Classic Volkswagens in India

PAVAN KADAM · 12th February 2010, 19:56

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Here is a lovely early convertible Beetle freshly restored with Sameer Kadam.

The car has turned out very well, and is a real looker.

There's something very common with both we Kadam's

Color yellow seems to be our favourites

Wonderfully restored car. is certainly a loooker.

S.B.Jatti · 13th February 2010, 01:09

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

I came across this newspaper cutting today that I cut out a few years back, unfortunately no date.

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This news report / article must have appeared in 2003, that is the year I had restored this Beetle for Mr.Tatagat Satpathy. It was owned earler by Mr.Uttam Kumar a famous actor from Bengal.

canonball · 13th February 2010, 14:51

Sameer Kadam's beetle being a real authentic buildup.

He had it lying in Lonavala then in bandra reclamation outside aman's place when I spoke to him 4 years ago I am happy he fixed her as I feared she would go into the ground before he attended to it unlike the 914.

I suppose aman did the build up

karlosdeville · 13th February 2010, 17:45

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Originally Posted by canonball

Sameer Kadam's beetle being a real authentic buildup.

He had it lying in Lonavala then in bandra reclamation outside aman's place when I spoke to him 4 years ago I am happy he fixed her as I feared she would go into the ground before he attended to it unlike the 914.

I suppose aman did the build up

It really is a looker isn't it? The colours seem to work, which I would be apprehensive about on any other car of the era. The car was built by his mechanic who does all his other cars as well, not Aman.

the mole · 13th February 2010, 17:48

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Originally Posted by canonball

I suppose aman did the build up

i think you mean Aslam!

PAVAN KADAM · 13th February 2010, 23:53

One Baywindow in Bangalore was owned by Mr Kersy Mistry. (dominator's cousin)

Had heard a lot about that Bus, but off late not heard where is it and what happened to it.

It was offered sometime ago, but without documents.

Would love to have some pics of it.

canonball · 14th February 2010, 13:00

Hi Mole I mean Aman Mogul - Toyato Motors

the mole · 15th February 2010, 20:52

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Originally Posted by canonball

Hi Mole I mean Aman Mogul - Toyato Motors

Oh Okay, after a stint there the car was finally finished by Mohammad Aslam at Reay road. Same guy who did my 1100.

canonball · 16th February 2010, 14:57

Stint? She was lying in the open next a slum and not in transit but for a long period. I am surprised to what I see now, your guy is dedicated. Were all the parts (trim/bidding etc) stored with sameer or were they all bought from the market during buildup?

the mole · 16th February 2010, 22:17

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Originally Posted by canonball

Stint? She was lying in the open next a slum and not in transit but for a long period. I am surprised to what I see now, your guy is dedicated. Were all the parts (trim/bidding etc) stored with sameer or were they all bought from the market during buildup?

Actually the guy is Sameer's discovery, I think most of the parts were imported over a period of time.

canonball · 17th February 2010, 14:20

can he manage retro mods/doing mechanical fabrications? i.e transplanting modern engines & gearboxes into classics? For my every day usage I am thinking of building a retro classic instead buying off the shelf set of wheels

V-16 · 25th February 2010, 01:23

Guys, I have been seeing this VW was rotting away but recently saw someone cleaning it in years. On enquiry from the watchman, i was told that its going to be restored (I hope and thank God).

Of what vintage would this bug be?

Attaching pics taken while the cleaning was going on.

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Stanher · 25th February 2010, 08:48

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Originally Posted by V-16

Guys, I have been seeing this VW was rotting away but recently saw someone cleaning it in years. On enquiry from the watchman, i was told that its going to be restored (I hope and thank God).

Of what vintage would this bug be?

'looks like a late 50s/early 60s bug, going by the rims, front windscreen and the decklid, which should've had the "nose" shaped numberplate light. I cant see the rear windscreen but I presume its not an oval. They also are supposed to have a "W" pattern on the decklid.

