My Gypsy rebuild - Stage 2

Anil Vincent · 3rd December 2009, 14:02

Dear All,

Since I started visiting the Team BHP my long time desire of owing a Gypsy really got ignited and boosted. All you guys experiences of gypsy ownerships & the fun involved in the restortion has really inspired to take on this venture. In fact this is a joint venture with my brother and Gypsy is the vehicle which we have fancied a lot since childhood. We are already half the way through the rebuild and is glad to share that experience with you to have your valuable feedback & suggestions.

Since both of us are not at home and the whole process is left only at the hands of the garage guys, we have little control in getting our ides done on it, still so far it is going well.

After a long search we found one suiting our budget this is a 1994 model MG410 ( i need help form you guys to identify is this a wide track one - MG410W) the pics follows -

pramodkumar · 3rd December 2009, 14:31

Wide track gypsis came from 1993. The grill has be replaced, these are from a 413, the 410 grill was different. Congrats for the purchase, incedently today i called mayapuri to enquire about a king, The guy gave the following breakup.

2000 Model king 90-95K

Registration Temp 4.5K

Registration PB(permanant) 18K

Transportation to trivandrum 16K

Total 1.30 Lacs

Then + the build up cost. I felt the deal is not very nice and decided to persue my search here. BTW how much did yopu pay for this one?

Pramod

annu0706 · 3rd December 2009, 15:26

nice gypsy dear, congrats. how much did you pay ??

Anil Vincent · 3rd December 2009, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

Wide track gypsis came from 1993. The grill has be replaced, these are from a 413, the 410 grill was different. Congrats for the purchase, incedently today i called mayapuri to enquire about a king, The guy gave the following breakup.

2000 Model king 90-95K

Registration Temp 4.5K

Registration PB(permanant) 18K

Transportation to trivandrum 16K

Total 1.30 Lacs

Then + the build up cost. I felt the deal is not very nice and decided to persue my search here. BTW how much did yopu pay for this one?

Pramod

Hi Pramod, 1.3 lacs seems to be reasonable for 2000 model for king, but cant predict what is going to be the cost coming up for build up. I paid 1.1 for the vehicle only.

Anil Vincent · 3rd December 2009, 16:45

I did some basic repairs to the engine to start with as the vehilce was not in a proper roadworthy condition, it was having severe overheating problem which got rectified by a flushing and replacing the pipes.

Other than this the engine was running smooth in both petrol & gas, Not much issues with suspension & brakes. Suspension bushes & breakpads found to be replaced recently. Electricals & wirings were also fine. There was some rusted area on the platform especially at the passenger floor panel on which the sheet metal work is done.

Chasis is treated for rust and did an anti rust treatment, all oils were changed and the vehicle was put straight to paint shop.

Anil Vincent · 3rd December 2009, 16:46

Thanks Annu, i paid 1.1 lac for the vehicle.

Blue Thunder · 3rd December 2009, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anil Vincent

....i need help form you guys to identify is this a wide track one - MG410W...

Congrats on your purchase, Anil Vincent !
Yes, it definitely is a wide-track Gypsy. It looks to be in pretty good shape. Please share more pics and details.

Anil Vincent · 3rd December 2009, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Congrats on your purchase, Anil Vincent !
Yes, it definitely is a wide-track Gypsy. It looks to be in pretty good shape. Please share more pics and details.

Thanks Blue Thunder, will keep posting more pics & details. Similar to your name i m planning to paint it in blue.

dwaraka · 3rd December 2009, 17:39

Congratulations ! Anil Vincent, Vehicle seems to be good enough. You intend to keep the hardtop? Do not change the front grill, unless you don't like it. gypsy king look is great.

Anil Vincent · 3rd December 2009, 17:56

Thanks you Dwaraka Sir, I intend to keep the hardtop, at the same time i will also install a soft roof to use it when the cliamte allows. Yes I will keep the front grill as it is but i might go for a repaint. Since time dosen't allows I will not be going for much alterations other than the painting and the interior build up, the seats & dashboard are in bad condition.

REMU · 3rd December 2009, 18:45

Perfect start for your Stint in Team BHP. Best wishes for the rebuild.Are you planning for a colour change?

tharakan9 · 3rd December 2009, 20:03

Congrats. It is a MG410W with the king's grill. The plate above and below the grill also belongs to the king. The gypsy has got a good body shape. It is not advisable to remove the hard top frequently as it will damage the top. But if u plan to do so, take the screws of the body and not off the top (fiber).

Is this gypsy undergoing repairs in Autoteam?

Miki · 3rd December 2009, 20:19

Another gypsy LOver from Gods own Country, Hats off Anil for your choice,thats a pretty good machine you own and pretty good choice of the colour

.All the best for your build off buddy

Regards MI...KI!

Anil Vincent · 3rd December 2009, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by REMU

Perfect start for your Stint in Team BHP. Best wishes for the rebuild.Are you planning for a colour change?

Yes Remu, I am going for a color change and will go for a solid 2K blue color, I dosen't prefer mettalic shades on suv's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tharakan9

Congrats. It is a MG410W with the king's grill. The plate above and below the grill also belongs to the king. The gypsy has got a good body shape. It is not advisable to remove the hard top frequently as it will damage the top. But if u plan to do so, take the screws of the body and not off the top (fiber).

Is this gypsy undergoing repairs in Autoteam?

