Restoration of MTP 8389 a 1956 Fiat 1100

karlosdeville · 10th January 2009, 18:21

The end draws near, great. The exterior line levelling-looks phenomenal, flooring looks great as well. Tell your chap to take a little more care for overspray like the pedals I see. Those "Allena" brand pedal rubbers too are hard to find now in good quality. And make sure you detail the engine bay and underside!

Also this is the style of horn you need for your car, visible in lower left corner. Made by Magnetti Marelli.

the mole · 11th January 2009, 17:56

Thanks for the fourth rim Karl, Now the car finally has all four rims. He has still left the chassis unpainted for detailing in red oxide as suggested by Roni.

As for the pedals you know how many time you telll these guys they just do what they want, somehow I am unable to yank them out.

Dont worry Slowly and surely we will have everything including the horn.I will look out for it.

The list of wants gets shorter.

Is there supposed to be a light in the engine compartment even for cars with my kind of headlights?

V-16 · 12th January 2009, 01:18

Your car is looking fantastic Amol. I loved the tinwork he did for your small headlights. Must say this guys a genius. Very few people can get this right as he has!!
Want to see it in person whenever your'e willing

Cyrus43 · 12th January 2009, 01:27

Amol, Is the color similar to this?

the mole · 12th January 2009, 20:03

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Originally Posted by V-16

Want to see it in person whenever your'e willing

the car wil be home in a week, so you can see it as soon as its done.

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Amol, Is the color similar to this?

Cyrus this looks very similar to "Blue Pavone" or peacock blue in english I have put up the code for this on an earlier post. The colour we know as Peacock Blue in India, never came in Italy, It was a India specific colour. The closest match is called Crystal Blue.

Finally managed to find the elusive plate which sits on the dashboard, where all the switches sit.

Cyrus43 · 12th January 2009, 23:27

I saw the car today as i passed by the garage. Eagerly waiting for it to be complete!! But the color still looks a little bright to me..

the mole · 13th January 2009, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

I saw the car today as i passed by the garage. Eagerly waiting for it to be complete!! But the color still looks a little bright to me..

Too Bright too dark! all this is relative. No one really remembers what the original tone for this colour is. However my dad's friend a authority on this model of the car confirmed that this is the right tone, but we are still in a base coat, the car was to be painted tonight.

Now for painting of the engine and engine bay on this car. After much discussion with a bunch of people who are quite an authority on this car.
my conclusion is as follows.

Air filter- light Gray Green (Sort of Bombay Scottish Uniform colour)
tappet Cover - Black
Engine Block- Silver Gray
Chassis in Engine compartment- Black (not red oxide, that was only on later fiats)
Anyways this attached diagram is pretty accurate.

SuperSelect · 13th January 2009, 22:52

Jhakaas banti aahe re !! Waiting to see her ready Amol. Just sms me when she's home, I'll walk across to take a look.

the mole · 14th January 2009, 08:14

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Jhakaas banti aahe re !! Waiting to see her ready Amol. Just sms me when she's home, I'll walk across to take a look.

Anytime buddy, why SmS i will drive across and pick you up for a ride.

the mole · 18th January 2009, 19:15

For Those of you who have been following this thread this is only a teaser. The car Post paint with fittings and upholstery going on.

Parts Update: 5th rim sourced

SuperSelect · 18th January 2009, 19:21

Lovely, re.. lovely, re.. Boss where did you get your bumpers chromed ?

. Bol naa, please, please !!

gendarmee · 18th January 2009, 19:47

Cant wait to see it!

Stanher · 18th January 2009, 20:58

Lovvvvvvvely...bole to ekdam jhakassss mamu!! :clapping:

'can't wait to see her once she's all done!

You sure did a great job!!

President · 18th January 2009, 21:13

Great job Amol!

New lease of life for 8389.

Cyrus43 · 18th January 2009, 23:44

Just look at her shine!! WOW!! That is a Beautifull color Amol!! Bravo Bravo!!

10th January 2009, 18:21	#121
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	The end draws near, great. The exterior line levelling-looks phenomenal, flooring looks great as well. Tell your chap to take a little more care for overspray like the pedals I see. Those "Allena" brand pedal rubbers too are hard to find now in good quality. And make sure you detail the engine bay and underside! Also this is the style of horn you need for your car, visible in lower left corner. Made by Magnetti Marelli. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by karlosdeville : 10th January 2009 at 18:26.
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11th January 2009, 17:56	#122
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the fourth rim Karl, Now the car finally has all four rims. He has still left the chassis unpainted for detailing in red oxide as suggested by Roni. As for the pedals you know how many time you telll these guys they just do what they want, somehow I am unable to yank them out. Dont worry Slowly and surely we will have everything including the horn.I will look out for it. The list of wants gets shorter. Is there supposed to be a light in the engine compartment even for cars with my kind of headlights? Last edited by the mole : 11th January 2009 at 17:57.
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12th January 2009, 01:18	#123
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Your car is looking fantastic Amol. I loved the tinwork he did for your small headlights. Must say this guys a genius. Very few people can get this right as he has!! Want to see it in person whenever your'e willing
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12th January 2009, 01:27	#124
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Amol, Is the color similar to this? Attached Thumbnails
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12th January 2009, 23:27	#126
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	I saw the car today as i passed by the garage. Eagerly waiting for it to be complete!! But the color still looks a little bright to me..
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13th January 2009, 22:52	#128
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Jhakaas banti aahe re !! Waiting to see her ready Amol. Just sms me when she's home, I'll walk across to take a look. Last edited by SuperSelect : 13th January 2009 at 22:53.
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18th January 2009, 19:15	#130
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	Teaser For Those of you who have been following this thread this is only a teaser. The car Post paint with fittings and upholstery going on. Parts Update: 5th rim sourced Attached Thumbnails
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18th January 2009, 19:21	#131
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Lovely, re.. lovely, re.. Boss where did you get your bumpers chromed ? . Bol naa, please, please !!
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18th January 2009, 19:47	#132
gendarmee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 741 Thanked: 28 Times	Cant wait to see it!
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18th January 2009, 20:58	#133
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Lovvvvvvvely...bole to ekdam jhakassss mamu!! :clapping: 'can't wait to see her once she's all done! You sure did a great job!!
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18th January 2009, 21:13	#134
President BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FIATFUL Mumbai Posts: 908 Thanked: 189 Times View My Garage	Mtp 8389 Great job Amol! New lease of life for 8389.
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18th January 2009, 23:44	#135
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Just look at her shine!! WOW!! That is a Beautifull color Amol!! Bravo Bravo!!
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