My Maruti 800 Carb (1991): Now Restored!

[antanshank]

Guys, thanks for all your kind words. Yesterday afternoon the buyer came to home with his mom (the buyer is about 45yrs old) and collected full balance, all documentation done. Explained to him clearly the list of parts replaced in recent times and that these @ no cost will need a replacement. Also showed him the easy way to start a carb car (fuel dump method - press the accelarator pedal thrice and then crank once) also checked most nuts and bolts etc, wiped the car clean and brushed the carpets once again. Covered the car with blanket as it was too hot in afternoon and the old lady might feel very uncomfortable while sitting in car.

I have stripped the car of all ICE & wheel spanner and jack. Explained the same to the buyer and insisted him to buy new wheel jack and spanner kit asap.

The person drove the car away, while I stood till it disappeared into a cross at the end of the road. Ever since I am hooked on to OLX, Cartrade, Quikr etc yet to find a good car. I have hardly slept for 5hrs in last 3days.

THIS IS WHAT YOU GO THROUGH - NO MATTER HOW HONEST YOU ARE!(read below)
The owner texts me at 9.19pm saying that

"Hello Mr Anand We drive the car for some 8 to 10kms there is a problem in clutch & gearbox, my mother is little upset plz if you can come tomorrow afternoon to the mechanic plz help me out my mother trusted me a lot"

I really felt very bad seeing words like clutch and gearbox in the text, called up the buyer and asked him to meet at a common point immediately and I test drove the car, 2 simple issues -

1. He had pushed the floor mat so hard that 50% of it is under the pedals, none of pedals are moving.
2. Choke cable adjuster was a bit lose, hence increasing RPM, he had unnecessarily operated it. Choke is required only in mornings. In fact in my car I have never used it till date, just do the fuel dump thing and drive the car.

Explained the same and used a 10size spanner and fixed it, I told him not to come to conclusions straight away and type things like "problem in clutch and gearbox". He felt a bit embarrased, yet he could not digest the fact that I came @ 10pm night and fixed it for him. I told him the amount of money spent in the car and asked him to read that list once again. Asked them to relax and went back home.

I told him not to doubt every inch of the car, instead start loving it, you will have peace of mind. For 55K he got way more than he can get anywhere else.

A short list of things which are still as good as brand new
1. Front suspension
2. Rear gas dampers
3. Battery - 1.5yrs old
4. Carburator - only 1yr old
5. clutch, speedo, accelerator cables
6. Radiator - 2000kms since replaced
7. Headlamps still good
8. 4new mrf tyres - only about 8k used - not a single puncture till date
9. New carpet - MGP - 750/- on the day of delivery, just so that he feels good about it.
10. Brake booster and rear brakes shoes too are new.

A rebuilt engine and fair amount of paint still left and decent enough for anyone to use.

I even put 300/- worth fuel just before handing over the car. Total fuel left in car was enough to drive about 100 to 110kms

Despite all this, the buyer hardly had a smile throughout the conversations. I priced it pretty low, so that it can go away from me, as I simply cant live with the thoughts of seeing people test drive it everyday.

I am currently looking for a used Santro type 1 or a WagonR type 1 or 2 for approx 1 - 1.3lakhs. Please do refer any Bangalore vehicles if you know.

Thank you so much for all the support and encouragement.

Great work I got my Maruti 800 got restored in 2012 for about 60K it's now 16 years old. Will post some pictures.

Feels great when your old car gets a new life.

 

[TheLibran]

Re: Restoration of Maruti 800 1991 (Tonnes of Pics Uploaded)

Happy to see your car munching miles wit you!!

I feel the old steering wheel looks odd with the new model dash board. Please change it.

Exactly what i wanted to say after the above pic. Its spoiling the looks man, change it if possible.

 

[ss80]

Hi all,

After spending lot of time on OLX, Quickr and Cartrade etc..finally I have purchased a TATA NANO LX 2010 model. Here is the new ownership thread.

 

[mayankdixit]

hey anand,lots of congratulations.Wishing you well for the nano.f you don't mind ,can you tell us the price you landed it for??

 

[Pho3nix]

Congratulations on your Nano, ss80!

I can definitely understand the pain of putting in such a lot of effort in modifying/restoring your car and then selling it. Losing out on the price is like the proverbial icing on the cake in a negative sense! Been there and done that with my Alto K10.

The restoration that you did was really fantastic. Only a true petrolhead can go into such detail.

 

[techman]

Re: Restoration of Maruti 800 1991 (Tonnes of Pics Uploaded)

Hi Sid,
I am not sure, if new Omni steering will fit 800.

Raman:
Even my mechanic said the same thing, that he needs to get to a lathe to get the bearings put inside the hub. But as usual good lathe shops willing to do quality work are rear near my home. So we just went ahead with hammering. Everything is good so far (touch wood)

Update:
New Radiator fixed, Coolant and distilled water filled, all connectors to fan & thermostat are insulated with tape. Type 2 meter mod working well
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Shiny new radiator (MGP)
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Can you please share the wiring connections for replacing Type-I instrument cluster with Type-2? In my M800 DX 92 model fuel meter is not working, sensor is ok, and its not available in market...so thinking about replacing it with type-2.

 

[ss80]

I dont have much images now, however you will have to buy a seperate Intrument cluster wiring costing around 400/- that fits between your type2 meter and type 1 wiring. You will have to change the dashboard to type 2, if you wish to fit the type 2 meter.

 

[ss80]

Currently I am following up with the owner for name transfer & he has been delaying it all this while. Tomorrow finally he has promised to visit the dealer/broker and initiate name transfer procedure.

 

[shrijit303]

Anand,how is the 800-is it maintained well by the new owner?

 

[Jeyanth Ravi]

Can anyone tell me where can I get front radiator grill for type 2 maruti 800

 

[pratik0045]

Can anyone tell me where can I get front radiator grill for type 2 maruti 800

online at www.partsbigboss.com

 

[ss80]

Re: Restoration of Maruti 800 1991 (Tonnes of Pics Uploaded)

Can you please share the wiring connections for replacing Type-I instrument cluster with Type-2? In my M800 DX 92 model fuel meter is not working, sensor is ok, and its not available in market...so thinking about replacing it with type-2.

Hi
Its a easy fit. Just ask for type2 carb instrument cluster wiring. Approx 200/- Minda make is what I used, I must have posted a pic of it here on the thread somewhere, nable to recall.

 

[pratik0045]

ss80 sir can you share your contact number with me??? I have 1999 model t2 800. I need to advise how to rebuild engine and what is cost???

 

[adil3996]

ss80 sir can u share ur cantact number with me??? 9907580807 is mine ..i have 1999 model t2 800 ...i need to advise how to rebiuit engine and whats is cost???

complete cost of Engine Rebuild with MGP Parts is approx 25k
2months back I have done on my 1986 SB308
check my thread for info

 

[Amruth]

complete cost of Engine Rebuild with MGP Parts is approx 25k
2months back I have done on my 1986 SB308
check my thread for info

Even Pulser bike engine overhauling costed me 20K+. Peoples Car is really Gem. I regret my decision to sell out my 800 (Year 2008 ) last year.