[samsag12]

Originally Posted by Stanher

You mean to say your car (in your avtaar) is actually a 1100D turned padmini??

Whoa! She sure has a long way to go back to OHH REE GEE NAL then..but the badge is a great start!


Guys, I'd suggest you go with METAL numberplate lights only. You should still find them on fiats being scrapped. If these new are plastic ones, better avoided. They will break the same way as the one on your car has! Total crap, denoting the last days of quality with PAL. So are the chrome coloured plastic tail-lamps.

Shyam bhai it ain't a Delight its a 1994 model Padmini as YF mentioned on one of the threads.
I agree with you on the plate light part, plastic ones do break quite often.

Originally Posted by DudeWithaFiat

Yup. They are plastic ones. Well, its better to have atleast that than not having any which don't look really good.

YF, let me know if you are okay with the plastic ones

I have access to one shop which had CAST METAL plate lights which Shyam is referring. The cost is somewhere around Rs 250. Do let me know if anyone requires it.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by DudeWithaFiat

Yup. They are plastic ones. Well, its better to have atleast that than not having any which don't look really good.

YF, let me know if you are okay with the plastic ones

Well in any case I have a pair of metal ones with me at home!

They look like they were aluminium later chrome plated, the plating's come off in many places but can be redone IMHO.

If you need pics., it will take some time as I've had a minor accident this morning, cant move around much for now!

[Yankee Frankie]

Originally Posted by Stanher

Guys, I'd suggest you go with METAL numberplate lights only. You should still find them on fiats being scrapped. If these new are plastic ones, better avoided. They will break the same way as the one on your car has! Total crap, denoting the last days of quality with PAL. So are the chrome coloured plastic tail-lamps.

Yeah, for real...the grill, taillight frame, light plate all chromed plastic. Barely any chrome left on them and no way (that I know of to re-chrome). So yes old fiat salvaged ones would be great but may be more rare than teeth on a hen.

And yes, I'm enjoying the line blurring between Padmini and Fiat!!

Hey I'm not choosy! Plastic better pair better than the solo that's there now!! I'm just excited to have found!

[the mole]

Originally Posted by Yankee Frankie

Yeah, for real...the grill, taillight frame, light plate all chromed plastic. Barely any chrome left on them and no way (that I know of to re-chrome).

Guys Plastic can now be re-chromed in India, there is a agency in Pune (Bhosari) known as Kiran Electroplating that can chrome anything even wood!! if anyone needs their no. please PM regards

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by Yankee Frankie

So yes old fiat salvaged ones would be great but may be more rare than teeth on a hen.

Dude, when you have your day off, just take the trouble once of going down to the scrapyard at PUDHUPET near Egmore (if you dont know where it is, ask the directions from fellow Madras tbhpians here!) where I'm sure there must be Fiats turning up for breaking more often than before, as most of the 'average' people dont want them these days. And you can surely find one with METAL licence plate lights. Dont talk about hen's teeth yet, that's reserved for someone like me with a Standard Herald! Yes I could agree you hardly get anything for these now, not even in Madras ('prefer to call it still by that name for some personal reasons!)

If not, as a last resort, we have some friendly local tbhpians- in BANGALORE though- who are members of FCB (Fiat Club of Bangy) and could lend a helping hand for these via their friendly local 'gujiri'!

Hey I'm not choosy! Plastic better pair better than the solo that's there now!! I'm just excited to have found!

Well, your call anyways.

Originally Posted by the mole

Guys Plastic can now be re-chromed in India, there is a agency in Pune (Bhosari) known as Kiran Electroplating that can chrome anything even wood!! if anyone needs their no. please PM regards

That still doesnt stop them from breaking, atleast not the padmini parts.

[john a milne]

I have to have some body work done to WBF-1 and will have the two Deluxe
logos and special front side light castings removed and have a set of replacements made up.

Not sure of the cost but thought I any of the members might want a set
they could be done at the same time.

