[cool_dube]

Originally Posted by amair.siddique

My Gypsy King Carb after restoration

That is one damn good looking Gypsy you got there mate! Which year is it? What all was done as a part of the resoration process?

Originally Posted by condor

The Gypsy, presented differently.

"Amazing" is all I can say. Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by amair.siddique

My Gypsy King Carb after restoration.

Attachment 1421895

Beauty par excellence - No doubts

SUGGESTION : Painting Black line along the groove on side panels would fill up the emptiness of side panels.
I did it myself. Just paste Paper Masking tape all the way parallel to the groove and painted 'Enamel Paint' with 1/2" Brush

This is my Gypsy relaxing mostly now as I hardly drive.
Driving in Delhi is not a pleasure any more

(Broken Spring Leave causing forward tilt)

[amair.siddique]

Originally Posted by Amrik Singh

Beauty par excellence - No doubts

SUGGESTION : Painting Black line along the groove on side panels would fill up the emptiness of side panels.
I did it myself. Just paste Paper Masking tape all the way parallel to the groove and painted 'Enamel Paint' with 1/2" Brush

Thank you so much for your appreciation.
this was my second restoration project. I am a beginner.
And thank you for your advice.
You have a very nice ride too. I think you should go for off-road rims and bigger tires. It'll make the stance of your gypsy more handsome.

Originally Posted by cool_dube

That is one damn good looking Gypsy you got there mate! Which year is it? What all was done as a part of the resoration process?

Thank you.
Well its a 1999 Maruti Gypsy King Carb.
Works done:
All wheels overhaul
Steering box change
Steering Wheel change
Tinkering and Paint Job
Roll-cage
Headlights, sidelights and indicators change
Electrical overhaul
Dashboard change
Door padding change
Front bumper change ( but will go for a custom one soon)
Fog lamps
Alloy wheels/off-road rims
New soft top
Seat covers
Bigger battery (Yet to buy)
2" Shackle lift
Key set change
Will change the Spark Plugs to Iridium Plugs.
Fully Synthetic Engine Oil

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by amair.siddique

Thank you so much for your appreciation.
this was my second restoration project. I am a beginner.
And thank you for your advice.
You have a very nice ride too. I think you should go for off-road rims and bigger tires. It'll make the stance of your gypsy more handsome.

Thanks for your views.

Honest Reply to your advice

No Money at present, to Spare for all that extravaganza despite an image of such ride in my mind.
Just to add, the rear covered section carries two cylinders of CNG which adds weight to rear axle and gives a stable and controlled drive at speed too.

Amrik Singh

[urban legend]

Hi. I have a gypsy King with the original soft top. It's a pain to remove and put on again. I need a soft top which can be easily opened and put back within a matter of minutes. I should be able to do it alone. Any suggestions and pictures are welcome.

[karizma9292]

Newly acquired 2002 ex-army gypsy MPFI

[Abster]

Hi

Here are some before and after pix of my recently acquired gypsy














MODS DONE SO FAR
Exterior

Wider fused Gypsy discs
Nankang 31*10.5 MT Tyres
55w LED flood lamps on windscreen (bracket procured from Swastik Fabs)
Naked Offroad Bumper from Swastik Fabs
Shackle Lift from Prad
Hella Worklamps
Limbriser
New grille
New clear lens headlamp set and side Indicators
Rear bar (Now removed)
Tow Rope

Interior
Clock installed
Fire Extinguisher
Piano switches for fog lights and push button for horn
New Sport steering with hub


FUTURE MODS

New front seats
Rear bench seats/ forward facing single seats (Suggestions/Opinions?) The rear looks very long & empty now, so guess 2 rear side facing seats should complete the look I have in mind.
Snorkel
Rock Sliders
Differential,Transmission Petrol Tank guard (Anyone know where to get a pumpkin diff guard for the gypsy?Can only find ones for the Thar)
Change of Paint Colour
Interior carpeting or maybe Vinyl , will be easier to maintain.Will be done after clearing existing leaks inside the cabin.
Ignition start panel and a Battery cut off switch
Dash Ashtray (Please help if anyone knows where to source one, not able to find/order one in Kerala)
New Speedometer set
Air filter and exhaust
New rear bumper with centered spare tyre holder.

