My 1962 Fiat Super Select - the journey begins.

adheesh · 23rd September 2009, 23:17

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Originally Posted by President

My goodness! Wonderful!

The underbody chassis and fitments on 4979 are in a condition "just as I would want them to be".

All the credit goes to you !! You are the good soul due to whom 4979 is exactly the way she is supposed to be !

SuperSelect · 27th September 2009, 21:14

Dear Behram and Cyrus visited today, with some goodies from Nashik. My car will soon have a brand new S1 muffler and tail pipe. Boy, she shall rock

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Thanks a huge huge bunch for this Vijaya Dashmi gift, Behram !!!

adheesh · 27th September 2009, 21:29

Arre Wah !! Well deserved for your car. Hope to see you zooming with your car in the next FCCCI grand rally on the 1st of November.

Regards,
Adheesh

arun1100 · 27th September 2009, 21:47

Guys, Is Nov 1st fixed for the FCCCI Rally? I mean what if rains on that day? Will you go ahead without the cars?

Cyrus43 · 27th September 2009, 22:07

It has never rained in November!! I think we can safely say that the rally is on!!

SuperSelect · 27th September 2009, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

It has never rained in November!! I think we can safely say that the rally is on!!

"Nothin' lasts for ever..." - From 'November Rain' by Guns'N'Roses.

SuperSelect · 29th September 2009, 22:21

Wow !! - this thread now has five stars.. This is my first and favourite thread, thanks a huge bunch tbhpians ! You made my day

SuperSelect · 28th October 2009, 23:13

MRX 6839 had been struggling on three cylinders for quite a while now. The reason was compression loss due to a loose spark plug whose threading was shot. Despite this, and due to beautiful settings by master tuner Adheesh, she was running with a brave face.
But the job needed to be done and soon. I had been warned by the gurus, that I risked a plug flying out through the bonnet if I continued to drive her this way.
A quick visit to Hemant Satardekar (Prem Auto / Channa Turning Works - Sion Koliwada) - recommended by Mahesh from Shivaji Park, and my problem was sorted - she's as good as new now, the engine note sweeter than ever

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After a passionate conversation on Fiat cars, Hemant having finished the job, started 6839's engine. The sound stunned him - the air settings and Ignition timing is perfect to the T. "I have not seen such a well tuned Fiat in years" was his retort.. "Your settings are beautiful, whoever your mechanic is, my salaam to him !!"
The 'mechanic' - ladies and gentlemen, is our very own Adheesh !!

Hats off to you bro' - 6839 thanks you from the bottom of her cylinder block !!

President · 29th October 2009, 11:44

Youngest Tuner - Classic Car - Celebrity Owner (Mr. Bean),
Vow! what a wonderful combination.

BTW, we are going to miss Adheesh in the near future as he is intending to take up further Automobile Engineering education abroad, from next year.
But, I'm sure that he will spread the FCCCI message wherever he is.

Cyrus43 · 29th October 2009, 11:51

I heard the excitement in your voice yesterday when you told me she was done!!

HAvent heard from Adheesh since a Long time now. Where is he??

SuperSelect · 15th November 2009, 22:42

She's getting her power and pep back at last !!
Saturday afternoon, I went with Adheesh and shopped for a new Solex carb, and a new Fuel pump. Adheesh fitted these himself, by the side of a quiet road. She's roaring with power now, and her sound is silken smoother than ever. Starts with a "half self". (Adheesh could you please give details of the venturi etc.. I'm a dodo at this.)

The interesting part was when we were shopping for the said carb - the shop guy kept telling Adheesh what is available, what is not, etc. With each item he would say "yeh aap ke laayak nahi hai.." (this one's not for you). Adheesh would sternly scrutinize each item, and give his gruff comments.

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The moment of truth came when we were about to leave - the guy pointed to Adheesh, and said to me - "Yeh Bawa logon se main bahut darta hoon !" (I get damn scared of these Parsees !!)
I think Adheesh's stern manner, and Hindi laced with English, made him think so - any which way, it's a tribute to all our Bawajis, without whom the world of motoring would never have been the same.
Cheers !

Cyrus43 · 16th November 2009, 00:10

Behram here - it is really great to read that MRX6839 is working properly. Well done Adheesh.

dhrishikesh · 18th November 2009, 08:15

@ Ravi,
You have a Great Saturday Afternoon !!! Good story.
You are making this thread much more interesting.
Congrats Adheesh once again.

SuperSelect · 23rd November 2009, 23:14

Behram's recent foray to chor bazaar yielded an awesome treasure trove of goodies for the "Blue and White" ! Checklist:

4 original clip type wheels.. Yayy ! They don't have clips on them, but I'm sure I'll manage to get clips soon -

- all ye benevolent and generous tbhpians, please heed my cry, and spare me a few clips !!

1 original wiper motor with complete assembly - magneti marelli, I think.

1 original Italian control stalk box for lights/signals - Brevetto, made in Italy.

1 original fuse box - 'open type', which sits below the glovebox.

1 original air cleaner box - in the original greyish green shade !!

1 original distributor cap with wires.

MRX 6839 is slowly on her way to OH-REE-G-NALITY !!! Thanks a huge huge bunch Behram !!

