Resto-mordernizing my first love - my Dad's Premier Padmini 1989

gpa · 13th July 2009, 16:12

Some really beautiful cars!

theMAG · 13th July 2009, 16:16

Viji - which is that last car?

prabhuav · 13th July 2009, 16:18

for Karl, more pics of the select

prabhuav · 13th July 2009, 16:25

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Viji - which is that last car?

That my friend is a mazda 360.. this is what she is supposed to look like

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Incidentally the first car mazda ever made

arun1100 · 13th July 2009, 18:57

Superb finishing to your car. Post some inside/outside pics of the doors too.

mohaan · 22nd July 2009, 00:25

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Originally Posted by prabhuav

The yellow car is a Mazda R360- a n aircooled twin that is next in line.

2 more cars currently being restored are a citroen avante and a Chevy Bel Air. A ground up resto of a 49 Buick Super Eight was completed a few months ago.

Vijay

Has the Chevy Bel Air come from Chennai. Mohaan

chanu · 22nd July 2009, 00:26

Great to learn from the fellow owners of padmini, this shows the love and caring for their machines which has now become a part of them. This has been a great and healthy forum which I throughly enjoy

. Awesome work. Eagerly waiting for the completion of restoration of 1989 padmini. The best part I liked is the HANGING TYPE clutch and break pedal, thinking of getting one for my 1990 padmini.

gpa · 22nd July 2009, 12:59

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Originally Posted by prabhuav

it is the last galli before the ring road. Dead end in the galli. Parvati Auto Garage

By ring road do you mean the BLR-Mysore NICE road junction on Kanakpura Road?

Am heading that side of town this weekend, so was hoping to go to this garage.

Cheers,
gpa

karlosdeville · 23rd July 2009, 12:54

Whoops, missed this! Thanks. Quite an assortment, from the puny Mazda to the behemoth Chevys and stylish Citroen. Keep 'em coming!

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 23rd July 2009, 16:00

Dear Prabhuav - so when do we see the engine in the car? Please be careful on reliability of aggregates, especially as I can see Padmini stub axles and 118NE disc covers. What is the reason for body modifications near the steering box mounting area. The round protruding washer welded on the body seems to be for the clutch cable. Please do revert. This project is interesting. I can guide you in totality, that's why I am asking.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

harit · 24th July 2009, 17:52

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Originally Posted by prabhuav

These are for Karl..

Some of the beauties being worked on there

Can you clarify what the last car is? Either a home built special, or perhaps a Mazda with modified roof line to fit other glasses. The height of the roof appears disproportionate/altered.

Cheers harit

SuperSelect · 27th August 2009, 21:47

Saar saar, one month and no progreess reports ?!? Please, we're waiting with tongue hanging out, for more pictures !!

arun1100 · 1st September 2009, 09:42

I finally saw his car yesterday. Not much progress. All major work done. Some really good cars in his garage. I will post the pics soon.

arun1100 · 1st September 2009, 20:53

Here are some Pics of Vijay's car as of today. Excellent work done.

SuperSelect · 7th September 2009, 16:14

Wow she's looking great. More pics as work progresses please. BTW are the tyres different from the OE spec ? They're not looking like Fiat / Padmini tyres.
I can see a nice Standard Herald Mk I peeking in one of the pics.

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arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Superb finishing to your car. Post some inside/outside pics of the doors too.
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chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Great to learn from the fellow owners of padmini, this shows the love and caring for their machines which has now become a part of them. This has been a great and healthy forum which I throughly enjoy. Awesome work. Eagerly waiting for the completion of restoration of 1989 padmini. The best part I liked is the HANGING TYPE clutch and break pedal, thinking of getting one for my 1990 padmini.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Whoops, missed this! Thanks. Quite an assortment, from the puny Mazda to the behemoth Chevys and stylish Citroen. Keep 'em coming!
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DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Dear Prabhuav - so when do we see the engine in the car? Please be careful on reliability of aggregates, especially as I can see Padmini stub axles and 118NE disc covers. What is the reason for body modifications near the steering box mounting area. The round protruding washer welded on the body seems to be for the clutch cable. Please do revert. This project is interesting. I can guide you in totality, that's why I am asking. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar Last edited by DHABHAR.BEHRAM : 23rd July 2009 at 16:11. Reason: add info
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SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Saar saar, one month and no progreess reports ?!? Please, we're waiting with tongue hanging out, for more pictures !!
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1st September 2009, 09:42	#73
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	I finally saw his car yesterday. Not much progress. All major work done. Some really good cars in his garage. I will post the pics soon.
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arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Here are some Pics of Vijay's car as of today. Excellent work done. Attached Thumbnails
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SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Wow she's looking great. More pics as work progresses please. BTW are the tyres different from the OE spec ? They're not looking like Fiat / Padmini tyres. I can see a nice Standard Herald Mk I peeking in one of the pics.
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