Jeeps from The Nilgiris.

beejay · 8th December 2009, 17:43

Been a lucky day indeed. Seeing this 4WD Scorp in town for some time now. Clicked it before I loose sight of it again.
There are 4 more 4WD Scorps in Coonoor and one is the lovely green which does not come on the Scorpio now.

beejay · 10th December 2009, 15:40

More pictures of the same Jeep will follow. Many here would have seen this Jeep for the Sakleshpur OTR running on NDMS.

I just noticed that the wheels cannot be noticed. The same wheels as the 99 and upwards MM Classic. 235 Tyres. Must mention that this is one hell of a good looking Jeep.

shankar.balan · 10th December 2009, 16:33

the deep green - TUrf Green it was called
My old Bolero was that colour
Unfortunately these chaps have stopped giving us Scorpios in that colour.
the India Garage owner in Bangalore has one in that lovely green and it is a 4WD Scorp. 2004 or 2005 model.

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Originally Posted by beejay

Been a lucky day indeed. Seeing this 4WD Scorp in town for some time now. Clicked it before I loose sight of it again.
There are 4 more 4WD Scorps in Coonoor and one is the lovely green which does not come on the Scorpio now.

beejay · 18th December 2009, 11:12

Guys there is a 96 model 4wd 540 for sale in Coonoor. Owner is asking for 1.50L. Guess it can be bargained down.

If this is of interest to anyone here call the owner directly. Ravi- 9842221731.

Ricky_3007 · 23rd December 2009, 18:47

Hi Guys ,

Another Jeep from Nilgiris....

Last month I was in Kerala - Munnar for my HM . We went to Kolukumalai Tea Estate with 1973 CJ3B powered by 540 engine.

The Jeep was indeed in good shape with good working 4X4 and it cruised well to the second highest mountain of south India.

The owner Vergese is a local guide and Jeep enthusiast. Very good and knowledgable guy. He is seen on wheel in third pic with denim Jacket.

Attached are some of the pics.

Tarkesh

Rotorhead · 23rd December 2009, 18:53

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Originally Posted by beejay

More pictures of the same Jeep will follow. Many here would have seen this Jeep for the Sakleshpur OTR running on NDMS.

I just noticed that the wheels cannot be noticed. The same wheels as the 99 and upwards MM Classic. 235 Tyres. Must mention that this is one hell of a good looking Jeep.

During my schooling days i used to see an MM DP 540 with "Renegade" sticker on its bonnet most times parked close to the coonoor bus stop, on the road leading to barracks. Any chance you seen that particular jeep. One of the better looking jeeps those times, i am talking about 1992-94 period.

beejay · 23rd December 2009, 18:54

Ricky. Munnar is in KL. The Nilgiris is in TN.

Ricky_3007 · 23rd December 2009, 19:25

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Originally Posted by beejay

Ricky. Munnar is in KL. The Nilgiris is in TN.

Oh My bad... but as per my knowledge the western ghats(hill ranges) which starts from Maharashtra till the down south it is called Sahyadris and then it is called Nilgiris in KL and TN - I may be wrong though... This is what I heard from the guides at Kolukumalai Tea estate which is actually in TN - Dist - Bodinayaknur ...Pls see the board behind the Jeep of max height.

Interesting thing is this is highest grown tea plantation in the world and also the factory situated at maximum height. and does not have any road from TN , the Tea products go to Munnar(KL) then gets distributed from there.

Tarkesh

beejay · 24th December 2009, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Rotorhead

During my schooling days i used to see an MM DP 540 with "Renegade" sticker on its bonnet most times parked close to the coonoor bus stop, on the road leading to barracks. Any chance you seen that particular jeep. One of the better looking jeeps those times, i am talking about 1992-94 period.

I know which Jeep you are talking about. Its disappeared from here.

