It's a 'Jeep' Thing!" - Army Spec MM550 - Restoration in Bangalore - PHASE 1 COMPLETE

GrayBerry · 17th February 2010, 00:42

hgnishanth:
You have an awesome drive now, waiting to see your completed pics.

How reliable are restored army 550s? Just for a compression chart, say a new jeep can be driven for 500 KM non-stop in the middle of the night without any checks for a long trip (checks like oil level, engine, brakes, etc), now can we do this in a well restored 550? Would regular services (say once every 5k kms) be sufficient for a care-free daily drive?

hgnishanth · 18th February 2010, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by karizma9292

thank you Nishanth sir , im thinking of putting the same lights for my gypsy

Dude just check if the Gyspy and Jeep lights are of the same fit.. I am not a gypsy or jeep expert so not sure but just check before u pick up a pair.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

@Nishanth your vehicle does not have a door check arm nor a door hinge stopper? Also are the front fenders non-army type?

Spike

Spike

Door check arm? Is it the length of rubber strip which prevents the door from opening all the way to the back? well i have that but in the pics it was not yet fixed.
Fenders? It is the army type which came with the Jeep, but i have covered up the hole for the blackout lights on top of the fender. The wheel arch extensions are non army type, front ones from maxx pick up and rear from commander.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorro4X4

Hi Nishanth

The Jeep is coming out damn cool. Regarding the rear door, I was browsing the net and came across a site which has some cool accessories for the Gypsy.

ZUK-N-OVATIONS - A Suzuki Adventure Company

The rear door/bumper design espesially was to my liking (pic below). If you know someone who is good at metal work, maybe he could fabricate one for you.

Thanks man.. will check it out but for now it shall be old tail gate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

OT:

noooooooooo, i wish i could do the same thing you are with the MM OR steal this one from you

You can and i guess you will in a few weeks or months time..

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamaniac

Dude! your jeep is coming up superb!! Appreciate the time and the dedication.
Could you please tell us

Whats the Price of the amby headlights for a set?

The difference you experienced after switching to these headlights?

Thnks! Keep the spirits high!

Thanks man.. Price of head lights full assembly without motor Rs650 each
Difference i cannot tell as i have not driven my jeep with the old headlights.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrayBerry

hgnishanth:
You have an awesome drive now, waiting to see your completed pics.

How reliable are restored army 550s? Just for a compression chart, say a new jeep can be driven for 500 KM non-stop in the middle of the night without any checks for a long trip (checks like oil level, engine, brakes, etc), now can we do this in a well restored 550? Would regular services (say once every 5k kms) be sufficient for a care-free daily drive?

Thanks man..
I do know jeeps need constant attention and you fill small nagging problems.. about reliability.. experts can comment here.. i am not one and cannot say.

Update

Phase 1 of restoration now complete. I will give the Full Update and detaild pics by today evening or latest tomorrow morning. (No time to sit in front of the comp.

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Cheers

Nishanth

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 18th February 2010, 12:33

@Nishanth, you are right about the door check arm. Fender extension i can make out it is a non army type, better go for an army type, it aids articulation and has relief built into it.

Spike

hgnishanth · 19th February 2010, 17:32

UPDATE - PHASE 1 RESTORATION COMPLETE

Guys,

Here is the Jeep completed, with its new shoes on

. Only the soft top has to be put up before the registration. I have received the items harjeev has sent from delhi. Got the Innova seats fixed. They are really comfortable.
Due to time constraint i could not not wait for the new type of rear tail gate and i had to go ahead with the existing one and finish the painting. The new tail gate Has come with the innova seats and front tow hooks which will be fitted in a few months time. Still to fit seat covers for the innova seats and music system.

There are as usual minor electrical problems and some sounds from the underbody most probably the silencer touching something and the vibration sounds, which has to be attended to.

Mods planned in a few months time in Phase 2
-Front facing rear seats
-snorkel
-bull bar with 2 fog lights and 2 extra head lamps
-high lift jack
-winch

Here are the pictures.

Cheers

Nishanth

The garage team who worked on the Jeep

Here are the pictures of the Jeep

FINALLY THE COMPARISON.. BEFORE AND AFTER

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Ardy · 19th February 2010, 17:40

Congratulations, Nishanth.

Love the color and wheels. It is looking absolutely beautiful.

How much did the Innova seats cost you?

Cheers,

sreerajunnithan · 19th February 2010, 17:48

ho ho ho!!!! What a transformation Nishant!!!! I really appreciate your time and effort to restore her. And i am glad that you haven,'t done any unreliable mods like PS etc, How is the steering after those Massive tyres? And what is tyre specs? hmm rear tail lamps are in a vulnable position.

Enjoy you jeep and take care of him. Congrats once again.

Thanks
--Sree--

Jaggu · 19th February 2010, 18:23

WOW! Excellent restoration work Nishant! All the hard work has payed off and she is just perfect.

Looking forward to your participation in the future OTR's.

cheers
Jaggu

svsantosh · 19th February 2010, 18:38

Super Restoration and lightning fast. I was hoping to meet you and Jeep tommorow.

