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I can see 1.88 inches wide Gorilla Duct Tape and 2.88 inches too - very expensive on Amazon. But seemingly well worth it. Let me know what to buy and I ll probably use this method rather than a metal or plastic plate over the vent. | |
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Ideally any good tape should suffice. | |
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The only way to get ventilation in the car is to open the windows. Not needed in an AC car of course. In either case, the opening on top serves no purpose other than being a junk trap. | |
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Or a layer or two of 3M wrap should also work. | ||
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() This is what I ve finally gotten done now. Completely sealed off the vent with a welded metal plate. A permanent solution as per the advice of Mr Nagaraj, the Gypsy Racing driver who runs a specialist Gypsy garage in my neighbourhood. He is re conditioning my Gypsy, changing its hardtop and de- rusting it too wherever evident. ![]() ![]() |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() Need help on my Gypsy. 1, Please suggest the source of a sturdier soft top, which fits tight and does not bog down with rain water. The one I have right now is very shobby. 2. What is the best way to get a basic music system fitted, any suggestion. 3. the rear door is rattling quite badly, with tyre on it, I have Yoko Geo AT, how to fix that rattle Note : I recently bought a army auction Gypsy ang got it rehauled |
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| ![]() [quote=rkbharat;4179257]Need help on my Gypsy. 2. What is the best way to get a basic music system fitted, any suggestion. A basic head unit and two speakers in the front would be ok. I have installed a JVC HU and Pioneer speakers in the rear inside those wooden boxes. 3. the rear door is rattling quite badly, with tyre on it, I have Yoko Geo AT, how to fix that rattle I am having the same problem ![]() |
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Rear door rattle. 1. Buy the rear door beading of the Maruti Van. 2. Fix it all along the rear door rim/ lip on the body of the Gypsy not the rear door itself. It is a straight fix. 3. On all the inner door lip / rim areas (on the rear door itself) affix rubber strip/ beading and/ or strips of thermocool. This serves to both insulate as well as dampen the touchpoints so less rattling. 4. Remove that silly black cable which acts as a restraint when the tailgate is opened. Change it to a better quality restraint by way of two thick canvas strips. This is a good fix and a far more secure restraint. 5. Make sure when the tyre is mounted on the rear metal door portion, that there are a couple of pieces of rubber sheet inserted in between the tyre surface and the rear door surfaces - both on the metal door and on the FRP top. This further dampens rattles. | |
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() The front vent near the bonnet. Sealed completely with a piece of metal and being painted over shortly. This is probably the only permanent fix for the water leakage as I am given to understand. ![]() |
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This would also eliminate/considerably reduce the dust creeping inside the vehicle. | |
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Option 2 add aftermarket spare carrier bumper to ease the load off the door. Downside is cost and pain of opening two doors technically to access the rear. | |||
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So here is how it looks as of an hour back. The rusted bits are all redone, primed and now painted over. Whats required now is a liberal application of sealant and the rest of the work as well that needs to be done. I m given to understand that the vehicle will be ready by tomorrow. ![]() ![]() | |
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() Yoo Hoo! My dear new (old) Gypsy after the recent round of TLC. ![]() ![]() |
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Eventually I got the hardtop for it, soft-top was difficult to handle with camera gears in the car. Got the music system installed, pretty basic one, but sufficient for me :P Will look for the carrier bumper, sound a much better and long term solution | |
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() Post the TLC and a little bit of stickering etc. Quietly parked outside the house under my favourite little trees. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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