Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX

samsag12 · 24th February 2010, 08:38

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Originally Posted by sureshkishore

Can confirm that SS80's and the early SB308 s came with full amber front turn/clearance lamps.

Think this could be broken part of a rear left combination lamp assy of a SS80.Attachment 294461

Sharp eyes you got sureshkishore. It indeed seems the rear tail light assembly part. If it had been front indicator lens it would have got 2 screw mount holes on its side.

ajay99 · 24th February 2010, 10:34

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Originally Posted by samsag12

Sharp eyes you got sureshkishore. It indeed seems the rear tail light assembly part. If it had been front indicator lens it would have got 2 screw mount holes on its side.

he should definitely have it, especially in the case of maruti suzuki cars!!!

Stanher · 24th February 2010, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by sureshkishore

Can confirm that SS80's and the early SB308 s came with full amber front turn/clearance lamps.

Think this could be broken part of a rear left combination lamp assy of a SS80.

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsag12

Sharp eyes you got sureshkishore. It indeed seems the rear tail light assembly part. If it had been front indicator lens it would have got 2 screw mount holes on its side.

Oh man! Right you are, suresh! Geez, it slipped my mind totally!

Yes, its the broken piece from one of the tail-lamps- they did tell me one was broken. The other was intact, wanted to take it but was told the owner wanted to retain them!

ajay99 · 5th March 2010, 07:27

there are 2 ss80's one dx and the other standard advertised for sale in kerala in thursday newspaper classifieds.

manishalive · 6th March 2010, 20:02

All those lovers of the Maruti. The R C Bhargawa's book on Maruti is out.

The Maruti Story: R C Bhargava: HB Books Buy The Maruti Story India: - Infibeam.com

Maruti Suzuki SS80 DX-pmb9788172237806.jpg

Further there is an article for the same in March 7, 2010 issue of Business today.

bablue · 6th March 2010, 23:31

coming to the point of sale and resale. i was just pondering what would be the just worth of the cars of 1984-85 make. Like what would the car of a 1984 or 1985 both standard and Dx models worth be. Two cars which i had a very keen tab of, changed hands very recently. Both were Standard models one was a Doctor driven car and another belonged to Lecturer. I came to know that both were sold not more than Rs.20,000/- each. Is it all woth? or any value could be attached for its age antiquity? please give inputs with regard to any new change of hands/sale of the cars and its sale price.

ajay99 · 7th March 2010, 18:58

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Originally Posted by bablue

coming to the point of sale and resale. i was just pondering what would be the just worth of the cars of 1984-85 make. Like what would the car of a 1984 or 1985 both standard and Dx models worth be. Two cars which i had a very keen tab of, changed hands very recently. Both were Standard models one was a Doctor driven car and another belonged to Lecturer. I came to know that both were sold not more than Rs.20,000/- each. Is it all woth? or any value could be attached for its age antiquity? please give inputs with regard to any new change of hands/sale of the cars and its sale price.

regarding the quoted prices of ss80 marutis,it can vary from Rs.15000/- to 100000/-.being a 25plus car,the mechanical and body condition and the originality aspect will be the criterion for the pricing.
Moreover DX cars are sought after because of its rarity vis a vis standard models.
Also a fully original less run single owner car with all the original documents like INVOICE,owners manual,service manual,a/c manual and original keys,etc will command a premium

samsag12 · 10th March 2010, 10:17

Hey tantragna no updates. whats up man did the progress on the car stalled. Its been nearly a month you updated. Waiting eagerly to see the final pics of the car.

tantragna · 16th March 2010, 00:41

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Originally Posted by samsag12

Hey tantragna no updates. whats up man did the progress on the car stalled. Its been nearly a month you updated. Waiting eagerly to see the final pics of the car.

Stalled almost for 18 days! But have some updates from the last week's works. Incidentally I had hurt my leg with quite a deep wound, while video graphing the hill climb event at Nandi Hills (Bangalore) last month on 23rd to 25th. Developing a strong interest into rallying!!! So was day/night dreaming on how to get into the sport!

So for the update. Engine went in under the hood, doors harnessed on to the pillars. Steering, cabling mechanicals like, clutch, throttle, choke, hood release, hand-brake fixed.

The pending jobs are, the radiator, electrical wiring, fluid Brake system finalization, few accessories pending due to damaged/lost fasteners. Another 3-5 days to go to fire the engine for a quick test run, probably delivering it to the owner (friend), so the interiors are taken care to his tastes.

Few pics of the current update

bablue · 17th March 2010, 23:28

umm. that looking good. what have you thought about the wheels ? will it remain stock or anything better to suit with your paint job? keep posting please.

sureshkishore · 18th March 2010, 20:32

Nice SS80 Standard Spotted in trivandrum.

