Fiat 1100 Club - Bangalore [FCB]

samsag12 · 29th January 2010, 18:01

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Originally Posted by arun1100

Some pics of the Fiat of our Club's new member.

We spotted this car in Chikkaballapur, when Karthik and Me had been there to drop Mr. Behram for the OTR event.

The owner of this car is an Engineer in HAL's Helicopter Division. He is not new to our Club as he used to attend the meet along with his friend Mr. Venkatesh.

The car is very well restored. Its 1980s model. The leather seats are from Stanley. He has stocked up enough spares in this car. He uses some imported grease as shown in one of the pics.

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In some of the pics there is a radio antenna installed in side the dicky. Does it comes out of the body or remains inside. As i don't see it coming out, was thinking do it works from inside ?

john a milne · 29th January 2010, 19:40

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Originally Posted by arun1100

The reflectors are after market ones.

1. The leather seats on this car is from Stanley. Costs 40k!!!
2. Sir, do you have pics of the Padmini.
3. Have you started re-restoring your Deluxe?

1. Are the seats all leather? The side panels would have to be a matching vinyl I assume or a suitable colour. I'll check around here to get an estimate on a leather/matching vinyl for the seats.
2. I will be going over to the gentleman's home to take some photos and check the car out more closely. No price was discussed when I spoke to him and I will check out around to get an ideal of a fair price for the car here in Calcutta. Three years back there were many Fiats & Padminis around, now maybe !5% to be seen on the streets. If we lived here and had space I would buy up as many as possible as an investment and to keep them available for restoration and continued use.
3. Not yet, I've finished all the mechanical work and the the engine will be rebuilt shortly and the chrome work has to redone.
The next issue that I am debating is whether to change the paint colour and a new interior. I've been researching the options available in Europe and will probably restore WBF-1 to a European top of the line Model. The Purist, Purist side is currently losing out to the Romantic Purist side.

As they say "Getting there is half the fun".

Hoping to get some feed back on how the 1991 model is rated. Not a classic but looks like one.

funkykar · 29th January 2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by arun1100

Wah wah!!

Cubbon Park is indeed very Historical!

Pavan: When are we having a joint rally of FCB and BBC?? It will surely be fun..

@Pavan and Arun: I think we all classic car lovers have one gene in common. I still cant digest these co-incidence. Hats off to Cubbon Park

@ Pavan: Thanks for getting Joy contact me

. He too is a NE lover. I intend to meet him very soon and see his newly acquired beauty

Sujith1100 · 30th January 2010, 02:55

British and BBMP have some roles to play in this.

manishalive · 31st January 2010, 09:00

Guys,

Met Mr. Gopi, the mechanic and owner fo couple of fiats, will meet him again to discuss more. Bye the way I have posted the pictures here

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1708057-post337.html

Lucas_2007 · 1st February 2010, 12:12

The Grease may be Nulon L-80, that costs Rs 400/- approx per Kg. It contains PTFE. It's just my guess. I use Nulon L80 grease in my Padmini. It really lasts long.

r_nairtvm · 1st February 2010, 16:32

Hi All,

The two advertisement pictures for Krilo Paints - featuring Padmini from early 80s.

Wonder if the car is still around

Best Regards & Drive/Ride Safe

Ram

arun1100 · 1st February 2010, 16:57

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Originally Posted by r_nairtvm

Hi All,

The two advertisement pictures for Krilo Paints - featuring Padmini from early 80s.

Ram

Nice ads!! The best thing about a Padmini is that its very photogenic. A Padmini in any condition, any color, it always looks good in photos.

Sujith1100 · 2nd February 2010, 00:53

What a tag line "The car with an Identity..." Great.
Really photogenic, after all PADMINI naa, she ll like to look good every where

Sujith1100 · 2nd February 2010, 19:34

My newly acquired MOMO steering wheel from Stephen's Square, Bangalore.
Used one with very good upholstery and hub suiting old combination-switch of Fiats. Price was shockingly good.

I got the steering fitted today, will post pics soon. Its very easy to handle now, I got used to it in a minute. As of now here are the pics of the Wheel alone.

samsag12 · 2nd February 2010, 19:36

Hey sujith how much did you shell out for this ? Waiting eagerly to see the pics of your car.