Thanks Tharakan, still i m behind the workshop guys to have a perfect finish on the pressed lines and body shape. The vehicle is currently under repairs with a small garage in alleppey - '4 Stroke'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miki

Another gypsy LOver from Gods own Country, Hats off Anil for your choice,thats a pretty good machine you own and pretty good choice of the colour

.All the best for your build off buddy

Regards MI...KI!

Hi Miki, thanks for the feed back buddy.

Anil Vincent · 3rd December 2009, 23:40

Dear BHPians my gypsy has got the front seats of Premier 118NE which was installed by the previous owner. I am planning to replace it with the RECARO seats, can some one please advise me with the height of the original front seats from the mounting fountation to the seat cushion, as shown in the picture.

3rd December 2009, 14:02	#1
Anil Vincent BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai & Alleppey Posts: 169 Thanked: 705 Times	My Gypsy rebuild - Stage 2 Dear All, Since I started visiting the Team BHP my long time desire of owing a Gypsy really got ignited and boosted. All you guys experiences of gypsy ownerships & the fun involved in the restortion has really inspired to take on this venture. In fact this is a joint venture with my brother and Gypsy is the vehicle which we have fancied a lot since childhood. We are already half the way through the rebuild and is glad to share that experience with you to have your valuable feedback & suggestions. Since both of us are not at home and the whole process is left only at the hands of the garage guys, we have little control in getting our ides done on it, still so far it is going well. After a long search we found one suiting our budget this is a 1994 model MG410 ( i need help form you guys to identify is this a wide track one - MG410W) the pics follows - Attached Images
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3rd December 2009, 14:31	#2
pramodkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 2,283 Thanked: 2,004 Times View My Garage	Wide track gypsis came from 1993. The grill has be replaced, these are from a 413, the 410 grill was different. Congrats for the purchase, incedently today i called mayapuri to enquire about a king, The guy gave the following breakup. 2000 Model king 90-95K Registration Temp 4.5K Registration PB(permanant) 18K Transportation to trivandrum 16K Total 1.30 Lacs Then + the build up cost. I felt the deal is not very nice and decided to persue my search here. BTW how much did yopu pay for this one? Pramod
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3rd December 2009, 15:26	#3
annu0706 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 66 Thanked: 3 Times	nice gypsy dear, congrats. how much did you pay ??
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3rd December 2009, 16:45	#5
Anil Vincent BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai & Alleppey Posts: 169 Thanked: 705 Times	My Gypsy rebuild - inspired from all you BHPians Reply to Thread I did some basic repairs to the engine to start with as the vehilce was not in a proper roadworthy condition, it was having severe overheating problem which got rectified by a flushing and replacing the pipes. Other than this the engine was running smooth in both petrol & gas, Not much issues with suspension & brakes. Suspension bushes & breakpads found to be replaced recently. Electricals & wirings were also fine. There was some rusted area on the platform especially at the passenger floor panel on which the sheet metal work is done. Chasis is treated for rust and did an anti rust treatment, all oils were changed and the vehicle was put straight to paint shop. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd December 2009, 16:46	#6
Anil Vincent BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai & Alleppey Posts: 169 Thanked: 705 Times	Thanks Annu, i paid 1.1 lac for the vehicle.
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3rd December 2009, 17:39	#9
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 227 Times	Congratulations ! Anil Vincent, Vehicle seems to be good enough. You intend to keep the hardtop? Do not change the front grill, unless you don't like it. gypsy king look is great.
	() Thanks

3rd December 2009, 17:56	#10
Anil Vincent BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai & Alleppey Posts: 169 Thanked: 705 Times	Thanks you Dwaraka Sir, I intend to keep the hardtop, at the same time i will also install a soft roof to use it when the cliamte allows. Yes I will keep the front grill as it is but i might go for a repaint. Since time dosen't allows I will not be going for much alterations other than the painting and the interior build up, the seats & dashboard are in bad condition.
	() Thanks

3rd December 2009, 18:45	#11
REMU BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Permanent Parking: KL01, Temp Parking: KA03 Posts: 60 Thanked: 0 Times	Perfect start for your Stint in Team BHP. Best wishes for the rebuild.Are you planning for a colour change?
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3rd December 2009, 20:03	#12
tharakan9 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 119 Thanked: 3 Times	Congrats. It is a MG410W with the king's grill. The plate above and below the grill also belongs to the king. The gypsy has got a good body shape. It is not advisable to remove the hard top frequently as it will damage the top. But if u plan to do so, take the screws of the body and not off the top (fiber). Is this gypsy undergoing repairs in Autoteam?
	() Thanks

3rd December 2009, 20:19	#13
Miki BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kerela Posts: 63 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Another gypsy LOver from Gods own Country, Hats off Anil for your choice,thats a pretty good machine you own and pretty good choice of the colour.All the best for your build off buddy Regards MI...KI! Last edited by Aditya : 3rd December 2009 at 23:27.
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3rd December 2009, 23:40	#15
Anil Vincent BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai & Alleppey Posts: 169 Thanked: 705 Times	My Gypsy rebuild - inspired from all you BHPians Reply to Thread Dear BHPians my gypsy has got the front seats of Premier 118NE which was installed by the previous owner. I am planning to replace it with the RECARO seats, can some one please advise me with the height of the original front seats from the mounting fountation to the seat cushion, as shown in the picture. Attached Thumbnails
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