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1st February 2010, 22:47
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5th February 2010, 17:31
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12th March 2010, 22:12
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| The "Demon" Project.... Things were going on as usual and I would drive the vtec on a daily basis wherever I went. Only until I realized that if I have to visit LADAKH I need a car that can handle the terrain comfortably and make the trip feel like a mountain rally rather than a slow, scary drive with the fear of bottoming out at places and a sure shot invitation for a suspension re build. With pdev29 in the group and drives in his “Monstar” every night there was no way I was even going to think of buying any other 4X4 vehicle. The hunt & research began and I found that the Gypsy commanded a major premium in the market and was not easily available. Now since I was buying the gypsy for the Ladakh trip and was not sure if I was going to keep it after that, I dint want to spend a lot on the vehicle. That’s when I came across the thread on army auction vehicles, this seemed to be a cheaper option and the aspect that attracted me was the thought that I could build the Gypsy myself from scratch and be sure that everything was done perfectly. Worked out the cost structure and it seemed to be a cheaper option than buying a ready gypsy also with the assurance of self administered quality work. Decision was taken and just then an auction was conducted by MSTC which we bid for successfully. Got a chance to check out the Gypsy only on the delivery day and was shocked to know that it was a carb, but now there was no turning back and I decided to go ahead with the project. This day marked the beginning of never ending sessions at numerous workshops, spare part shops, websites for research etc. It took 5 long months of after office visits to the workshop, endless weekends of working on the gypsy almost till midnight most of the times to build the Gypsy to a level that I was sure of nothing going wrong during the trip. My family and girlfriend almost disowned me  during this period since I was more at the workshop then with them (but provided all the support I needed).Completing the project was possible only because of the support from pdev29, khan_sultan, danlalan, hvkumar, all my friends and off course various workshop guys who worked on my “Demon”.                               |
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12th March 2010, 22:19
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| Built not Bought Work done on the “Demon” – Overhaulin – 1. Suspension rebuild – new shocks, bushing etc. 2. Steering assembly overhauled and new linkages 3. All belts, rubber hoses and rubber parts were replaced 4. Engine & Carburettor service 5. All oils, filters and gaskets changed 6. Wheel bearings, break pads and liners replaced 7. 4X4 transfer case serviced, cross pin bearing replaced and new bushing put in 8. All electricals other than the main wiring harness were replaced 9. New headlight and horn assembly installed 10. All locks replaced with a new set 11. Hard Top reinforcement 12. Water Leakage issue sorted completely Upgrades & Additions - 1. Break booster installed for better breaking 2. AC installed – Sanden + Superking 3. Aux electric fan and 3 line copper radiator installed to keep the heating issue under control 4. Yokohama Geolander A/T-S 215/75/15 – no puncture till date even after Ladakh 5. 4 Aux lights – Hella Comet 500 6. New battery 7. Repainting of the “Demon” 8. Better seats installed for more space, comfort and height adjustment 9. Imitation leather seat covers and door pads 10. HT out, only front ST in 11. Music system with only USB/MMC/iPod and FM 12. RPM meter installed           |
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12th March 2010, 22:31
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13th March 2010, 17:43
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| He look sophisticated & demonish is soft top. Got any plans for a winch? |
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