[PAVAN KADAM]

Guys,

I cant hold on with this excitement going on.

congrats steer and to the team who's got the car out running.

BUT where are the pics guru?

Waiting for the pics

[muneemmk]

Just Dying To see the car. Hopelessly searching for a dashboard.

[prabhuav]

Dont want to jinx anything anymore. Will post pics once the car is delivered. Hold on for a few hours

[muneemmk]

Originally Posted by Steeroid

The target date is end-January '08. I think we should be able to make it.

ROFL , that was what i was thinking when i first read those words of Steerbhai , With Experience comes great patience.

My car which went into shop in April 30th 2007 came out only in January 8th 2008 in a drivable condition and with lots of work left.So nothing to worry about Steerbhai , there will be lots to write about in phase 2 of rebuilding this car.

[rjstyles69]

Steer and the team involved congrats on the accomplishment. The wait was all worth it, its better late than never . Congrats once again.

[1100D]

Originally Posted by planet_rocker

i know a couple of Taxi walas who love their Ambys very much - i will get back to you ASAP with whatever info / LM parts i can source through them.

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Calcutta is probably the best bet but I dont know the Kolkatta boys very well - guys if you're reading this I need help. I'm sure these are available -

Mullick Bajar is the place to go for this. There is a Gali specifically selling Meters. Smiths instrument cluster can be found there. But please note bargaining works huge here. But then, the only problem is that once you have the meter, how do you validate its working. What I could do is to get one of these meters and ask my garagewalah to test out the meter on some car (a taxi preferably), (Ajit Babu may be helpful - speak to him)

[JayD]

Originally Posted by 1100D

Mullick Bajar is the place to go for this. There is a Gali specifically selling Meters. Smiths instrument cluster can be found there. But please note bargaining works huge here. But then, the only problem is that once you have the meter, how do you validate its working. What I could do is to get one of these meters and ask my garagewalah to test out the meter on some car (a taxi preferably), (Ajit Babu may be helpful - speak to him)

I dont think he needs the meters, just the dashboard, controls and the steering wheel is needed.

[Godfather]

Hey Steer.. this steering looks a lot like the 57 landmaster,
Let me know if it is the one.

eBay Motors: 1957-58 Steering Wheel & Horn Ring (item 180261691345 end time Jul-12-08 08:49:52 PDT)

Goddy

[JayD]

Originally Posted by Godfather

Hey Steer.. this steering looks a lot like the 57 landmaster,
Let me know if it is the one.

eBay Motors: 1957-58 Steering Wheel & Horn Ring (item 180261691345 end time Jul-12-08 08:49:52 PDT)

Goddy

Nopes! The colour gives me the feeling that it is a studebaker steering, but most probably its a chevy one.

[wheeler]

2 days of searching and no luck. Now at HSBC. Going to search at an old vehicle market which i just heard of. Steer and the others must be on the road to cochin. Any news from them?

[prabhuav]

Scoop..

Car is done. first pics from my phone cam. Not doing justice to the car at all. we will post better pics from steer's bazooka soon.

The car is done.. waiting for the mech to join the 31/2 musketeers on the drive.

1 musketeer was unwell and could not make it :(

Wish us luck

Vijay

[karlosdeville]

Great stuff. A couple of points.

-I see the new style hinges have made their way to the bonnet as well. They have to go.
-The trim around the water channels is a nice touch, as are the chrome wipers.
-Im not sure if I like the idea of these mudflaps.
-Im desperately hunting for stainless steel wheel trims like those in other sizes. Do you have a source?
-Do you want me to make you a beautiful period number plate? Something like this. It'll be a nice touch.

[Sidman]

Originally Posted by Steeroid

REQUEST: We STILL need the original Dash, Switches and Steering wheel - if ANYONE ANYWHERE can find these please pick it up regardless of the cost. Wheeler is already scouting around in Coimbatore, nitrous can you please check Chennai and Bhaiyyaji please check in Delhi. Calcutta is probably the best bet but I dont know the Kolkatta boys very well - guys if you're reading this I need help. I'm sure these are available - if you find an old taxi still running with these, I'm willing to pay him for a brand new dashboard in exchange.

You want me to check in Bangalore, or has someone already done that? I have a few contacts in the local gujiri. Can anyone post photos of the exact parts Steeroid needs? Man, the car looks bloody awesome!

[Technocrat]

Oh Boy she looks so beautiful. Awaiting detailed pics

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Sidman

Can anyone post photos of the exact parts Steeroid needs?

We need a dash (though Im not sure those will be available seperate), steering wheel, meters, switches, ash trays, this checkered pattern backplate, trims etc.