My MM550XD rebuild

Bailee_Jatt_Boy · 24th April 2009, 16:09

Thats once heck of a teaser Alfa, badboyscad, great job!

Waiting eagerly for the day time pics !

Alfa_Kilo · 11th May 2009, 01:40

I took the vehicle in a riverbed yesterday with three other vehicles. I took it easy with the jeep as it had done only ~350km since the rebuild.

YouTube - My MM550XD Baptised!

Pics to follow soon.

Autocraze · 11th May 2009, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Alfa_Kilo

I took the vehicle in a riverbed yesterday with three other vehicles. I took it easy with the jeep as it had done only ~350km since the rebuild.

Pics to follow soon.

Hi Alfa Kilo,

Your jeep sure does look promising. Really like the rims that its got on. It would be really great if you could post some pics of the vehicle too. I see the fenders on the front mudguards are fabricated by you, What material have you used?

Regards,

Autocraze

fk7 · 11th May 2009, 12:56

looking fantastic.

need pictures, pictures and more pictures.

fk

ex670c · 11th May 2009, 13:40

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Originally Posted by Alfa_Kilo

I took the vehicle in a riverbed yesterday with three other vehicles. I took it easy with the jeep as it had done only ~350km since the rebuild.

Hi AK,

Nice JEEP. if you are using 5.88:1 Diff-Ratio, go in for taller tyres, 255-85-16 or equivalent 32-33" tyres.

Rajasthan surely has envious OTR spots

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Regards,

Arka

Alfa_Kilo · 11th May 2009, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autocraze

Your jeep sure does look promising. Really like the rims that its got on. It would be really great if you could post some pics of the vehicle too. I see the fenders on the front mudguards are fabricated by you, What material have you used?

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Originally Posted by fk7

looking fantastic.

need pictures, pictures and more pictures.

fk

Thanks, the mud guards are made out of fibre reinforced rubber sheets. They are flexible, unlike fibreglass ones.
I will upload pics as soon as I get hold of a camera.

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Originally Posted by ex670c

Hi AK,

Nice JEEP. if you are using 5.88:1 Diff-Ratio, go in for taller tyres, 255-85-16 or equivalent 32-33" tyres.

Rajasthan surely has envious OTR spots

.

Regards,

Arka

Thanks
I plan to have 31-32" tyres. The main problem is in getting the right wheels.

Rajasthan is relatively sparsely populated, so there are a lot of open spaces to exploit. But I miss Maharashtra for its monsoons and mud.

Ym-enjn · 12th May 2009, 00:43

I must say its a very nice jeep with lots of character. Here are few more pics from OTR.

All electric switches are on top including ignition key...

Autocraze · 12th May 2009, 10:53

Hi Alfa Kilo,

You seem to have a very unique roll cage, could you comment on the same along with some pictures. Also what is the reason for having all electricals on top?

Awaiting your inputs.

Regards,

Autocraze

Bailee_Jatt_Boy · 12th May 2009, 16:10

Alfa very nice man! the jeep looks smashing.

The roll cage is very nice! i love it. seems like you have done something in tone of what Tarkesh was planning to do with his jeep.

Is the roll cage reinforced?

Alfa_Kilo · 12th May 2009, 22:25

Thanks for posting the pics Yogesh.

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Originally Posted by Autocraze

Also what is the reason for having all electricals on top?

I will later modify the vehicle to ford 1500mm of water.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bailee_Jatt_Boy

The roll cage is very nice! i love it. seems like you have done something in tone of what Tarkesh was planning to do with his jeep. Is the roll cage reinforced?

Reinforced? I did not understand your question.

I will post more pics as soon as I get hold of the camera. Right now the vehicle is complete except the tailgate and proper tyres.

bigman · 12th May 2009, 23:17

Great looking jeep.Must be one of the quickest restorations on t-bhp.

Whens your Jeep workshop opening up ?

SirAlec · 13th May 2009, 21:41

finally its back in action!. and yeah the same ol' alloy.

whats with the rubber thingy on the fenders. You were not able to get the army type claddings? or you have something else in mind.?

Alfa_Kilo · 14th May 2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by bigman

Great looking jeep.Must be one of the quickest restorations on t-bhp.

Whens your Jeep workshop opening up ?

Thanks. The WS is open! Actually the jeep took about 2 weeks longer than I expected.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

finally its back in action!. and yeah the same ol' alloy.

whats with the rubber thingy on the fenders. You were not able to get the army type claddings? or you have something else in mind.?

I made flexible mudguards so that they dont break on contact with some tree, rock or autorickshaw. They also give me more tyre clearance in the front.

bigman · 15th May 2009, 00:34

All the best with your new venture. Let us know if you come across any 4x4's in decent condition for sale.

IronWolf · 15th May 2009, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa_Kilo

Thanks. The WS is open! Actually the jeep took about 2 weeks longer than I expected.

I made flexible mudguards so that they dont break on contact with some tree, rock or autorickshaw. They also give me more tyre clearance in the front.

Alfa - Thats a neat looking offroader. I felt the rubber fenders are not that smooth looking. Just my opinion.

Any plans of Fenders 2.0?

How long did the rebuild actually take? Surely not 4-5 months like our other brothers in waiting.

I like the part about the Autorickshaw. You are talking my language.

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Originally Posted by bigman

All the best with your new venture. Let us know if you come across any 4x4's in decent condition for sale.

Yes please. Yes

24th April 2009, 16:09	#61
Bailee_Jatt_Boy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 127 Thanked: 6 Times	Thats once heck of a teaser Alfa, badboyscad, great job! Waiting eagerly for the day time pics !
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fk7 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calicut/Dubai Posts: 170 Thanked: 160 Times	looking fantastic. need pictures, pictures and more pictures. fk
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Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 61 Times	nice jeep I must say its a very nice jeep with lots of character. Here are few more pics from OTR. All electric switches are on top including ignition key... Last edited by Ym-enjn : 12th May 2009 at 00:45.
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Autocraze BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: N.Delhi Posts: 48 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi Alfa Kilo, You seem to have a very unique roll cage, could you comment on the same along with some pictures. Also what is the reason for having all electricals on top? Awaiting your inputs. Regards, Autocraze
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12th May 2009, 16:10	#69
Bailee_Jatt_Boy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 127 Thanked: 6 Times	Alfa very nice man! the jeep looks smashing. The roll cage is very nice! i love it. seems like you have done something in tone of what Tarkesh was planning to do with his jeep. Is the roll cage reinforced?
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bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,225 Thanked: 94 Times	Great looking jeep.Must be one of the quickest restorations on t-bhp. Whens your Jeep workshop opening up ?
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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 727 Times	finally its back in action!. and yeah the same ol' alloy. whats with the rubber thingy on the fenders. You were not able to get the army type claddings? or you have something else in mind.?
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bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,225 Thanked: 94 Times	All the best with your new venture. Let us know if you come across any 4x4's in decent condition for sale.
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