My experience with Truth- Its a 1943 Willys

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 12th February 2009, 10:02

Dear Pawan - excellent job done, all credits to you.

During my recent visit to Indore, I found these lying on the road to Mhow. Maybe it gives an idea of original headlight orientation etc. It was indeed sad to see them like this.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

getsurya · 12th February 2009, 11:26

Pavan,
Hats off to you and your support team(mech, painter etc) in making the Jeep!! It looks awesome to say the least!! beautifully executed!! Three cheers!!

TheARUN · 12th February 2009, 12:10

The government should get some rule where we can buy these RIP vehicles. They can be put back on the road with a little love and affection. What kills them is the lack of documents.

When you can manufacture a car in your back-yard and get documents for it through the normal channels, why can't someone resurrect a car and then get documents for it?

PAVAN KADAM · 12th February 2009, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheARUN

The government should get some rule where we can buy these RIP vehicles. They can be put back on the road with a little love and affection. What kills them is the lack of documents.

When you can manufacture a car in your back-yard and get documents for it through the normal channels, why can't someone resurrect a car and then get documents for it?

I dont understand Arun, and

with your views. We restorers should atleast get some relief from the RTO's, regarding documents for all older vehicles restored.

There are so many olden days beauties waiting to get restored but who's there to hear us.

rmonie · 12th February 2009, 12:30

Hey Pavan,

Great job there. The attention to detail is really commendable. The finished product looks excellent.

PAVAN KADAM · 12th February 2009, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Pawan - excellent job done, all credits to you.

During my recent visit to Indore, I found these lying on the road to Mhow. Maybe it gives an idea of original headlight orientation etc. It was indeed sad to see them like this.

Best regards,
Behram Dhabhar

Quote:

Originally Posted by getsurya

Pavan,
Hats off to you and your support team(mech, painter etc) in making the Jeep!! It looks awesome to say the least!! beautifully executed!! Three cheers!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmonie

Hey Pavan,
Great job there. The attention to detail is really commendable. The finished product looks excellent.

Thank you very much guys,

The jeep is still waiting for the original Front Grille, thankfully Mr UBS has already made arrangements for the same.

Will update fresh pics soon.

gowda79 · 12th February 2009, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Thank you very much guys,

The jeep is still waiting for the original Front Grille, thankfully Mr UBS has already made arrangements for the same.

Will update fresh pics soon.

Anna, did you also arrange the for the ORVM i will not let you send this vehicle without the ORVM

Put the pictures once the grille work is done on it.

harjeev · 13th February 2009, 19:56

Hey Padam
A very nice job & very well accomplished!!!
Did you do any restoration on the mechanicals or only cosmetic?

PAVAN KADAM · 13th February 2009, 21:19

Mechanicals. Here's the list.

1) Complete suspension done as per the original specification.

2) Original Brake Master Cylinder installed, New wheel cylinders used, New brake pipes drawn, Brake shoes replaced with new ones.

3) Transfer case- cleaned and greased

4) Hand brake- Brake shoes redone

5) Inlet and Exhaust Manifolds cleaned and new packings added.

6) Tappets and valve clearence adjusted

Small and minor mechanicals worked upon. There was nothing much to do in this Jeep.
Mostly cosmetics.

km120 · 15th February 2009, 01:13

There are absolutely no words to explain the hard work and dedication that you have put in this project. I am shocked to know that, it is really possible to be passionate about automobiles to such an extent. I believe its not even hard work, u have just surrendered yourself to the beautiful machines. Even a lame man like me are attracted to these beauties with amazing restoration works presented here. No length of lines are enough to praise them. Good luck buddy. From my side few things are still pending

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foby.sebastian · 19th January 2010, 08:10

The very first post was just amazing and funny too.

Nice write up buddy.

BTW where are you put up in Bangy ?

One of my friend have a Ford Fairline , is up to restoration , shall we send it in a lorry to you ?

james · 19th January 2010, 09:52

Wow! That was quite a surpirse! never thought you'd look beyond VW's. You and your team have brought back the LB to its former glory within no time! The outcome is good and
im glued to this thread!

crazyjeeperk · 20th January 2010, 18:25

fantastic job man! cheers for your restoration.I am eagerly looking forward for the final result.

h14 · 26th March 2010, 15:28

Hi Pavan and others

Just my first day in Team-BHP and I've found Pavan or rather he found me. Much to the envy of some, I now drive this beauty restored by Pavan

and rest assured it is well taken care off.