I tried to post photos, but for some reason they don't want to stick.
Suggest you check out my garage.

Hopefully I will be able to post them later.

my mobile number is 98-3602-1441

[genesis]

Can folks in Mumbai tell me of a source to get some Purolator Cartridge Type Oil Filters. The usual ones, Sundar Auto etc are out of stock.

[john a milne]

Finally been able to up load the photos.

[DudeWithaFiat]

Originally Posted by Yankee Frankie

Hey I'm not choosy! Plastic better pair better than the solo that's there now!! I'm just excited to have found!

I have sent you an e-mail through the forum a few days back since I am unable to PM you. Thought I would update it here to grab your attention since there is no reply yet.

[mathurvipul]

In process of restoring my 1960 Fiat 1100. The car is currently ready with suspension, engine, deferential and tinker work. ready to go in for a paint job. I am looking for a few parts, if someone can help me lay hands on the following, it would be a big help.

1. Rubber beading for Front and Back Windshield
2. Bonnet monogram (Fiat)
3. Rear Monograam (Fiat 1100) which comes on the boot by the side of number plate
4. Side beadings
5. Tail lamp glass
6. Rubber for the petrol pipe
7. Tyres 5.2 - 14 R 80. Preference in order - White wall - Radial - ordinary

Also need advise on the following

1.Any good seat makers in Bangalore
2.Who can fix a floor carpet in the car

regards.

vipul

[jubin]

Originally Posted by mathurvipul

3. Rear Monograam (Fiat 1100) which comes on the boot by the side of number plate


vipul

can help you with this

[mathurvipul]

Originally Posted by jubin

can help you with this

Hi jubin,

It would be a big help. How do I get in touch with u. My no is 09342471416

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by mathurvipul

In process of restoring my 1960 Fiat 1100. The car is currently ready with suspension, engine, deferential and tinker work. ready to go in for a paint job. I am looking for a few parts, if someone can help me lay hands on the following, it would be a big help.

1. Rubber beading for Front and Back Windshield
2. Bonnet monogram (Fiat)
3. Rear Monograam (Fiat 1100) which comes on the boot by the side of number plate
4. Side beadings
5. Tail lamp glass
6. Rubber for the petrol pipe
7. Tyres 5.2 - 14 R 80. Preference in order - White wall - Radial - ordinary

Also need advise on the following

1.Any good seat makers in Bangalore
2.Who can fix a floor carpet in the car

regards.

vipul

There is a seat maker basavraj seat, which I came to know from some one 09845200700, please check it out. I was told he is very good, near lal bagh.

For other items, door rubber beadings - check body shops in JC road.

Front & rear glass rubber, check with Jadsons. He did not had any left a year ago, but who knows. Else ask Mumbai guys.

The seat guys will also do floor carpet + headliner for you.

Rubber for petrol pipe between pipe and body is hard to find check jadsons else mumbai.

For monograms go to mubarak meter works in Gujari, reming you of steep pricing tough there.

Are you looking for the tail lamp glass with reflector or without. With reflector are easily available. Without reflector I can source you full red repro ones.


If by side beadings you mean trims, then check with Mubarak meter but there is also one more contact Nisar Bhai I do not have his number, as other fiat guys, he may be able to source you. Trims are rare these days to find.

By the way I need spme clips for my wheel caps, if you find them please let me know.

[mathurvipul]

Thanks a ton Manish. Planning to go to JC Road on Sat. Gujri visit will be on Friday. Will certainly try and source the clips for you. would you know specific shops in Mumbai who can give me the front and rear glass rubber.
V

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by mathurvipul

Thanks a ton Manish. Planning to go to JC Road on Sat. Gujri visit will be on Friday. Will certainly try and source the clips for you. would you know specific shops in Mumbai who can give me the front and rear glass rubber.
V

Unfortunately I do not know of any shops in Mumbai, you need to ask Mumbai BHPians. Also you could try chennai or look in smaller tows just in case you are passing by.