Sujith1100 · 2nd February 2010, 19:42

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Originally Posted by samsag12

Hey sujith how much did you shell out for this ? Waiting eagerly to see the pics of your car.

Guess how much !! Pictures of the wheel in the car

BEFORE :

AFTER :

NOW :

samsag12 · 2nd February 2010, 19:50

Wow that looks good on the car. About the cost, no idea man as i haven't purchased even an original one either from scrap or a new one.

funkykar · 2nd February 2010, 20:11

Wow! Now the steering talks. Undoubtedly, you deserve such a nice MOMO steering. If I am not wrong, these too are Italian. May be this was the only missing bit from your car after restoration. It suits your driveing style too. You now got a real Sports car.

Enjoy driving!

By the way, did Suji tell you that this steering wheel was very sparingly used and is in immaculate condition? I will let you guys guess its price and Suji reveal it later

arun1100 · 2nd February 2010, 23:54

"Stephen's Square, Bangalore" This is the new hangout place for we 3 Idiots(Sujith, Karthik and me). This place is the most happening place for Fiat parts.

Thanks to our Dear friend Mr.Noddy for getting us so many Fiat parts for real cheap rates.

More details of parts recently procured from Stephen's square soon.

30th January 2010, 02:55	#964
Sujith1100 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BANGalore Posts: 729 Thanked: 20 Times	British and BBMP have some roles to play in this.
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31st January 2010, 09:00	#965
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,514 Thanked: 1,079 Times	Guys, Met Mr. Gopi, the mechanic and owner fo couple of fiats, will meet him again to discuss more. Bye the way I have posted the pictures here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1708057-post337.html
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1st February 2010, 12:12	#966
Lucas_2007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GUWAHATI Posts: 67 Thanked: 12 Times	The Grease may be Nulon L-80, that costs Rs 400/- approx per Kg. It contains PTFE. It's just my guess. I use Nulon L80 grease in my Padmini. It really lasts long. Last edited by Lucas_2007 : 1st February 2010 at 12:30.
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1st February 2010, 16:32	#967
r_nairtvm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dubai/TRV/BLR Posts: 2,091 Thanked: 2,547 Times View My Garage	A padmini Beauty Hi All, The two advertisement pictures for Krilo Paints - featuring Padmini from early 80s. Wonder if the car is still around Best Regards & Drive/Ride Safe Ram Attached Thumbnails
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2nd February 2010, 00:53	#969
Sujith1100 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BANGalore Posts: 729 Thanked: 20 Times	What a tag line "The car with an Identity..." Great. Really photogenic, after all PADMINI naa, she ll like to look good every where
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2nd February 2010, 19:34	#970
Sujith1100 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BANGalore Posts: 729 Thanked: 20 Times	My MOMO wheel My newly acquired MOMO steering wheel from Stephen's Square, Bangalore. Used one with very good upholstery and hub suiting old combination-switch of Fiats. Price was shockingly good. I got the steering fitted today, will post pics soon. Its very easy to handle now, I got used to it in a minute. As of now here are the pics of the Wheel alone. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Sujith1100 : 2nd February 2010 at 19:36.
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2nd February 2010, 19:36	#971
samsag12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City of Nawaabs Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 242 Times View My Garage	Hey sujith how much did you shell out for this ? Waiting eagerly to see the pics of your car.
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2nd February 2010, 19:50	#973
samsag12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City of Nawaabs Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 242 Times View My Garage	Wow that looks good on the car. About the cost, no idea man as i haven't purchased even an original one either from scrap or a new one.
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2nd February 2010, 20:11	#974
funkykar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,635 Thanked: 6,617 Times View My Garage	Wow! Now the steering talks. Undoubtedly, you deserve such a nice MOMO steering. If I am not wrong, these too are Italian. May be this was the only missing bit from your car after restoration. It suits your driveing style too. You now got a real Sports car. Enjoy driving! By the way, did Suji tell you that this steering wheel was very sparingly used and is in immaculate condition? I will let you guys guess its price and Suji reveal it later
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2nd February 2010, 23:54	#975
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	"Stephen's Square, Bangalore" This is the new hangout place for we 3 Idiots(Sujith, Karthik and me). This place is the most happening place for Fiat parts. Thanks to our Dear friend Mr.Noddy for getting us so many Fiat parts for real cheap rates. More details of parts recently procured from Stephen's square soon.
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