Hurrycane12 · 19th February 2010, 18:44

Wow great looking Jeep; loved the comparision pictures.

bigman · 19th February 2010, 18:44

Excellent work, it looks great. Get some sort of seat covers on those seats as they will be fully of dirt and dust soon (the vinyl/art leather ones are easy to wipe down). .

james · 19th February 2010, 19:18

The jeep looks lovely! Good job mate!!

OT: when will you be leaving back to the ship/ attend a course? I feel the speedy restoration was due to that!!

dwaraka · 19th February 2010, 19:46

Nishant, great job done. where do you park your new possession? I need the seats.

SamtheLeo · 19th February 2010, 20:43

Awsomw, it is just superb. Love the look which the wheels are giving it.

Looking forward to PH II

Desmosedici · 19th February 2010, 21:12

just one word - Fantabulous

and could you also enlighten me on those 2 things that are there on the front bumpers, i guess all army vehicles have that.

Keep it going. you should do a gypsy next.

starter · 19th February 2010, 21:24

Awesome Nishanth! What a transformation!
I just love the way it looks now.
Cheers and enjoy driving your wonderful Jeep.
Deepak

17th February 2010, 00:42	#151
GrayBerry BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 22 Times	wow Jeep,.. hgnishanth: You have an awesome drive now, waiting to see your completed pics. How reliable are restored army 550s? Just for a compression chart, say a new jeep can be driven for 500 KM non-stop in the middle of the night without any checks for a long trip (checks like oil level, engine, brakes, etc), now can we do this in a well restored 550? Would regular services (say once every 5k kms) be sufficient for a care-free daily drive?
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18th February 2010, 12:33	#153
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,854 Thanked: 1,532 Times	@Nishanth, you are right about the door check arm. Fender extension i can make out it is a non army type, better go for an army type, it aids articulation and has relief built into it. Spike
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19th February 2010, 17:32	#154
hgnishanth BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore / High SEAS Posts: 186 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Update - Phase 1 Restoration Complete UPDATE - PHASE 1 RESTORATION COMPLETE Guys, Here is the Jeep completed, with its new shoes on . Only the soft top has to be put up before the registration. I have received the items harjeev has sent from delhi. Got the Innova seats fixed. They are really comfortable. Due to time constraint i could not not wait for the new type of rear tail gate and i had to go ahead with the existing one and finish the painting. The new tail gate Has come with the innova seats and front tow hooks which will be fitted in a few months time. Still to fit seat covers for the innova seats and music system. There are as usual minor electrical problems and some sounds from the underbody most probably the silencer touching something and the vibration sounds, which has to be attended to. Mods planned in a few months time in Phase 2 -Front facing rear seats -snorkel -bull bar with 2 fog lights and 2 extra head lamps -high lift jack -winch Here are the pictures. Cheers Nishanth The garage team who worked on the Jeep Here are the pictures of the Jeep FINALLY THE COMPARISON.. BEFORE AND AFTER
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19th February 2010, 17:40	#155
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Congratulations, Nishanth. Love the color and wheels. It is looking absolutely beautiful. How much did the Innova seats cost you? Cheers,
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19th February 2010, 17:48	#156
sreerajunnithan BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Banagalore Posts: 445 Thanked: 11 Times	ho ho ho!!!! What a transformation Nishant!!!! I really appreciate your time and effort to restore her. And i am glad that you haven,'t done any unreliable mods like PS etc, How is the steering after those Massive tyres? And what is tyre specs? hmm rear tail lamps are in a vulnable position. Enjoy you jeep and take care of him. Congrats once again. Thanks --Sree--
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19th February 2010, 18:23	#157
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	WOW! Excellent restoration work Nishant! All the hard work has payed off and she is just perfect. Looking forward to your participation in the future OTR's. cheers Jaggu
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19th February 2010, 18:38	#158
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,005 Thanked: 6,337 Times View My Garage	Super Restoration and lightning fast. I was hoping to meet you and Jeep tommorow.
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19th February 2010, 18:44	#159
Hurrycane12 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Puttur Posts: 459 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Wow great looking Jeep; loved the comparision pictures.
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19th February 2010, 18:44	#160
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Excellent work, it looks great. Get some sort of seat covers on those seats as they will be fully of dirt and dust soon (the vinyl/art leather ones are easy to wipe down). .
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19th February 2010, 19:18	#161
james BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 597 Thanked: 645 Times	The jeep looks lovely! Good job mate!! OT: when will you be leaving back to the ship/ attend a course? I feel the speedy restoration was due to that!!
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19th February 2010, 19:46	#162
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Nishant, great job done. where do you park your new possession? I need the seats.
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19th February 2010, 20:43	#163
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	Awsomw, it is just superb. Love the look which the wheels are giving it. Looking forward to PH II
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19th February 2010, 21:12	#164
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	just one word - Fantabulous and could you also enlighten me on those 2 things that are there on the front bumpers, i guess all army vehicles have that. Keep it going. you should do a gypsy next.
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19th February 2010, 21:24	#165
starter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 903 Times	Awesome Nishanth! What a transformation! I just love the way it looks now. Cheers and enjoy driving your wonderful Jeep. Deepak
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