Gypsy restoration:

chargerman · 23rd January 2009, 19:30

my gypsy as i bought it and now with its rebuilt engine and ongoing bodywork also included is a rough sketch by me of how i would want it to look like!: 1996 Hardtop MG410W

will keep this thread updated daily with progress on the gyp!

Hashim · 23rd January 2009, 19:50

Nice sketch there

I can't keep myself away from drawing some more lines on it so here it is :

Those rollcage like thing can be made of thick hollow steel pipes (painted matt black) and one air scoop can be made on bonnet with performance air filter (KN ? ) fitted there.

ram.west · 23rd January 2009, 20:10

hey chargerman,

You still planning to keep the CNG kit??

chargerman · 23rd January 2009, 20:37

thanks hashim, i really like the rollcage design, i have been making some sketches but they were not blending with the design of the car. i love this one, its actually something i was looking for, somehow looks like the MRF rally car now! i will definitely implement this one: though i am not sure about the hood scoop, i planned to shape 2 pieces of checker plates and rivet them to the bonnet for the rugged look. i am uncertain about changing the grille to the KING one which is the same as samurai,
about the CNG: i have never driven a car with cng. if the drive is pathetic i will remove it but if its not too bad i might retain it. or refit it later when i upgrade the engine to the 1.6 vitara plant with auto transmission and manual 4x4 coz i hear that engine is thirsty..

SirAlec · 23rd January 2009, 22:43

So Gypsy is imported to Bangladesh ?

chargerman · 23rd January 2009, 22:58

yes alongside the samurai..

SirAlec · 23rd January 2009, 23:09

Sorry! i meant "exported to bangladesh" from India??

chargerman · 27th January 2009, 16:24

not much visible work done, but primer goes on today, all rust removed and replaced with new panels where needed, couldnt find new bumpers so started making them again.. can anyone tell me where i can get a KING front grille in Kolkata? have decided to make a custom soft top so wont need to get an oem one.

?ushk@r · 27th January 2009, 16:54

Any upgradation with the engine.. or you just working with the body?

chargerman · 27th January 2009, 17:09

oh engine is completely rebuilt, its bored out to 1100cc i guess, should be good enough, otherwise have spare 1600cc of vitara just in case i need an upgrade

headers · 27th January 2009, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by chargerman

when i upgrade the engine to the 1.6 vitara plant with auto transmission and manual 4x4 coz i hear that engine is thirsty..

Hi, Why not chop the rear overhang of the Gypsy too? It helps a lot during offroad.

Also, if is better if you go for the manual transmission instead of the auto transmission !

Cheers

GoSlow · 28th January 2009, 11:01

headers - can you pls post some pics of where along the chasis did you get the chop done and where did you place the petrol tank?

Cheers
Ankit

randeep04 · 28th January 2009, 15:16

Nice Going Chargerman,

Looking forward to more pics when restored.

Cheers !!!!!!!

Avin · 28th January 2009, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

Hi, Why not chop the rear overhang of the Gypsy too? It helps a lot during offroad.

Also, if is better if you go for the manual transmission instead of the auto transmission !

Cheers

I completely agree with the suggestion above.

have a look at the images below:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ictures-7.html

chargerman · 31st January 2009, 19:55

slow snails pace progress, but the bumpers are now made, new seats installed, bodywork complete, primer done, now awaiting paint.

23rd January 2009, 19:30	#1
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 240 Thanked: 149 Times	Gypsy restoration: my gypsy as i bought it and now with its rebuilt engine and ongoing bodywork also included is a rough sketch by me of how i would want it to look like!: 1996 Hardtop MG410W will keep this thread updated daily with progress on the gyp! Attached Thumbnails
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23rd January 2009, 19:50	#2
Hashim BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aligarh Posts: 448 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Nice sketch there I can't keep myself away from drawing some more lines on it so here it is : Those rollcage like thing can be made of thick hollow steel pipes (painted matt black) and one air scoop can be made on bonnet with performance air filter (KN ? ) fitted there. Last edited by Hashim : 23rd January 2009 at 19:53.
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23rd January 2009, 20:10	#3
ram.west BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hartford,NY Posts: 418 Thanked: 25 Times	hey chargerman, You still planning to keep the CNG kit??
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23rd January 2009, 20:37	#4
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 240 Thanked: 149 Times	thanks hashim, i really like the rollcage design, i have been making some sketches but they were not blending with the design of the car. i love this one, its actually something i was looking for, somehow looks like the MRF rally car now! i will definitely implement this one: though i am not sure about the hood scoop, i planned to shape 2 pieces of checker plates and rivet them to the bonnet for the rugged look. i am uncertain about changing the grille to the KING one which is the same as samurai, about the CNG: i have never driven a car with cng. if the drive is pathetic i will remove it but if its not too bad i might retain it. or refit it later when i upgrade the engine to the 1.6 vitara plant with auto transmission and manual 4x4 coz i hear that engine is thirsty..
	() Thanks

23rd January 2009, 22:43	#5
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 695 Times	So Gypsy is imported to Bangladesh ?
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23rd January 2009, 22:58	#6
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 240 Thanked: 149 Times	yes alongside the samurai..
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23rd January 2009, 23:09	#7
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 695 Times	Sorry! i meant "exported to bangladesh" from India??
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27th January 2009, 16:24	#8
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 240 Thanked: 149 Times	not much visible work done, but primer goes on today, all rust removed and replaced with new panels where needed, couldnt find new bumpers so started making them again.. can anyone tell me where i can get a KING front grille in Kolkata? have decided to make a custom soft top so wont need to get an oem one. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

27th January 2009, 16:54	#9
?ushk@r BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Posts: 292 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Any upgradation with the engine.. or you just working with the body?
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27th January 2009, 17:09	#10
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 240 Thanked: 149 Times	oh engine is completely rebuilt, its bored out to 1100cc i guess, should be good enough, otherwise have spare 1600cc of vitara just in case i need an upgrade
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28th January 2009, 11:01	#12
GoSlow BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 507 Thanked: 72 Times	headers - can you pls post some pics of where along the chasis did you get the chop done and where did you place the petrol tank? Cheers Ankit
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28th January 2009, 15:16	#13
randeep04 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 629 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Nice Going Chargerman, Looking forward to more pics when restored. Cheers !!!!!!!
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31st January 2009, 19:55	#15
chargerman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 240 Thanked: 149 Times	slow snails pace progress, but the bumpers are now made, new seats installed, bodywork complete, primer done, now awaiting paint.
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