Mahindra CJ-500 SWB

vcash · 10th January 2009, 10:47

I am posting pictures of a friend' CJ-500. Drove her two days ago with the top and windcreen down and it was quite an experience. It' a CJ-500 Diesel 2WD. It think that it's a fun car that does not take it self too seriously and this makes it a nice weekend cruiser.

Incase anyone is curious, here is the list of mods:
1) Wheel Base Shortened (Not sure by how much)
2) Scorpio Front Seats
3) HRS Rims
4) Michelin LTX (Not Sure of the Size)

badboyscad · 10th January 2009, 10:53

Wow, that sure is one good looking jeep. Too bad it doesnt have 4wd. Any plans of converting?

dwaraka · 10th January 2009, 12:26

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Originally Posted by vcash

I am posting pictures of a friend' CJ-500. Drove her two days ago with the top and windcreen down and it was quite an experience. It' a CJ-500 Diesel 2WD. It think that it's a fun car that does not take it self too seriously and this makes it a nice weekend cruiser.

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Incase anyone is curious, here is the list of mods:
1) Wheel Base Shortened (Not sure by how much)
2) Scorpio Front Seats
3) HRS Rims
4) Michelin LTX (Not Sure of the Size)

tyre size should be 235 75 r 15 for sure

Viper and 4 WD is all it requires.

Say congrats to your friend

Dwarak

Salikt · 10th January 2009, 12:37

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Originally Posted by vcash

I am posting pictures of a friend' CJ-500.
1) Wheel Base Shortened (Not sure by how much)

Hi ,

Very nice jeep. She looks so cute in her black 'parda'

Can any one explain me how the wheel base will get shortened? Is it by cut the chasis? if so from which end?

sadiq..

badboyscad · 10th January 2009, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Salikt

Can any one explain me how the wheel base will get shortened?Is it by cut the chasis?

Yes, it is done by cutting the chassis and using shorter drive shaft.

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Originally Posted by Salikt

if so from which end?

It is done in the middle.

Salikt · 10th January 2009, 12:57

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Originally Posted by badboyscad

Yes, it is done by cutting the chassis and using shorter drive shaft.

It is done in the middle.

Thanks babboy. I had this dount since long in my mind. I saw some jeeps with shortened w/B and some other with stretched

By cutting the middle of chasis, does it affect the strength of chasis? or need to do some other amendments to strengthen?

sadiq.

GTO · 10th January 2009, 17:40

Immaculately maintained Jeep. With the chassis cut, it looks just like any other 340. But she does need a 4x4. What engine in the CJ500?

Steeroid · 10th January 2009, 17:48

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

Viper and 4 WD is all it requires.

And a numberplate in front, if I'm not mistaken.

Parm · 10th January 2009, 21:06

thats a nice thought about buying a CJ500 and shortning it to make it look like CJ340!

a job weldone by your friend and he sure has good taste.....congrats to him and you too!

cheers:

DesertKing · 11th January 2009, 07:23

Looking good but a Jeep has to be 4x4.

I always wanted to understand if it is really possible to maintain the same strenth after cutting + rewelding the chasis. I still belives that if this task is being done by any expert, it is not impossible. I wanted to have other's view on it.

Customized Lining in the center of the bonnet looks great.

The front seats are not in the same level. Something better can be done with the back of the rear seats too.

Overall I have respect for the one who dare to undertake this job on his Jeep.

Cloud_Chaser · 11th January 2009, 15:13

Question for Experts:

Is it possible to modify a CJ500 Diesel 2X2 Jeep to 4X4 if yest kindly explain the procedure in breif and a rough estimate of expenses.

vcash · 11th January 2009, 17:53

Thanks for the compliments! I am sure my friend will appreciate it. He did put in some hard work to make the jeep look special but classy at the same time.

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Originally Posted by GTO

Immaculately maintained Jeep. With the chassis cut, it looks just like any other 340. But she does need a 4x4.

No plans for a 4WD conversion just yet. Plus he doesn't really off road much. The job was done on a 80K budget simply for a weekend ride, so not sure if the 4WD conversion is worth it in the long run.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

And a numberplate in front, if I'm not mistaken.

Plates were put on post the photo shoot.

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Originally Posted by DesertKing

The front seats are not in the same level. Something better can be done with the back of the rear seats too.

Seats are of the same level - the angle of the photo is throwing it off. Rear Seats - Not much option. Thought about 2 more bucket seats or a rear horizontal bench but then utility is lost.

10th January 2009, 10:47	#1
vcash BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 453 Thanked: 22 Times	Mahindra CJ-500 SWB I am posting pictures of a friend' CJ-500. Drove her two days ago with the top and windcreen down and it was quite an experience. It' a CJ-500 Diesel 2WD. It think that it's a fun car that does not take it self too seriously and this makes it a nice weekend cruiser. Incase anyone is curious, here is the list of mods: 1) Wheel Base Shortened (Not sure by how much) 2) Scorpio Front Seats 3) HRS Rims 4) Michelin LTX (Not Sure of the Size)
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badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	Wow, that sure is one good looking jeep. Too bad it doesnt have 4wd. Any plans of converting?
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10th January 2009, 17:40	#7
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,516 Thanked: 300,564 Times View My Garage	Immaculately maintained Jeep. With the chassis cut, it looks just like any other 340. But she does need a 4x4. What engine in the CJ500?
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Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	thats a nice thought about buying a CJ500 and shortning it to make it look like CJ340! a job weldone by your friend and he sure has good taste.....congrats to him and you too! cheers:
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11th January 2009, 07:23	#10
DesertKing BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan Posts: 463 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Looking good but a Jeep has to be 4x4. I always wanted to understand if it is really possible to maintain the same strenth after cutting + rewelding the chasis. I still belives that if this task is being done by any expert, it is not impossible. I wanted to have other's view on it. Customized Lining in the center of the bonnet looks great. The front seats are not in the same level. Something better can be done with the back of the rear seats too. Overall I have respect for the one who dare to undertake this job on his Jeep. Last edited by DesertKing : 11th January 2009 at 07:40.
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11th January 2009, 15:13	#11
Cloud_Chaser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 45 Times	Question for Experts: Is it possible to modify a CJ500 Diesel 2X2 Jeep to 4X4 if yest kindly explain the procedure in breif and a rough estimate of expenses.
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