Hey rainmaker.
Congrats for starting a great project.
Let's go step by step.
1. Right hand drive petrol.. 3 gears.. A lever for 2WD / 4WD.. another lever for high Range / Low range. Current mileage is 8 Kmpl.. May go in for a smaller jet...
Your engine is giving a great return. In fact I'm surprised that a three gear engine is giving that kind of mileage. I would like to think it's a 4 cylinder. Don't give me a shock by saying it's a 6 pots set up. From your job profile I can say that 8km mileage is well within your reach
2. Still in a dillema. Cause the vehicle is going to be parked outside.. If no alloys the the rims will be painted black..
I would suggest keep the original rims unless there are some damage issue. This is purely my view though.
3. My mech showed me 4 different paints which were sprayed onto one side of the Jeep.. There is a Indian Military Green.. the is a Military dull finish.. and another lighter green. The fourth colour was black added to the Military green (100 ml black to a litre of military green).. This is what I fell for.
Perfect choice but like to see the shade before you start painting. This is again if you trust my choice
4. Scouting for a good set of radials.. Planning for Goodyear Wrangler.. Anybody have any better ideas.. Lemme know..
Sounds ok but check MRF which comes with Ford.
6. Was hunting for bucket seats .. and whenm my mechanic went to Coimbatore to source some parts for other vehicles he stumbled upon Tata Safari seats..
Don't go for bucket seats with higher thigh supports. They don't go with your 67 look. Again purely subjective.
7. Getting a custom one made.. Colour military green... Removable type... button system.. Brand Nandi.. Supposed to be the best brand...
Suggest you to check the other colour options also. Keep it open till you have a fix on the body colour.
Lastly, like to see your jeep at this stage. If no issue, pm me.
Congrats once again.