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  • girishpv
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    Originally posted by frankpilli View Post
    Magnificent resto Girish, the car looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. Did u opt for the original color of body & upholstery?
    Waiting for the bike restoration pictures.
    Thanks frankpilli .....Original color was grey. light blue and black.....liked black very much and don't know much about the interior, so went with red.

    Bikes.....will update soon.

    Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post
    what a collection !!!!
    I feel i have read about your collection in some newspaper .
    Thanks amardeep2006.....yes, you are right, last year there were couple news paper article about my collections.
    Cheers

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  • amardeep2006
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    what a collection !!!!
    I feel i have read about your collection in some newspaper .

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  • frankpilli
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    Magnificent resto Girish, the car looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. Did u opt for the original color of body & upholstery?
    Waiting for the bike restoration pictures.
    Last edited by frankpilli; 11-11-2011, 05:45 PM.

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  • girishpv
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    1940 Standard Flying 8

    The Flying Eight was the smallest member of the Standard Flying family.
     Introduced in 1938 the Flying Eight featured, in its saloon form, the "streamlined" body of the little Standard Flying Nine which had appeared in 1937. However, the Flying Eight came powered by a side-valve 1021 cc long-stroke (100 mm) engine to keep it in the British 8 hp taxation class which calculated the annual license payable according to cylinder surface area. In this case the bore was of just 56.7 mm. A single Solex carburetor was used and the engine could produce 28 bhp at 4000 rpm. Drive was to the rear wheels through a 3-speed synchromesh gearbox. The suspension was independent at the front with a transverse leaf spring at the rear. A top speed of around 65 mph was attainable. Brakes were cable operated using the Bendix system.
     Technical details
    Engine: 1021 cc Straight-4
     Power: 28bhp @4000rpm
    Transmission: 3-speed manual
    Wheelbase: 83 inches (2108 mm)
    Length: 139 inches (3531 mm)
    Width: 56 inches (1422 mm)



    Restoration took around 6 months.....
     The front grill was missing, replicated the shell from existing car from Hyderabad, vertical slats made from 6mm steel rods.
     Still searching for original steering wheel....
    Last edited by girishpv; 11-11-2011, 03:34 PM.

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  • girishpv
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    Originally posted by Lonely Rider View Post
    Sir,

    In the interest of those motorbikes enthusiasts i would request you to provide your location details.

    I am from Mangalore presently working in Bangalore and would like to meet you in person when i ride there next time.

    Ram
    Sure sir.....Please do call will guide you there......

    Mob - 9620803646 (most of time you may find switched off as I am away on work)
    [email protected]
    [email protected]

    Better to try mobile or send mails before coming down.....

    Cheers
    Last edited by girishpv; 11-14-2011, 10:42 AM.

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  • Lonely Rider
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    Sir,

    In the interest of those motorbikes enthusiasts i would request you to provide your location details.

    I am from Mangalore presently working in Bangalore and would like to meet you in person when i ride there next time.

    Ram

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  • girishpv
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    Spot on Muthu sir....it is indeed Atlasolex (similar to Velosolex 4600) and that is too from Rajiv

    Will be my pleasure to add you as HELPLINE 24x7 list......

    As they say " Every Penny Counts in the Making of a Dollar",
    your nuts and screws are very important to keep the beauties running.

    @sixspeedtwin ...... I would like to.....but my 2 sons should agree first...haha.

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  • powertwin
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    Originally posted by girishpv View Post
    Hi all,
    I am Girish PV from Mangalore (Karnataka), just received grand welcome to xBhp…….Thanks all….


    About me…..
    Girish PV / 38 / Married / Engineer / Employed


    Bitten very badly by vintage bug, started my hobby of collecting in 2003……Hobby turned into Passion ….now I am proud owner of couple of vintage beauties.


    4 wheelers owned: 1929 Ford A, 1933 Austin 10/4, 1940 Standard Flying 8, 1968 Willys CJ3b, and 1973 Mercedes Benz 220.


    2 wheelers owned: DKW RT100, AJS M16, Ariel Red Hunter, Triumph 3T, Sunbeam S8, Matchless 3GL, Ambassador, TWN Cornet, Velocette LE, Lambretta Scooters S2 and S3, Vespa’s, Royal Enfield 350, Enfield Fantabulous , Enfield Fury, Crusader, Mini bullet, Silver Plus, Mofa, Rajdoot STD, GTS (Bobby), Allwyn Pushpak, Vijaya Falcon, Lamby, Vijay Super, Lamby Polo, Suvega’s, Jawa, Roadking, Classic, Yezdi Jet, RD 350, TVS Express, Innocenti 48, Velosolex, RX 100 and Honda CBR900RR……etc



    I will post pictures with details later



    I am here to learn and share knowledge with like minded bikers and collectors.
    Come on GPV !!
    'am happy that , I can also be proud, to contribute at least a nut or a screw in this vast ocean of yours( yup!! I mean those Fawn red colored ones)
    If you mean that Yellow color roller & friction driven moped from Rajiv, than it is ATLASOLEX, instead of Velosolex ( who knows ...you might have picked a Pure FRENCH stuff)

    Originally posted by girishpv View Post
    Here is my Team....these are Friends / Mechanics ....who keeps my beauties running .
    All are available 24hrs and 7 days a week.......
    It will be a my privilege to find a place in a corner in the above photo( your TEAM pic)...though I might not be available @ Mangy (24X7)
    Last edited by powertwin; 11-12-2011, 01:08 AM.

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  • sixspeedtwin
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    Girish Sir .....


    Please adopt me as your son ....

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  • girishpv
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    Here is my Team....these are Friends / Mechanics ....who keeps my beauties running .
    All are available 24hrs and 7 days a week.......

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  • girishpv
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    @yamdoot......yes, over the years I have done couple of small restorations.
    I have learned the art of painting and painted couple two wheelers myself.

    I love to run around looking for parts, chasing mechanics and getting the work done.

    Only with the help of good friends all over the world this was possible.

    Vincent Blackshadow and Laverda along with Indian Chief is my dream machines......


    will post soon

    cheers
    Last edited by girishpv; 11-11-2011, 01:12 AM.

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  • yamdoot
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    Wonder line up there. You have some great machines in your posession that only a lucky few can have. Im sure over the years you have also learnt the art of restoration.

    I'd also love to have a british classic like a Triumph Bonneville or a Vincent Black shadow or a LAVERDA or a Benelli 750-six.. maybe all of them. The list is too long! Damn i need a '64 Mustang too..

    Love your collection.

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  • girishpv
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    Last edited by girishpv; 11-11-2011, 12:43 AM.

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  • girishpv
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    1933 Austin 10/4

    My first car....

    1933 Austin 10/4 Tourer

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  • girishpv
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    Hi friends,

    First of all THANKS to Noor for approving this ....

    Yes, photo's and details will be uploaded soon.

    I am enjoying my stay here....thanks to all xBhp'ns

    regards

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