Working on a 540 (Now Completed)

DesertKing · 22nd November 2008, 18:15

Wow. nice to see so many MM540/550 mad guys here together.. Just check out the below video and comments.. I did not find any Off Road Drive lover in my area so I an my friends are doing off roading together.

YouTube - My first 4x4 drive (I have been waited since my childhood..)

YouTube - Drive on a sand track.. Feeling like rally drivers..

2.5 ltr, XDP3 engine from a 2001 military MM550.
Front Disk, rear power brakes
Power Steering (Koyo, Japan)
8.5 x 15" wheel from Taiwan
Rear tail lamp of CJ from USA
Metalic paint of good quality (2K)
A/c for the front cabin (under progress).
Stylish deshboard.
Flat doors.
Attractive and unique look.
Car type fuel lid (from Hyndai Santro).

Hope you like the look.

4x4addict · 22nd November 2008, 19:58

How about the dashboard? Looks like you have a nice dashboard as well. Which vehicle is it from?

fazalaliadil · 22nd November 2008, 21:05

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

How about the dashboard? Looks like you have a nice dashboard as well. Which vehicle is it from?

4X4ad,
Neither did I see a dashboard, was it skate board???
Tried all clips still no sign of dashboard, thats what made me go through all clips

thirst4torque · 22nd November 2008, 21:24

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Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

4X4ad,
Neither did I see a dashboard, was it skate board???
Tried all clips still no sign of dashboard, thats what made me go through all clips

It is there in the second clip. You can see the blower vents.

DesertKing · 22nd November 2008, 21:25

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

How about the dashboard? Looks like you have a nice dashboard as well. Which vehicle is it from?

It is from Armada Grand. The meter accembly is same as Bolero.

Kandisa · 24th November 2008, 13:36

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Originally Posted by trammway

No pain dude, call Atlast Motors of Grant road, Mumbai. Send him the DD and ask his help to send it as a parcel. He will insist you for CST number to send as parcel, however very genuine and deals are always good with him.
As I referred, atlast 7 soft tops and frames have been purchased by my friends remotely.
Mr. Prakash of Atlast is a best person to deal with.

Thanks, is this the dealer you are talking about?
Atlas motors,
Benham Hall Lane
Girgaum, Mumbai, Phone: 022 23860631
-Best regards,

harjeev · 18th December 2008, 23:15

hey faizal
Any update/pics on the paint job and the latest status of the jeep

bluestraveller · 19th December 2008, 00:16

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Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

Kandisa,
In continuation to explanation of the rollbar design I posted yesterday, attaching a pic of a Kaiser Jeep from Hyd. (red overline is drawn by me to show you the tilt of the big U bar and the support bars, this is the most simple design also the most effective in terms of structural strength, the tilt allows the weight and inward pressure on the big U bar to be transmitted and evenly distributed to the support bars in case of a rollover. The Gauge and thickness part was posted earlier for you and all.
There are many kind of rollbars and designs, just make sure it has more than cosmetic value on your Jeep.
Attachment 68625

this is roll cage design of a YJ. Im posting a few pics of my YJ to help you out. Let me know if you need any detailed pics

. I would also suggest the YJ frame for your soft top, its brilliantly designed no rattles and its very easy to fold to the back. I fanybody else wants to fabricate this I shall post pics.

fazalaliadil · 21st December 2008, 10:30

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Originally Posted by harjeev

hey faizal
Any update/pics on the paint job and the latest status of the jeep

Harjeev,
Very soon you will see pics posted of the Jeep completed as it is still in the paintshop, Thanks for your interest.

Salikt · 28th December 2008, 21:27

Hi Fazal Bai,

Any updates on the new project. Paint work not yet finished? We are anxiously waiting for your new baby!

sadiq

testdrive · 19th January 2009, 13:16

Fazal, any updates on your project? can't wait to see the finished product.

randeep04 · 19th January 2009, 13:32

Hi Bluestraveller,

It would be quite interesting to see some pics of the soft top. I plan to install a similar contraption on my 540. Please post some detailed pics on the same as they would be a great help. Would also need your suggestions.

Thanks

Cheers !!!!!!!!

Parm · 21st January 2009, 00:49

here is my thought about making a roll cage for the jeep. it needs professional guidance and a good fabricator to make and install a roll cage in the jeep.

fazalaliadil · 21st January 2009, 08:55

Dear friends,
Many are concerned about the progress of my Jeep, thankyou!
The delay is due to the painter who gets drunk and passes out during working hours unfortunately, makes a million excuses for his absence at work. My target is next 15 days hopefully and I also keep my fingers crossed that the end result does not disappoint you.
Thanks again.

fazalaliadil · 21st January 2009, 09:01

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Originally Posted by Parm

here is my thought about making a roll cage for the jeep. it needs professional guidance and a good fabricator to make and install a roll cage in the jeep.

Parm,
What is the purpose of making a roll cage that is more a cage? A thick guage roll bar which is well designed should serve the purpose and cost less.

22nd November 2008, 19:58	#62
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,531 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	How about the dashboard? Looks like you have a nice dashboard as well. Which vehicle is it from?
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harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 292 Times View My Garage	hey faizal Any update/pics on the paint job and the latest status of the jeep
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28th December 2008, 21:27	#70
Salikt BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calicut / Riyadh Posts: 285 Thanked: 35 Times	Hi Fazal Bai, Any updates on the new project. Paint work not yet finished? We are anxiously waiting for your new baby! sadiq
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19th January 2009, 13:16	#71
testdrive BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 131 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Any update? Fazal, any updates on your project? can't wait to see the finished product.
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19th January 2009, 13:32	#72
randeep04 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 629 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Hi Bluestraveller, It would be quite interesting to see some pics of the soft top. I plan to install a similar contraption on my 540. Please post some detailed pics on the same as they would be a great help. Would also need your suggestions. Thanks Cheers !!!!!!!!
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21st January 2009, 00:49	#73
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	here is my thought about making a roll cage for the jeep. it needs professional guidance and a good fabricator to make and install a roll cage in the jeep. Attached Thumbnails
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21st January 2009, 08:55	#74
fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	Dear friends, Many are concerned about the progress of my Jeep, thankyou! The delay is due to the painter who gets drunk and passes out during working hours unfortunately, makes a million excuses for his absence at work. My target is next 15 days hopefully and I also keep my fingers crossed that the end result does not disappoint you. Thanks again. Last edited by fazalaliadil : 21st January 2009 at 09:12.
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