Gypsy restoration:

chargerman · 19th February 2009, 02:11

some progress, final coat of paint and 2k lacquer coming up tomorrow on my military green gypsy... few undercoat pics i took yesterday...

ram.west · 19th February 2009, 10:26

was actually searching for your thread to see on updates and there you are!!!

The paint job looks neat!!! Waiting to see for the finished product!!

You going ahead with the roll cage??

chargerman · 21st February 2009, 22:53

hey guys sorry for the snails pace of replying and updating. Got busy with other things.. But finally went and checked out the gypsy. Paint is finally done. Looks good so far. Lets see next 2 days will be crucial. The best bits are going to start tomorrow onwards!

SirAlec · 21st February 2009, 23:16

I have reported and quoted many times before, Please have the courtesy of rotating the images before posting.

BTW get a decent tyre and alloy, if you can. Good progress

chargerman · 22nd February 2009, 00:04

thanks. I actually update these posts from my phone. I dont get to see the pics when i upload let alone see if they're straight. And i've not come across any posts where the posting pictures rules are stated..this is the first time i got to know about this issue. Next time i'll be more careful. Sorry.

Hashim · 22nd February 2009, 09:17

Nice choice of color, looking good. But I notice an area where paint is rough

or is it just an image error ?

chargerman · 22nd February 2009, 11:24

no no you notice right, but thats the cringe on which the matt black side moulding will sit on... so it will be covered.

rmonie · 22nd February 2009, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by chargerman

no no you notice right, but thats the cringe on which the matt black side moulding will sit on... so it will be covered.

Be careful. That's and area which is prone to rusting as there are 2 layers of metal which are exposed to the elements. Also as this is covered by the plastic cladding it does not dry off quickly hence the tendency to rust. Suggest you check it carefully for rust again.

dwaraka · 23rd February 2009, 19:50

Chargerman,

That's a dashing colour. As SirAlec suggested good set of tyres, preferably AT/R of 215 75 R 15 will give macho look

Dwarak

chargerman · 23rd February 2009, 23:51

some updates from yesterday, car should be out and done by tomorrow!!

Nitin · 24th February 2009, 01:18

Looking good! Are you planning on changing the tires? Any fog lamps or other stuff planned?

chargerman · 24th February 2009, 09:39

yes changing the tires to 225/75-15 Goodyear Wrangler or Yoko Geolandars, 2 big fogs/driving lights rally style up front, one hand held halogen hunting light, jerry can, etc

randeep04 · 24th February 2009, 11:12

Chargerman,

The Gypsy looks amazing man. A very nice choice of paint and a very good job done by the painters. "A complete Package".

Congrats.

Cheers !!!!!

headers · 24th February 2009, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by chargerman

yes changing the tires to 225/75-15 Goodyear Wrangler or Yoko Geolandars, 2 big fogs/driving lights rally style up front, one hand held halogen hunting light, jerry can, etc

HEy it must be 235/75..theres no 225..AFAIK!

chargerman · 24th February 2009, 20:34

i have them on my pickup they are 225/75-15 good year wrangler, 2 are made in thailand and 2 are made in INDIA!! both have the same exact pattern though... some more updates from today..need a new windscreen guys..where to get in kolkatta? see her glistening in the sun!!!!

19th February 2009, 02:11	#16
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	some progress, final coat of paint and 2k lacquer coming up tomorrow on my military green gypsy... few undercoat pics i took yesterday... Attached Thumbnails
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19th February 2009, 10:26	#17
ram.west BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hartford,NY Posts: 418 Thanked: 28 Times	was actually searching for your thread to see on updates and there you are!!! The paint job looks neat!!! Waiting to see for the finished product!! You going ahead with the roll cage??
	() Thanks

21st February 2009, 22:53	#18
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	hey guys sorry for the snails pace of replying and updating. Got busy with other things.. But finally went and checked out the gypsy. Paint is finally done. Looks good so far. Lets see next 2 days will be crucial. The best bits are going to start tomorrow onwards! Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

21st February 2009, 23:16	#19
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	I have reported and quoted many times before, Please have the courtesy of rotating the images before posting. BTW get a decent tyre and alloy, if you can. Good progress
	() Thanks

22nd February 2009, 00:04	#20
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	thanks. I actually update these posts from my phone. I dont get to see the pics when i upload let alone see if they're straight. And i've not come across any posts where the posting pictures rules are stated..this is the first time i got to know about this issue. Next time i'll be more careful. Sorry.
	() Thanks

22nd February 2009, 09:17	#21
Hashim BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aligarh Posts: 449 Thanked: 49 Times View My Garage	Nice choice of color, looking good. But I notice an area where paint is rough or is it just an image error ?
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22nd February 2009, 11:24	#22
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	no no you notice right, but thats the cringe on which the matt black side moulding will sit on... so it will be covered.
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23rd February 2009, 19:50	#24
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Chargerman, That's a dashing colour. As SirAlec suggested good set of tyres, preferably AT/R of 215 75 R 15 will give macho look Dwarak
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23rd February 2009, 23:51	#25
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	some updates from yesterday, car should be out and done by tomorrow!! Attached Thumbnails
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24th February 2009, 01:18	#26
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Looking good! Are you planning on changing the tires? Any fog lamps or other stuff planned?
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24th February 2009, 09:39	#27
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	yes changing the tires to 225/75-15 Goodyear Wrangler or Yoko Geolandars, 2 big fogs/driving lights rally style up front, one hand held halogen hunting light, jerry can, etc
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24th February 2009, 11:12	#28
randeep04 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 629 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Chargerman, The Gypsy looks amazing man. A very nice choice of paint and a very good job done by the painters. "A complete Package". Congrats. Cheers !!!!!
	() Thanks

24th February 2009, 20:34	#30
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 242 Thanked: 194 Times	i have them on my pickup they are 225/75-15 good year wrangler, 2 are made in thailand and 2 are made in INDIA!! both have the same exact pattern though... some more updates from today..need a new windscreen guys..where to get in kolkatta? see her glistening in the sun!!!! Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks