My MM550 XD Army Spec

randeep04 · 15th June 2009, 15:46

Hi Tarkesh,

The paint job looks amazing, and the green shade you have chosen looks awesome.

Awaiting the final pics.

Cheers !!!!!!!!!!!

harjeev · 15th June 2009, 19:59

Nice job Tarkesh!!!
The paint looks very nice and the color is somewhat similar to what Bigman(satnam) has on his 550. Isn't it?

simply_sunny001 · 15th June 2009, 20:08

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Originally Posted by harjeev

Nice job Tarkesh!!!
The paint looks very nice and the color is somewhat similar to what Bigman(satnam) has on his 550. Isn't it?

yeah i feel the same that all you guys have ended up with Green colored jeeps.

Somebody please paint it in Black/red/white

jyobeb · 15th June 2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Ricky_3007

Hi Guys,

Its been almost 3 weeks I havent updated the thread . Hey... the paiting work is completed on my Jeep... Engine also fitted.... electrical work is going on.

My friend was trying the innova seats to fit in and the adjustments at Driver's Seat.
The painting is complete and after all the fitments and roof top work the clear coat will be applied for scratch proof surface and more polished surface.

Pls see the pics now.

Tarkesh

The sitting position seems totally off! Is that the final position of the drivers seat and steering wheel?

nitrous · 15th June 2009, 23:49

Why do you let them use putty/bondo, bro?
Its bad!

4x4 loaded · 16th June 2009, 00:00

Nice colour Tarkesh.

Quote:

Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

yeah i feel the same that all you guys have ended up with Green colored jeeps.

Somebody please paint it in Black/red/white

Don't worry soon you will find some different colour for mm550

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Why do you let them use putty/bondo, bro?
Its bad!

Could you please specify why putty is bad..what is the other option for putty?

bigman · 16th June 2009, 22:59

Looking very nice, are you going to keep those front fender sides green? They would look better in black (but thats just a quick job to do).

Also have the rims been sprayed ?

IronWolf · 17th June 2009, 00:03

Nice progress on the work tarkesh.

I think the shade is lighter than the army color.. anyway thats just me.

By when do we see the completely finished product?

Ricky_3007 · 18th June 2009, 10:50

Hey Dan/Harjeev/Satnam/Randeep,

Thanks Guys!!!

Dan, I am attaching the comparison pic with due respect to the army Jeep and the person.

Satnam, I will color the sides of bumper with Black only plus the rims are painted with one coat only. after all other fittings the final clear coat and these small little things will be done. Same as I want to put Black on the Head light Grill as well.

Dear Jyobeb,

The seat is not yet fixed and the position will be fixed only after checking the alignment of the existing set of seats.

Tarkesh

Ricky_3007 · 1st July 2009, 18:30

Hi Guys,

There has been some improvement in the restoration. The Heat resistant material has been put under the bonnet ,near engine area and inside the driver cabinate as well.

Wiring is also done almost. Fitted the air filter - Wanted a sport filter but for now I will settle with normal one. Radiator is fitted. Now the dash board and Control pedals are also fitted.
Engine has also started after fitting radiator,silencer, air filter etc. Sounds good and refined. I am happy.

Pls see the pics below. Now I am eagerly waiting for seats to fit and want to take a raw trial.

Tarkesh

Ricky_3007 · 1st July 2009, 18:39

Another pic from inside cabin.

Tarkesh

simply_sunny001 · 1st July 2009, 18:40

Good job there Tarkesh

Heat Proofing material looks nice and the way of putting it also look good and it looks as if OE fitted.

I am sure it also lead to Sound proofing a lot and we have nice capable and silent jeep.

cheers

IronWolf · 2nd July 2009, 11:36

Tarkesh Awesome job on the heat/sound proofing. That is the exact material used?

Also looks like the Electricals has gone through a complete overhaul.

When the tentative completion date?

