1961 Italian Fiat 1100/D Special. A Restoration Project.

airfoil · 13th September 2007, 10:20

V16, I just chanced across this post, lovely labour of love.

Now that the car is soon going to be ready, would you want to take it and show it to the person you bought it from? I'm sure he'd be a happy man...

V-16 · 13th September 2007, 14:46

Thanks Airfoil. Actually the guy whom the Fiat belonged to was too sick to do anything with the car and refused to scrap it. He is going to be ecstatic when he sees what the final product will be (well i sincerely hope so). I had to literally give an interview when I approached him for the car and only when he was sure I would not scrap it he sold it to me. He was and still is a total Fiat buff. Lets just say I can see where Karl is going to be 40 years from now

I post some recent pics of whats happening to the car as its a long time i've updated the thread for which I apologize.

This product was used on the car, underbody and flooring upon which the black anti-rust coat was applied, which you can see in the flooring pics. As of today the wurth is also sprayed on the inner dashboard. Thanks to the ever helpful Viper for helping me source the Wurth.

The car is in its final stages, ready for a paint coat and then Engine & gearbox fitting, and electricals.

Popping open the hood, one can see the painted chassis and the overhauled steering box fitted.

The Overhauled Gear Box. Ready for installation.

One more step closer to the final product. Soon it should look like this!!

Next Ill bring to you the seats and the Re-done Engine. Till then keep watching this thread.

razor4077 · 13th September 2007, 15:07

Good stuff Gogi bhai! Looking forward to seeing more work in progress pics, not to mention the end result

suren181 · 13th September 2007, 15:14

Boss, Drool factor, Just waiting to see it come through. The bodyline I must say seems factory material. Hmmm.... wonder why I am so excited?

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 14th September 2007, 18:09

Gogi Bhai - long wait. Let it end soon.

Please be careful with the propeller shaft front end which I see is on the transmission (in the photograph). Please assemble it on the propeller shaft with correct orientation (there are arrows to guide but many people don't know), otherwise propeller shaft vibration will be there.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

V-16 · 14th September 2007, 18:24

Thank you Behram sir for your invaluable direction. i will make sure that they are followed and will look up to you for further guidance.

karlosdeville · 14th September 2007, 19:07

Cant wait Gogi. Shes looking great. Now when did you get yourself a dukkar?

V-16 · 14th September 2007, 19:28

[quote=karlosdeville;564346]Cant wait Gogi. Shes looking great. Now when did you get yourself a dukkar?

Rubbing salt over wounds wont get you anywhere by much Fiat'ed friend

The dukkar you see is a 55, sadly not mine but it could have been. He had bought it to sell it to me but i was in the USA at that time and he couldn't get in touch with me so he sold it to someone else. This gentleman was so inspired by the work my guy was doing on the 1100 special (notice how i've refrained from using "D") that he wanted it restored at the same place. I met the owner who was inquisitive as to what the material was which was being sprayed on the underbody (Wurth). After my two minute talk on the stuff, he requested me to get him a couple of cans for his car too. I should start charging royalty to the Wurth guys methinks.
Back to the topic Bawa, where is my Dukkar??...and my Jeep??/ and......

karlosdeville · 14th September 2007, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

Rubbing salt over wounds wont get you anywhere by much Fiat'ed friend

Back to the topic Bawa, where is my Dukkar??...and my Jeep??/ and......

Now you can harass Ishan and Speedy for the black 55 and green 57, both seem perfect candidates. Dont know bout the $$$ though.

And if all else fails, tell you what. Gimme the Special and take all my 3 Fiats.

V-16 · 15th September 2007, 01:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

And if all else fails, tell you what. Gimme the Special and take all my 3 Fiats.

Who says your a Bawa, you're a regular Baniaa!!

kick.throttle · 15th September 2007, 01:53

gramd-ma getting pimped...
all the best..

iraghava · 15th September 2007, 02:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

Back to the topic Bawa, where is my Dukkar??...and my Jeep??/ and......

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Now you can harass Ishan and Speedy for the black 55 and green 57, both seem perfect candidates. Dont know bout the $$$ though.

Sirji, we are working on both the cars to see if both can be got for a decent price, kripya pratiksha karen!

Good to see the 1100D coming along nicely! *Sorry Carloose*

kkr2k2 · 15th September 2007, 21:00

OT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by suren181

Boss, Drool factor, Just waiting to see it come through. The bodyline I must say seems factory material. Hmmm.... wonder why I am so excited?

I know why,

dont worry yaar, you will your chance as well soon.

BUSA · 15th September 2007, 21:19

Wonderful stuf V16, i am waiting for the final pics since a long time.

Whats the cost of the wurth? and was it worth it?

