The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9

starter · 14th October 2009, 21:33

Dear IronWolf,
Finally! Great News! Congratulations buddy. Do share some pictures.
Cheers once again.
-Deepak

harjeev · 14th October 2009, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Finally after a long search for that elusive MM5x0 and then a long long wait to get possession ~ I have finally got possession of a `92 MM540.

After a long painful waiting period, I don't dream anymore about the jeep's finish, color, color combos or what fittings to put on the jeep.
I now only dream of taking it to places, which God has created and man hasn't wrecked.

Pics coming shortly.

Congrats buddy!!!
Finally after a long time you search has finally come to an end!!!
So one chapter ends and then next begins!!! Best of luck for getting the vehicle on the road and the Off-the-Road

IronWolf · 14th October 2009, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by starter

Dear IronWolf,
Finally! Great News! Congratulations buddy. Do share some pictures.
Cheers once again.
-Deepak

Thanks Starter. Will do that shortly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harjeev

Congrats buddy!!!
Finally after a long time you search has finally come to an end!!!
So one chapter ends and then next begins!!! Best of luck for getting the vehicle on the road and the Off-the-Road

Hey Harjeev, its already on road. Need to see if anyone is going off road this Friday and need to join them.

Ricky_3007 · 15th October 2009, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Finally after a long search for that elusive MM5x0 and then a long long wait to get possession ~ I have finally got possession of a `92 MM540.

After a long painful waiting period, I don't dream anymore about the jeep's finish, color, color combos or what fittings to put on the jeep.
I now only dream of taking it to places, which God has created and man hasn't wrecked.

Pics coming shortly.

Congrats !!! Finally you got it... Deal? Details?

Pics coming shortly? When? waiting ....

Tarkesh

Bailee_Jatt_Boy · 15th October 2009, 19:00

Holy Smokes! Another one bites the dust

Congrats Ironwolf, have fun jeeping!

beejay · 15th October 2009, 19:02

IRON WOLF, not fair man. You need to post the pictures. I have been on this thread for sometime now. Out with it.

sreerajunnithan · 15th October 2009, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Finally after a long search for that elusive MM5x0 and then a long long wait to get possession ~ I have finally got possession of a `92 MM540.

After a long painful waiting period, I don't dream anymore about the jeep's finish, color, color combos or what fittings to put on the jeep.
I now only dream of taking it to places, which God has created and man hasn't wrecked.

Pics coming shortly.

Congrats Dan, I am so happy for you. And as others told, pictures please

--Sree--

IronWolf · 20th October 2009, 01:50

Sorry for the delay. Home PC issues.

This is what it used to be about 3 months back:

The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9-dsc06532.jpg

The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9-dsc06533.jpg

What it has become:

The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9-mm-ironwolf-001.jpg

The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9-mm-ironwolf-004.jpg

The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9-mm-ironwolf-006.jpg

The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9-mm-ironwolf-009.jpg

The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9-mm-ironwolf-018.jpg

Being a Japanese Sedan owner, this is my impression. Not that I am surprised.

* Overall Simple but hopefully functional package
* Tonnes of rattles and lots of smoke
* Crude unrefined Gear box with the 2 Lever rickety Transfer case
* Lots of basics have to be sorted out.

During restoration it supposed to get a set of wide axles. :( Very very disappointed that that was not possible.

Immediate mods :
FWH
Front Bucket seats (any donors?)

Hopefully more extensive mods later. Maybe a trip to Chennai.

Open for Comments, Observations, Suggestions and more.

Bailee_Jatt_Boy · 20th October 2009, 02:42

Nice one Ironwolf.

I like your choice of color

What happened to the wipers? Not that they add a lot of value per se I can tell that from personal experience of driving a MM540 in rain without wipers

Is the electricals / wiring completely done or still in progress.

star_aqua · 20th October 2009, 08:49

longer shackles are OK for light vehicles like gypsy, but for a 540 you will have to replace the shackle bushes frequently, especially for front. also will cause lot of stress on the perches of the chassis when you take turns at high speed.

IronWolf · 20th October 2009, 09:57

The Electricals would meaning headlights/rear lights/indicators + cabin light are done.

Immediate work to be done.

Entire wiper set up is wiped out. Need to fit everything. :(
Rear Tailgate crashed on the highway it seems due to weight of the tires. Needs to be welded and reinforced.
Steering needs to be tightened. Lots of freeplay.
Banks to right while braking.
Engine bay padding + Firewall padding

Aqua, Could you clarify your statement on the longer Shackles. Cause I dont know if these are stock or not.

Also dont plan to turn at high speed with this boat. I have something else to give me that fix.

star_aqua · 20th October 2009, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Aqua, Could you clarify your statement on the longer Shackles. Cause I dont know if these are stock or not.

