[offroad_maniac]

Originally Posted by NDMS

OT- Is that a harley in first two pictures?

That looks like a bullet to me. Look at the large gear box & front shocks.

[krishnathanthri]

Neat work. Your jeep looks good

You masked you registration number except 69

[GrayBerry]

Great looking Jeep,. looks classy and posh,. I would prefer a black canvas top to the rexin one,. but one the whole,. awesome jeep

[Jaggu]

Excellent ang Congratz! Make that, we love it! Wish you and the civilian all the very best.

[davids4x4mm550]

Originally Posted by drifter

Nicely done. One of the best looking 550s I've come across. Nice colour scheme of grey and black. Good job this. Congratulations!

Drifter

Thanks Drifter

Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

WOW!!! I love the stock look of your 550. Be ready for lot of scratches if you plan to take it offroad. I also have the metallic finish and scratches are so visible. Enjoy your Jeep!!!!!

Thanks
--Sree--

Thanks Sree....yea im sure that scratches will make it more like a jeep, oh by the way some idiot allready went and scratched the bonnet

Originally Posted by genesis

Looks amazing David. Could pass off for a thar!

hmmmmm now only if it performs like one

Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

davids4x4mm550, thats another best looking 550 and restoration thread! Congratulations and enjoy your ride!

AYe aye captain, Thanks, sure will

Originally Posted by gsferrari

Golly that is a BEAUTIFUL 550!!

Fantastic color scheme - I'd love to see the vehicle in person and up close. Big Fan!

you will GS at the next otr

Originally Posted by harjeev

All I can say is WOW!!!
Congrats mate and its come out really well!!
How the drive? Initial experiences etc???

Including everything how much did the entire restoration cost you till now?

i said it before and will say it again , without you Harjeev this would have not happened, thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Just took delevery yesterday so dint really get to test drive it a lot , will post soon, will also post the cost break up

Originally Posted by offroad_maniac

Nice'n'clean Jeep. The color choice is just great.
As Spike suggested, do something to beef up the spare wheel mount on that door. During offroading, the rear tail lights may get damaged, so are you planning to add some more tail lights as there are holes left besides the door level.

Those holes were for the stock red reflectors will put those on once i get them.

Originally Posted by NDMS

David, nice choice of color and the finish is awesome. As per me the soft top could have been of better material to gel with the excellent jeep. The rims look best in neatly done black. Jealous is the word.


OT- Is that a harley in first two pictures?

Regards

Pranav

This was the only soft top that i could find, any way its going to be taken off very soon.
No mate thats not a harley thas my puppy a redone 1986 RE 350

[davids4x4mm550]

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

David your Jeep looks fantastic. A few queries:-
1. Why is your tail pipe so close to the end piece (rear bumper area)?
2. Doesn't your Jeep come with a bonnet latch (on the grille)?
3. Haven't you placed rubber beadings between the grille and fender?
4. I believe your spare wheel mounting bracket is non-army type, if yes then get an army type bracket or your tailgate will crack.

Spike

Thanks spike.

1 the tail pipe is bent and will be worked on soon
2 not sure about this, are you talking about the lock between the grill before you pop the hood , thats there.
3 i dint know there was a beading there , well this is still a wip will look at getting this done.
4 this is the stock 99 tail gate , i will have to get one of the new 550 model tail gate, will wait till this cracks

Originally Posted by krishnathanthri

Neat work. Your jeep looks good

You masked you registration number except 69

well thats by lucky number i guess

Originally Posted by GrayBerry

Great looking Jeep,. looks classy and posh,. I would prefer a black canvas top to the rexin one,. but one the whole,. awesome jeep

Thanks Gberry , im going to get a bikini top made of canvas

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Excellent ang Congratz! Make that, we love it! Wish you and the civilian all the very best.

Thanks Jaggu

[smashnerd]

Gotta hand it to you. That is the cleanest, most sleeper looking jeep ever. Great job.

[jeepster]

wow !
great work, looks very good.
hats off to you & the work shop guys.

[GTO]

Excellent taste, David! Your Jeep's looking better than new. Gotta appreciate the effort that goes into the small touches...for eg, the rear lights, positioning of the no. plate and black wheels. The colours looking fab too.

Sorry if I missed it, but where did you get her painted again?

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

Originally Posted by davids4x4mm550

2 not sure about this, are you talking about the lock between the grill

yeah i was referring to the same stuff, can we have some pics of the engine compartment?

Spike

[motocamp]

Originally Posted by davids4x4mm550

Thanks spike.

1 the tail pipe is bent and will be worked on soon
2 not sure about this, are you talking about the lock between the grill before you pop the hood , thats there.
3 i dint know there was a beading there , well this is still a wip will look at getting this done.
4 this is the stock 99 tail gate , i will have to get one of the new 550 model tail gate, will wait till this cracks



well thats by lucky number i guess



Thanks Gberry , im going to get a bikini top made of canvas



Thanks Jaggu

David i am fabricating a cantilever frame tailgate for alfa kilo's jeep which will bolt on the rear cross member via a rectangular cross section pipe.

It will be designed to hold a large tire upto 31" with ease as well as a high lift jack without sagging.

[motocamp]

The jeep looks awesome!

One word of advice though...get rid of the rear and front side steps and the rear cross member bumper's...or the terrain will do it for you

[Desmosedici]

your jeep looks swell sir. the colour is striking. would like to see in person someday.

[rahultomahawk]

Hi david , Iam rahul finally made it to Team BHP. Great restoration.Did your paper work get done .Iam still waiting for mine.love to meet you and all the off-roading fraternity soon.

[davids4x4mm550]

Originally Posted by smashnerd

Gotta hand it to you. That is the cleanest, most sleeper looking jeep ever. Great job.

Originally Posted by jeepster

wow !
great work, looks very good.
hats off to you & the work shop guys.

Thanks Smashnerd / Jeepster

Originally Posted by GTO

Excellent taste, David! Your Jeep's looking better than new. Gotta appreciate the effort that goes into the small touches...for eg, the rear lights, positioning of the no. plate and black wheels. The colours looking fab too.

Sorry if I missed it, but where did you get her painted again?

Thanks gto well the painter took 2 months to finish the job , and the finish was worth the wait. hes located in borivli.

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

yeah i was referring to the same stuff, can we have some pics of the engine compartment?

Spike

Sure will, gona take her to national park for a test drive and click some pics there

Originally Posted by motocamp

The jeep looks awesome!

One word of advice though...get rid of the rear and front side steps and the rear cross member bumper's...or the terrain will do it for you

My dad/mom love the jeep so the side steps are required and will be only for on road for an otr im gona take them off

Originally Posted by Desmosedici

your jeep looks swell sir. the colour is striking. would like to see in person someday.

Anytime bro

Originally Posted by rahultomahawk

Hi david , Iam rahul finally made it to Team BHP. Great restoration.Did your paper work get done .Iam still waiting for mine.love to meet you and all the off-roading fraternity soon.

Good to see you finally here rahul im sure your jeep is gona trun out hotter