[Drkannant]

Hi, few pictures of the front part of the car.

[ad3952n]

Originally Posted by Drkannant

Hi, few pictures of the front part of the car.

Dear Kannan ji, it seems your dream shall be realized soon, the workmanship shows clearly the efforts put in by you and the mechanics. Eager to see the finished product. Any approx date of finishing the job of car?

AD

[Drkannant]

Originally Posted by ad3952n

Dear Kannan ji, it seems your dream shall be realized soon, the workmanship shows clearly the efforts put in by you and the mechanics. Eager to see the finished product. Any approx date of finishing the job of car?

AD

Thanks for the comforting words Mr. AD.
Because lately there has been lot of criticism on the restoration which was very depressing and Your words is very refreshing. Thanks.

About finishing of the car , may be it may take another month. Will keep posted as and when thing happens.

[ad3952n]

@kannan ji, i accept your praise with utmost respect and humblness. See i believe efforts for restoration need an applause, may be, earlier some improvisation was to be done on certain criterias of the restoration which had been told to you. Just accept it in a positive way. And for sure your car will be a superbly done up vehicle.

AD

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Drkannant

Thanks for the comforting words Mr. AD.
Because lately there has been lot of criticism on the restoration which was very depressing and Your words is very refreshing. Thanks.

Drkannant, don't mistake the concern shown by members as criticism. We are a close knit community and I am sure people are genuinely wishing that the car turns out spectacular.

Your intentions are noble, and that is the only thing that matters. You are not preparing a car to win a show, but simply to honour your father's memory, and in my book that is more than any prize winner!

[Drkannant]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Drkannant, don't mistake the concern shown by members as criticism. We are a close knit community and I am sure people are genuinely wishing that the car turns out spectacular.

Your intentions are noble, and that is the only thing that matters. You are not preparing a car to win a show, but simply to honour your father's memory, and in my book that is more than any prize winner!

Thanks Karl, I know all that is said is for the car to come out fine. Just got a little emotional when after such so much effort and time spent on the car and when u come to know that the work is not correct, you feel let down thats all.

Any way thanks a ton Karl.

[ad3952n]

Originally Posted by Drkannant

I know all that is said is for the car to come out fine. Just got a little emotional when after such so much effort and time spent on the car and when u come to know that the work is not correct, you feel let down thats all.

Dear Dr. Kannan, I can understand your feelings, and as karl said all that matters are your pure intensions. You know 1st time when i posted the pics of my 2 year old Honda city Ivtec with modifications, I too got replies from our forum mates about reworking on certain aspects to make it look nice. I today am thankful to them as now my car looks very nice. i believe that nobody criticised you rather they gave you a purpose to improvise upon your dream car and believe me after seeing the end product you wont regret what was advised to you by the forum.

AD

[Drkannant]

Originally Posted by Drkannant

Thanks Karl, I know all that is said is for the car to come out fine. Just got a little emotional when after such so much effort and time spent on the car and when u come to know that the work is not correct, you feel let down thats all.

Any way thanks a ton Karl.

Karl any suggestions on the painting work. Actually was planning to retain the same red colour that dad was so fond of, but thinking of changing the colour to something of the dark shade like dark brown, navy blue, deep grey etc. Any suggestions on this.

[ad3952n]

Originally Posted by Drkannant

Actually was planning to retain the same red colour that dad was so fond of, but thinking of changing the colour to something of the dark shade like dark brown, navy blue, deep grey etc. Any suggestions on this.

Dr. Kannan, i think go for 2 tone shade like roof and pillars white and rest in red. I guess it will look fantastic with complementing upholstry (see pics). And ya get the rims painted in black or silver with white marking on the tyres.

AD

[Jaggu]

I second ^^, go for two tone. White roof with A B Pillar and Red body. My grand uncle had the car in this colour combo and it was really awesome ^ and the seats also are a nice idea.

[ariesonu]

The choice of RED is great. If you are restoring it in memory of your father, then do go back to his favorite color.
Here is something to motivate you more:




Raab rakha.

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Drkannant

Karl any suggestions on the painting work. Actually was planning to retain the same red colour that dad was so fond of, but thinking of changing the colour to something of the dark shade like dark brown, navy blue, deep grey etc. Any suggestions on this.

I assume the car was bright red for many years, and would have become identified with the car. Having said that, maybe you could go for a darker shade to make it more period correct. I believe the originals did come in a shade of deep red/maroon, so I would recommend that.

I would not recommend two tone shades as they were not offered here on these models.

[ad3952n]

Dr Kannan, Good Afternoon, As you desire to restore the dream car to its original red shade. I hereby give a shade card of different shades of red with specific name. Pic the best one. Hope it helps.

thanks

AD

[manishalive]

To help you Dr. Kannan, here are some shade cards

[DHABHAR.BEHRAM]

Dear Drkannant - hello once again after a long time. In my opinion, red color does not suit the period bodyline of a classic 1956 fiat. The all time favorite is black, but then you will need white sidewall tires which are extremely difficult if not impossible to procure. Without white sidewall tires, black car will not look nice. It will be nice to go for a lighter shade, of course final choice will be yours alone.

Please remove everything mechanical from the body shell including chassis when you paint the car, otherwise you will not get perfect result.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar