My Left Hand Drive Fiat.

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 18th July 2008, 13:25

Dear Cyrus - the oval capital "I" (for Italy) has to go on this place on the dicky, so please remove this sticker and do it carefully in the garage with a solvent.

Cyrus43 · 18th July 2008, 13:39

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Cyrus - the oval capital "I" (for Italy) has to go on this place on the dicky, so please remove this sticker and do it carefully in the garage with a solvent.

Argh!! Ok i will do that!!! Absolutely forgot about the "I" Sticker!!

65Mustang · 19th July 2008, 14:54

This probably is the wrong place for this - but if my Padmini morphed into this over night I would be well pleased.....

http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/phot...0,0/photo.aspx

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 25th July 2008, 16:26

I walked into a small automobile parts shop and purchased following items for my left hand drive fiat and my other fiats - OFF THE SHELF. Nasik continues to be a treasure trove of fiat parts. Feast your eyes guys.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Cyrus43 · 26th July 2008, 15:51

So these are the parts you were talking about!! Is the Lock and Handle brand new??? We also need a clutch for 1144.

Stanher · 26th July 2008, 17:49

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Is the Lock and Handle brand new???

Yup those are new (maybe not brand new) repro handles in chrome.
Ive a full set with me too.

These are slightly heavier than the original ones that came in aluminium only.

Cyrus43 · 26th July 2008, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Yup those are new (maybe not brand new) repro handles in chrome.
Ive a full set with me too.

These are slightly heavier than the original ones that came in aluminium only.

These look like alluminium to me!! Will confirm with him after he comes home today.

kavesh55 · 26th July 2008, 19:28

is that a horn ring ?

just developed a fascination for it last week .

looks really great.

Cyrus43 · 8th August 2008, 02:31

A couple of small little updates, The LHD will be featured in a popular car magazine soon. So watch out for that. Also, Did some DIY work on 1144. Here it goes.

1100D · 8th August 2008, 04:02

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

A couple of small little updates, The LHD will be featured in a popular car magazine soon. So watch out for that. Also, Did some DIY work on 1144. Here it goes.

Get a Fiat Logo, please. It kind of looks tooth-broken without it.

adheesh · 8th August 2008, 10:27

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Did some DIY work on 1144. Here it goes.

What is the reaction of the previous owner ??? I would like to know it please.

Regards,
Adheesh Parelkar

Cyrus43 · 8th August 2008, 11:54

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Originally Posted by 1100D

Get a Fiat Logo, please. It kind of looks tooth-broken without it.

Tell dad, He isnt letting me put one as he fears it might get stolen!

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Originally Posted by adheesh

What is the reaction of the previous owner ??? I would like to know it please.

Regards,
Adheesh Parelkar

The old aunty who had the car has lost hope long time ago!! I made her listen to the exhaust last time and she was like "Dikra, it is very noisy. What have you done!!" So i explained to her that i had changed the muffler etc..etc... I passed her yesterday, she now drives a Palio Stile. I was at a junction and believe it or not, she stopped in the middle of the road and i could see her mouth drop when she saw the car.

hillram · 8th August 2008, 13:32

The Racing stripes look cool.
any inspiration here?
Also why didnt you do the striped centrally..rather inclined to one side?

Cyrus43 · 8th August 2008, 13:53

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Originally Posted by hillram

The Racing stripes look cool.
any inspiration here?
Also why didnt you do the striped centrally..rather inclined to one side?

The inspiration no doubt was from the Ascari A10 and the BMW M3 from Mr & Mrs Smith. I have always loved offset stripes on any car. I have always wanted to do this, and when i discovered how easy it was to spray paint, i decided tto have a go. There was ALOT of frustration, alot of irritation...but i finally got it done!! And it looks AWESOME!!

SuperSelect · 9th August 2008, 00:47

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

I walked into a small automobile parts shop and purchased following items for my left hand drive fiat and my other fiats - OFF THE SHELF. Nasik continues to be a treasure trove of fiat parts. Feast your eyes guys.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Wow what a find, Behram. On this very topic, I would need your valuable advice / guidance - Typically, what are the parts I should stockpile for future use in my '62 Fiat ?? I've got the following: Front parking lights (new, from sweet trade). Tail lights (ditto), side patties, side indicators, emblems, and rear "fiat 1100" letters (chor bazaar). Outer door handles - a shop at santacruz has promised to get me. (NOS). I think I'll need a new grille, headlights, number plate lights, and wipers.
Any idea if the chrome toggle switches on two sides of the dash are available ? Also, most importantly, rubber beadings for the front and rear windscreens, and for the quarter glasses - where will these be available ? Anything else I've missed ? chiefly mechanical parts, and area I'm still very new to..
Thanks !

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DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Dear Cyrus - the oval capital "I" (for Italy) has to go on this place on the dicky, so please remove this sticker and do it carefully in the garage with a solvent.
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65Mustang Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Times	This probably is the wrong place for this - but if my Padmini morphed into this over night I would be well pleased..... http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/phot...0,0/photo.aspx
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	So these are the parts you were talking about!! Is the Lock and Handle brand new??? We also need a clutch for 1144.
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kavesh55 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 748 Thanked: 49 Times	is that a horn ring ? just developed a fascination for it last week . looks really great.
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	A couple of small little updates, The LHD will be featured in a popular car magazine soon. So watch out for that. Also, Did some DIY work on 1144. Here it goes. Attached Thumbnails
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	The Racing stripes look cool. any inspiration here? Also why didnt you do the striped centrally..rather inclined to one side?
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