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Originally Posted by Stanher Changa hai sirjee (thats the only compliment I know in Punju, sorry! )
Man, what a transformation! Only one with immense patience and passion could undertake such a brave restoration! |
Thanks Mate. actua;;y thanks first to you for kick-starting this whole thing. Had you not spotted it and sent me the pics, nothing would have happened.
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I almost shudder to think what would've happened had my mech. not spotted & informed me about this car that day and/or if you hadnt decided to brave picking it up even without the papers (yet)...that itself would've been a reason for anyone to ditch the idea or scrap the car even after picking it up! I can say I would have (had the car been mine) as it seemed hopeless at one point thanks to the delay for what seemed like eternity from the ex-owner!
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Well the brighter side is all turned out well.
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The seat cover design seems unique assuming it is an original pattern. Looks good on the car nevertheless.
Are the tail-lamp lenses imported (going by the markings on them?)
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The seat design is original, at least according to what was there in this car.
Yes they are imported and Thanks to Ronnie for gifting them to me. I remember he came to my office more excited than me when i told him about the car and sent him pics for his expert comments. His first reaction after he came to meet me was, "I have bought you something for your 55. Please accept it" and handed me these brand new lenses which are almost extinct now. Thanks again Ronnie.
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Originally Posted by ariesonu I'm soooo.. GREEN with envy. Fantastic job
I have so many questiosn but then other also need to use forum TOO.
When can we get to see her.
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Sonu ask away, all the questions you have. You can see her whenever you want, just give me a buzz and drop by.
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville Super, Gogiji!
Yes, the seat pattern is very much correct for the 54/56 cars, here is a sample from my 55. Have also confirmed it with 2 other original seats, yours is the third, so we can be quite sure now. It also matches period literature. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vinta...ml#post2710681 |
Thanks Karlji for checking out the details and pointing it to us. Noted, the design is not unoriginal. Relieved to hear that.
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Please note the seat came with no net on these models - there is no cavity itself for it. I think even the rear seat sits lower than the other models. Even the rear door panels should not have pockets, only a plain trim.
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Ok great, thats what my upholstery guy also said but i thought id ask. So now this is also confirmed...Great!!
My rear doors have no pockets, just a plain door trim as you mentioned.
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I would suggest you match the indicator lever box to the colour of the steering wheel. I think the whole column should be in the same colour.
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Yes i had noticed this anomaly and mentioned that to him before delivery but looks like he was in a hurry to deliver it. Will get this done asap.
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Also interchange the position of the two meters.
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I would think the speedo should be on the right - had mentioned it in my last post.
EDIT - I just checked 4 original reference cars, 2 had it on the left, and 2 had it on the right! Can the gurus shed some light?
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This is very confusing for me too, as i have seen many cars with different positioning. Will check the net thoroughly and await more Guru feedback on this before i do this swap.
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And please help me with material for the top/headliner |
Anytime. So you approve of this one. Ill put you on to my upholstery guy.
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Originally Posted by KPS I am curious to know what is the correct position of the meters.
In V-16 car the Speedo is on the left and Fuel/Oil meter on the right
The the blue car in post 38 in the same thread the meter placement is the other way round
I would tend to go with V-16's meter positions since we have the pictures of the meters as originally seen. But I stand to be corrected.
Cheers
KPS |
I went by this positioning because thats how i got it and thought was correct but as asid above will await further guru feedback and net confirmation before i swap.
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Originally Posted by samsag12 Superb restoration Gogi ji, the car's very precisely restored to its original glory. I am surprised to see most of the OH RE GEE NAL( i hope i spelled correctly Rony sir ) fittings.
I think the positioning of meters of blue car is correct. Karl too has mentioned this in his previous post indicating Gogi ji to interchange their positions. |
Will do so as soon as i have confirmation sir.
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Originally Posted by SuperSelect Ahh - a Fiat in all her glory !! She's looking wonderful, Gogi - great job done
I still remember seeing 'AIA' in one of the old threads and longing to be able to get my hands on her - I wasn't on team-BHP then, and didn't know anyone at all.
Do we get to see her this Sunday ?? |
you can still get your hand on her anytime you want.
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Originally Posted by mbz180 Great outcome Gogiji and many congratulations. The body colour choice is excellent and the upholstery colour complements it very well.
A question for my own curiosity; in a lot of older cars, as the door pads loose there ability to be clipped on properly onto the metal part of the doors, the pads tend to come away and eventually due to the original clips loosing their temper, holes have to be made in the metal and the pads have to be held by screws. It doesn't look all the good but that's what I've seen in a lot of cars.
How does one get back to the original way of the pad being flush with the metal being retained by clips? Is it just the new pads that will do the job or do you need to make new clips as well?
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Its a dilemma that haunts many a restorer and collector. We tried to get the clips in position with more than the usual number required but for that too, some holes are required. Then the problem of these clips getting loose and the panel loosing shape. We thought it better to fasten them with the screws. A bit later a few clips will be also added so that so many screws cannot be seen.
In any case with clips too, they have to be fastened at one end with/in a hole in the door frame anyways.
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Originally Posted by harit Very nicely turned out. Since you had electrical problems, you could have brought her on a flatbed for the Fiat event. This car is used to taking "Lifts"(refer to page 1 to understand.)
I hope that you kept those accessory tail light guards, very valuable.
This car turned out very nice.
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Thanks Harit, even while the electricals are being taken care of, i had a bout of minor food poisoning, guessing it was salad consumed at a friend's place and so was unable to attend the Fiat Club meet.
Yes i do have the tail light guards but am thinking twice whether to attach them on, as i do not intend to take it and park it at random places unattended.
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Originally Posted by President Vow Gogs! Congrats!
Awesome colour shade and superbly restored. Looks so unique and pretty. Now, its time to get all the different Dukkars together for a meet.
FCCCI-Mumbai will be proud to display them in so many different shades. |
Looking forward to that day too Ronny. In the meantime my other Dukkar also is undergoing restoration as we speak in yet another colour i hope you all will find unique.
No Blacks, whites and Turquoise blues for me, though i had originally planned to make the other one a turquoise shade but i find that there are many such cars on the Club and forum.