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Old 19th July 2015, 21:32   #151
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Re: Ambassador Mark II 1970 - Restoration

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Re-chroming the bumpers will really shine up the car. You used Duco paint, right ? Was there a specific reason other than it giving the original look ? Was there any concern about using old Duco stock ?

Maintaining such an old car is a challenge. Even though I have a brand new SU carburettor and also the original fuel pump, I am afraid to restore them in my 1962 car.
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I wanted it to look the original as possible. There were no concerns and the car was painted in 2010 and the color is still nice in spite of minimal care from my side. The painter used the similar putty that is being used on your car.


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Same here. I have the original carb and manifold for the car. But have installed a mark3 manifold and carb. The old SU carb are difficult to maintain
The SU carb has it's own issues and am still being patient with it. There is at times , the issue with the piston getting stuck and the petrol being thrown out .

Am planning to install a fuel filter to see if the things improve, lets see.

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Old 20th July 2015, 08:00   #152
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Re: Ambassador Mark II 1970 - Restoration

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Hi Sanat, I am restoring an old 1967 Ambassador Mark II which has been owned by our fanily since brands new. I am trying to source the rear fender strips as seen on your car which curve downwards and stop at the tail-lamps. Could you let me know if you have a source.
By the way same here! TRYING to maintain a 69 Mark 2 is the operative line!
Found the rear strips you mentioned through my mechanic in Bangalore. PM if you are interested in getting his contact details
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Old 20th July 2015, 08:56   #153
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Re: Ambassador Mark II 1970 - Restoration

Thank you. I do need those strips - I only have a damaged set and just cant find it anywhere. Please do share the number with me and do ask him in advance to hold the set. Noel 9841033369
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Thank you. I do need those strips - I only have a damaged set and just cant find it anywhere. Please do share the number with me and do ask him in advance to hold the set. Noel 9841033369
PMd your no. I am based out of Delhi now. Talk to him and give him my reference (Shankar from outer ring road Bangalore). Black mark 2. Should suffice. He has been taking care of the car since 69.
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Old 23rd June 2018, 22:06   #155
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Re: Ambassador Mark II 1970 - Restoration

Posting photos of my Amby after a long time.

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Re: Ambassador Mark II 1970 - Restoration

My Hindustan Motors - 1970 Ambassador Mark II photo taken during the time the car was taken for inspection by the insurance agency.
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Old 24th October 2021, 19:20   #157
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Re: Ambassador Mark II 1970 - Restoration

Posting pictures of my 1970 Mark II car after a long gap of few years. The Fitness has been renewed for the car for another five years. The mumbai weather has taken the toll on the chrome parts, will have to get the same redone from good source.


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