Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How?

caged_nomad · 10th May 2016, 13:32

I bought mine through a private sale.

spoiler · 8th October 2016, 20:43

Hi all, After going through these threads for sevaral months i decided to take a plunge in 4*4 jeep world.I am looking for a MM 550/MM 540 in a restorable condition.As I am not educated much in this area can any one guide me?

spoiler · 19th November 2016, 22:43

There was an advertisement regarding mm550 army disposal vehicles in olx.Are these ones worth a try at restoration by a novice?Experts please help me.
https://www.olx.in/i2/item/mahindra-...1d5a90#gallery

pedrolourenco · 30th January 2017, 17:08

My neighbour owns a scrapyard and he keeps getting Jeeps / Gypsies etc from auctions (mostly ex-Navy). What he told me is that when they buy they have to tell if they are going to scrap or re-sell and the tax they pay in different in each case and they are given paperwork accordingly. Once they declare it is for scrap, there is no way you can register. Is this the same all over the country?

sad:) · 2nd February 2017, 11:28

I am not sure if this is the right thread. but I want to give a try here. I own a 2006 NGCS MM550.I am looking for a spare tyre carrier for 160PCD wheel. The tyre carrier I received was damaged beyond repair. I am unable to get a new/used one anywhere here in Bangalore. Even checked Scrap yards here. Can anyone help me here. I understand that Thar tyre carrier should fit, but it is out of stock here, and they are not sure, if they will get it sometime soon.

sanju · 2nd February 2017, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by sad:)

I am not sure if this is the right thread. but I want to give a try here. I own a 2006 NGCS MM550.I am looking for a spare tyre carrier for 160PCD wheel. The tyre carrier I received was damaged beyond repair. I am unable to get a new/used one anywhere here in Bangalore. Even checked Scrap yards here. Can anyone help me here. I understand that Thar tyre carrier should fit, but it is out of stock here, and they are not sure, if they will get it sometime soon.

Hi sad

I might be able to help you to source the rear tail gate of MM550 (if that is what you want). Pls share your contact detail or email ID as I do not have PM facility.

Thilak29 · 2nd February 2017, 17:59

Recently saw a post in Bangalore Traffic Police thread where Gypsy and Jeeps were listed for auction. Refer the FB page for more details.

sad:) · 2nd February 2017, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanju

Hi sad

I might be able to help you to source the rear tail gate of MM550 (if that is what you want). Pls share your contact detail or email ID as I do not have PM facility.

Thanks Sanju,

I am looking for a spare tyre bracket or Stepney bracket, as they call. This is where the spare tyre is mounted. not the tail gate as you mentioend. you can reach me on my mail id sadanandbondade@yahoo.com or 9448175345

Thilak29 · 3rd February 2017, 08:32

I found the image from the post.

Jerrycan · 3rd February 2017, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by sad:)

I am not sure if this is the right thread. but I want to give a try here. I own a 2006 NGCS MM550.I am looking for a spare tyre carrier for 160PCD wheel. The tyre carrier I received was damaged beyond repair. I am unable to get a new/used one anywhere here in Bangalore. Even checked Scrap yards here. Can anyone help me here. I understand that Thar tyre carrier should fit, but it is out of stock here, and they are not sure, if they will get it sometime soon.

Try this guy in Mayapuri, he will be able to help you get one, Suresh
9810090763

SCORPION · 30th July 2018, 00:06

Saw this news on Cartoq/Google newsstand. Wonder how good these gypsys are. Anyway, for the Gypsy lovers among us.

Buy cheap used Indian Army Maruti Gypsy SUVs, register as new for 15 years! https://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwsd2rpjw

But how come another 15 years? Because it's a government vehicle? These vehicles must be pretty old by now.

Mods: I posted the same message on the below thread but later found this thread to be more appropriate.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post4435793

Please delete as required.

Arsi · 12th November 2018, 12:39

Hello all. I am looking forward to purchase a used Maruti Gypsy. A small research led me to know that a lot of gypsies out there are rebuilt army disposals. I contacted a few dealers in Punjab who deal with rebuilding of army disposals from scratch. A dealer also quoted me a price of 3.25 L for a 08 model army disposal with all the mechanicals checked/reworked/replaced and a new paint. However, I am skeptic about the reliability of such cars. First, the mechanical parts must have already been put to rigorous tests during their usage in army and the second, vital parts like engine, diffs, gearbox, etc. being opened/tampered/handled by local mechanics seems unsafe and unreliable.

Can someone who owns such cars share what problems do arise in such cars and how much are they reliable?

condor · 4th December 2018, 17:07

If one buys an auctioned vehicle, can it be registered in another state ?