[Abster]

Gypsy looks neat!

Looks to be in good shape, did you restore the vehicle or bought it in this condition from the auction?

The rear seats still have their plastic on, hence asking. Anyhow congrats on the buy!

[Bump-Stop]

Originally Posted by Abster

Hi

Here are some before and after pix of my recently acquired gypsy


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MODS DONE SO FAR
Exterior

Wider fused Gypsy discs
Nankang 31*10.5 MT Tyres
.

Congrats Abster!

What (if any) difference do you feel between the stock ride and your present setup ( 2" shackles and 31" tyres) ?

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by Bump-Stop

Congrats Abster!

What (if any) difference do you feel between the stock ride and your present setup ( 2" shackles and 31" tyres) ?

IMO

The most important difference would be the raised brows and glances of public on road (in admiration), looking at your Beastly Beauty

[karizma9292]

Originally Posted by Abster

Hi

MODS DONE SO FAR
Exterior

Wider fused Gypsy discs
Nankang 31*10.5 MT Tyres
55w LED flood lamps on windscreen (bracket procured from Swastik Fabs)
Naked Offroad Bumper from Swastik Fabs
Shackle Lift from Prad
Hella Worklamps
Limbriser
New grille
New clear lens headlamp set and side Indicators
Rear bar (Now removed)
Tow Rope

Interior
Clock installed
Fire Extinguisher
Piano switches for fog lights and push button for horn
New Sport steering with hub


FUTURE MODS

New front seats
Rear bench seats/ forward facing single seats (Suggestions/Opinions?) The rear looks very long & empty now, so guess 2 rear side facing seats should complete the look I have in mind.
Snorkel
Rock Sliders
Differential,Transmission Petrol Tank guard (Anyone know where to get a pumpkin diff guard for the gypsy?Can only find ones for the Thar)
Change of Paint Colour
Interior carpeting or maybe Vinyl , will be easier to maintain.Will be done after clearing existing leaks inside the cabin.
Ignition start panel and a Battery cut off switch
Dash Ashtray (Please help if anyone knows where to source one, not able to find/order one in Kerala)
New Speedometer set
Air filter and exhaust
New rear bumper with centered spare tyre holder.

Very neatly done gypsy , keeping it simple always looks good .

Few queries though :
1. What are the mods done to accomodate 31" tyres .
2. How does the fused rims feel while driving above 70kmph ?

[shreedharan]

It's never too late to own one of these beasts. Booked a new Gypsy. Getting delivery this weekend. Pictures soon.

[mayank0782]

Originally Posted by shreedharan

It's never too late to own one of these beasts. Booked a new Gypsy. Getting delivery this weekend. Pictures soon.

Congrats shreedharan !!!! Could you please share your booking experience and price breakup ?

[shreedharan]

Originally Posted by mayank0782

Congrats shreedharan !!!! Could you please share your booking experience and price breakup ?

As someone said in one of the threads, your Gypsy experience starts with the struggle while getting the dealer to actually agree to book it. Since I exchanged my 4yr old Maruti Eeco with TrueValue, they have to book a model I want. So, I faced relatively less issues there. Dealer tried to change my family's mind though. I resisted & stood my ground.

Next comes the loan part. Unless you have a good relationship with your bank, they may try to convince you and your family to look for some other car. So, you have to insulate your family from two people. Dealer & Bank. Both will make sure ladies of your family revolt against you. This is where it stands.

(P.S: Am yet to get a confirmation from bank on the loan approval! Should come in anytime today / tomorrow. Thanks for my decade old relationship with the bank. Otherwise, good luck to you.)

[petrolhead_neel]

Originally Posted by shreedharan

It's never too late to own one of these beasts. Booked a new Gypsy. Getting delivery this weekend. Pictures soon.

Hi,

Eagerly awaiting more details! Please start off your own thread ASAP, after getting your Gypsy. I have been looking for first hand experience of buying a brand new Gypsy for quite some time now. Any idea when the production is going to stop? What color did you book? Is it an HT or an ST? And, please do share the on road price as well.

And of course, congrats!

Neel