Beginning the journey from 'human' to 'gypsy' life!

driving always! · 11th March 2010, 09:56

So, guys this is it! This is when I turn the ignition on to begin my journey from human to gypsy life. And, believe me, when I say that all of you are to blame for me being in this mess! For you inspired me to go in for a 'torture' called restoration. I've always been a gypsy enthusiast, but it was my visits to Team-BHP that made me a convert. Having driven cars for over 14 years now, I've finally decided to become a gypsy!

Just to give you an understanding of what I'll be using my gypsy for: I've never done an OTR, so at present I don't see myself doing an OTR (as for the future, no one can say!). I'll primarily be driving my gypsy for regular commute to office and an occasional road trip to Himachal or Rajasthan.

Did scout around Delhi-NCR for a couple of years, but never found a gypsy that I felt like picking up straightaway. The ones that were available cheap, I didn't like; the ones I liked were always very expensive. Then during my visits to Team-BHP I figured out that there was a 'torturous' way of getting the vehicles from places like Mayapuri, and another 'hellish' way was to go and participate in the government auctions. Well, in true Team-BHP tradition, chose the latter and decided to go in for the auctions. It indeed was 'quite an experience' (however, that's another story for another day)

Am glad to share with you that I'm finally a proud owner of a 2002 MG413 hard top. The auction was held last month and I've deposited the money and should be getting the gypsy later this week. Can't wait to get my hands on it and begin the restoration.

My initial plan is to restore it to road-worthy condition. During this phase, the focus will only be to sort out the mechanical issues, the cosmetics can come later. Experts please suggest how to go about it, and please if I can do something differently, pls do let me know.

My first task is to get the pictures and upload it the moment I get delivery of the gypsy, so that your comments can start flowing in.

So, here's to beginning a great journey, and hoping for a smooth ride!

JeepCaptain · 11th March 2010, 11:21

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Originally Posted by driving always!

So, guys this is it! This is when I turn the ignition on to begin my journey from human to gypsy life.

So, here's to beginning a great journey, and hoping for a smooth ride!

driving always!, Congrats and Welcome to the club!
All the best with your restoration.

pramodkumar · 11th March 2010, 11:40

Hey congrats man, Please share you complete experience with the bidding process along with the cost involved. This would give an idea to us aspiring gypsy owners.

Pramod

mjothi · 11th March 2010, 12:06

Congrats on becoming the owner of King!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by driving always!

Just to give you an understanding of what I'll be using my gypsy for: I've never done an OTR, so at present I don't see myself doing an OTR (as for the future, no one can say!).

Hehe, no can say. Yes. You are right

Waiting for the pics.

abheekg · 11th March 2010, 12:10

Congratulations. would like to know your auction experience. Will be glued to this thread for updates and pics.

regards,
Dr. A Ghosh

gsferrari · 11th March 2010, 12:39

Congratulations!! More Gypsies to talk about

driving always! · 11th March 2010, 14:15

Thanks guys, all of you! Will reply to each one personally this evening. Have just now managed to get some pics of the gypsy. Am uploading for your views. Will be getting the delivery of the vehicle only sometime next week. More later!

khan_sultan · 11th March 2010, 14:30

Congrats my friend. The Gypsy looks to be in reasonably good condition and it is an MPFI :-). Looks like you will have to invest in a battery (unless it is kept somewhere else).

A quick fluid change (engine oil, t-case oil, diff oil, coolant/flush) + new tyres and you will be ready to rock & roll.

Congrats again and have fun.

Ardy · 11th March 2010, 14:32

Congratulations ... !

The gypsy seems to be in a neat condition.

Cheers,

naveen.kk · 11th March 2010, 14:54

Hey,
Looks quite good, and its 2002 model, hope its a stealing auction. Please share your auction experience, and also regristration exp.

Thanks,
Naveen.KK

dwaraka · 11th March 2010, 19:21

Congratulations! Looks great. As soon you get the vehicle remove the lamp on top and plug the holes. Good battery and tyres should be sufficient unless you notice some problem. I see that the glove box cover is missing. Change the dashboard cover, should be costing around 2.5k from MASS

Jaggu · 11th March 2010, 21:17

WOW! you are real lucky, this is a very clean Gypsy. Some minor expenses and you are ready to go.

Congratulations!!!

mjothi · 11th March 2010, 21:23

It is a clean gypsy. Hope you have less work to get it on road. Where is the battery? Taken by the "authorities"

Zorro4X4 · 11th March 2010, 22:02

Hi DA,

Can you please share your experience of the Auction process (Maybe a new thread). Will help a lot of Gypsy enthusiasts.

Regards,
Zorro4X4

Rossi · 11th March 2010, 22:09

Great to see one more BHP'ian biting the Gypsy Bullet! Basic service & a little change here & there & you will be chomping miles mate!

