Excited, Questions about a Willys jeep i am considering!

TheARUN · 5th February 2009, 23:50

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Arun,

My neighbour wants a Bobby, Pls find out if he has one for sale.

cheers...KADAM

Its a red BOBBY fully restored and looks like will start with the first kick. The vehicle has some modified parts like tail light and indicators, but is 90% original.

Will keep you posted on the price.

Also saw a spare BOBBY fuel tank

grounddesigns · 6th February 2009, 00:06

hi, hey i got org willys. its left hand drive.n it got isuzu turbo d engine. its 2ltr. it performce too good. n give me avg of 20 to 22km per ltr. u can chech in orkut acct of mine. its grounddesigns

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TheARUN · 6th February 2009, 08:18

Its the closest you can get to a go-kart, just four wheels, basic body, two seats and steering wheel, the wind in your face all the time
Its getting rarer by the day, is easy to work on since mechanicals match with MAHINDRAs and the body does not have curves
Its a tough vehicle and can stand neglect
Its a chick magnet
Its a petrol, so easy on maintenance and genrally trouble-free
4x4 and go anywhere ability gives confidence on Indian road conditions
Can quickly put on a bikini top to get a modicum of rain protection - can atleast ride around when it is drizzling(most of the time) if not when its pouring(rarely)
Only 3 gears so its the closest to getting an automatic, the gear changes are very few and quick
Will only appreciate in value from now on, and has tremendous recall among people. Its been voted the second best off-roader of all time and is widely spread throughout the world. Even in Japan they were made as MITSUBISHIs
It makes you look good

TheARUN · 8th February 2009, 07:30

Visited the Shivaji Nagar gujali. Spoke to 2 traders there to get their opinion. This is what I found out

How can a vehicle exist without any papers? There is something fishy, there must be some paper, people are not that careless
How can someone put up a vehicle for sale without papers?
A WILLYS is not much in demand, it could go for anything less than 15,000 scrap value
Distress sale of running vehicles happen, and WILLYS or similar JEEPs can be had for 35,000
Don't even consider the vehicle, it is worth nothing without papers
That thing about stamping chassis and engine number plates with numbers from a scrapped vehicle and all are extremely illegal, its worse than stealing, and the Police will track it right back to the gujali and get everyone into trouble

That pretty much put paid to my hopes.

Visited the mechanic again, there was no update from his side. Looks like the Coimbatore dealer had a look at the vehicle because the vehicle was slightly moved.

Abhi picture baaki hai mere dost

TheARUN · 22nd February 2009, 22:04

The WILLYS is still there, unmoved, just picking up more and more inches of dust.

Must turn up tomorrow and check out what the latest situation is from the horse's mouth.

Wonder which engine is better in a JEEP.

The petrol or the diesel. The petrol for the pick-up, ease of maintenance, reliability and smoothness but not the cost of running. The diesel for torque, economy but not the vibrations and complicated nature of the engine which requires more maintenance?

6th February 2009, 00:06	#32
grounddesigns Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: pune Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	hi, hey i got org willys. its left hand drive.n it got isuzu turbo d engine. its 2ltr. it performce too good. n give me avg of 20 to 22km per ltr. u can chech in orkut acct of mine. its grounddesigns Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : SMS / Slang language is not the preferred mode of communication on Team-BHP. We would much appreciate if you type your post out in clear and concise english for the benefit of other community members. Thanks! Last edited by khan_sultan : 6th February 2009 at 09:00. Reason: Removed message quote & added SMS / Slang Warning
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6th February 2009, 08:18	#33
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,381 Thanked: 977 Times View My Garage	Ten reasons to get excited about a WILLYS Its the closest you can get to a go-kart, just four wheels, basic body, two seats and steering wheel, the wind in your face all the time Its getting rarer by the day, is easy to work on since mechanicals match with MAHINDRAs and the body does not have curves Its a tough vehicle and can stand neglect Its a chick magnet Its a petrol, so easy on maintenance and genrally trouble-free 4x4 and go anywhere ability gives confidence on Indian road conditions Can quickly put on a bikini top to get a modicum of rain protection - can atleast ride around when it is drizzling(most of the time) if not when its pouring(rarely) Only 3 gears so its the closest to getting an automatic, the gear changes are very few and quick Will only appreciate in value from now on, and has tremendous recall among people. Its been voted the second best off-roader of all time and is widely spread throughout the world. Even in Japan they were made as MITSUBISHIs It makes you look good Attached Thumbnails
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8th February 2009, 07:30	#34
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,381 Thanked: 977 Times View My Garage	Letting it slip away Visited the Shivaji Nagar gujali. Spoke to 2 traders there to get their opinion. This is what I found out How can a vehicle exist without any papers? There is something fishy, there must be some paper, people are not that careless How can someone put up a vehicle for sale without papers? A WILLYS is not much in demand, it could go for anything less than 15,000 scrap value Distress sale of running vehicles happen, and WILLYS or similar JEEPs can be had for 35,000 Don't even consider the vehicle, it is worth nothing without papers That thing about stamping chassis and engine number plates with numbers from a scrapped vehicle and all are extremely illegal, its worse than stealing, and the Police will track it right back to the gujali and get everyone into trouble That pretty much put paid to my hopes. Visited the mechanic again, there was no update from his side. Looks like the Coimbatore dealer had a look at the vehicle because the vehicle was slightly moved. Abhi picture baaki hai mere dost
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22nd February 2009, 22:04	#35
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,381 Thanked: 977 Times View My Garage	Latest update The WILLYS is still there, unmoved, just picking up more and more inches of dust. Must turn up tomorrow and check out what the latest situation is from the horse's mouth. Wonder which engine is better in a JEEP. The petrol or the diesel. The petrol for the pick-up, ease of maintenance, reliability and smoothness but not the cost of running. The diesel for torque, economy but not the vibrations and complicated nature of the engine which requires more maintenance?
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