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Originally Posted by beetle_boy @Rony Sir : Need your suggestions on this to restore this beauty.
Regards,
Saleem |
Hi Saleem,
All I can say is that your car in its present condition is an ideal project for a very enjoyable and professional restoration.
So, if I were you, first of all, I would go very slow and steady and get the car on road in perfect mechanical condition ie: Engine, clutch, minor electricals as necessary and brakes, (apart from touching the Suspension and Chassis - which should be stripped during paintwork for further detailing).
Use the car for a while till you find
each and every part you will need for the final stages, like the grill, period wheelcaps and
wheels with clips, small headlamps with rims and all the fittings that go to make the car a pleasant classic OH REE G NAL beauty. Do not stray into any kinds of modifications with the car and please don't hurry up the restoration as you do not have any commitments or deadlines.
Document each stage for your future memories.
As you already know, parts for these FIATS are difficult to source and very scarce, due to their rarity, but sourcing them is the real hardwork and challenge needed to show your talent and involvement along with the enthu and excitement, for the final impeccable product to show.
Subsequently, once you've narrowed down on a professional garage for restoration (tinwork, painting, upholstry)
THEN and ONLY THEN you shouild give this car for further work to be carried on. I say this with a long term experience, as a very good and original car can easily lose its charm overnight if landed in the wrong and unprofessional hands. Of course, the restoration should also be budgeted and you should feel satisfied with the end result when you have done it economically.
Once again, I hope that you will succeed in making it one of the finest cars in the country.
There are other threads for similar restorations and please take the time to go through them and feel free to shout out if you need any further assistance.
ALL THE BESHT!
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and..........................Have a FIATFUL future.
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