My 1962 Fiat Super Select - the journey begins.

SuperSelect · 5th July 2009, 18:50

Anjan thanks for your comments.. While a huge amount of work still remains on the car, I'm really really enjoying driving her around, enjoying the admiring glances, thumbs ups, and comments.

Seeing the horizontal red ribbon of the speedo move, gives me a high !! The engine note is.. well, music.
I particularly LOVE the first gear take - off, so unique to rear wheel driven cars, and MRX 6839 has left many a new car stunned in her wake, at traffic lights.
Finally got the sunshade fitted, it adds miles of character to the car. Some pics, enjoy !

dhrishikesh · 5th July 2009, 18:56

@ Ravi,
The SS i.e. Super Select is really looking stunning man.
On last Sunday, I have also enjoyed some admirable glances with you near Shivaji Park.

the mole · 5th July 2009, 19:56

Wow with so many fiats being restored Just cant wait to see the post monsoon FCCCI rally with all these gleaming beauties. Beautiful car protect the bumpers Mumbai monsoons can ruin your chrome.

anjan_c2007 · 5th July 2009, 20:43

Like the all new pictures of the restored beauty, Super Select. True the sunshade adds character to the car's looks.

dhrishikesh · 5th July 2009, 21:15

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Like the all new pictures of the restored beauty, Super Select. True the sunshade adds character to the car's looks.

I really agree with you Anjan, the sunshade adds character to the car's looks & also looks much aggressive now to conquer the roads confidently.

arun1100 · 6th July 2009, 08:41

Are the white walled tyres still available?

JayD · 6th July 2009, 09:30

Ravi, The car looks absolutely stunning now. The sunshade adds a lot of character too. I had a friends Dukkar with me for some time, and i really miss the driving pleasure that the car offered. Maybe i should reconsider getting a fiat!

President · 6th July 2009, 11:12

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Originally Posted by arun1100

Are the white walled tyres still available?

Yes, the MRF white walls are still available but really don't know for how much longer once the FIAT Taxis get phased out and the demand reduces. Presently, tyre and tube retail at around 2K in mumbai.

manishalive · 6th July 2009, 17:34

Any place in Bangalore to source these white wall tyres??

the mole · 6th July 2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by manishalive

Any place in Bangalore to source these white wall tyres??

Contact your nearest MRF dealer, he will order a set from you. Even in Mumbai they are not available at all outlets. But as Roni says rush and get your set they may not be available for much longer.

arun1100 · 6th July 2009, 22:09

Are Ceat Safety Drive tyres still available? In Mumbai Atleast..

SuperSelect · 6th July 2009, 22:26

Hrishi, Amol, Anjan, and Jay, thanks a lot for your comments !
On the whitewalls: I got mine from Ashirwad tyres, at Dadar (E) and yes, they are drying up. Guys, is there any way one can buy a set and preserve it for a few years ? We Fiat guys are ever hopeful of getting our hands on another Fiat, and then what if whitewalls are not available then ?

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Seriously, can tyres be stored and preserved ? To the best of my knowledge they crack up if not used..

President · 6th July 2009, 23:21

Don't worry Ravi. No need to stock the MRF's right now at least. I'm sure they will still be in production indefinately. But if it does come to "drying up" situation then we FIAT guys are always known to find a way out.
And by then custom duties may also get affordable.
Got the hint, I suppose?

SuperSelect · 6th July 2009, 23:33

Aaah ! so we'll get "importtid" tyres for our beauties ! Super

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Gordon · 7th July 2009, 00:29

Was curious to know what you owned. Guessed it'd be a Fiat. But the moment I clicked on this thread and seen the first pic I was like, okay another black Fiat. Then I clicked on the last page (Page 16) and was quite taken back. Very very beautifully done.

Where do you get the chrome-plating done from?!

5th July 2009, 18:50	#226
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Sunshade ! Anjan thanks for your comments.. While a huge amount of work still remains on the car, I'm really really enjoying driving her around, enjoying the admiring glances, thumbs ups, and comments. Seeing the horizontal red ribbon of the speedo move, gives me a high !! The engine note is.. well, music. I particularly LOVE the first gear take - off, so unique to rear wheel driven cars, and MRX 6839 has left many a new car stunned in her wake, at traffic lights. Finally got the sunshade fitted, it adds miles of character to the car. Some pics, enjoy ! Attached Thumbnails
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5th July 2009, 18:56	#227
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	@ Ravi, The SS i.e. Super Select is really looking stunning man. On last Sunday, I have also enjoyed some admirable glances with you near Shivaji Park.
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5th July 2009, 19:56	#228
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	Wow with so many fiats being restored Just cant wait to see the post monsoon FCCCI rally with all these gleaming beauties. Beautiful car protect the bumpers Mumbai monsoons can ruin your chrome.
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5th July 2009, 20:43	#229
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,331 Thanked: 20,644 Times View My Garage	Like the all new pictures of the restored beauty, Super Select. True the sunshade adds character to the car's looks.
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6th July 2009, 08:41	#231
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Are the white walled tyres still available?
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6th July 2009, 09:30	#232
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Ravi, The car looks absolutely stunning now. The sunshade adds a lot of character too. I had a friends Dukkar with me for some time, and i really miss the driving pleasure that the car offered. Maybe i should reconsider getting a fiat!
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6th July 2009, 17:34	#234
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,514 Thanked: 1,081 Times	Any place in Bangalore to source these white wall tyres??
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6th July 2009, 22:09	#236
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Are Ceat Safety Drive tyres still available? In Mumbai Atleast..
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6th July 2009, 22:26	#237
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Hrishi, Amol, Anjan, and Jay, thanks a lot for your comments ! On the whitewalls: I got mine from Ashirwad tyres, at Dadar (E) and yes, they are drying up. Guys, is there any way one can buy a set and preserve it for a few years ? We Fiat guys are ever hopeful of getting our hands on another Fiat, and then what if whitewalls are not available then ? . Seriously, can tyres be stored and preserved ? To the best of my knowledge they crack up if not used..
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6th July 2009, 23:21	#238
President BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FIATFUL Mumbai Posts: 908 Thanked: 189 Times View My Garage	White Walls Don't worry Ravi. No need to stock the MRF's right now at least. I'm sure they will still be in production indefinately. But if it does come to "drying up" situation then we FIAT guys are always known to find a way out. And by then custom duties may also get affordable. Got the hint, I suppose?
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6th July 2009, 23:33	#239
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Aaah ! so we'll get "importtid" tyres for our beauties ! Super .
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7th July 2009, 00:29	#240
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Was curious to know what you owned. Guessed it'd be a Fiat. But the moment I clicked on this thread and seen the first pic I was like, okay another black Fiat. Then I clicked on the last page (Page 16) and was quite taken back. Very very beautifully done. Where do you get the chrome-plating done from?!
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