V-16 · 25th February 2010, 08:57

No its not an oval....At least the windscreen which the car has is not, maybe a swap?
What about the dash? Its missing the Fuel Guage which came in at 62 if im correct. Then again sometime in late 60'-70's it was included in the round meter. This round meter is only a speedo. This car has all the signs of a late 50's early 60's bug. Notice the read deck lid design, the 5 nut wheels, the door handles etc. but not being well versed with bugs, i was at a loss to decipher the correct vintage. Waiting for The Bug Gurus..... what say Karl, PavanKadam, Splitscreen, 71 convertible, 67Bug and the whole lot out there.
I cant help but notice the dash's resemblance to Sameer Kadam's convertible. What year would that bug be?

PAVAN KADAM · 25th February 2010, 10:00

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Originally Posted by V-16

Guys, I have been seeing this VW was rotting away but recently saw someone cleaning it in years. On enquiry from the watchman, i was told that its going to be restored (I hope and thank God).

Of what vintage would this bug be?

Attaching pics taken while the cleaning was going on.

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Originally Posted by V-16

What about the dash? Its missing the Fuel Guage which came in at 62 if im correct. This car has all the signs of a late 50's early 60's bug. Notice the read deck lid design, the 5 nut wheels, the door handles etc. but not being well versed with bugs, i was at a loss to decipher the correct vintage. Waiting for The Bug Gurus.....
I cant help but notice the dash's resemblance to Sameer Kadam's convertible. What year would that bug be?

Wonderful to see someone taking interest on that abandoned Bug, That car seems to have gone under restoration sometime back, but midway abandoned, you can see difference in the color inside out.

That is a 58 Bug, you can say that by noticing the Smaller windows, the decklid and the 5 lug rims.

Untill 1961 Bugs never saw the fuel meter on Dashboard.

13th February 2010, 14:51	#558
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Sameer Kadam's beetle being a real authentic buildup. He had it lying in Lonavala then in bandra reclamation outside aman's place when I spoke to him 4 years ago I am happy he fixed her as I feared she would go into the ground before he attended to it unlike the 914. I suppose aman did the build up Last edited by canonball : 13th February 2010 at 14:55.
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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	One Baywindow in Bangalore was owned by Mr Kersy Mistry. (dominator's cousin) Had heard a lot about that Bus, but off late not heard where is it and what happened to it. It was offered sometime ago, but without documents. Would love to have some pics of it.
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canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Hi Mole I mean Aman Mogul - Toyato Motors
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16th February 2010, 14:57	#564
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Stint? She was lying in the open next a slum and not in transit but for a long period. I am surprised to what I see now, your guy is dedicated. Were all the parts (trim/bidding etc) stored with sameer or were they all bought from the market during buildup?
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canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	can he manage retro mods/doing mechanical fabrications? i.e transplanting modern engines & gearboxes into classics? For my every day usage I am thinking of building a retro classic instead buying off the shelf set of wheels
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25th February 2010, 01:23	#567
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Guys, I have been seeing this VW was rotting away but recently saw someone cleaning it in years. On enquiry from the watchman, i was told that its going to be restored (I hope and thank God). Of what vintage would this bug be? Attaching pics taken while the cleaning was going on.
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25th February 2010, 08:57	#569
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	No its not an oval....At least the windscreen which the car has is not, maybe a swap? What about the dash? Its missing the Fuel Guage which came in at 62 if im correct. Then again sometime in late 60'-70's it was included in the round meter. This round meter is only a speedo. This car has all the signs of a late 50's early 60's bug. Notice the read deck lid design, the 5 nut wheels, the door handles etc. but not being well versed with bugs, i was at a loss to decipher the correct vintage. Waiting for The Bug Gurus..... what say Karl, PavanKadam, Splitscreen, 71 convertible, 67Bug and the whole lot out there. I cant help but notice the dash's resemblance to Sameer Kadam's convertible. What year would that bug be?
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