Rust In Pieces... Pics of Disintegrating Classic & Vintage Cars

Ram · 13th January 2010, 23:48

No Manish and Stanher. There is no Chevy here.

Both the trucks are Chrysler products, sold by Premier Automobiles Ltd of Kurla, Bombay. Back in the late 1950s it was spelled as Coorla.

This one is a 1956 Dodge C-4-D. The two-piece bonnet would open as butterfly wings, with the hinges along the central spine.

...and this one is a 1957 Dodge D-700.

I remember the Dodge D-700 two-pod dash very well.

Back in the early 1960s when I was a school kid in Chembur, Bombay, we had a school bus based on the 1957 Dodge D-700. It was owned by Mr. Silva-Pinto.

But the "Y" steering wheel seems from another truck. This correct steering wheel would have spokes arranges in the shape of a "T" not a "Y".

Ram

Prabal · 13th January 2010, 23:51

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Originally Posted by manishalive

Here are two beauties rotting away in central Baroda (already nothing is left to salvage). Sadly I could not see any onther vehicles of our common interest than these two during my stay.

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Wow, 2 yank lorries!! The first seems to be a chevy and the 2nd one (with steering wheel) must be a Dodge. Sad to see them gone to seed! they'd both make great hot-rods though!

Both are Dodge/Fargo lorries, mid 50s to 1957-58.

amit V8 · 13th January 2010, 23:53

thanks manish for the pictures & ram for the id.

dhrishikesh · 14th January 2010, 19:07

Seen this Yamaha RD350 (LT ??) rotting to earth in Shivaji Park area of Dadar, Mumbai.
Feeling very sorry to see this mighty bull in a very sorry state.

Stanher · 14th January 2010, 20:24

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

Seen this Yamaha RD350 (LT ??) rotting to earth in Shivaji Park area of Dadar, Mumbai.
Feeling very sorry to see this mighty bull in a very sorry state.

Oh dear! It's "MAD" (

) to leave a bike like an RD in this state! Especially considering the demand they've got now.

manishalive · 14th January 2010, 20:27

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

Seen this Yamaha RD350 (LT ??) rotting to earth in Shivaji Park area of Dadar, Mumbai.
Feeling very sorry to see this mighty bull in a very sorry state.

I am sure lot of people will go MAD after seeing the sight, and many would like to pick her.

dhrishikesh · 14th January 2010, 20:33

@ Shyam & Manish,
My brother is already going to meet the owner of this RD tomorrow !!

Fugitive · 15th January 2010, 07:08

Hi all new member here, so if these photos have already been posted by other members I apologize now.

manishalive · 15th January 2010, 08:59

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Originally Posted by Fugitive

Hi all new member here, so if these photos have already been posted by other members I apologize now.

Which part of India are these from and are the pictures very old.

foby.sebastian · 15th January 2010, 09:08

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

Seen this Yamaha RD350 (LT ??) rotting to earth in Shivaji Park area of Dadar, Mumbai.
Feeling very sorry to see this mighty bull in a very sorry state.

OMG , Who is doing this to a RD 350

, hunt that person buddy.

SuperSelect · 15th January 2010, 14:52

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Originally Posted by Fugitive

Hi all new member here, so if these photos have already been posted by other members I apologize now.

Hi Fugitive, welcome to the Forum !!
Where and when were these pictures taken ? Some more info

!!

Look at that poor Fiat. Must've had sooo many pickable parts, may still have a bit left..

Fugitive · 15th January 2010, 16:40

Hi thanks for the welcome, the poor Fiat was in Mapusa Goa, The Willys Jeepster was just on the road side a few Kms west of Mapusa.

ajay99 · 15th January 2010, 19:20

is there a model called DODGE D100

Fugitive · 15th January 2010, 19:31

Forgot to add the Fiat and Willys were spotted in March 07
I came across these in Goa back in Nov 05
Rover known as the SD1 model (but did not check for engine size) and the
VW Golf in front
VW Type 3 Square Back (Variant)

dhrishikesh · 15th January 2010, 23:02

Seen this Vijai Super rusting (but still in a good shape to buy) in Thane.
Still very much restorable (& think still has original LUMAX headlamp shield).

13th January 2010, 23:48	#2701
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	No Manish and Stanher. There is no Chevy here. Both the trucks are Chrysler products, sold by Premier Automobiles Ltd of Kurla, Bombay. Back in the late 1950s it was spelled as Coorla. This one is a 1956 Dodge C-4-D. The two-piece bonnet would open as butterfly wings, with the hinges along the central spine. ...and this one is a 1957 Dodge D-700. I remember the Dodge D-700 two-pod dash very well. Back in the early 1960s when I was a school kid in Chembur, Bombay, we had a school bus based on the 1957 Dodge D-700. It was owned by Mr. Silva-Pinto. But the "Y" steering wheel seems from another truck. This correct steering wheel would have spokes arranges in the shape of a "T" not a "Y". Ram
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amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	thanks manish for the pictures & ram for the id.
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14th January 2010, 19:07	#2704
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	Seen this Yamaha RD350 (LT ??) rotting to earth in Shivaji Park area of Dadar, Mumbai. Feeling very sorry to see this mighty bull in a very sorry state. Attached Thumbnails
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14th January 2010, 20:33	#2707
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	@ Shyam & Manish, My brother is already going to meet the owner of this RD tomorrow !!
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15th January 2010, 07:08	#2708
Fugitive Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 11 Thanked: Once	Hi all new member here, so if these photos have already been posted by other members I apologize now. Attached Thumbnails
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15th January 2010, 16:40	#2712
Fugitive Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 11 Thanked: Once	Hi thanks for the welcome, the poor Fiat was in Mapusa Goa, The Willys Jeepster was just on the road side a few Kms west of Mapusa.
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15th January 2010, 19:20	#2713
ajay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 2,731 Thanked: 1,615 Times	is there a model called DODGE D100
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15th January 2010, 19:31	#2714
Fugitive Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 11 Thanked: Once	Forgot to add the Fiat and Willys were spotted in March 07 I came across these in Goa back in Nov 05 Rover known as the SD1 model (but did not check for engine size) and the VW Golf in front VW Type 3 Square Back (Variant) Attached Thumbnails
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15th January 2010, 23:02	#2715
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	Seen this Vijai Super rusting (but still in a good shape to buy) in Thane. Still very much restorable (& think still has original LUMAX headlamp shield). Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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