For me, it appears to be longer than the stock. also the vehicle seems to be lifted in whatever way that is possible with minor changes(re-cambering and lengthy shackle).

vinod_nookala · 20th October 2009, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

The Electricals would meaning headlights/rear lights/indicators + cabin light are done.

Immediate work to be done.

Entire wiper set up is wiped out. Need to fit everything. :(
Rear Tailgate crashed on the highway it seems due to weight of the tires. Needs to be welded and reinforced.
Steering needs to be tightened. Lots of freeplay.
Banks to right while braking.
Engine bay padding + Firewall padding

Aqua, Could you clarify your statement on the longer Shackles. Cause I dont know if these are stock or not.

Also dont plan to turn at high speed with this boat. I have something else to give me that fix.

Hi Iron wolf,
Congratulations!! Your jeep is looking good and tall!! 7.00 16 helps! Shackle extension is good, but i feel stock is best, to prevent shackle reversal etc. Stock has engough articulation

How much did you pick that up for? I feel by what you have said, you have lot of work to do.

Welcome to the joy of building the jeep!

Salikt · 20th October 2009, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

During restoration it supposed to get a set of wide axles. :( Very very disappointed that that was not possible.

Why not? You can go for a FC differentials for wider one

Nice looking Jeep after the mods! Jeep has got a good height.... Have done any mods to increase the G/C like shackle lift, SPOA, etc???

sali

vinod_nookala · 20th October 2009, 14:25

Please add this one to your list of things to do, i observe that there is no gap between the grill metal and the chassis on your jeep. This will make noise when ever u hit a pot hole as chassis flexes. There is a mount under the radiator cross member. Your would have broken. Please get it fixed. Also please add skid plate ASAP. Change the side step design to the commader type. The ones you have it will bend under severe off roading or best remove it if you dont have to seat old ladies in your jeep

P.S- I liked the colour. Quite close to mine.:-)

14th October 2009, 21:33	#106
starter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 903 Times	Dear IronWolf, Finally! Great News! Congratulations buddy. Do share some pictures. Cheers once again. -Deepak
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15th October 2009, 19:00	#110
Bailee_Jatt_Boy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 127 Thanked: 6 Times	Holy Smokes! Another one bites the dust Congrats Ironwolf, have fun jeeping!
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15th October 2009, 19:02	#111
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	IRON WOLF, not fair man. You need to post the pictures. I have been on this thread for sometime now. Out with it.
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20th October 2009, 01:50	#113
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	'92 Mm540 Dp Sorry for the delay. Home PC issues. This is what it used to be about 3 months back: What it has become: Being a Japanese Sedan owner, this is my impression. Not that I am surprised. * Overall Simple but hopefully functional package * Tonnes of rattles and lots of smoke * Crude unrefined Gear box with the 2 Lever rickety Transfer case * Lots of basics have to be sorted out. During restoration it supposed to get a set of wide axles. :( Very very disappointed that that was not possible. Immediate mods : FWH Front Bucket seats (any donors?) Hopefully more extensive mods later. Maybe a trip to Chennai. Open for Comments, Observations, Suggestions and more. Last edited by Dippy : 20th October 2009 at 16:16. Reason: aligning pics
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20th October 2009, 02:42	#114
Bailee_Jatt_Boy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 127 Thanked: 6 Times	Nice one Ironwolf. I like your choice of color What happened to the wipers? Not that they add a lot of value per se I can tell that from personal experience of driving a MM540 in rain without wipers Is the electricals / wiring completely done or still in progress.
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20th October 2009, 08:49	#115
star_aqua BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BLR Posts: 608 Thanked: 92 Times View My Garage	longer shackles are OK for light vehicles like gypsy, but for a 540 you will have to replace the shackle bushes frequently, especially for front. also will cause lot of stress on the perches of the chassis when you take turns at high speed.
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20th October 2009, 09:57	#116
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	The Electricals would meaning headlights/rear lights/indicators + cabin light are done. Immediate work to be done. Entire wiper set up is wiped out. Need to fit everything. :( Rear Tailgate crashed on the highway it seems due to weight of the tires. Needs to be welded and reinforced. Steering needs to be tightened. Lots of freeplay. Banks to right while braking. Engine bay padding + Firewall padding Aqua, Could you clarify your statement on the longer Shackles. Cause I dont know if these are stock or not. Also dont plan to turn at high speed with this boat. I have something else to give me that fix.
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20th October 2009, 14:25	#120
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	Please add this one to your list of things to do, i observe that there is no gap between the grill metal and the chassis on your jeep. This will make noise when ever u hit a pot hole as chassis flexes. There is a mount under the radiator cross member. Your would have broken. Please get it fixed. Also please add skid plate ASAP. Change the side step design to the commader type. The ones you have it will bend under severe off roading or best remove it if you dont have to seat old ladies in your jeep P.S- I liked the colour. Quite close to mine.:-) Last edited by vinod_nookala : 20th October 2009 at 14:28.
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