Mahindra CJ 500D 4WD Rebuild

sreejeshmp · 18th March 2010, 21:58

Working on custom Dash and side step.

sreejeshmp · 22nd March 2010, 14:40

Jeep getting ready for first coat of primer.But still no idea about the color. What about Metallic colors ?? which colors will look good on a jeep ??

NDMS · 22nd March 2010, 15:50

Hello sreejesh,

Great progress. Don't go for metallic colors jeep looks good in solid colors as per me. Olive green with gloss finish might look good, if you want a dark shade. For lighter shade my choice is light jeep blue, if finished properly it looks great. The rims should be painted black.
You are keeping these fenders or going for flat fenders, I guess 500D had flat fenders originally.

Regards

Pranav

sreejeshmp · 22nd March 2010, 19:23

Thank you Pranav.

Olive Green is fine but I just want to try a different shade of green (there are two Olive Green jeeps are there in my place.) something like Pine green or Emerald green.

MileCruncher · 23rd March 2010, 14:36

Hey Sreejesh, thats a good buy and reminds me of the jeeps we had. Could you please tell me what is the engine in this and how much did you pick this up for?

@Spike: Could you please educate me on the differences between this CJ500D and Major (CL500 IIRC)

Cheers

sreejeshmp · 24th March 2010, 07:26

CJ 500D (CJ4D) comes with International Harvester Tractor Diesel engine. 2350CC,38BHP, 12Kgm@1400rpm

For Major details this may help : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...or-4x4-11.html

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 24th March 2010, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Hey Sreejesh, thats a good buy and reminds me of the jeeps we had. Could you please tell me what is the engine in this and how much did you pick this up for?

@Spike: Could you please educate me on the differences between this CJ500D and Major (CL500 IIRC)

Cheers

Milecruncher, your question has been answered by sreejesh. BTW Major is CL550 and not CL500.

Spike

MileCruncher · 24th March 2010, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Milecruncher, your question has been answered by sreejesh. BTW Major is CL550 and not CL500.

Spike

Apart from the engine what else are major changes. Sorry couldn't find it in that thread.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 24th March 2010, 19:51

CJ500D IIRC has the same wheelbase as CL550 i.e. 91", not sure about the axle ratios though (mostly it will be 3.73 or 4.27), frankly speaking i dont have much idea about this animal (CJ500D)

Spike

sreejeshmp · 1st April 2010, 14:12

Finaly jeep came home from the workshop. Painting will be starting on tomorrow

NDMS · 1st April 2010, 16:12

Congratulations sreejesh,

Front bumper looks clean, good body work. All the best for the paint job, you have got a nice jeep, did you finalize the color.

Regards

Pranav

4x4 loaded · 1st April 2010, 20:23

Congrats buddy. A few questions- How are the tyres performing? Isnt the steering too tight with those 235 size tyres? How much did it effect the turning radius?
Regards...Saikat

sreejeshmp · 3rd April 2010, 10:02

Thank you.

My Brother wants to put some different shades rather than old same green shades, so I decided blackish gray with matte finish.

I only tested the Jeep for a few Km and the 235/70/R16 Tyre performs well on the road The steering is little heavy But its OK.

Fist coat of oil primer applied.

Tejas@perioimpl · 3rd April 2010, 12:57

Please cover the tyres while painting / priming / etc

mail2abhi83 · 12th April 2010, 16:31

Hi Bud,

Any updates on the Progress of restoring this machine? Are you done with the painting job?

Regds
Abhi

18th March 2010, 21:58	#31
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Working on custom Dash and side step. Attached Thumbnails
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22nd March 2010, 14:40	#32
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Jeep getting ready for first coat of primer.But still no idea about the color. What about Metallic colors ?? which colors will look good on a jeep ?? Attached Thumbnails
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22nd March 2010, 15:50	#33
NDMS BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 66 Thanked: 3 Times	Hello sreejesh, Great progress. Don't go for metallic colors jeep looks good in solid colors as per me. Olive green with gloss finish might look good, if you want a dark shade. For lighter shade my choice is light jeep blue, if finished properly it looks great. The rims should be painted black. You are keeping these fenders or going for flat fenders, I guess 500D had flat fenders originally. Regards Pranav
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22nd March 2010, 19:23	#34
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Thank you Pranav. Olive Green is fine but I just want to try a different shade of green (there are two Olive Green jeeps are there in my place.) something like Pine green or Emerald green. Attached Thumbnails
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23rd March 2010, 14:36	#35
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Hey Sreejesh, thats a good buy and reminds me of the jeeps we had. Could you please tell me what is the engine in this and how much did you pick this up for? @Spike: Could you please educate me on the differences between this CJ500D and Major (CL500 IIRC) Cheers
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24th March 2010, 07:26	#36
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	CJ 500D (CJ4D) comes with International Harvester Tractor Diesel engine. 2350CC,38BHP, 12Kgm@1400rpm For Major details this may help : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...or-4x4-11.html
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24th March 2010, 19:51	#39
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,854 Thanked: 1,532 Times	CJ500D IIRC has the same wheelbase as CL550 i.e. 91", not sure about the axle ratios though (mostly it will be 3.73 or 4.27), frankly speaking i dont have much idea about this animal (CJ500D) Spike
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1st April 2010, 14:12	#40
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Finaly jeep came home from the workshop. Painting will be starting on tomorrow Attached Thumbnails
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1st April 2010, 16:12	#41
NDMS BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 66 Thanked: 3 Times	Congratulations sreejesh, Front bumper looks clean, good body work. All the best for the paint job, you have got a nice jeep, did you finalize the color. Regards Pranav
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1st April 2010, 20:23	#42
4x4 loaded BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 138 Thanked: 13 Times	Congrats buddy. A few questions- How are the tyres performing? Isnt the steering too tight with those 235 size tyres? How much did it effect the turning radius? Regards...Saikat
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3rd April 2010, 10:02	#43
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Thank you. My Brother wants to put some different shades rather than old same green shades, so I decided blackish gray with matte finish. I only tested the Jeep for a few Km and the 235/70/R16 Tyre performs well on the road The steering is little heavy But its OK. Fist coat of oil primer applied. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

3rd April 2010, 12:57	#44
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	Please cover the tyres while painting / priming / etc
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12th April 2010, 16:31	#45
mail2abhi83 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	Updates? Hi Bud, Any updates on the Progress of restoring this machine? Are you done with the painting job? Regds Abhi
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