Introducing, The LYNX.

fazalaliadil · 13th July 2011, 11:34

Dear friends,

Last night got the Jeep completed in all departments except the fan shroud and the rear seat. It has been a very hectic month trying to get it ready for AKC and EXAMM.

As you all know it has a 2.5L XD3P under the hood, front and rear 51" diffs of army 550, front discs, rear LSD and a KMT90 GB. Trepedors, 235/75/R15 temporarily, on Gypsy rims.

It is a powerhouse!

Special and thanks credits to Arka for the advice on the mechanical configuration.

Special thanks to the below mentioned for making this CJ 340 Hybrid, a reality.

Mechanicals by Taj.
Suspension by Janniah Sahab.
New body fabricated by Sharfu Sahab.
Roll cage, Spare bracket and snorkel by Raji Reddy.
Colour, (two tone,matte finish) by Prabhu, New Mars.
Soft top by Aqeel.

Off to Lonavala tomorrow and hope to have a great time there.
Regards,

What it was before.

The LYNX logo to go on the sides, if I can do it today.

The light guards/ brackets on the fenders were designed by me. Lights/ indicators from JCB.

NIP · 13th July 2011, 11:50

Let me be the first one to congratulate you Fazal !! The jeep looks very good and I love the attention to detail. Love that soft top - very unique. But why didn't you retain the original alloys...they look great !?

chanu · 13th July 2011, 11:59

Amazing jeep Fazal sir, you not only have a taste for detail but taste for uniqueness, this hybrid is sure inspiration to other jeepers. I love the spare wheel arrangement, lamps on the fenders and interiors, they must be luxurious, have a great time sir.

AVR · 13th July 2011, 12:02

Nothing embodies Just-In-Time philosophy better for me today than you being able to finish your Jeep and go off to Lonavala! Awesome build and looking forward to seeing it soon.

Looking forward to meeting you Fazal bhai.

Cheers,
Aditya

ArunV · 13th July 2011, 12:08

Fazal Sir, another amazing creation. All your jeeps something different all the time. :-)

ex670c · 13th July 2011, 13:00

Hi Fazal,

JEEP Looks nice, I prefer the Original Style Top (Bow or Scissor), gives more character.

Please check the Snorkel Plumbing, the Air Filter Inlet and the Snorkel Pipes does not look like they have been clamped, this will render the snorkel useless.

Regards,

Arka

PS - The Air-Filter Outlet does not have a Clamp either!!!!! Please check and rectify.

johannes · 13th July 2011, 13:02

Congrats Fazal sir on yet another amazing build. Looks like its been built just for THE purpose. A very ingenious idea of the JCB foglights and I do see a pair of Hella micro DE's too. I've got a pair of them too in my Jeep (fitted under the bumper) and they are just great. Wish you lots of good and fun times on your upcoming adventures in the LYNX.

Rudra Sen · 13th July 2011, 13:05

Super stuff Fazal!. Only seats are looking too plush for a car like this.

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Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

The LYNX logo to go on the sides, if I can do it today.

Must do it. Your Jeep is not complete without that sticker.
I'm sending you the files right now. Just finished drawing. Your vinyl sticker guy should be able to operate clean from here.

Let me know.

AlphaKilo · 13th July 2011, 13:13

Fantastic looking Jeep! Congrats sir. Btw one silly question, where is the ORVM/wing mirrors?I dont see them and the IRVM with the soft screen down, they dont serve their purpose completely right?

how is the snorkel secured along the windshield and along its vertical length? Its a softtop version, so the winshield could be pivoted, doesnt the snorkel an obstacle if you wish to put your windshield down?

On the whole good drive, congrats again sir.

annu0706 · 13th July 2011, 13:30

very nicely done. congratulations dear

just one question- the black color was good n shiny, what apperas from the pictures, then why did you changed?

vikrut · 13th July 2011, 13:54

Superb, superb, looks tough as nails , a wonderful creation. The light guards I have never seen before, looks good. It is beautiful in Lonavala right now .. it would make a very enjoyable drive in the ghats with this.

jeepster · 13th July 2011, 14:14

one of the best restored hybrid 340.

BTW which lights are on the front bumper?
are those powerful as normal halogens?

i like the JCB lights.
which software do you use for the illustration?

rgds,
Nikhil

edit: why the LHD wiper?

theexperthand · 13th July 2011, 14:14

Superb looking jeep - congratulations, sir.

One small doubt - the seat appears to be clad in a fabric like material - will it be a problem if it gets wet\muddy during the OTRs?

PS: The logo is super cool - It should go on the Jeep.

MileCruncher · 13th July 2011, 14:35

Congrats Fazal Saab!

The Lynx is looking nice and look forward to seeing it in person after the AKC/EXAMM!

Cheers!

P.S: Knowing the AKC/EXAMM Trail, I would suggest a plastic cover over the seats for the fear of spoiling them permanently.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 13th July 2011, 15:14

Congrats! Good job

. To be frank, the Jeep still has to reach the perfection levels that we associate with Fazal Saab, may be because you were rushing to get things done before time. I see some cleverly done stuffs (e.g. Combination switch cover). Do you have plans for FFRA conversion too? Without radiator shroud you can observe how coolant temperature changes.

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Originally Posted by ex670c

PS - The Air-Filter Outlet does not have a Clamp either!!!!! Please check and rectify.