Also, still on the hunt for the Grille and ORVM.

Some recent pictures:

Hope Pavan is satisfied with how we are maintaining it

h14 · 26th March 2010, 16:43

This Willy was bought by my Brother-in-law and I consider myself lucky to get to drive it. Thanks a lot Pavan for your amazing work

, its your effort that is making heads turn whenever I take this Willy out of home.

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DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Cj Found In Indore Dear Pawan - excellent job done, all credits to you. During my recent visit to Indore, I found these lying on the road to Mhow. Maybe it gives an idea of original headlight orientation etc. It was indeed sad to see them like this. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar Attached Thumbnails
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12th February 2009, 11:26	#62
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,641 Thanked: 1,929 Times View My Garage	Pavan, Hats off to you and your support team(mech, painter etc) in making the Jeep!! It looks awesome to say the least!! beautifully executed!! Three cheers!!
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12th February 2009, 12:10	#63
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,373 Thanked: 957 Times View My Garage	The government should get some rule where we can buy these RIP vehicles. They can be put back on the road with a little love and affection. What kills them is the lack of documents. When you can manufacture a car in your back-yard and get documents for it through the normal channels, why can't someone resurrect a car and then get documents for it?
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12th February 2009, 12:30	#65
rmonie BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 231 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	Hey Pavan, Great job there. The attention to detail is really commendable. The finished product looks excellent.
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13th February 2009, 19:56	#68
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 292 Times View My Garage	Hey Padam A very nice job & very well accomplished!!! Did you do any restoration on the mechanicals or only cosmetic?
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13th February 2009, 21:19	#69
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Mechanicals. Here's the list. 1) Complete suspension done as per the original specification. 2) Original Brake Master Cylinder installed, New wheel cylinders used, New brake pipes drawn, Brake shoes replaced with new ones. 3) Transfer case- cleaned and greased 4) Hand brake- Brake shoes redone 5) Inlet and Exhaust Manifolds cleaned and new packings added. 6) Tappets and valve clearence adjusted Small and minor mechanicals worked upon. There was nothing much to do in this Jeep. Mostly cosmetics. Last edited by PAVAN KADAM : 13th February 2009 at 21:21.
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15th February 2009, 01:13	#70
km120 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 30 Thanked: 0 Times	There are absolutely no words to explain the hard work and dedication that you have put in this project. I am shocked to know that, it is really possible to be passionate about automobiles to such an extent. I believe its not even hard work, u have just surrendered yourself to the beautiful machines. Even a lame man like me are attracted to these beauties with amazing restoration works presented here. No length of lines are enough to praise them. Good luck buddy. From my side few things are still pending .
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19th January 2010, 08:10	#71
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,693 Thanked: 2,836 Times View My Garage	The very first post was just amazing and funny too. Nice write up buddy. BTW where are you put up in Bangy ? One of my friend have a Ford Fairline , is up to restoration , shall we send it in a lorry to you ?
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19th January 2010, 09:52	#72
james BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 597 Thanked: 645 Times	Wow! That was quite a surpirse! never thought you'd look beyond VW's. You and your team have brought back the LB to its former glory within no time! The outcome is good and im glued to this thread! Last edited by james : 19th January 2010 at 10:03.
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20th January 2010, 18:25	#73
crazyjeeperk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pondicherry Posts: 130 Thanked: 8 Times	fantastic job man! cheers for your restoration.I am eagerly looking forward for the final result.
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26th March 2010, 15:28	#74
h14 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 916 Thanked: 2,229 Times View My Garage	present state of this Willy Hi Pavan and others Just my first day in Team-BHP and I've found Pavan or rather he found me. Much to the envy of some, I now drive this beauty restored by Pavan and rest assured it is well taken care off. Also, still on the hunt for the Grille and ORVM. Some recent pictures: Hope Pavan is satisfied with how we are maintaining it
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26th March 2010, 16:43	#75
h14 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 916 Thanked: 2,229 Times View My Garage	This Willy was bought by my Brother-in-law and I consider myself lucky to get to drive it. Thanks a lot Pavan for your amazing work , its your effort that is making heads turn whenever I take this Willy out of home.
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