Modifying a mahindra? - Team-BHP

amogh · 3rd October 2004, 05:18

i was just wondering would it be sane enough to buy a normal mahindra jeep and have it modified to somewhat like a classic? would it be possible? also if it could be slightly raised...
do they still manufacture the classic? if so for about how much?

would it be sensible to buy a used army jeep? i doubt it myself but had heard that they do change the engines and have auctions in punjab.

jyobeb · 3rd October 2004, 12:51

Hi. I bought a 1967 govt auction jeep, 80" wheel base, the same as the classic. I changed the body (repaired completely with new panels), put in a petrol isuzu with 4wd gearbox, disc brakes, power steering, tilt steering cloumn, bucket seats, changed the diff. I spent Rs 1,35,000/- on it with most parts sourced from the used parts market. Sold it to a friend for Rs 1,10,000/-. So if you really want to use it for a while , go ahead and spend otherwise stay far away from it or buy it from some idiot like me.

GTO · 3rd October 2004, 16:56

Amogh, you can certainly make an older Jeep look like a Classic but on the performance and reliability front...it just wont be like a Classic.

The Classic was developed primarily for export to European countries. The quality of the end product is far superior to anything that Mahindra has made for the local markets. Plus there are other things like disc brakes, electricals etc. which will be difficult to match in the aftermarket.

You can get a decent condition Classic for about 1.5 lacs. Consider it.

GTO

3rd October 2004, 12:51	#2 (permalink)
jyobeb BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 359	Hi. I bought a 1967 govt auction jeep, 80" wheel base, the same as the classic. I changed the body (repaired completely with new panels), put in a petrol isuzu with 4wd gearbox, disc brakes, power steering, tilt steering cloumn, bucket seats, changed the diff. I spent Rs 1,35,000/- on it with most parts sourced from the used parts market. Sold it to a friend for Rs 1,10,000/-. So if you really want to use it for a while , go ahead and spend otherwise stay far away from it or buy it from some idiot like me. __________________ Live Life King Size!

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GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,534 View My Garage	Amogh, you can certainly make an older Jeep look like a Classic but on the performance and reliability front...it just wont be like a Classic. The Classic was developed primarily for export to European countries. The quality of the end product is far superior to anything that Mahindra has made for the local markets. Plus there are other things like disc brakes, electricals etc. which will be difficult to match in the aftermarket. You can get a decent condition Classic for about 1.5 lacs. Consider it. GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

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3rd October 2004, 05:18	#1 (permalink)
amogh Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20	i was just wondering would it be sane enough to buy a normal mahindra jeep and have it modified to somewhat like a classic? would it be possible? also if it could be slightly raised... do they still manufacture the classic? if so for about how much? would it be sensible to buy a used army jeep? i doubt it myself but had heard that they do change the engines and have auctions in punjab.