1957 Fiat Elegant - Restoration advice and help needed

Stanher · 14th November 2009, 17:49

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Originally Posted by suren181

Most of us would remember me christening my car as WIP 6050 (WIP = Work in progress).

During the month of Aug during a rally Stanher had clicked the following pics of my car (thanks Shyam for the pics)

The result is, this is how she looked this morning when I visited her at the Bodyshop.

Nice going, suren! I appreciate the thorough job that is being done on the car again! Even though it's a pain to take apart something that you've done up equally painstakingly.

BTW, do remember to have the holes drilled in the bootlid for the "FIAT 1100" badge.

allana13 · 14th November 2009, 20:44

Looks amazing.... Just missing the rear badge......

Good work. Some more pics of the inside plz.

Thanks

SuperSelect · 15th November 2009, 14:04

Great work Suren, I'm sure your efforts will pay off richly.. she's going to be a stunner.

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Originally Posted by Stanher

BTW, do remember to have the holes drilled in the bootlid for the "FIAT 1100" badge.

I reiterate what Shyam is reminding you, with my own experience.
My chap, inspite of several reminders, drilled the bootlid holes at the last minute. As a result, there is a slight alignment issue with the badge.
More importantly, I now notice to my horror, that the hole surface has started rusting, and needs to be attended to urgently.
Please keep an eye on these little areas, this will go long way in ensuring trouble free years later.
I'm sure with someone like Prabhu at the helm you will not face such problems though

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suren181 · 16th November 2009, 10:35

SHyam and Ravi, thanks for dropping by and checking my car out.

Will insist, on the holes to be drilled before the painting etc. is done.

Keeping my fingers crossed that 6050 comes out good

Stanher · 16th November 2009, 22:25

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Originally Posted by suren181

Will insist, on the holes to be drilled before the painting etc. is done.

AFTER you KNOW where to have them drilled, suren!

Check pics. of other ddukkar fiats with the badge intact to know the location/position.

suren181 · 17th November 2009, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Stanher

AFTER you KNOW where to have them drilled, suren!

Check pics. of other ddukkar fiats with the badge intact to know the location/position.

Shyam sir, even in my prime, I had not collected so many pics of elegant rear ends as I have now of Elegants rears. All this just for the sake of ensuring the right positioning, after all we learn everyday don't we?

the mole · 17th November 2009, 12:37

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Originally Posted by suren181

Shyam sir, even in my prime, I had not collected so many pics of elegant rear ends as I have now of Elegants rears. All this just for the sake of ensuring the right positioning, after all we learn everyday don't we?

Let me make your life easier. I had made precise measurements from another Elegant which had the original badge on it. If you want exact measurements you will have to wait till the weekend. my car is in poona.

suren181 · 17th November 2009, 13:08

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Originally Posted by the mole

Let me make your life easier. I had made precise measurements from another Elegant which had the original badge on it. If you want exact measurements you will have to wait till the weekend. my car is in poona.

Wow now that would be a bonus Amol. Shall wait for the measurements to arrive.

SuperSelect · 17th November 2009, 13:17

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Originally Posted by suren181

Shyam sir, even in my prime, I had not collected so many pics of elegant rear ends as I have now of Elegants rears. All this just for the sake of ensuring the right positioning, after all we learn everyday don't we?

I love your sense of humour man - "elegant rear ends" ! Ha ha ha !

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Originally Posted by the mole

Let me make your life easier. I had made precise measurements from another Elegant which had the original badge on it. If you want exact measurements you will have to wait till the weekend. my car is in poona.

Hey Amol, tell me when your car's coming, I want to check her out one more time !

the mole · 17th November 2009, 20:43

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Hey Amol, tell me when your car's coming, I want to check her out one more time !

Well I am looking for volunteers to drive her back

Are you volunteering?

Stanher · 17th November 2009, 21:00

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Originally Posted by suren181

Shyam sir, even in my prime, I had not collected so many pics of elegant rear ends as I have now of Elegants rears. All this just for the sake of ensuring the right positioning, after all we learn everyday don't we?

Absolutely sir! No offence meant!

My only intention of insisting on it was to ensure that you don't go through any unwanted pains later on.

Oh, and

when you mentioned your *prime*, I think I got enough hint of what 'elegant' rear ends you were referring to....!

But let's spare each other the details, knowing that we'd be 'shifting gears' way into O.T territory here!

SuperSelect · 17th November 2009, 22:58

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Originally Posted by the mole

Well I am looking for volunteers to drive her back

Are you volunteering?

Name da time and da date buddy. I'll be there.

edit: sorry for hijacking your thread for our personal matters Suren !

samish_g · 20th November 2009, 21:39

Very Good work Mr. Mole. The car looks very neat.

suren181 · 21st November 2009, 11:34

samish, agree with you, but to really appreciate the quality, the perseverance, the sweat etc... you would have to definitely visit the saga i.e.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/post-1...at-1100-a.html

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd November 2009, 23:41

Suren i am speechless at the spectacle.

A shiny car goes to paint booth within 60 days of paint job.

Hope the car will come out clean this time around.

And what patience and perseverance sir.....

14th November 2009, 20:44	#212
allana13 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 541 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Looks amazing.... Just missing the rear badge...... Good work. Some more pics of the inside plz. Thanks
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16th November 2009, 10:35	#214
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	SHyam and Ravi, thanks for dropping by and checking my car out. Will insist, on the holes to be drilled before the painting etc. is done. Keeping my fingers crossed that 6050 comes out good
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20th November 2009, 21:39	#223
samish_g BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 217 Thanked: 68 Times	Very Good work Mr. Mole. The car looks very neat.
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21st November 2009, 11:34	#224
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	samish, agree with you, but to really appreciate the quality, the perseverance, the sweat etc... you would have to definitely visit the saga i.e. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/post-1...at-1100-a.html
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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Suren i am speechless at the spectacle. A shiny car goes to paint booth within 60 days of paint job. Hope the car will come out clean this time around. And what patience and perseverance sir.....
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