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Originally Posted by Ricky_3007

Oh My bad... but as per my knowledge the western ghats(hill ranges) which starts from Maharashtra till the down south it is called Sahyadris and then it is called Nilgiris in KL and TN - I may be wrong though... This is what I heard from the guides at Kolukumalai Tea estate which is actually in TN - Dist - Bodinayaknur ...Pls see the board behind the Jeep of max height.

Tarkesh, the Nilgiris is a district in TN. Otherwise called the Blue Mountains.
Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur are the major towns in this district.

Maybe at a point of time it included KL also, however AFAIK it never was.

The pictures are very scenic.

beejay · 9th June 2010, 10:35

A few more pictures.

SILVERWOOD · 9th June 2010, 11:21

Great looking jeep beejay.
Who owns this beauty.? Does it still run on the side valve engine.?

beejay · 9th June 2010, 11:26

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Originally Posted by SILVERWOOD

Great looking jeep beejay.
Who owns this beauty.? Does it still run on the side valve engine.?

The person who owns this Jeep has another well maintained CJ3B too. Will post picture of that too.

Yes, it runs on the stock engine.

SILVERWOOD · 9th June 2010, 11:31

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Originally Posted by beejay

The person who owns this Jeep has another well maintained CJ3B too. Will post picture of that too.

Yes, it runs on the stock engine.

Great to know that it runs on the side valve engine, unlike mine.

Looking forward for CJ3B pictures. I am hooked on to this thread.

beejay · 25th June 2010, 13:47

A few more pictures. Shodding new 31' tyres.

SILVERWOOD · 25th June 2010, 14:12

Good looking cj3 otherwise.

What have they done to the windscreen.?

8th December 2009, 17:43	#16
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Been a lucky day indeed. Seeing this 4WD Scorp in town for some time now. Clicked it before I loose sight of it again. There are 4 more 4WD Scorps in Coonoor and one is the lovely green which does not come on the Scorpio now. Attached Thumbnails
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10th December 2009, 15:40	#17
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Original Civilian MM550 4WD from Coonoor More pictures of the same Jeep will follow. Many here would have seen this Jeep for the Sakleshpur OTR running on NDMS. I just noticed that the wheels cannot be noticed. The same wheels as the 99 and upwards MM Classic. 235 Tyres. Must mention that this is one hell of a good looking Jeep. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by beejay : 10th December 2009 at 15:42. Reason: I just>>>>
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18th December 2009, 11:12	#19
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Guys there is a 96 model 4wd 540 for sale in Coonoor. Owner is asking for 1.50L. Guess it can be bargained down. If this is of interest to anyone here call the owner directly. Ravi- 9842221731.
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23rd December 2009, 18:47	#20
Ricky_3007 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 23 Times	Munnar Hi Guys , Another Jeep from Nilgiris.... Last month I was in Kerala - Munnar for my HM . We went to Kolukumalai Tea Estate with 1973 CJ3B powered by 540 engine. The Jeep was indeed in good shape with good working 4X4 and it cruised well to the second highest mountain of south India. The owner Vergese is a local guide and Jeep enthusiast. Very good and knowledgable guy. He is seen on wheel in third pic with denim Jacket. Attached are some of the pics. Tarkesh Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Ricky_3007 : 23rd December 2009 at 18:48.
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23rd December 2009, 18:54	#22
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Ricky. Munnar is in KL. The Nilgiris is in TN.
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beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	pics A few more pictures. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by beejay : 9th June 2010 at 10:37.
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SILVERWOOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BANG-A-LURE. Posts: 1,197 Thanked: 4,657 Times	Great looking jeep beejay. Who owns this beauty.? Does it still run on the side valve engine.?
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25th June 2010, 13:47	#29
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Di A few more pictures. Shodding new 31' tyres. Attached Thumbnails
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25th June 2010, 14:12	#30
SILVERWOOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BANG-A-LURE. Posts: 1,197 Thanked: 4,657 Times	Good looking cj3 otherwise. What have they done to the windscreen.?
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