Ricky_3007 · 3rd July 2009, 11:49

Thanks Dan / Sunny,

I dont know the name of the material but as per my Brother (who is Head - Body and Paint Shop) this is best Heat resi material. Actually I asked to put this Heat Resi material inside the Bonnet but on my jeep it was not there originally.

Yes Dan, Electricals are totally new.

Inside the cabin, I am putting Carpet on Heat lon I guess, this will be decided by my Bro.

I am expecting completion in next 2 weeks.

Tarkesh

71Convertible · 3rd July 2009, 12:24

The "heat proof" material you have in there looks like foam. It may be heat proof, but it is not fire resistant. Foam+engine fire is a dangerous mix.

15th June 2009, 15:46	#136
randeep04 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 629 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Hi Tarkesh, The paint job looks amazing, and the green shade you have chosen looks awesome. Awaiting the final pics. Cheers !!!!!!!!!!!
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15th June 2009, 19:59	#137
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 293 Times View My Garage	Nice job Tarkesh!!! The paint looks very nice and the color is somewhat similar to what Bigman(satnam) has on his 550. Isn't it?
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15th June 2009, 23:49	#140
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	Why do you let them use putty/bondo, bro? Its bad!
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16th June 2009, 22:59	#142
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,225 Thanked: 94 Times	Looking very nice, are you going to keep those front fender sides green? They would look better in black (but thats just a quick job to do). Also have the rims been sprayed ?
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17th June 2009, 00:03	#143
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Nice progress on the work tarkesh. I think the shade is lighter than the army color.. anyway thats just me. By when do we see the completely finished product?
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18th June 2009, 10:50	#144
Ricky_3007 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 23 Times	Hey Dan/Harjeev/Satnam/Randeep, Thanks Guys!!! Dan, I am attaching the comparison pic with due respect to the army Jeep and the person. Satnam, I will color the sides of bumper with Black only plus the rims are painted with one coat only. after all other fittings the final clear coat and these small little things will be done. Same as I want to put Black on the Head light Grill as well. Dear Jyobeb, The seat is not yet fixed and the position will be fixed only after checking the alignment of the existing set of seats. Tarkesh Attached Thumbnails
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1st July 2009, 18:30	#145
Ricky_3007 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 23 Times	Hi Guys, There has been some improvement in the restoration. The Heat resistant material has been put under the bonnet ,near engine area and inside the driver cabinate as well. Wiring is also done almost. Fitted the air filter - Wanted a sport filter but for now I will settle with normal one. Radiator is fitted. Now the dash board and Control pedals are also fitted. Engine has also started after fitting radiator,silencer, air filter etc. Sounds good and refined. I am happy. Pls see the pics below. Now I am eagerly waiting for seats to fit and want to take a raw trial. Tarkesh Attached Thumbnails
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1st July 2009, 18:39	#146
Ricky_3007 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 23 Times	Another pic from inside cabin. Tarkesh Attached Thumbnails
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1st July 2009, 18:40	#147
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Good job there Tarkesh Heat Proofing material looks nice and the way of putting it also look good and it looks as if OE fitted. I am sure it also lead to Sound proofing a lot and we have nice capable and silent jeep. cheers
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2nd July 2009, 11:36	#148
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Tarkesh Awesome job on the heat/sound proofing. That is the exact material used? Also looks like the Electricals has gone through a complete overhaul. When the tentative completion date?
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3rd July 2009, 11:49	#149
Ricky_3007 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 23 Times	Thanks Dan / Sunny, I dont know the name of the material but as per my Brother (who is Head - Body and Paint Shop) this is best Heat resi material. Actually I asked to put this Heat Resi material inside the Bonnet but on my jeep it was not there originally. Yes Dan, Electricals are totally new. Inside the cabin, I am putting Carpet on Heat lon I guess, this will be decided by my Bro. I am expecting completion in next 2 weeks. Tarkesh
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3rd July 2009, 12:24	#150
71Convertible BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 341 Thanked: 112 Times	The "heat proof" material you have in there looks like foam. It may be heat proof, but it is not fire resistant. Foam+engine fire is a dangerous mix.
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