ex army MM550 in Bombay

rahultomahawk · 5th May 2010, 13:56

David heres my Jeep, Still a long way to go. MM440 1.8 Izusu Petrol
Colour will be changed and many mods still to be done.

rahultomahawk · 5th May 2010, 15:03

sorry posted the thumbnail by mistake ..here are some more pictures

davids4x4mm550 · 6th May 2010, 02:43

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Originally Posted by rahultomahawk

sorry posted the thumbnail by mistake ..here are some more pictures

Looks good

Was this on the classifieds here? i have seen these pics someplace

davids4x4mm550 · 20th May 2010, 21:48

Hey guys i have driven the jeep for some 50 odd km and the engine runs like a charm but when i hit above 60 i find a weird slight wobble at the steering wheel once i reduce speed its fine .
I plan on getting the Wheel balancing done and then wheel alignment . The rims before they were painted was "rim thru" was done,

is there anything im missing out on?

Also all patta bushes have been changed and redone

sashas · 20th May 2010, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by davids4x4mm550

Hey guys i have driven the jeep for some 50 odd km and the engine runs like a charm but when i hit above 60 i find a weird slight wobble at the steering wheel once i reduce speed its fine .
I plan on getting the Wheel balancing done and then wheel alignment . The rims before they were painted was "rim thru" was done,

is there anything im missing out on?

Also all patta bushes have been changed and redone

There may be chance of play in king pin bearing just check it out

Cloud_Chaser · 23rd May 2010, 09:09

I feel the Wheel balancing and wheel alignment should solve the issue.

Cloud_Chaser · 23rd May 2010, 09:10

I feel the Wheel balancing and wheel alignment should sole the issue.

davids4x4mm550 · 27th September 2010, 20:42

Update....After the MGE i was very disapointed with the jeep's air filter location , after one small puddle splash the air filter took in a lot of water and knocked the jeep off for almost a hour. This made me decide on getting a snorkel made. And decided to get it done with all local manufactured parts. With trial and error we got this done it was supposed to be a one pice pipe but that dint work out.....May get another one made later
This still is a WIP

Thanks Viji for the Snorkel head / design.
Thanks Sanjay for all the help with the pipes and the bending

dhrishikesh · 28th September 2010, 08:17

@ David,
Its nice to see that your jeep got fitted with a snorkel. The snorkel setup is just looking awesome & its really a joy to see many jeeps in Mumbai getting fitted with snorkel.
Around a month back, I have spotted your jeep in Borivali, but can't been able to see it properly as I am on a bike with my friend. The color of your jeep is just awesome & painter has done very well job & your jeep seems to be in a very well maintained & mechanically balanced condition.
Please post some more pics of this WIP Snorkel Fitting here.

4x4army · 30th September 2010, 21:27

David, You are most welcome!
What are you going for, powder coating or Silver paint?

pdev29 · 1st October 2010, 11:16

hey david you didnt give me the number. i am planning to go tomorrow please send me the number on fb

davids4x4mm550 · 1st October 2010, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4army

David, You are most welcome!
What are you going for, powder coating or Silver paint?

Sanjay good to see you on t bhp finally

will paint it dull black... Ita in the paint shop will fix it tomorrow

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdev29

hey david you didnt give me the number. i am planning to go tomorrow please send me the number on fb

Done mate ...
All the best , tip make sure to talk to the pipe bender about the money first or else he will rip you off. It happend to me :(

davids4x4mm550 · 9th October 2010, 14:09

Snorkel project Done .....

ladak.imran · 9th October 2010, 16:25

David your jeep looks complete now!
Awesome stuff!
Hope you and Tina are doing fine..

karizma9292 · 9th October 2010, 16:42

HI David , snorkel job looks neat and adds more character to your 550.IS the snorkel head made by SAFARI snorkel. Can you tell me the colour code or name , this colour is in the list of colours im gonna choose from for my Jonga, looks great on your 550

5th May 2010, 13:56	#196
rahultomahawk BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Thane Posts: 175 Thanked: 62 Times	David heres my Jeep, Still a long way to go. MM440 1.8 Izusu Petrol Colour will be changed and many mods still to be done. Attached Thumbnails
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5th May 2010, 15:03	#197
rahultomahawk BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Thane Posts: 175 Thanked: 62 Times	sorry posted the thumbnail by mistake ..here are some more pictures Attached Thumbnails
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20th May 2010, 21:48	#199
davids4x4mm550 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pune Posts: 330 Thanked: 88 Times	Hey guys i have driven the jeep for some 50 odd km and the engine runs like a charm but when i hit above 60 i find a weird slight wobble at the steering wheel once i reduce speed its fine . I plan on getting the Wheel balancing done and then wheel alignment . The rims before they were painted was "rim thru" was done, is there anything im missing out on? Also all patta bushes have been changed and redone Last edited by davids4x4mm550 : 20th May 2010 at 21:57.
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23rd May 2010, 09:09	#201
Cloud_Chaser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 45 Times	I feel the Wheel balancing and wheel alignment should solve the issue.
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23rd May 2010, 09:10	#202
Cloud_Chaser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 45 Times	I feel the Wheel balancing and wheel alignment should sole the issue.
	() Thanks

27th September 2010, 20:42	#203
davids4x4mm550 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pune Posts: 330 Thanked: 88 Times	Update....After the MGE i was very disapointed with the jeep's air filter location , after one small puddle splash the air filter took in a lot of water and knocked the jeep off for almost a hour. This made me decide on getting a snorkel made. And decided to get it done with all local manufactured parts. With trial and error we got this done it was supposed to be a one pice pipe but that dint work out.....May get another one made later This still is a WIP Thanks Viji for the Snorkel head / design. Thanks Sanjay for all the help with the pipes and the bending Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

28th September 2010, 08:17	#204
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	@ David, Its nice to see that your jeep got fitted with a snorkel. The snorkel setup is just looking awesome & its really a joy to see many jeeps in Mumbai getting fitted with snorkel. Around a month back, I have spotted your jeep in Borivali, but can't been able to see it properly as I am on a bike with my friend. The color of your jeep is just awesome & painter has done very well job & your jeep seems to be in a very well maintained & mechanically balanced condition. Please post some more pics of this WIP Snorkel Fitting here.
	() Thanks

30th September 2010, 21:27	#205
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	David, You are most welcome! What are you going for, powder coating or Silver paint?
	() Thanks

1st October 2010, 11:16	#206
pdev29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 288 Times View My Garage	hey david you didnt give me the number. i am planning to go tomorrow please send me the number on fb
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9th October 2010, 14:09	#208
davids4x4mm550 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pune Posts: 330 Thanked: 88 Times	Snorkel project Done ..... Attached Thumbnails
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9th October 2010, 16:25	#209
ladak.imran BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 294 Thanked: 6 Times	David your jeep looks complete now! Awesome stuff! Hope you and Tina are doing fine..
	() Thanks

9th October 2010, 16:42	#210
karizma9292 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 470 Thanked: 227 Times View My Garage	HI David , snorkel job looks neat and adds more character to your 550.IS the snorkel head made by SAFARI snorkel. Can you tell me the colour code or name , this colour is in the list of colours im gonna choose from for my Jonga, looks great on your 550
	() Thanks