My Much Awaited Maruti Omni Restoration

[jetumalnad9]

I would agree with this too. Specially since your van has the old registration (3 Alphabets).


This I would disagree as this being a restoration, it should look like what it looked when it was new.


This I am ok with as it cannot be seen and more importantly it aids the safety and convenience.

Hi P3T3R,

Thanks for the inputs. Yes, I would definitely consider your suggestion on getting the brake booster for safety.

Well, The registration is not a 3 alphabet reg..The other part is hidden, It's KA-*. Regarding the front, I have modified it to look like Omni type 3. Hence also considering Varun's suggestion on getting a new dash.

 

[Varun560061]

This I would disagree as this being a restoration, it should look like what it looked when it was new.

I am not against this but, my concern is since this front portion is welded in between the chassis and the main pillars (a pillar) wont it make any structural damages.. also it would cause rusting where the welding is done (long term).

 

[abhi0081]

oh ! so restoration is started already !
i take my words back, go ahead, best wishes :)

 

[jetumalnad9]

this is the only omni that i like, oldest one with round headlights !
my friend too have same model in same color, exact same look same guard on front side, same fog lamps, same red colored horns thanks god registration number is different
but frankly i think this is not the right time to restore your car [ sorry if i said anything wrong or if it hurted u ] , it's fairly good, god knows whats the condition of underbody flooring.
if it's rusted too much then go for it, if it isnt that bad u can use it as it is for few more years
cheers !

Hi Abhi,

On a lighter note, I have heard that there are 7 people in the world who look alike, so may be the omni or may be even more in numbers which look same.

Well, Yes, even we feel by looking at the pics that it's not still time for it to be restored but if closely observed(sorry for not posting detailed pics of dents and rusted parts) it was indeed time for it to go to the workshop to get a new lease of life. As the saying goes "A stitch in time saves nine." The chasis had developed a lot of holes which had started spreading across the floor area.

Will post a few more pics of restoration pics in a while.

 

[abhi0081]

Hi Sir !
Dont change the look of the car please ! its my humble request
get some chrome plated door handles, get chrome mirrors, mint white color with smooth shiny metallic silver colored wheels with original black mud flaps with OMNI written on it
these thing will make you omni a perfect car
cheers

 

[Ambyson]

Hi, good job bro, nice to see an omni getting restored and hats off to you for the love you have towards the machine. All the best and waiting for the restoration photos

 

[patkar_a]

Hey buddy i too own a maruti omni 1994 model,i have restored it 3 years back,and got it Converted to Type 3 Omni.
All uploaded for your reference only.
Highlights:

BODY MODIFICATION:
=>Type 3 Front show
=>Front Grill Type 3 OE
=> All the Rusted parts were removed and rest tinkered.
(including side board,running board,front underbody,front doors channel,and its upper windshield beams)
=>new front and rear bumpers(type 3)
=>Color change from White to silver
=>Body graphics
=>Door visor
=>Glass rubber beading changed all.
=>Door Rubber beading changed for full car
=>Rear Maruti Suzuki,Omni E stickers
=>New rear lift handle.

ELECTRICAL:
=>Type 3 dashboard with retro fitted Type 2 Instrument cluster(radium one)
(Dasboard required a metal rod to fit type 3 dashboard)
=>Type 2 Carburetor whole wiring ,OE.
=>Type 3 headlamps
=>Type 2 tail lights
=>Type 2 reverse light
=>2 Side signal lights
=>Front signal indicator lights
=>100/90 watts philips headlamp with relay
=>New type 2 wiper assembly and wipers
=>New Windshield Washer container with motor, spray gun.
=>New OE brake light
=>2 OE cabin lamp,with led setup.
=>Steering wheel changed type 3
=>Indicator stalk change
=>Stalk cover new
=>Keys changed to type 3(ignition,door,dicky)
=>horn change

INTERIORs:
=>Leather seat covers red and black.
=>Steering cover
=>new door pads
=>new type3 interior door levers for front 2 doors
=>2 new Type 3 window handles
=>Installed new music system.
=>Gear knob change to black one
=>New Top upholstery OE
=>Floor mats full
=>Rubber matine Full car
=>New set of sunvisors
=>New sun film(now removed)

ENGINE:
=>All Engine belts changed
=>Engine overhauled
=>All oils changed
=>Alternator Overhauled
=>New starter motor.
=>bearing changed if any

Free to ask doubt if any.
Excide battery was 2 month old at that time, and tyres were 1 year old.
Spend almost Rs.40 k 4 years back

 

[Vishwas]

Hey buddy i too own a maruti omni 1994 model,i have restored it 3 years back,and got it Converted to Type 3 Omni.
All uploaded for your reference only.
Highlights:
...
Free to ask doubt if any.
Excide battery was 2 month old at that time, and tyres were 1 year old.
Spend almost Rs.40 k 4 years back

That's an excellent restoration buddy, The job has come out well and the job done is .

Since you made the body to type 3 front, are there any issues(like rattling/Squeakys noise)?

 

[jetumalnad9]

Hey buddy i too own a maruti omni 1994 model,i have restored it 3 years back,and got it Converted to Type 3 Omni.
All uploaded for your reference only...

Hi Patkar,

Amazing work done indeed, It looks like the type 3 showroom model after the modification, This gave me a great boost, support and happy to see the whole set of detailed information with snaps. Thanks again.

I would definitely need some suggestions from you in the coming days.

 

[patkar_a]

Your Welcome buddy,after all my omni was my first love,still there with me standing strong.
Your free to ask if any.

 

[jetumalnad9]

Here are some of the pics of car under tinkering,

 

[patkar_a]

That's an excellent restoration buddy, The job has come out well and the job done is .

Since you made the body to type 3 front, are there any issues(like rattling/Squeakys noise)?

Since i had Whole front removed and change,till engine;i mean front flooring,Front pillars(where door hinges are fixed),front show,there was not issue with it).Still no rust on it.

After fixing the front show and front,alll things were fitted,including dashboard rod of type 3(which includes brake booster holder if your equiping),to check for leakages,or squeaks.

Till no there is no rattle,car is absolute silent,only minor rattle from rear dicky side.It was fun to modify the car,i was in college that time,i swear at age of 18 i learnt lot more about cars,i explored car bazaars,like cst road kurla,opera house,sion,knew each and every gully.

 

[patkar_a]

Here are some of the pics of car under tinkering,

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Buddy your car is excellently maintained seemed to be,i dont see any rust inside,Not much work to do with rust and body.please check the underbody,after your Restoration get your underbody anti rust coated with 3M,will reduce your road noise.

 

[jetumalnad9]

Some more pics of the rear shield, tail lamp frame which is rusted from inside.

 

[jetumalnad9]