Cheers& Congrats for the purchase!!

11th March 2010, 09:56	#1
driving always! BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 53 Thanked: 0 Times	Beginning the journey from 'human' to 'gypsy' life! So, guys this is it! This is when I turn the ignition on to begin my journey from human to gypsy life. And, believe me, when I say that all of you are to blame for me being in this mess! For you inspired me to go in for a 'torture' called restoration. I've always been a gypsy enthusiast, but it was my visits to Team-BHP that made me a convert. Having driven cars for over 14 years now, I've finally decided to become a gypsy! Just to give you an understanding of what I'll be using my gypsy for: I've never done an OTR, so at present I don't see myself doing an OTR (as for the future, no one can say!). I'll primarily be driving my gypsy for regular commute to office and an occasional road trip to Himachal or Rajasthan. Did scout around Delhi-NCR for a couple of years, but never found a gypsy that I felt like picking up straightaway. The ones that were available cheap, I didn't like; the ones I liked were always very expensive. Then during my visits to Team-BHP I figured out that there was a 'torturous' way of getting the vehicles from places like Mayapuri, and another 'hellish' way was to go and participate in the government auctions. Well, in true Team-BHP tradition, chose the latter and decided to go in for the auctions. It indeed was 'quite an experience' (however, that's another story for another day) Am glad to share with you that I'm finally a proud owner of a 2002 MG413 hard top. The auction was held last month and I've deposited the money and should be getting the gypsy later this week. Can't wait to get my hands on it and begin the restoration. My initial plan is to restore it to road-worthy condition. During this phase, the focus will only be to sort out the mechanical issues, the cosmetics can come later. Experts please suggest how to go about it, and please if I can do something differently, pls do let me know. My first task is to get the pictures and upload it the moment I get delivery of the gypsy, so that your comments can start flowing in. So, here's to beginning a great journey, and hoping for a smooth ride!
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11th March 2010, 11:40	#3
pramodkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 2,302 Thanked: 2,206 Times View My Garage	Hey congrats man, Please share you complete experience with the bidding process along with the cost involved. This would give an idea to us aspiring gypsy owners. Pramod
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11th March 2010, 12:10	#5
abheekg BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nagpur Posts: 690 Thanked: 187 Times	Congratulations. would like to know your auction experience. Will be glued to this thread for updates and pics. regards, Dr. A Ghosh
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11th March 2010, 12:39	#6
gsferrari Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,014 Thanked: 1,802 Times	Congratulations!! More Gypsies to talk about
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11th March 2010, 14:15	#7
driving always! BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 53 Thanked: 0 Times	From human to gypsy life! Thanks guys, all of you! Will reply to each one personally this evening. Have just now managed to get some pics of the gypsy. Am uploading for your views. Will be getting the delivery of the vehicle only sometime next week. More later! Attached Thumbnails
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11th March 2010, 14:30	#8
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	Congrats my friend. The Gypsy looks to be in reasonably good condition and it is an MPFI :-). Looks like you will have to invest in a battery (unless it is kept somewhere else). A quick fluid change (engine oil, t-case oil, diff oil, coolant/flush) + new tyres and you will be ready to rock & roll. Congrats again and have fun.
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11th March 2010, 14:32	#9
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Congratulations ... ! The gypsy seems to be in a neat condition. Cheers,
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11th March 2010, 14:54	#10
naveen.kk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 120 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	Hey, Looks quite good, and its 2002 model, hope its a stealing auction. Please share your auction experience, and also regristration exp. Thanks, Naveen.KK
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11th March 2010, 19:21	#11
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Congratulations! Looks great. As soon you get the vehicle remove the lamp on top and plug the holes. Good battery and tyres should be sufficient unless you notice some problem. I see that the glove box cover is missing. Change the dashboard cover, should be costing around 2.5k from MASS Last edited by dwaraka : 11th March 2010 at 19:23.
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11th March 2010, 21:17	#12
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,890 Times	WOW! you are real lucky, this is a very clean Gypsy. Some minor expenses and you are ready to go. Congratulations!!!
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11th March 2010, 21:23	#13
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	It is a clean gypsy. Hope you have less work to get it on road. Where is the battery? Taken by the "authorities"
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11th March 2010, 22:02	#14
Zorro4X4 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 7 Times	Hi DA, Can you please share your experience of the Auction process (Maybe a new thread). Will help a lot of Gypsy enthusiasts. Regards, Zorro4X4
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11th March 2010, 22:09	#15
Rossi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 125 Thanked: 8 Times	Great to see one more BHP'ian biting the Gypsy Bullet! Basic service & a little change here & there & you will be chomping miles mate! Cheers& Congrats for the purchase!!
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