Agree to what Arka said, the clean side hose is fixed with a tie clip. Absolute NO NO!

Please check proper functioning of all parts / brakes / fluids before departing from Hyderabad

Hope the Jeep performs well in AKC / EXAMM, looking forward to see this monster in Hyderabad soon.

Spike

13th July 2011, 11:34	#1
fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	Introducing, The LYNX. Dear friends, Last night got the Jeep completed in all departments except the fan shroud and the rear seat. It has been a very hectic month trying to get it ready for AKC and EXAMM. As you all know it has a 2.5L XD3P under the hood, front and rear 51" diffs of army 550, front discs, rear LSD and a KMT90 GB. Trepedors, 235/75/R15 temporarily, on Gypsy rims. It is a powerhouse! Special and thanks credits to Arka for the advice on the mechanical configuration. Special thanks to the below mentioned for making this CJ 340 Hybrid, a reality. Mechanicals by Taj. Suspension by Janniah Sahab. New body fabricated by Sharfu Sahab. Roll cage, Spare bracket and snorkel by Raji Reddy. Colour, (two tone,matte finish) by Prabhu, New Mars. Soft top by Aqeel. Off to Lonavala tomorrow and hope to have a great time there. Regards, What it was before. The LYNX logo to go on the sides, if I can do it today. The light guards/ brackets on the fenders were designed by me. Lights/ indicators from JCB.
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13th July 2011, 11:50	#2
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Let me be the first one to congratulate you Fazal !! The jeep looks very good and I love the attention to detail. Love that soft top - very unique. But why didn't you retain the original alloys...they look great !?
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13th July 2011, 11:59	#3
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Amazing jeep Fazal sir, you not only have a taste for detail but taste for uniqueness, this hybrid is sure inspiration to other jeepers. I love the spare wheel arrangement, lamps on the fenders and interiors, they must be luxurious, have a great time sir.
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13th July 2011, 12:02	#4
AVR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 978 Thanked: 847 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Nothing embodies Just-In-Time philosophy better for me today than you being able to finish your Jeep and go off to Lonavala! Awesome build and looking forward to seeing it soon. Looking forward to meeting you Fazal bhai. Cheers, Aditya
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13th July 2011, 12:08	#5
ArunV BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kochi, Bangalore Posts: 203 Thanked: 81 Times	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Fazal Sir, another amazing creation. All your jeeps something different all the time. :-)
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13th July 2011, 13:00	#6
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 1,937 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Hi Fazal, JEEP Looks nice, I prefer the Original Style Top (Bow or Scissor), gives more character. Please check the Snorkel Plumbing, the Air Filter Inlet and the Snorkel Pipes does not look like they have been clamped, this will render the snorkel useless. Regards, Arka PS - The Air-Filter Outlet does not have a Clamp either!!!!! Please check and rectify. Last edited by ex670c : 13th July 2011 at 13:01.
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13th July 2011, 13:02	#7
johannes BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Shillong Posts: 57 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Congrats Fazal sir on yet another amazing build. Looks like its been built just for THE purpose. A very ingenious idea of the JCB foglights and I do see a pair of Hella micro DE's too. I've got a pair of them too in my Jeep (fitted under the bumper) and they are just great. Wish you lots of good and fun times on your upcoming adventures in the LYNX.
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13th July 2011, 13:13	#9
AlphaKilo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VOMM-EDDW-EDDM Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 1,188 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Fantastic looking Jeep! Congrats sir. Btw one silly question, where is the ORVM/wing mirrors?I dont see them and the IRVM with the soft screen down, they dont serve their purpose completely right? how is the snorkel secured along the windshield and along its vertical length? Its a softtop version, so the winshield could be pivoted, doesnt the snorkel an obstacle if you wish to put your windshield down? On the whole good drive, congrats again sir.
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13th July 2011, 13:30	#10
annu0706 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 66 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. very nicely done. congratulations dear just one question- the black color was good n shiny, what apperas from the pictures, then why did you changed? Last edited by annu0706 : 13th July 2011 at 13:32.
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13th July 2011, 13:54	#11
vikrut BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Superb, superb, looks tough as nails , a wonderful creation. The light guards I have never seen before, looks good. It is beautiful in Lonavala right now .. it would make a very enjoyable drive in the ghats with this.
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13th July 2011, 14:14	#12
jeepster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MH24 aka LATUR Posts: 1,694 Thanked: 1,927 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. one of the best restored hybrid 340. BTW which lights are on the front bumper? are those powerful as normal halogens? i like the JCB lights. which software do you use for the illustration? rgds, Nikhil edit: why the LHD wiper? Last edited by jeepster : 13th July 2011 at 14:21.
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13th July 2011, 14:14	#13
theexperthand Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,633 Thanked: 2,448 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Superb looking jeep - congratulations, sir. One small doubt - the seat appears to be clad in a fabric like material - will it be a problem if it gets wet\muddy during the OTRs? PS: The logo is super cool - It should go on the Jeep.
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13th July 2011, 14:35	#14
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Re: Introducing, The LYNX. Congrats Fazal Saab! The Lynx is looking nice and look forward to seeing it in person after the AKC/EXAMM! Cheers! P.S: Knowing the AKC/EXAMM Trail, I would suggest a plastic cover over the seats for the fear of spoiling them permanently.
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