Restoration of MTP 8389 a 1956 Fiat 1100

SuperSelect · 26th July 2010, 20:42

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Originally Posted by the mole

Sanjeet the front panel on which the Grill sits looks very different, is it new or was it on the car? Do you have the original rims for the car?

I agree. Somehow, the chamfered top corners make it look like a millecento front panel.

karlosdeville · 27th July 2010, 10:51

Looking good. At this point you should close the petrol flap and fabricate the fitting for the original cap system. Im sure the Bangalore boys can help you find one, or fit an Amby system till you source the original. This can only be done now in painting stages.

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Originally Posted by the mole

Sanjeet the front panel on which the Grill sits looks very different, is it new or was it on the car? Do you have the original rims for the car?

Very much the original panel.

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

I agree. Somehow, the chamfered top corners make it look like a millecento front panel.

Because it is a Millecento

the mole · 27th July 2010, 13:29

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Very much the original panel.

Were the front panels different in Millecentos (pre 56) and the Elegant models of 57?

SuperSelect · 27th July 2010, 21:39

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Originally Posted by the mole

Were the front panels different in Millecentos (pre 56) and the Elegant models of 57?

Arre of course re.. The grilles are different so are the panels. Notice the slight "chamfer" on the top two corners of the Millecento's grille, vis-a-vis the "rectangular with slightly rounded corners" of the Elegant.
I think the Elegant front panel is also carried forward in the Select / Super Select.
All pictures taken from the Team-BHP forum. (Kavesh is accidentally in the picture.

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Cyberdoctorind · 28th July 2010, 07:30

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Originally Posted by the mole

Were the front panels different in Millecentos (pre 56) and the Elegant models of 57?

See the photograph below, it shows the difference between both the panels (the one in blue is of the elegant)

Stanher · 28th July 2010, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Cyberdoctorind

See the photograph below, it shows the difference between both the panels (the one in blue is of the elegant)

Aaah, atlast got to see a bit of your car, saar!

BTW, why still this 'sneak peek' pic.?? Why not upload atleast a couple of pics. of your elegant in your own resto thread?

PS: amol, sorry for digressing!

the mole · 28th July 2010, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Aaah, atlast got to see a bit of your car, saar!

BTW, why still this 'sneak peek' pic.?? Why not upload atleast a couple of pics. of your elegant in your own resto thread?

PS: amol, sorry for digressing!

I agree what are you waiting for Shiva? The world wants to see what your upto

manishalive · 28th July 2010, 11:07

I do have some pictures of shiva's car. If I have the concent of the owner I will oblidge by posting on his thread.

upspeed · 9th January 2011, 20:05

Finally my MYB 6563 seems to close to getting done. Check the photo of the steering column - the newspaper too has an article on a Millecento

the mole · 3rd December 2011, 17:42

Some other forums seem to have picked up interest in this thread. This one a 1100 forum based I think in the UK.

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upspeed · 16th February 2013, 12:21

Where would I find parking and tail lights for a 1956 Millecento?

the mole · 16th February 2013, 17:32

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Originally Posted by upspeed

Where would I find parking and tail lights for a 1956 Millecento?

Do You mean whole assemblies or just lenses?

upspeed · 17th February 2013, 15:06

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Originally Posted by the mole

Do You mean whole assemblies or just lenses?

I need the whole assemblies. It seems to be misplaced during the paint job.

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 21st February 2013, 15:20

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Originally Posted by upspeed

I need the whole assemblies. It seems to be misplaced during the paint job.

Dear upspeed - I happen to know a certain guy in Mumbai's Chor Bazaar since many decades now. Do you want me to check with him? The first problem is that it may not be available. The second problem is that even if it is available, this guy will be pricey. I can telephone him and ask, if available, he'll deliver at my doorstep. Please send me a PM with your contact number.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Drkannant · 8th April 2013, 02:07

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear upspeed - I happen to know a certain guy in Mumbai's Chor Bazaar since many decades now. Do you want me to check with him? The first problem is that it may not be available. The second problem is that even if it is available, this guy will be pricey. I can telephone him and ask, if available, he'll deliver at my doorstep. Please send me a PM with your contact number.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Hi Mr. Behram, i would also need a front parking light assembly for my 1955 millecento ( the small & pointed lenses). Any chances of getting me one ?

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