My Much Awaited Maruti Omni Restoration
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Nice pics and a great restoration job Jetu, the color is awesome in that sunlight.
Please wax your car at-least once in a month to retain the color.
Have you checked for any unconventional gaps?
The MGP wheel caps will finish the looks of the car IMO.
Any extra work done on interiors?
Please wax your car at-least once in a month to retain the color.
Have you checked for any unconventional gaps?
The MGP wheel caps will finish the looks of the car IMO.
Any extra work done on interiors?
Hi everyone. Please see my friend modified Omni 1993..Kerela
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Hi all,
It's been a while since I logged in to TAI as I am posted to Bangalore on official work, I am missing my first love "Omni" very much, it is in Mysore.
Hi Vishwas, Thank you first of all for appreciating the work. I have not done any extra work for interiors, just got new seat covers for all seats and type 3 door pads, but the wheel caps and graphics are still pending as I had to take up touring.
And yes, I will make sure to wax my car once a month, BTW which is the best waxpol? I had tried the Scooter Wax polish hydrogenated wax which was fine, much unlike the liquid wax which kind of rubs a layer of the paint.
Thank you Anshuman, I am greatly inspired by all the TAI members to do this. I will soon take up the restoration of Maruti 800. Keep watching and sharing your valuable inputs.
Hi Jayesh, Thank you for the appreciating and encouragement. Sorry for delayed response. Do you really think those fog lamps look good? Because I am planning to get them removed, They are mounted on the metallic crash guard.
Hey Patkar, Thanks a ton, you have supported a lot all through the restoration process. Yes now I would love to drive it more but am in Bangalore on work but the Omni is in Mysore, so, waiting to get back.
Thank you Varun for your word of appreciation. Yes the seats are OEM, in the new ones, it looks narrow. I guess the original ones are just fine. So, retained them. Regarding disc braks and wheel covers, they are not installed yet because our mechanic suggested not to install, so, thought of getting them installed a few days later at a different place.
Hi Vinodh, Thank you for those words of positivity. Would love to get the alloys but it will take time because of time and financial constraint as of now. But thanks for the suggestion.
Hey TAI mates, I will soon get the wheel caps and graphics for the Omni and post the pics soon.
The whole restoration was done at a place called "Maruti Service Point" a workshop managed and run by Shankar Shetty in Mysore. If you guys want to suggest/need any tinkering or painting work on your 4 wheeler, you can please post here, I will also post his number soon.
It's been a while since I logged in to TAI as I am posted to Bangalore on official work, I am missing my first love "Omni" very much, it is in Mysore.
Hi Vishwas, Thank you first of all for appreciating the work. I have not done any extra work for interiors, just got new seat covers for all seats and type 3 door pads, but the wheel caps and graphics are still pending as I had to take up touring.
And yes, I will make sure to wax my car once a month, BTW which is the best waxpol? I had tried the Scooter Wax polish hydrogenated wax which was fine, much unlike the liquid wax which kind of rubs a layer of the paint.
Thank you Anshuman, I am greatly inspired by all the TAI members to do this. I will soon take up the restoration of Maruti 800. Keep watching and sharing your valuable inputs.
Hi Jayesh, Thank you for the appreciating and encouragement. Sorry for delayed response. Do you really think those fog lamps look good? Because I am planning to get them removed, They are mounted on the metallic crash guard.
Hey Patkar, Thanks a ton, you have supported a lot all through the restoration process. Yes now I would love to drive it more but am in Bangalore on work but the Omni is in Mysore, so, waiting to get back.
Thank you Varun for your word of appreciation. Yes the seats are OEM, in the new ones, it looks narrow. I guess the original ones are just fine. So, retained them. Regarding disc braks and wheel covers, they are not installed yet because our mechanic suggested not to install, so, thought of getting them installed a few days later at a different place.
Hi Vinodh, Thank you for those words of positivity. Would love to get the alloys but it will take time because of time and financial constraint as of now. But thanks for the suggestion.
Hey TAI mates, I will soon get the wheel caps and graphics for the Omni and post the pics soon.
The whole restoration was done at a place called "Maruti Service Point" a workshop managed and run by Shankar Shetty in Mysore. If you guys want to suggest/need any tinkering or painting work on your 4 wheeler, you can please post here, I will also post his number soon.
Try getting formula 1 wax polish, the effect is good. Motomax is the worst.
Anyway as your car is painted recently, seek suggestions from your painter if it's okay to apply wax polish (just my suggestion).
Keep updating this thread with lots of pictures![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
Anyway as your car is painted recently, seek suggestions from your painter if it's okay to apply wax polish (just my suggestion).
Keep updating this thread with lots of pictures
HI, welcome to TAI The Omni looks really nice. Do start a separate thread and post more pics and details.
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firos im nithin from banglore.. i have only seen 3 omni's modified into new own looks.. including yours.
i have my papa's car with me now which is 1997 omni. i would like to spend 50 k. i even want to change the front n back and top look. could you tell me will all these will cover with in 50 k with fit n fine finish??
i have my papa's car with me now which is 1997 omni. i would like to spend 50 k. i even want to change the front n back and top look. could you tell me will all these will cover with in 50 k with fit n fine finish??
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need contact num of Shankar Shetty Mysore.
i need to have a work on my omni, i have to meet him for queries..
i need to have a work on my omni, i have to meet him for queries..
I Don't think it's quite possible with swapping the new ones with the old headlights, because the body structure (front portion) differs between the old and new models, please refer to the old pages as the thread owner has posted the extra work done.
Yes you surely can if you're willing to do so. You will have to hunt for a old Van front panel, mostly from scrapped Van & find a good tinker for the swap.
Unfortunately this requires major modifications as the whole factory fitted front end will have to be removed & necessary adjustments will have to be made to fit the "round light" panel.
Unfortunately this requires major modifications as the whole factory fitted front end will have to be removed & necessary adjustments will have to be made to fit the "round light" panel.
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Hi Ananth,
Sorry for the delayed response.
I saw your Omni, you can modify it to look like the old one by getting the old front welded but you need a good tinker, I can suggest you to contact my tinker however I would like to understand the purpose behind doing this.
1) Since it's the new model with the demister fitted and the new dash, it requires more space as the old one had a little less space although the difference is not much.
2) Since it's new, it still has good resale value as compared to the older version. So, consider these things before you decide on remodeling it.
Sorry for the delayed response.
I saw your Omni, you can modify it to look like the old one by getting the old front welded but you need a good tinker, I can suggest you to contact my tinker however I would like to understand the purpose behind doing this.
1) Since it's the new model with the demister fitted and the new dash, it requires more space as the old one had a little less space although the difference is not much.
2) Since it's new, it still has good resale value as compared to the older version. So, consider these things before you decide on remodeling it.
Hey Jetumalnad... The restoration turned out be really a great one. Even my uncle had 2 omnis - first model and the next one.! I spent my childhood roaming in the Omnis. So I have a special attachment to this one.! May you have many more happy miles with your Omni.!
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Thank you very much Ani,