Restoration of MTP 8389 a 1956 Fiat 1100

Prabal · 26th January 2009, 20:32

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Isn't it wonderful how excited we all get over a piddly li'l Fiat? In all cases the owners never pay as much attention or get as involved with other more "valuable" classics as they do with their Fiats.

You could say that again.

Especially, when one had to wait for seven-eight years to get one back in the day. As it is having a car, new or old, was such a big thing. In fact so was scooter/motorcycle ownership to an extent. Nobody considered it piddly then, no sir. The advent of the piddly Maruti did that

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the mole · 26th January 2009, 23:36

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Originally Posted by Prabal

I'm motivated to take some time out for my cars now, after seeing you effort on MTP 8389. Superb.

Thank you Prabal I am flattered.

Stanher · 26th January 2009, 23:48

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Fresh photos from this morning in Pune as she nears completion, many small things still to be done.

Lovely! Simply mind blowing! And I recall how I almost scoffed at the same car when you had it!

prabhuav · 27th January 2009, 11:53

Amol, This is reaally great.. more pics please. I love the running lights

girishpv · 27th January 2009, 15:57

Lovely....wowwwwww
JUST Beautiful ....nothing else I can say

karlosdeville · 27th January 2009, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Stanher

And I recall how I almost scoffed at the same car when you had it!

Oh ye of little faith

Well I myself saw the amount of work required and decided I wouldn't do justice to it. Am so glad the car has reached the standard that it has.

the mole · 27th January 2009, 19:41

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Oh ye of little faith

Well I myself saw the amount of work required and decided I wouldn't do justice to it. Am so glad the car has reached the standard that it has.

Well folks Karl has deserves a equally big hand in the success of this project, he has put in all the efforts and given all the inputs without which it was not possible to reach this level of detailing.

And I am sure Karl will agree that this was just a soft launch and we still have miles to go on this project. And so the thread will continue.

Next Chapter: how to beat up the garage guy till he finishes the punchlist on your car. So keep watching this space.

As for Shyam we accept your apologies provided you find us an intresting project from Hyderabad.

Stanher · 27th January 2009, 20:10

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Originally Posted by the mole

As for Shyam we accept your apologies provided you find us an intresting project from Hyderabad.

Such as????????!!!!!!*

(*twenty characters!)

V-16 · 27th January 2009, 20:11

Super fantstic work Amol. The other day while passing the garage I sms-ed you that the car was looking great, well ive got news guys, the pictures dont do justice to it. Wait till youv'e seen in in the real. It will blow you away.

Amol you have set a standard so high, that will make all us Fiat owners want to reach it. Its tough but at least the standard is set. I now have two authorities at least to help me with my dukkat twin projects,You and Karl.

Amol has dome all the hard work sourcing the paint and getting it to the T (IMHO). I just have to follow steps

. Kudos and thanks bud.

Saw your Rover and Ponton today. The rover will be done tomorrow along with my Heckflosse, so i need a ride in that beaut....!!

the mole · 28th January 2009, 20:43

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Originally Posted by V-16

Saw your Rover and Ponton today. The rover will be done tomorrow along with my Heckflosse, so i need a ride in that beaut....!!

Anytime buddy lets swap cars for a week what say

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I may be jumping the gun but just managed to buy this beautiful keychain from one of my suppliers.

rjvora_2000 · 29th January 2009, 09:31

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Originally Posted by the mole

Anytime buddy lets swap cars for a week what say

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I may be jumping the gun but just managed to buy this beautiful keychain from one of my suppliers.

I must say very nice stuff. Is this is still available??

JayD · 29th January 2009, 10:06

Great work Amol, the car looks fantastic, like it just rolled out of the factory, even better i think!!

Jaggu · 29th January 2009, 10:52

Brilliant job, hats off to you! Please post some more pics once you are done completely. Interior, Exterior and The Engine bay also

the mole · 29th January 2009, 22:25

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Brilliant job, hats off to you! Please post some more pics once you are done completely. Interior, Exterior and The Engine bay also

oh you can count on it, the car is still in Poona will continue with the restoration once back in Mumbai next week.

rmonie · 30th January 2009, 17:11

Amazing! Beautiful! fascinating attention to detail. This is a better than a edge of the seat mystery thriller. Really suberb finished product. Waiting with bated breath to see the final final pictures.

27th January 2009, 11:53	#154
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Amol, This is reaally great.. more pics please. I love the running lights
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27th January 2009, 15:57	#155
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	Lovely....wowwwwww JUST Beautiful ....nothing else I can say
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27th January 2009, 20:11	#159
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Super fantstic work Amol. The other day while passing the garage I sms-ed you that the car was looking great, well ive got news guys, the pictures dont do justice to it. Wait till youv'e seen in in the real. It will blow you away. Amol you have set a standard so high, that will make all us Fiat owners want to reach it. Its tough but at least the standard is set. I now have two authorities at least to help me with my dukkat twin projects,You and Karl. Amol has dome all the hard work sourcing the paint and getting it to the T (IMHO). I just have to follow steps. Kudos and thanks bud. Saw your Rover and Ponton today. The rover will be done tomorrow along with my Heckflosse, so i need a ride in that beaut....!!
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29th January 2009, 10:06	#162
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Great work Amol, the car looks fantastic, like it just rolled out of the factory, even better i think!!
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29th January 2009, 10:52	#163
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Brilliant job, hats off to you! Please post some more pics once you are done completely. Interior, Exterior and The Engine bay also
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30th January 2009, 17:11	#165
rmonie BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 231 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	Amazing! Beautiful! fascinating attention to detail. This is a better than a edge of the seat mystery thriller. Really suberb finished product. Waiting with bated breath to see the final final pictures.
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