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

harjeev · 29th January 2010, 20:02

@Nishhanth
Its always a pleasure buddy!!! I am sorry that I couldn't send them yesterday as the truck doesn't leave everyday. I think that it will leave again on Monday, so will send it then.

@Tarkesh
Anytime buddy!!!
The rear tail gate are in short supply as not a lot of vehicles are coming to be dismantled/ scrapped!!!
Do let me know whenever you want one, I will source one for you!!!

karizma9292 · 30th January 2010, 23:21

Hmmmm. Have been visiting solotech for minor issues of my king , so been watching this 550 getting into condition. work is going on pretty fast . cool vehicle .

hgnishanth · 1st February 2010, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Ricky_3007

Thats Harjeev !! Hats off to the man with lot of enthu and energy. Very helpful !!

BTW how much you spent on new model rear tail gate , front tow hooks?

Cheers

Tarkesh

Yeh that's Harjeev very helpful. Well i think the tail gate is around 5 k and i am not sure about the front tow hooks.

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Originally Posted by harjeev

@Nishhanth
Its always a pleasure buddy!!! I am sorry that I couldn't send them yesterday as the truck doesn't leave everyday. I think that it will leave again on Monday, so will send it then.

Thats ok Harjeev. Thanks for all your help. You are doing your best to help me out. You can send it on monday or whenever it is convenient to you.

Nishanth

hgnishanth · 1st February 2010, 08:49

Work has slowed down, a little.
2nd coat of paint has been applied.
the Jeep was tilted on Saturday Diesel tank removed and underbody and chassis painting has been done.
On Monday HOPEFULLY the doors and other accessories should be assembled back and a 1st coat of primer for the interior should be sprayed.
The engine might also be fitted back on monday.

Yesterday i got new shoes for my Jeep!
Yep bought 5 nos Yokohama Geolander A/T-S 31x10.5 / 15 LT, G012.
Had to buy them in a hurry as we came to know Yokohama is increasing the price wef today, Monday!

Here is the pic of the tires. Jeep Pics coming soon.

ImranShahnawaz · 1st February 2010, 14:53

Hay Nishath, nice restoration work. Your ex-army 550 is coming-up really well

.Even I'm looking for a MM550 or Gypsy.

Could you please let me know where this Garage is located?

Imran

khan_sultan · 1st February 2010, 14:58

Nishant, the tyre/wheel combo looks deadly. Just toooooo good. If they get stolen, then you know where they went :-)

Gypsy-Boy · 2nd February 2010, 09:57

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Nishant, the tyre/wheel combo looks deadly. Just toooooo good. If they get stolen, then you know where they went :-)

Shahnawaz - there is a que for those rim/tyre set!!
As the irritating phone lady says -
Please wait you are in the que

IronWolf · 2nd February 2010, 12:27

Nishant, how about some WIP pics of the Jeep.

Quote:

Work has slowed down, a little.
2nd coat of paint has been applied.

Stop teasing us. Also what color are you trying on?

Spitfire · 2nd February 2010, 12:52

Hooked to his thread. Great working going on here. Please continue your WIP pictures trend.

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

If they get stolen, then you know where they went :-)

You gave Nishant my address?

hgnishanth · 2nd February 2010, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImranShahnawaz

Hay Nishath, nice restoration work. Your ex-army 550 is coming-up really well

.Even I'm looking for a MM550 or Gypsy.

Could you please let me know where this Garage is located?

Imran

Thanks Imran

know what co-incidently the mechanic who is exclusively working on my jeep is also Imran!! the workshop is in Banashankari 2nd stage near BDA complex. i've PM'ed you my no you can call me for further directions.

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Nishant, the tyre/wheel combo looks deadly. Just toooooo good. If they get stolen, then you know where they went :-)

Thanks Shahnawaz. Yeh it does look really good. Cant wait to see them on the jeep. Well why just the tires/rims you are most welcome to take the Jeep whenever you want, remember i am also not around for 6 months!

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Originally Posted by Gypsy-Boy

Shahnawaz - there is a que for those rim/tyre set!!
As the irritating phone lady says -
Please wait you are in the que

Ajay as i told you on the phone, pick it up anytime.

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Originally Posted by IronWolf

Nishant, how about some WIP pics of the Jeep.

Stop teasing us. Also what color are you trying on?

Hey Dan.

The WIP pics are all there and will be on the thread soon. Will be out of town tomorrow hopefully the jeep should be assembled back tomorrow so i guess i'll put the WIP pics on wednesday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Hooked to his thread. Great working going on here. Please continue your WIP pictures trend.

You gave Nishant my address?

Thanks Spitfire. Yeh the WIP pics will be up in a couple of days.

Update on 02Feb

The heat resistant thermacol pasted in the engine bay.
The engine has been mounted back on the chassis and stared today! hurray

I dont know much about engine sounds but it did sound good to me.
The radiator was not yet fitted as it has been sent for servicing so it was not run for long time.
The doors and the windshield frame has been fitted back.
Accelerator and Fast idle cable fitted. Clutch cable fitted bell housing covered up.
Diesel main line replaced with new flexible one.