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd November 2009, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Have You changed the exhaust yet? Time to put a nice Free Flow I think!!

I feel there's no need to alter or modify the original settings.

Tried doing that to my cousins Fiat, was FF but bad FE and lot of Vibration making the car a virtual vibrator.

The original exhaust must be available, and nothing to match that sweet sound

Soft but yet giving the right exhaust note.

27th September 2009, 21:14	#302
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Dear Behram and Cyrus visited today, with some goodies from Nashik. My car will soon have a brand new S1 muffler and tail pipe. Boy, she shall rock . Thanks a huge huge bunch for this Vijaya Dashmi gift, Behram !!! Attached Thumbnails
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27th September 2009, 21:29	#303
adheesh BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 526 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Arre Wah !! Well deserved for your car. Hope to see you zooming with your car in the next FCCCI grand rally on the 1st of November. Regards, Adheesh
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27th September 2009, 21:47	#304
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Guys, Is Nov 1st fixed for the FCCCI Rally? I mean what if rains on that day? Will you go ahead without the cars?
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27th September 2009, 22:07	#305
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	It has never rained in November!! I think we can safely say that the rally is on!!
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29th September 2009, 22:21	#307
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Wow !! - this thread now has five stars.. This is my first and favourite thread, thanks a huge bunch tbhpians ! You made my day
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28th October 2009, 23:13	#308
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	This is your day Adheesh ! MRX 6839 had been struggling on three cylinders for quite a while now. The reason was compression loss due to a loose spark plug whose threading was shot. Despite this, and due to beautiful settings by master tuner Adheesh, she was running with a brave face. But the job needed to be done and soon. I had been warned by the gurus, that I risked a plug flying out through the bonnet if I continued to drive her this way. A quick visit to Hemant Satardekar (Prem Auto / Channa Turning Works - Sion Koliwada) - recommended by Mahesh from Shivaji Park, and my problem was sorted - she's as good as new now, the engine note sweeter than ever . After a passionate conversation on Fiat cars, Hemant having finished the job, started 6839's engine. The sound stunned him - the air settings and Ignition timing is perfect to the T. "I have not seen such a well tuned Fiat in years" was his retort.. "Your settings are beautiful, whoever your mechanic is, my salaam to him !!" The 'mechanic' - ladies and gentlemen, is our very own Adheesh !! Hats off to you bro' - 6839 thanks you from the bottom of her cylinder block !! Attached Thumbnails
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29th October 2009, 11:44	#309
President BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FIATFUL Mumbai Posts: 908 Thanked: 189 Times View My Garage	Congrats - Adheesh! Youngest Tuner - Classic Car - Celebrity Owner (Mr. Bean), Vow! what a wonderful combination. BTW, we are going to miss Adheesh in the near future as he is intending to take up further Automobile Engineering education abroad, from next year. But, I'm sure that he will spread the FCCCI message wherever he is.
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29th October 2009, 11:51	#310
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	I heard the excitement in your voice yesterday when you told me she was done!! HAvent heard from Adheesh since a Long time now. Where is he??
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15th November 2009, 22:42	#311
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	of Bawajis and Fiats... She's getting her power and pep back at last !! Saturday afternoon, I went with Adheesh and shopped for a new Solex carb, and a new Fuel pump. Adheesh fitted these himself, by the side of a quiet road. She's roaring with power now, and her sound is silken smoother than ever. Starts with a "half self". (Adheesh could you please give details of the venturi etc.. I'm a dodo at this.) The interesting part was when we were shopping for the said carb - the shop guy kept telling Adheesh what is available, what is not, etc. With each item he would say "yeh aap ke laayak nahi hai.." (this one's not for you). Adheesh would sternly scrutinize each item, and give his gruff comments.. The moment of truth came when we were about to leave - the guy pointed to Adheesh, and said to me - "Yeh Bawa logon se main bahut darta hoon !" (I get damn scared of these Parsees !!) I think Adheesh's stern manner, and Hindi laced with English, made him think so - any which way, it's a tribute to all our Bawajis, without whom the world of motoring would never have been the same. Cheers !
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16th November 2009, 00:10	#312
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Behram here - it is really great to read that MRX6839 is working properly. Well done Adheesh.
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18th November 2009, 08:15	#313
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	@ Ravi, You have a Great Saturday Afternoon !!! Good story. You are making this thread much more interesting. Congrats Adheesh once again.
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23rd November 2009, 23:14	#314
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Khazaanaa :) Behram's recent foray to chor bazaar yielded an awesome treasure trove of goodies for the "Blue and White" ! Checklist: 4 original clip type wheels.. Yayy ! They don't have clips on them, but I'm sure I'll manage to get clips soon - - all ye benevolent and generous tbhpians, please heed my cry, and spare me a few clips !! 1 original wiper motor with complete assembly - magneti marelli, I think. 1 original Italian control stalk box for lights/signals - Brevetto, made in Italy. 1 original fuse box - 'open type', which sits below the glovebox. 1 original air cleaner box - in the original greyish green shade !! 1 original distributor cap with wires. MRX 6839 is slowly on her way to OH-REE-G-NALITY !!! Thanks a huge huge bunch Behram !!
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