1957 Fiat Elegant - Restoration advice and help needed

suren181 · 3rd May 2008, 17:07

Some pics of the car taken a few days back Bondo work still in progress.

Jaggu · 3rd May 2008, 18:24

Forget it i got confused

I think Black is a very good option for this car.

Stanher · 3rd May 2008, 19:20

Hey suren,
Glad to know youre back! Yes, about time we saw the paint begin on the car I guess!

V-16 · 14th May 2008, 19:49

Great to see some pics of your car work being carried out Suren. Keeping an eye in this thread

rjvora_2000 · 17th May 2008, 16:48

Hello sir,

Please update us on your car Pic sirji.

Thankx in advance.

Stanher · 17th May 2008, 17:35

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Originally Posted by rjvora_2000

Hello sir,

Please update us on your car Pic sirji.

Thankx in advance.

He will update as soon as he's back here. He is right now out of town until I think this weekend.

suren181 · 27th May 2008, 14:17

Am back Stanher and happened to visit my Fiat. The progress has been very slow since the person who was working on my car had been chucked out of service, the other capable person took a job in the Gulf and vamoosed. Well anyhow it has moved one step ahead and the first coat of primer has been applied. Sanding is yet to start which would be done shortly (I hope).

Am attaching a few pics taken this morning.

Stanher · 27th May 2008, 18:32

Hi Suren,

Real bummer bout the halt on the work!

Btw, just a quick query ('have exams now, until the 29th, so cant spend too much time here!)
What are those 2 holes on the bootlid for? Are they by chance the ones of the old Delight badge that was fitted there earlier?

Do have them closed before the paint starts! Oh, and also do have the lower 2 holes for the numberplate drilled!
Mnay times these people forget to either close unwanted holes or drill the right holes in the body panels!

SuperSelect · 27th May 2008, 23:29

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Originally Posted by suren181

Shyam, Have sent you a PM. Check your inbox. The fittings on the car would / should have been removed today before they continue work on it.

Sad part is am continuing the work without the holes drilled on the Dicky for the Fiat 1100 Badge since I have been unsuccessful in procuring one. Any kind souls out here who have a spare one to sell would see me indebted to them for this.

Hey Suren,
This is Ravi. I have seen the original fiat 1100 badge (sloping) at chor bazaar, and can confidently say I'll procure one for you. Do get the holes drilled and the old holes closed.
Keeping an eye on your thread, keep up the good work. I'll soon be taking up my newly acquired super select for resto, and your thread is a great help and inspiration.
Chhers !

suren181 · 28th May 2008, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanher

Hi Suren,

Real bummer bout the halt on the work!

Btw, just a quick query ('have exams now, until the 29th, so cant spend too much time here!)
What are those 2 holes on the bootlid for? Are they by chance the ones of the old Delight badge that was fitted there earlier?

Hey Shyam, must say the most important thing just slipped my mind. Had overlooked that and the Bonnet Holes too, which were the holes for the non-original fitment. Have informed them to rectify these problems. Thank you buddy for pointing them out at the right time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Hey Suren,
This is Ravi. I have seen the original fiat 1100 badge (sloping) at chor bazaar, and can confidently say I'll procure one for you. Do get the holes drilled and the old holes closed.
Keeping an eye on your thread, keep up the good work. I'll soon be taking up my newly acquired super select for resto, and your thread is a great help and inspiration.
Chhers !

Hi there Ravi, Thats superb news, for this is one part that I have been unable to lay my hands on inspite of desperately searching all over the country side. Would be highly obliged if you could do me this favour.