Expected work to be done on 3rd Feb

Fenders should be fitted back.
3rd coat of painting should be done.
The interior primer paint should be applied.
The radiator should be back after servicing and should be fitted back.

The rear tail gate has not been painted as harjeev has told me the new tail gate has been dispatched from Delhi.Thanks Harjeev!

As told earlier i will be putting up the WIP pics in a couple of days.

cheers
Nishanth

GrayBerry · 2nd February 2010, 23:50

hgnishanth:
I am longing to see your jeep. Those wheels of your are the prettiest one I have seen. So two more days for the pic hu,..
Will wait

hgnishanth · 3rd February 2010, 00:05

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Originally Posted by GrayBerry

hgnishanth:
I am longing to see your jeep. Those wheels of your are the prettiest one I have seen. So two more days for the pic hu,..
Will wait

Hey gary or is it berry

you are most welcome to come to the garage any time buddy. well i shall be posting the WIP pics on thursday but the jeep is still inits old shoes! the new rims and tires are in my cousin Roshan's garage.planning to put them on once the jeep is ready.

Cheers

Nishanth

karizma9292 · 3rd February 2010, 10:42

Neat looking wheels u got there , what make are those wheels ? where did u get them from and how much did it cost ?

GrayBerry · 3rd February 2010, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgnishanth

Hey gary or is it berry

you are most welcome to come to the garage any time buddy. well i shall be posting the WIP pics on thursday but the jeep is still inits old shoes! the new rims and tires are in my cousin Roshan's garage.planning to put them on once the jeep is ready.

Cheers

Nishanth

Thank you for the invitation my friend,
As I said, would love to see your jeep, sad that I am not in town, but will see you and your jeep when I am back.

hgnishanth · 3rd February 2010, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by karizma9292

Neat looking wheels u got there , what make are those wheels ? where did u get them from and how much did it cost ?

Hi
here is the post where i have answered it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgnishanth

Thanks kandisa

Black Rock 15x8j, 2.5inch Backspacing 5.5 inch pcd

Wheels cost: $55x5=$275
Shipping thru UPS, US to Bangalore : $366
Duty Indian customs: INR 6500

Yes I bought them over the internet. Just a random search in google over a period of 4 weeks. This is the website. Has loads of things anything and everything to do with Jeeps jeeps and only jeeps!!

www.quadratec.com

Cheers
Nishanth

29th January 2010, 20:02	#61
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 292 Times View My Garage	@Nishhanth Its always a pleasure buddy!!! I am sorry that I couldn't send them yesterday as the truck doesn't leave everyday. I think that it will leave again on Monday, so will send it then. @Tarkesh Anytime buddy!!! The rear tail gate are in short supply as not a lot of vehicles are coming to be dismantled/ scrapped!!! Do let me know whenever you want one, I will source one for you!!!
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30th January 2010, 23:21	#62
karizma9292 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 470 Thanked: 227 Times View My Garage	Hmmmm. Have been visiting solotech for minor issues of my king , so been watching this 550 getting into condition. work is going on pretty fast . cool vehicle .
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1st February 2010, 08:49	#64
hgnishanth BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore / High SEAS Posts: 186 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Update on 01st feb Work has slowed down, a little. 2nd coat of paint has been applied. the Jeep was tilted on Saturday Diesel tank removed and underbody and chassis painting has been done. On Monday HOPEFULLY the doors and other accessories should be assembled back and a 1st coat of primer for the interior should be sprayed. The engine might also be fitted back on monday. Yesterday i got new shoes for my Jeep! Yep bought 5 nos Yokohama Geolander A/T-S 31x10.5 / 15 LT, G012. Had to buy them in a hurry as we came to know Yokohama is increasing the price wef today, Monday! Here is the pic of the tires. Jeep Pics coming soon. Attached Thumbnails
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1st February 2010, 14:53	#65
ImranShahnawaz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore/Chennai Posts: 132 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Hay Nishath, nice restoration work. Your ex-army 550 is coming-up really well.Even I'm looking for a MM550 or Gypsy. Could you please let me know where this Garage is located? Imran Last edited by ImranShahnawaz : 1st February 2010 at 14:55.
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1st February 2010, 14:58	#66
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	Nishant, the tyre/wheel combo looks deadly. Just toooooo good. If they get stolen, then you know where they went :-)
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2nd February 2010, 23:50	#71
GrayBerry BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 22 Times	hgnishanth: I am longing to see your jeep. Those wheels of your are the prettiest one I have seen. So two more days for the pic hu,.. Will wait
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3rd February 2010, 10:42	#73
karizma9292 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 470 Thanked: 227 Times View My Garage	Neat looking wheels u got there , what make are those wheels ? where did u get them from and how much did it cost ?
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