My '57 Hindustan Landmaster Restoration. EDIT : Project complete. PICS on pg.11

Steeroid · 24th November 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

anupmathur I don't know but has HM missed out on that? The letter to me is from their Managing Director and no less a man. I'll post a facsimile of that letter soon.

I think Mr Mathur may well be right - I remember seeing Landmasters in that color, though I didnt know it was called peacock blue.

Given the state of the company, I wouldnt be surprised if the Managing Director of HM didnt know this. He probably didnt know many other things about his product, either.

anupmathur · 25th November 2008, 07:36

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

I think Mr Mathur may well be right - I remember seeing Landmasters in that color, though I didnt know it was called peacock blue.

Thanks, Steer. I'm certain about this.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Given the state of the company, I wouldnt be surprised if the Managing Director of HM didnt know this. He probably didnt know many other things about his product, either.

LOL, I had the same thought in mind!

JayD · 27th November 2008, 13:56

So i guess my car would have originally been 'Peacock blue'!!

anjan_c2007 · 30th November 2008, 17:34

anupmathur and JayD
I spoke to my late granduncle's family-they had a 1952 Hindustan 14 (Morris Oxford MO Series) with this original peacock blue colour, which is a bit metallic.
Then I spoke to a friend who knows much about Landmasters and he also confirmed about the continuance of this same shade in the Landmaster. So that's confirmed.

Steriod I cannot comment on your far-fetched observation "He probably did'nt know many other things about his product either." referring to the Managing Director of HM, as should we limit this comment only upto the shades he has referred to in his letter to me only out of courtesy and nothing more.

anupmathur · 30th November 2008, 18:45

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

I spoke to my late granduncle's family-....

LOL, Anjan, you took a lot of trouble!

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

I grew up with two Landmasters in the family - one black and one peacock blue. (DLC 7190 and DLE 1433).

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

....., which is a bit metallic.

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, a frosted kind of paint which was way ahead of its time then! An absolutely royal looking colour!

JayD · 1st December 2008, 15:25

Thanks for the info guys, so we now know that landys came in 5 colours and not 4!! (And that mine was blue!

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Meanwhile, the putty work on the car has finally shown some progress, and i think will be complete within a few days.

P.S: Satnher chetta! The gazel wheelcaps have been removed and safely stored at home!

Stanher · 1st December 2008, 15:49

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Originally Posted by JayD

P.S: Satnher chetta! The gazel wheelcaps have been removed and safely stored at home!

Good! On a closer look I can see they are not Gazel ones but repros, going by brandnames like "NOX", "COX" etc.
But pleeeease take off the whitewalls also, put some plain tyres instead, temporarily!

anupmathur · 1st December 2008, 19:47

JayD, how come the semaphores are missing on your Landmaster?

JayD · 1st December 2008, 20:35

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

JayD, how come the semaphores are missing on your Landmaster?

The previous owner must've lost/ damaged them, so they closed up the slot for it, But only externally, the provision inside, mounting points etc are intact.

Have procured a set of semaphores for temporary use thanks to steeroid, will replace them with the originals as soon as i procure them

boeuff · 1st December 2008, 21:19

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Originally Posted by JayD

The previous owner must've lost/ damaged them, so they closed up the slot for it, But only externally, the provision inside, mounting points etc are intact.

Have procured a set of semaphores for temporary use thanks to steeroid, will replace them with the originals as soon as i procure them

can i get a set of semaphores as well?

deepclutch · 1st December 2008, 21:24

so ,from where you procure spares for landmasters?Ukkadam market(coimbatore) or Pattaalam(thrissur) ?

JayD · 1st December 2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by deepclutch

so ,from where you procure spares for landmasters?Ukkadam market(coimbatore) or Pattaalam(thrissur) ?

Both actually!!

And i also got all of the chrome work done at coimby too.

JayD · 8th December 2008, 14:59

Went to the garage today, was really happy to see 4 guys working on the car, Even the owner of the place was working on it today!!

. Some progress has been made, One layer of putty is complete and levelled, he's applied a layer of primer(i think) over it, levelled, and another layer of putty is getting levelled now.

The holes for the semaphores have been created, and they were finishing it today. The electrician also came there, and the wiring will start soon. Have given him some 'unique' ideas too!

rjvora_2000 · 8th December 2008, 15:33

At this stage it is very important that the shape is very nicely given to the car.

quicksilver · 8th December 2008, 15:44

JayD that's good progress you have there. I am sure you'd have taken utmost care with the work, just a quick check for you. The semaphores I guess should have come with it's own rubber beedings, etc. If not, make sure the holes are sealed properly as otherwise rainwater can enter the most problematic area (running board) through the pillar. Also, rust inside the pillar is very hard to identify.

So, when is the Landoo D R I V E?

27th November 2008, 13:56	#78
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	So i guess my car would have originally been 'Peacock blue'!!
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30th November 2008, 17:34	#79
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,329 Thanked: 20,642 Times View My Garage	anupmathur and JayD I spoke to my late granduncle's family-they had a 1952 Hindustan 14 (Morris Oxford MO Series) with this original peacock blue colour, which is a bit metallic. Then I spoke to a friend who knows much about Landmasters and he also confirmed about the continuance of this same shade in the Landmaster. So that's confirmed. Steriod I cannot comment on your far-fetched observation "He probably did'nt know many other things about his product either." referring to the Managing Director of HM, as should we limit this comment only upto the shades he has referred to in his letter to me only out of courtesy and nothing more. Last edited by anjan_c2007 : 30th November 2008 at 17:35.
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1st December 2008, 15:25	#81
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the info guys, so we now know that landys came in 5 colours and not 4!! (And that mine was blue! ) Meanwhile, the putty work on the car has finally shown some progress, and i think will be complete within a few days. P.S: Satnher chetta! The gazel wheelcaps have been removed and safely stored at home! Attached Thumbnails
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1st December 2008, 19:47	#83
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 307 Times	JayD, how come the semaphores are missing on your Landmaster?
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1st December 2008, 21:24	#86
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	so ,from where you procure spares for landmasters?Ukkadam market(coimbatore) or Pattaalam(thrissur) ?
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8th December 2008, 14:59	#88
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Went to the garage today, was really happy to see 4 guys working on the car, Even the owner of the place was working on it today!!. Some progress has been made, One layer of putty is complete and levelled, he's applied a layer of primer(i think) over it, levelled, and another layer of putty is getting levelled now. The holes for the semaphores have been created, and they were finishing it today. The electrician also came there, and the wiring will start soon. Have given him some 'unique' ideas too! Attached Thumbnails
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8th December 2008, 15:33	#89
rjvora_2000 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai/Mulund Posts: 1,658 Thanked: 56 Times	At this stage it is very important that the shape is very nicely given to the car.
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8th December 2008, 15:44	#90
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 455 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	JayD that's good progress you have there. I am sure you'd have taken utmost care with the work, just a quick check for you. The semaphores I guess should have come with it's own rubber beedings, etc. If not, make sure the holes are sealed properly as otherwise rainwater can enter the most problematic area (running board) through the pillar. Also, rust inside the pillar is very hard to identify. So, when is the Landoo D R I V E?
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