Jerrycan · 10th December 2018, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arsi

Hello all. I am looking forward to purchase a used Maruti Gypsy. A small research led me to know that a lot of gypsies out there are rebuilt army disposals. I contacted a few dealers in Punjab who deal with rebuilding of army disposals from scratch. A dealer also quoted me a price of 3.25 L for a 08 model army disposal with all the mechanicals checked/reworked/replaced and a new paint. However, I am skeptic about the reliability of such cars. First, the mechanical parts must have already been put to rigorous tests during their usage in army and the second, vital parts like engine, diffs, gearbox, etc. being opened/tampered/handled by local mechanics seems unsafe and unreliable.

Can someone who owns such cars share what problems do arise in such cars and how much are they reliable?

Buy an unrestored Gypsy from the dealers and rebuild it yourself.

Jerrycan · 10th December 2018, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by condor

If one buys an auctioned vehicle, can it be registered in another state ?

Legally it can be registered in the dealers place of business. But some Mayapuri dealers are getting the vehicles registered in Punjab, Himachal, Mizoram, etc.,

10th May 2016, 13:32	#781
caged_nomad BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Delhi/ Hyderaba Posts: 40 Thanked: 51 Times	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? I bought mine through a private sale.
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8th October 2016, 20:43	#782
spoiler BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kannur,Kerala Posts: 31 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? Hi all, After going through these threads for sevaral months i decided to take a plunge in 4*4 jeep world.I am looking for a MM 550/MM 540 in a restorable condition.As I am not educated much in this area can any one guide me?
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19th November 2016, 22:43	#783
spoiler BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kannur,Kerala Posts: 31 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? There was an advertisement regarding mm550 army disposal vehicles in olx.Are these ones worth a try at restoration by a novice?Experts please help me. https://www.olx.in/i2/item/mahindra-...1d5a90#gallery
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30th January 2017, 17:08	#784
pedrolourenco Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Margao, Goa Posts: 1,268 Thanked: 1,527 Times View My Garage	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? My neighbour owns a scrapyard and he keeps getting Jeeps / Gypsies etc from auctions (mostly ex-Navy). What he told me is that when they buy they have to tell if they are going to scrap or re-sell and the tax they pay in different in each case and they are given paperwork accordingly. Once they declare it is for scrap, there is no way you can register. Is this the same all over the country?
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2nd February 2017, 11:28	#785
sad:) BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 45 Times	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? I am not sure if this is the right thread. but I want to give a try here. I own a 2006 NGCS MM550.I am looking for a spare tyre carrier for 160PCD wheel. The tyre carrier I received was damaged beyond repair. I am unable to get a new/used one anywhere here in Bangalore. Even checked Scrap yards here. Can anyone help me here. I understand that Thar tyre carrier should fit, but it is out of stock here, and they are not sure, if they will get it sometime soon.
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Thilak29 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KA21 Posts: 926 Thanked: 3,495 Times View My Garage	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? Recently saw a post in Bangalore Traffic Police thread where Gypsy and Jeeps were listed for auction. Refer the FB page for more details.
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3rd February 2017, 08:32	#789
Thilak29 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KA21 Posts: 926 Thanked: 3,495 Times View My Garage	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? I found the image from the post. Attached Thumbnails
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30th July 2018, 00:06	#791
SCORPION BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 483 Thanked: 1,999 Times	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? Saw this news on Cartoq/Google newsstand. Wonder how good these gypsys are. Anyway, for the Gypsy lovers among us. Buy cheap used Indian Army Maruti Gypsy SUVs, register as new for 15 years! https://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwsd2rpjw But how come another 15 years? Because it's a government vehicle? These vehicles must be pretty old by now. Mods: I posted the same message on the below thread but later found this thread to be more appropriate. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post4435793 Please delete as required. Last edited by SCORPION : 30th July 2018 at 00:11.
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12th November 2018, 12:39	#792
Arsi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Srinagar, J&K Posts: 133 Thanked: 147 Times	Re: Jeeps/Gypsy's: All through Army Auctions: What, When, Where, How? Hello all. I am looking forward to purchase a used Maruti Gypsy. A small research led me to know that a lot of gypsies out there are rebuilt army disposals. I contacted a few dealers in Punjab who deal with rebuilding of army disposals from scratch. A dealer also quoted me a price of 3.25 L for a 08 model army disposal with all the mechanicals checked/reworked/replaced and a new paint. However, I am skeptic about the reliability of such cars. First, the mechanical parts must have already been put to rigorous tests during their usage in army and the second, vital parts like engine, diffs, gearbox, etc. being opened/tampered/handled by local mechanics seems unsafe and unreliable. Can someone who owns such cars share what problems do arise in such cars and how much are they reliable?
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