Thank you all for the support.
I didn't know that this car enjoys such a warmth in so many hearts.
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These beauties will continue to grace the roads only because of a few enthusiasts.
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Sir, we had an informal meet last Sunday with 10 contys participating and it was beautiful to watch these ladies follow each other in a convoy thru the city. Shall post the report soon.
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not sure if this helps, but there is a Garage called ignite in Chennai on ECR, the owner Raghav is the best mechanic/restorer i have ever had the opportunity to meet. You can try reaching out to him if you want to have this car restored back to its pristine glory.
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aries_mavrick, please share such info here and this can help in creating a database of mechanics, spare parts, dealers, clubs etc for future reference and help amongst the conty group.
Doesn'tmatter if its in Chennai or China.
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a hearty welcome to be a conti owner. the jeep and conti are 2 extremes of motoring, in my real experience. You have the taste and passion to create, restore machines, so hope to see a gleaming conti in the future.
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Sir, your posts have been a source of inspiration and help in making the seed grow stronger. Please update your restoration thread. I go there every day hoping something new. Infact myself and mike stay just 1 km away. We keep meeting quiet often. I dont want to embarrass him more, I agree with all you said.
ACM,
It looks like you have peeped into my mind. These are exactly in order and the timing also matches.
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Do's
1) Change the rupper hose / pipes under the bonnet.2) Crome bumpers that came with the Contessa Classic would look better.- Looking for these. Any pointers/help would be appreciated.
3) Paint the car after 3 months by which time technical glitches would be sorted out.- yes. 3-5 months from now, it will have a new paint. Not sure of the color though.
4) Re do the car seats and door panels and dash while getting the car painted. |
Thank you.
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But I am just thinking if I buy one, I do not know who would throw me out of the house first. My parents or my wife!!!
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LOL Harjeev. Either way you can sleep in the car comfortably. Remember, it comes with an Airline first class slumberette.
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What makes you think you need to paint the whole car.............?
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Its called the 'Wife' thing Pavan. This is how it effects.
"OK you got it for 40. But it doesnt have to look like you got it for such a price". A simple coat of the same color will cost us cheap and the car will look like new what say ? "Yaaaak. i wont sit in that green car. I dont like this dark green and i think you too dont like greens. Change the color to some thing bright. A car should be bright not dull and no matter how many times you paint the same color it is still dull to me".
Personally i too don't like the color. But a simple overcoat of the same color is the cheapest and more practical. Considering the cost savings, half my mind votes for just an overcoat of the same color. But as i said, the forces of the umm...err... better half thing are more stronger than the logic.
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Congratz on another dream purchase! Its a lovely highway cruiser and is pretty reliable also, once you set it up well. Looking forward to your ownership updates
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Thanks Jaggu. Shall put up the ownership updates soon.
funkykar, speedmiester, n.devdath, EARTHed, dicky... thankyou guys.
Regards,
Krishna.