Restoration of My First JEEP - MM 540

vinod_nookala · 18th December 2009, 10:32

Very nice, simple and functional restoration. All the best. Good to see a stock MM540 hard top.

sreerajunnithan · 18th December 2009, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Very nice, simple and functional restoration. All the best. Good to see a stock MM540 hard top.

+ Covert her to 4WD if you really want to enjoy the Fun of a Jeep. As Arka says "A Jeep without a 4WD is a Peep"

Thanks
--Sree--

Ananth_shukti · 18th December 2009, 10:56

Some more pictures:
2 days ago, i got the clutch completely overhauled. Costed about Rs2800/- (Clutch plates, Bearing & other spares + labour) did not replace pressure plate.

Ananth_shukti · 18th December 2009, 11:07

Need some inputs on Soft top conversion.
BHPians please help , what could be the cost of conversion (Good Quality Soft top with Back door).

dhrishikesh · 18th December 2009, 13:15

@ Ananth,
Congrats on a new & wise buy.
For the soft-top conversion, you may ask @ local fabric shop; but confirm that they are giving you a good quality resin.

lancer&shogun · 18th December 2009, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Ananth_shukti

I am touched by the responses i got.

Attaching the pictures.

lancer & shogan the Price breakup :

Cost of Jeep 57K + 3 K Insurance + 1K Transfer of papers
Labour : (Paintinging, Tinker, Seats,Mechanical Repairs ) 35K
Spares : 30K (All Genuine Original Branded spares, Major ones - Brake complete set, Fuel Tank, All Bearings, Star, Spring plates,Lubricants,2 Disks, Steerng,Electrical Spares, )
Tyres & Tubes MRF Radial : 16K
Miscellaneous (Could not keep track) About 8 K
Total about Rs 1,50,000

Thanks a lot ananth and your jeep looks awesome. My sincere advice please convert him to 4WD then you'll feel the real pleasure!

Cheers,
L&S.

IronWolf · 18th December 2009, 16:45

Nice simple restoration. Looks like it rolled out of the showroom.

Details and pricing on the front seats please.

Like L&S said, do plan for the 4x4 conversion.

joshguy · 18th December 2009, 17:57

Hi ananth

The jeep after make over is good.Good paint job,but why White colour? is it your favorite

Make it a 4x4 and go off road.It will be more fun

trammway · 18th December 2009, 18:05

Hi Good work done. I would suggest not to think of Soft Top as the maintenance of softtop going to be continued effort and the Hard top works in multiple way as securing your goods, future A/C conversion possibilities, near to nil maintenance etc.

nairanupg · 21st December 2009, 14:01

Thats a very brave and passionate decision Sir; A decision i have been wanting to make ever since i drove an Armada Grand almost a decade back.
Hats off for the initiative; and i agree on the offroad part;
with the passion that you have please do take the thing offroad; thats where it belongs and thats where it really stands out. A 4wd conversion should be next on the agenda.
But i take a bow for you sir.

davids4x4mm550 · 21st December 2009, 14:28

Nice.... Congrats on your jeep

fast_elegance · 21st December 2009, 22:46

Nice and neat restoration. Congrats.

Ananth_shukti · 24th December 2009, 09:34

Hi Ironwolf:
I paid Rs 3.5K for front + rear seats (Including complete welding & restoration of Old seat rods,). I paid it through the mechanic who charged me 3.5K.
The seat covers are rexine (very thick quality). This is done in Mysore.

sreerajunnithan · 24th December 2009, 15:47

Dear Ananth, as you know, this is exclusive section of 4X4 Vehicles, i don't see a reason why this restoration thread is here as this is a 2WD Jeep. I Appreciate your work, but this does not belong here. Mods, please move this to appropriate thread.

Thanks
--Sree--

18th December 2009, 10:32	#16
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	Very nice, simple and functional restoration. All the best. Good to see a stock MM540 hard top.
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18th December 2009, 10:56	#18
Ananth_shukti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 101 Thanked: 199 Times	Some more pictures: 2 days ago, i got the clutch completely overhauled. Costed about Rs2800/- (Clutch plates, Bearing & other spares + labour) did not replace pressure plate. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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18th December 2009, 11:07	#19
Ananth_shukti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 101 Thanked: 199 Times	Need some inputs on Soft top conversion. BHPians please help , what could be the cost of conversion (Good Quality Soft top with Back door).
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18th December 2009, 13:15	#20
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	@ Ananth, Congrats on a new & wise buy. For the soft-top conversion, you may ask @ local fabric shop; but confirm that they are giving you a good quality resin.
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18th December 2009, 16:45	#22
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Nice simple restoration. Looks like it rolled out of the showroom. Details and pricing on the front seats please. Like L&S said, do plan for the 4x4 conversion.
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18th December 2009, 17:57	#23
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	Hi ananth The jeep after make over is good.Good paint job,but why White colour? is it your favorite Make it a 4x4 and go off road.It will be more fun
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18th December 2009, 18:05	#24
trammway Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bridgewater USA Posts: 1,150 Thanked: 475 Times View My Garage	Hi Good work done. I would suggest not to think of Soft Top as the maintenance of softtop going to be continued effort and the Hard top works in multiple way as securing your goods, future A/C conversion possibilities, near to nil maintenance etc.
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21st December 2009, 14:01	#25
nairanupg BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Asia Africa GCC Posts: 188 Thanked: 127 Times	Thats a very brave and passionate decision Sir; A decision i have been wanting to make ever since i drove an Armada Grand almost a decade back. Hats off for the initiative; and i agree on the offroad part; with the passion that you have please do take the thing offroad; thats where it belongs and thats where it really stands out. A 4wd conversion should be next on the agenda. But i take a bow for you sir.
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21st December 2009, 14:28	#26
davids4x4mm550 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pune Posts: 330 Thanked: 88 Times	Nice.... Congrats on your jeep
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21st December 2009, 22:46	#27
fast_elegance BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mangalore/Bangalore Posts: 437 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	Nice and neat restoration. Congrats.
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24th December 2009, 09:34	#28
Ananth_shukti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 101 Thanked: 199 Times	Hi Ironwolf: I paid Rs 3.5K for front + rear seats (Including complete welding & restoration of Old seat rods,). I paid it through the mechanic who charged me 3.5K. The seat covers are rexine (very thick quality). This is done in Mysore.
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24th December 2009, 15:47	#29
sreerajunnithan BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Banagalore Posts: 445 Thanked: 11 Times	Dear Ananth, as you know, this is exclusive section of 4X4 Vehicles, i don't see a reason why this restoration thread is here as this is a 2WD Jeep. I Appreciate your work, but this does not belong here. Mods, please move this to appropriate thread. Thanks --Sree-- Last edited by sreerajunnithan : 24th December 2009 at 15:49.
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