is absolute Hogwash. Any Capable paintshop can get the lines back to factory spec. I would suggest you to look for a more capable paintshop to do the work.

I have done a complete strip down paintjob on my second (white) SS80DX, and it looks factory fresh.

Infact, i would anyday prefer a complete strip down paintjob, over a semi scrape job, especially if the colour is going to be changed.

Originally Posted by vigsom

^^ he is right ; are you really serious about getting the colour changed?you'll need an endorsement in the rc after that(as per rules,of course).

Most of these old cars do not have the colour mentioned in the RC book. Check if its mentioned in yours, if not, go right ahead with the colour change. But preferably, stick to the factory shades- Red/Blue/White/Brown.

Do not take off all the paint - you'll expose the sheet metal and that will result in slow corrosion

Please understand that he is not going to expose the bare metal, and leave it there as it is, it will be covered with primer very soon. There will be no slow corrosion due to this. Infact, a complete strip down job, if properly done, will always help to prevent future rust issues.

[fx45]

Which woudl be the best place in Mumbai except the scrapyards to find parts for the SS80?

Would I be able to get front seats or shall I get them made at any local seat guy?

[fx45]

Okay folks, just an update

My SS80 is now undergoing paint work; Pastel Blue Color.

I am getting the Antenna hole closed and also I'll use the mirror of the new car as old style mirror is slightly uncomfortable ( this is what I found). Rest of the car hopefully I'll try to keep as stock as possible.

Pix coming soon!

[ajay99]

Originally Posted by fx45

Okay folks, just an update

My SS80 is now undergoing paint work; Pastel Blue Color.

I am getting the Antenna hole closed and also I'll use the mirror of the new car as old style mirror is slightly uncomfortable ( this is what I found). Rest of the car hopefully I'll try to keep as stock as possible.

Pix coming soon!

No need to close the antenna holes.Use the OE blanking rubbers which was there on all standard SS80.should be available cheap!!

[fx45]

Here's my car after first coat.
Final shade will be much lighter than this.

[fx45]

Here she is with the final coat done.

Guys; I need help with a set of tail lamps for now; Can anyone guide me which auto-parts store may have it in Mumbai?

Also, need one more suggestion; I am planning to get the seats redone as the original ones are almost gone. Will it be wise to fix up better seats from say, a Zen? I am running a little tight on the budget side as well.

[chanu]

Originally Posted by fx45

Here's my car after first coat.
Final shade will be much lighter than this.

But this seems to be a different shade than that of a pastel blue, am I feeling this or is it because the pic was taken through a mobile. Pastel blue are quite different from this shade, even the undercoat/first coat was little darker for pastel blue.