The car is a 86 Std in NewZealand Brown. Single septuagenarian owner!
One Stubborn chap who isn't willing to part with it!

Excellent example with a blemish free body.

Except for the missing rear monograms very original.

Sorry just the rear view. Just was allowed to click one photo.

Update on my ss80

Managed to get a used original sealed beam for my dear brown beauty.

kannan666 · 20th March 2010, 13:43

Spotted this in Ooty during my recent visit there !

manishalive · 24th March 2010, 12:41

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Originally Posted by tantragna

The pending jobs are, the radiator, electrical wiring, fluid Brake system finalization, few accessories pending due to damaged/lost fasteners. Another 3-5 days to go to fire the engine for a quick test run, probably delivering it to the owner (friend), so the interiors are taken care to his tastes.

Few pics of the current update

Dude you are doing a fabulous job. One question, in one of the pictures I see the engine is not painted. Are you not dressing up the engine also.??

sureshkishore · 5th April 2010, 19:36

Dear Friends,

Managed to get hold of the Original Parts catalog of the SS80. It seems to be completely intact.

Noticed that amongst those mentioned in the body colors list only Red- St Germains Red, and the White-Francois White were given in India. Remaining are all Mettalic Colors. Must be a Case of Cut and Paste from the Suzuki Parts Catalog.

Also Koito Head Lamps, along with stanley were OE. Part # below.

Even the AM Radio mentioned in the catalog.

bablue · 5th April 2010, 23:21

suresh, its a treasure you have unearthed. where did you find it. i guess from some old spare part dealer. any way congratulations for your find.

5th March 2010, 07:27	#844
ajay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 2,731 Thanked: 1,615 Times	there are 2 ss80's one dx and the other standard advertised for sale in kerala in thursday newspaper classifieds.
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6th March 2010, 20:02	#845
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,514 Thanked: 1,081 Times	All those lovers of the Maruti. The R C Bhargawa's book on Maruti is out. The Maruti Story: R C Bhargava: HB Books Buy The Maruti Story India: - Infibeam.com Further there is an article for the same in March 7, 2010 issue of Business today.
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6th March 2010, 23:31	#846
bablue BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: shimoga Posts: 29 Thanked: Once	coming to the point of sale and resale. i was just pondering what would be the just worth of the cars of 1984-85 make. Like what would the car of a 1984 or 1985 both standard and Dx models worth be. Two cars which i had a very keen tab of, changed hands very recently. Both were Standard models one was a Doctor driven car and another belonged to Lecturer. I came to know that both were sold not more than Rs.20,000/- each. Is it all woth? or any value could be attached for its age antiquity? please give inputs with regard to any new change of hands/sale of the cars and its sale price.
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10th March 2010, 10:17	#848
samsag12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City of Nawaabs Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 242 Times View My Garage	Hey tantragna no updates. whats up man did the progress on the car stalled. Its been nearly a month you updated. Waiting eagerly to see the final pics of the car.
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17th March 2010, 23:28	#850
bablue BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: shimoga Posts: 29 Thanked: Once	umm. that looking good. what have you thought about the wheels ? will it remain stock or anything better to suit with your paint job? keep posting please.
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18th March 2010, 20:32	#851
sureshkishore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 478 Thanked: 290 Times	Nice SS80 spotted Nice SS80 Standard Spotted in trivandrum. The car is a 86 Std in NewZealand Brown. Single septuagenarian owner! One Stubborn chap who isn't willing to part with it! Excellent example with a blemish free body. Except for the missing rear monograms very original. Sorry just the rear view. Just was allowed to click one photo. Update on my ss80 Managed to get a used original sealed beam for my dear brown beauty. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sureshkishore : 18th March 2010 at 20:37. Reason: Spell error
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20th March 2010, 13:43	#852
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Spotted this in Ooty during my recent visit there ! Attached Thumbnails
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5th April 2010, 19:36	#854
sureshkishore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 478 Thanked: 290 Times	Stumbled upon a Small Treasure! Dear Friends, Managed to get hold of the Original Parts catalog of the SS80. It seems to be completely intact. Noticed that amongst those mentioned in the body colors list only Red- St Germains Red, and the White-Francois White were given in India. Remaining are all Mettalic Colors. Must be a Case of Cut and Paste from the Suzuki Parts Catalog. Also Koito Head Lamps, along with stanley were OE. Part # below. Even the AM Radio mentioned in the catalog. Last edited by sureshkishore : 5th April 2010 at 19:38.
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5th April 2010, 23:21	#855
bablue BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: shimoga Posts: 29 Thanked: Once	suresh, its a treasure you have unearthed. where did you find it. i guess from some old spare part dealer. any way congratulations for your find.
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