V-16 · 15th September 2007, 23:15

Wurth has a printed price (stuck label on the can by importer) of 954 per litre/can for the non aerosol one. The sprayable aerosol can will be a bit more i presume. Then you can see how much the dealer lets off. Depends upon shop to shop and let me tell you it is not easily available, but thanks to Viper, i go this sourced out. Well ill find out if its Wurth it if there are no leaks and no signs of accumulating rust after a few months. Im told its the best stuff there is.

View Poll Results: Which colour for the Fiat 1100/D Special?
Wine Red and White	35	25.93%
Blue and White	36	26.67%
Emerald Green and White	10	7.41%
Midnite Blue and White	54	40.00%
Voters: 135. You may not vote on this poll

13th September 2007, 10:20	#271
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	V16, I just chanced across this post, lovely labour of love. Now that the car is soon going to be ready, would you want to take it and show it to the person you bought it from? I'm sure he'd be a happy man...
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13th September 2007, 14:46	#272
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Thanks Airfoil. Actually the guy whom the Fiat belonged to was too sick to do anything with the car and refused to scrap it. He is going to be ecstatic when he sees what the final product will be (well i sincerely hope so). I had to literally give an interview when I approached him for the car and only when he was sure I would not scrap it he sold it to me. He was and still is a total Fiat buff. Lets just say I can see where Karl is going to be 40 years from now I post some recent pics of whats happening to the car as its a long time i've updated the thread for which I apologize. This product was used on the car, underbody and flooring upon which the black anti-rust coat was applied, which you can see in the flooring pics. As of today the wurth is also sprayed on the inner dashboard. Thanks to the ever helpful Viper for helping me source the Wurth. The car is in its final stages, ready for a paint coat and then Engine & gearbox fitting, and electricals. Popping open the hood, one can see the painted chassis and the overhauled steering box fitted. The Overhauled Gear Box. Ready for installation. One more step closer to the final product. Soon it should look like this!! Next Ill bring to you the seats and the Re-done Engine. Till then keep watching this thread.
	() Thanks

13th September 2007, 15:07	#273
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	Good stuff Gogi bhai! Looking forward to seeing more work in progress pics, not to mention the end result
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13th September 2007, 15:14	#274
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Boss, Drool factor, Just waiting to see it come through. The bodyline I must say seems factory material. Hmmm.... wonder why I am so excited?
	() Thanks

14th September 2007, 18:09	#275
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,405 Times	Gogi Bhai - long wait. Let it end soon. Please be careful with the propeller shaft front end which I see is on the transmission (in the photograph). Please assemble it on the propeller shaft with correct orientation (there are arrows to guide but many people don't know), otherwise propeller shaft vibration will be there. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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14th September 2007, 18:24	#276
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Thank you Behram sir for your invaluable direction. i will make sure that they are followed and will look up to you for further guidance.
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14th September 2007, 19:07	#277
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,117 Thanked: 18,847 Times View My Garage	Cant wait Gogi. Shes looking great. Now when did you get yourself a dukkar?
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14th September 2007, 19:28	#278
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	[quote=karlosdeville;564346]Cant wait Gogi. Shes looking great. Now when did you get yourself a dukkar? Rubbing salt over wounds wont get you anywhere by much Fiat'ed friend The dukkar you see is a 55, sadly not mine but it could have been. He had bought it to sell it to me but i was in the USA at that time and he couldn't get in touch with me so he sold it to someone else. This gentleman was so inspired by the work my guy was doing on the 1100 special (notice how i've refrained from using "D") that he wanted it restored at the same place. I met the owner who was inquisitive as to what the material was which was being sprayed on the underbody (Wurth). After my two minute talk on the stuff, he requested me to get him a couple of cans for his car too. I should start charging royalty to the Wurth guys methinks. Back to the topic Bawa, where is my Dukkar??...and my Jeep??/ and...... Last edited by V-16 : 14th September 2007 at 19:29.
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15th September 2007, 01:53	#281
kick.throttle BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kuala lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 251 Thanked: Once	gramd-ma getting pimped... all the best..
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15th September 2007, 21:19	#284
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,129 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Wonderful stuf V16, i am waiting for the final pics since a long time. Whats the cost of the wurth? and was it worth it?
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15th September 2007, 23:15	#285
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Wurth has a printed price (stuck label on the can by importer) of 954 per litre/can for the non aerosol one. The sprayable aerosol can will be a bit more i presume. Then you can see how much the dealer lets off. Depends upon shop to shop and let me tell you it is not easily available, but thanks to Viper, i go this sourced out. Well ill find out if its Wurth it if there are no leaks and no signs of accumulating rust after a few months. Im told its the best stuff there is.
	() Thanks