[avm2407]

Here are some pictures of my 1991 Premier Padmini. I am looking for some leads for restoration specifically in Delhi NCR. Thanks!

[Viju]

Originally Posted by avm2407

Here are some pictures of my 1991 Premier Padmini. I am looking for some leads for restoration specifically in Delhi NCR. Thanks!

Hi, I am not familiar with the restorers in Delhi NCR, but one name that comes to mind is definitely that of Mr. Tuttu Dhawan.

We have a thread on his garage:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vinta...ns-garage.html (Tutu Dhawan's Garage)

Here is a link to his FB page that someone posted in that thread:
https://www.facebook.com/engineerscorporation/

Hope this helps you to get the car back to mint condition.

[avm2407]

Thanks for this. I know of Mr. Dhawan. He is definitely one of the best restorers in the country.

However, I am looking for a more budget restorer as my Padmini is not that old (1991 model) and is in a decent condition with some amounts of rust.

[Vinod_nair]

Originally Posted by avm2407

Here are some pictures of my 1991 Premier Padmini. I am looking for some leads for restoration specifically in Delhi NCR. Thanks!

Delhi NCR is huge, depends where you are located, try and talk to the mechanics around your locality, for this type of job.

My dad had a '80's Fiat in Delhi, he used to stay in green park, and in those days it was easy to get them repaired. The main issues were to get the carburettor and distributor tuned properly, for a smooth running.

Hope this helps.

[avm2407]

Thanks Vinod. However, I am looking for someone slightly professional as I want all original parts. The car anyway has some amount rust even in the underbody. I had mentioned Delhi-NCR so that's it convenient for me to coordinate with the restorer. Doesn't have to be in my locality or anything.

I am just looking for someone who can provide me a firm quote based on pictures.

[arun1100]

Some latest pics of my Dad's Padmini.

[arun1100]

Here are some pics of our beloved 297. 30 years up and going strong!

Have been doing regular drives around Bangalore with my Daughter Yashna and pet Fudge!

It is 9 years since the 297 was restored!!

[arun1100]

Time well spent on a Saturday with Yashna and 297! Did some pending tasks of replacing the petrol pipe chewed by rats and jump starting as battery's charge was low.

[arun1100]

Pics from the Ayudha puja, 2021.

[arun1100]

Exactly a decade since the Padmini was restored!! She has been running very well. Odo as of now is 37200 kms. Yes, that less driven since 32 years! Here are some pics taken in the last few months.

[arun1100]

Celebrating 32 years of our Premier Padmini!!

Here are some pics from the recently held FCB meet!

[Naparajito]

Originally Posted by arun1100

Celebrating 32 years of our Premier Padmini!!

Here are some pics from the recently held FCB meet!

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Nice to see you after a long time. The car looks great. Drive safe

[arun1100]

Dad's Premier Padmini | 33 years & 38000kms Long Term Ownership Update

Here's a quick ownership experience update of my Dad's Padmini which is with our family since new for 33 years.

33 Years up since the Padmini came home and the ODO reading is little beyond 38000 kms as of 2024! Since Dad always had his office car for daily commutes, this Padmini was used mainly in the weekends for personal use and for family trips. The Padmini was actively used from 1991 till 2003 that's when we bought the Maruti 800 home. The ODO reading of the Padmini in 2003 was 34000 kms.

The Padmini is now in preservation mode and almost never driven in rains neither is washed with water. She is always parked in an covered area and driven only by me as this car is too very close to our family and hope she lives for few more decades at the least!!



At the FCB Breakfast Meet!






Periodic Repair Works:
The Padmini required some basic maintenance works of brakes and differential. My trusted mechanic - Mr. Manjunath did all the repairs and helped source the parts too. All the works were carried out at home and under my supervision.

Spares for the brake works


Padmini's front being jacked up for checking and repairing the Front brakes.




Front brake drum is being removed to check the brake shoes




Rear right brake drum is being removed to check the brake shoes




Rear left side being jacked up


Rear left brake drum is being removed to check the brake shoes


Broken rear brake shoe


Last phase of the mechanical work - Replacement of the Differential Inner and Outer seal


Spares - Seals


Wheels being removed to change the seals




Differentials seals accessed


Seals being replaced


Brake system was now assembled back with new TVS brake shoes


Helping the other Indian friend in need - The Ambassador!


Daughter Yashna posing with the Padmini


Yet another pose of her


Yours truly posing proudly!


Drive along the suburban roads of Bangalore


Ready for the Republic Day 2024 Drive


Parked along with my 1960 Ambassador Mark1


Pic with Wifey and Yashna at the FCB's 15th Anniversary Meet!


Lastly, Dad's all 3 Classics in one pic!

[Freespirit27]

The last picture is a gem. I was a surprised to see that Premier has a differential and lead me to check out the obvious - its a RWD! Good to see some things growing old under TLC gracefully. Good work!

[yshvj]

A great entertaining read.

I also wish to make a classic garage of mine one day with a bunch of 2 and 4 wheelers.

Would be nice to see all your vehicles in one frame.