V-16 · 28th May 2008, 14:14

With every step this beauty looks more and more better. Keep up the good work Suren. One thing. In the pics, the grille is kept on the floor of the car with some things on it. You know that these grills are delicate and a slight dent or scratch can be caused almost by nothing. Kindly wrap the grille in bubble wrap paper available easily and keep away from crowded (with parts) areas

SuperSelect · 28th May 2008, 22:59

Hey Suren
I've located the fiat 1100 badge you need. However, Maulana the dealer says it's not an original one, but a "new" one made in Delhi. Looks pretty good to me, but maybe not as good as the original italian one in terms of quality.
Any takes on this, guys ? Is it ok to go with this ? esp since Maulana said these are the only ones available nowadays, and you could get lucky with an original one only if a car is broken.
PM me you address if you want it, I'll courier it asap

suren181 · 29th May 2008, 12:54

@ SuperSelect: I really appreciate the trouble you have taken on my behalf. This is what the camaraderie of Team BHP is all about. Thank you and have sent you a PM.

karlosdeville · 29th May 2008, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Hey Suren
I've located the fiat 1100 badge you need. However, Maulana the dealer says it's not an original one, but a "new" one made in Delhi. Looks pretty good to me, but maybe not as good as the original italian one in terms of quality.
Any takes on this, guys ? Is it ok to go with this ? esp since Maulana said these are the only ones available nowadays, and you could get lucky with an original one only if a car is broken.
PM me you address if you want it, I'll courier it asap

Its definitely ok to go with this, as it is a pretty faithfull copy. As and when you find the original, you replace it, but never let go of the replica, god knows how long we will get these too.

suren181 · 29th May 2008, 13:03

Very true Karl. I had a helluva time searching for these and could not lay my hand on even a replica in South India.

3rd May 2008, 17:07	#106
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Some pics of the car taken a few days back Bondo work still in progress. Attached Thumbnails
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Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Hey suren, Glad to know youre back! Yes, about time we saw the paint begin on the car I guess!
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14th May 2008, 19:49	#109
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Great to see some pics of your car work being carried out Suren. Keeping an eye in this thread
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rjvora_2000 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai/Mulund Posts: 1,658 Thanked: 56 Times	Hello sir, Please update us on your car Pic sirji. Thankx in advance.
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27th May 2008, 14:17	#112
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Am back Stanher and happened to visit my Fiat. The progress has been very slow since the person who was working on my car had been chucked out of service, the other capable person took a job in the Gulf and vamoosed. Well anyhow it has moved one step ahead and the first coat of primer has been applied. Sanding is yet to start which would be done shortly (I hope). Am attaching a few pics taken this morning. Attached Thumbnails
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27th May 2008, 18:32	#113
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Hi Suren, Real bummer bout the halt on the work! Btw, just a quick query ('have exams now, until the 29th, so cant spend too much time here!) What are those 2 holes on the bootlid for? Are they by chance the ones of the old Delight badge that was fitted there earlier? Do have them closed before the paint starts! Oh, and also do have the lower 2 holes for the numberplate drilled! Mnay times these people forget to either close unwanted holes or drill the right holes in the body panels! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Stanher : 27th May 2008 at 18:34.
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28th May 2008, 14:14	#116
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	With every step this beauty looks more and more better. Keep up the good work Suren. One thing. In the pics, the grille is kept on the floor of the car with some things on it. You know that these grills are delicate and a slight dent or scratch can be caused almost by nothing. Kindly wrap the grille in bubble wrap paper available easily and keep away from crowded (with parts) areas
	() Thanks

28th May 2008, 22:59	#117
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Hey Suren I've located the fiat 1100 badge you need. However, Maulana the dealer says it's not an original one, but a "new" one made in Delhi. Looks pretty good to me, but maybe not as good as the original italian one in terms of quality. Any takes on this, guys ? Is it ok to go with this ? esp since Maulana said these are the only ones available nowadays, and you could get lucky with an original one only if a car is broken. PM me you address if you want it, I'll courier it asap
	() Thanks

29th May 2008, 12:54	#118
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	@ SuperSelect: I really appreciate the trouble you have taken on my behalf. This is what the camaraderie of Team BHP is all about. Thank you and have sent you a PM.
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29th May 2008, 13:03	#120
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Very true Karl. I had a helluva time searching for these and could not lay my hand on even a replica in South India.
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