Restoration of MTP 8389 a 1956 Fiat 1100

upspeed · 2nd June 2013, 11:30

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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

Behram,
I tried in Kurla Junk Yard when I was in Mumbai a while back but did not succeed. Being a newbie on TEAM-BHP, I don't think I get PM privileges (used to be there before). Can you PM me so that I can reply with my contact details. Thanks a ton.
Regards,
Sanjeet

Cyberdoctorind · 19th September 2013, 21:52

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Originally Posted by the mole

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

Dear Amol, I have started updates to my thread. I am genuinely sorry for not been able to provide any updates to you and shyam.

the mole · 2nd February 2014, 08:53

After a brief hibernation period of almost 2 yrs in Pune I finally decided to bring down my 1956 fiat elegant to Mumbai and prepare her for the Mahableshwar run which will be held end of February.

So after a small service and cleanup I finally drove her to Mumbai with fellow bhpian and former owner of MTP karlosdeville in tow with his delight. Except for a tire puncture on MTP both cars reached Mumbai without any issue.

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We drove straight to our classic car drive run in Mumbai where others were waiting for us

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And now after 5 yrs. after she was restored time for a mini makeover

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Next event the FCCCI rally on the 16th of February

upspeed · 24th May 2014, 12:55

I have been hunting for the rear light and front parking light assembly for my fiat for a while now. These were lost when I had given the car for painting.
I have posted the pictures of the car before the paint job.
I found a couple of sellers on olx. I need some advice on what would work.
I think the parking light assembly will work but I am not sure about the rear light assemblies. Appreciate advice from the gurus. Thank You.

the mole · 25th May 2014, 19:00

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Originally Posted by upspeed

I have been hunting for the rear light and front parking light assembly for my fiat for a while now. These were lost when I had given the car for painting.

I have posted the pictures of the car before the paint job.

I found a couple of sellers on olx. I need some advice on what would work.

I think the parking light assembly will work but I am not sure about the rear light assemblies. Appreciate advice from the gurus. Thank You.

The parking light style is correct but they should be smaller for your model of fiat. These should be fine though in the interim. The rear tail lights are not correct. You will need a completely different assembly. Let me see if someone has them lying around in Mumbai.

upspeed · 26th May 2014, 08:15

Thanks Amol. As mentioned earlier on the thread by you, the model I have seems to be the early 1956. This model has the full red lenses for the rear lights. I found a seller for the lenses but still need to find the assembly.

the mole · 12th July 2014, 19:30

The longest I had ever driven my 1100 was from Mumbai to Pune but last season as my mercedes was in the garage I decided to take the car to Mahableshwar a hill town 300 kms from Mumbai and back. She did it without missing a beat and also proving why the Fiat 1100 ruled the roads of India for such a long time. Here she is posing at the regal club Mahableshwar

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can't believe that 6 yrs have passed since I restored her

upspeed · 14th March 2015, 18:00

MYB 6563 is finally restored. Thanks to all the people who have advised me.

manishalive · 14th March 2015, 19:04

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Originally Posted by upspeed

MYB 6563 is finally restored. Thanks to all the people who have advised me.

Very, nice. More pictures please. But a gentle request, please post a separate thread documenting the progress. This would do more good to the beauty.

varun mohan · 4th April 2021, 00:40

Hello,
The car looks beautiful, I love the headlamps on the beauty, done really well. Unfortunately, the original headlamp rings of my 1956 Millecento got stolen from the garage, though I managed to get one replica set ordered from Italy. I was wondering if you could give me an idea of how and which headlamps would go well with those rings readily available in India. I was told once that RX100 headlamps or a Jawa headlight would set right for the original rings. Please help me with any ideas if you have so.
Thanks in advance.

Also, I envy that you have a pull starter, a very rare one I believe. The pictures of your beauty are great, happy to see some pictures of it.

2nd February 2014, 08:53	#318
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	After a brief hibernation period of almost 2 yrs in Pune I finally decided to bring down my 1956 fiat elegant to Mumbai and prepare her for the Mahableshwar run which will be held end of February. So after a small service and cleanup I finally drove her to Mumbai with fellow bhpian and former owner of MTP karlosdeville in tow with his delight. Except for a tire puncture on MTP both cars reached Mumbai without any issue. We drove straight to our classic car drive run in Mumbai where others were waiting for us And now after 5 yrs. after she was restored time for a mini makeover Next event the FCCCI rally on the 16th of February
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24th May 2014, 12:55	#319
upspeed Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Restoration of MTP 8389 a 1956 Fiat 1100 I have been hunting for the rear light and front parking light assembly for my fiat for a while now. These were lost when I had given the car for painting. I have posted the pictures of the car before the paint job. I found a couple of sellers on olx. I need some advice on what would work. I think the parking light assembly will work but I am not sure about the rear light assemblies. Appreciate advice from the gurus. Thank You. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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26th May 2014, 08:15	#321
upspeed Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Restoration of MTP 8389 a 1956 Fiat 1100 Thanks Amol. As mentioned earlier on the thread by you, the model I have seems to be the early 1956. This model has the full red lenses for the rear lights. I found a seller for the lenses but still need to find the assembly. Attached Thumbnails
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12th July 2014, 19:30	#322
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	Restoration of MTP 8389 a 1956 Fiat 1100 The longest I had ever driven my 1100 was from Mumbai to Pune but last season as my mercedes was in the garage I decided to take the car to Mahableshwar a hill town 300 kms from Mumbai and back. She did it without missing a beat and also proving why the Fiat 1100 ruled the roads of India for such a long time. Here she is posing at the regal club Mahableshwar can't believe that 6 yrs have passed since I restored her Last edited by the mole : 12th July 2014 at 19:33.
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14th March 2015, 18:00	#323
upspeed Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Restoration of MTP 8389 a 1956 Fiat 1100 MYB 6563 is finally restored. Thanks to all the people who have advised me. Attached Thumbnails
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4th April 2021, 00:40	#325
varun mohan Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto, CA Posts: 4 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: and some more Hello, The car looks beautiful, I love the headlamps on the beauty, done really well. Unfortunately, the original headlamp rings of my 1956 Millecento got stolen from the garage, though I managed to get one replica set ordered from Italy. I was wondering if you could give me an idea of how and which headlamps would go well with those rings readily available in India. I was told once that RX100 headlamps or a Jawa headlight would set right for the original rings. Please help me with any ideas if you have so. Thanks in advance. Also, I envy that you have a pull starter, a very rare one I believe. The pictures of your beauty are great, happy to see some pictures of it.
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