my new baby A 4X4 JEEP !!!(no specific model because its all mix and match)

ferrariKSA · 19th June 2010, 20:34

Only one word i can say just Awesome.
Waiting to see them on.

chanu · 20th June 2010, 01:55

Phew!! got the entire thread read in one go. Its almost 2 am and I am still hungry. Garrett what is this yarr no pictures ever since the gear box is assembled. Having said this please no more pics from a mobile phone now that the Hunk is shaping up please show us some nice pics. As understood by me you are have a retro jeep with awesome combo, which tub are you using Willys or Ford, can you post some pictorial info please. All the very best.

garrett_t16 · 20th June 2010, 10:34

@ferrariKSA-I also cant wait to get those beautiful shoes on the jeep

@chanu- I am using a 1942 Willys MB low bonnet (headlights inside the grill) body tub.

Just recieved the pictures, Enjoy

Also guys some suggestions for the positioning of fog lamps??

made some small changes
-fitting vacuum seats(god knows where he got them from,they actually have travel in them like suspension)
-welded a pipe on the front bumper.
-going with the Y-frame and the bull bar both (so i can have a half-top,full-top or an open jeep )

chanu · 20th June 2010, 11:49

Wow great buy, good that you are making a retro jeep modern as I said earlier. So your have gone for green. Just an idea you can have the stencil writing done (serial number) up like the war jeeps on the bonnet and a star rounded on the rear part of the tub. It will add up look to the jeep. Regarding the Fog lamps the best way to do it is buy lamps which suits the jeep as it has got low bonnet and that too from a Ford. Generally fog lamps if big hide the grille and make the jeep look kinda wiered (just my opinion)

For my jeep I borught Mahindra tractors head lamp made by MINDA and getting them arranged on the chassis where bumper gets rivited. By the by what is that before the bumper the rounded pipe it didn't get that.

Once again Good luck!!

garrett_t16 · 20th June 2010, 12:08

@chanu-that pipe is directly bolted on to the front bumper and then welded for extra strength(and to prevent it from rattling)

that pipe is placed because the bumper and the pipe are going to get some thick ropes so it can act as a 2 people sitting area(especially on romantic drives)

smsrini · 21st June 2010, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrett_t16

that pipe is placed because the bumper and the pipe are going to get some thick ropes so it can act as a 2 people sitting area(especially on romantic drives)

On a lighter note, Looks like "Its a Jeep Thing" ! ;-) Put the Jeep in 4Low, jump out and join your partner on the bumper for a ride of a lifetime!

svsantosh · 21st June 2010, 15:50

Why is the pipe welded to the front bumper? How do you plan to install 2 tow hooks in the front (used for OTR recovery)?

garrett_t16 · 21st June 2010, 20:21

@svsantosh-I have a Rhino hook bolted to the chassis for recovery.

Here are some new pictures, also added a blackout light.

paint is looking great(and polishing is still left)

cant wait for the final result.

also got the 10J rims

joshguy · 21st June 2010, 23:13

garett i thought you are painting it black as per your 1st post?

Actually this colour is just awesome ,Good choice man

garrett_t16 · 21st June 2010, 23:35

@joshguy-thanks buddy, i was really confused with the colour, then i saw this low bonnet with the same colour and I SO LOVED IT THAT I WANTED NOTHING BUT THIS !

the colour is called 'heena green' it is a shade darker than olive green.

Zorro4X4 · 22nd June 2010, 01:15

Hi Garret,

Get the pipe attached to the front bumper removed. It looks out of place. Nonetheless a great job. Looking forward to see the completed product

Regards,
Zorro4X4

malgudi · 22nd June 2010, 11:02

Garrett,

Your jeep is shaping good.

Can you post full body pics?

garrett_t16 · 22nd June 2010, 11:06

I cannot get a clear full body shot till they get the jeep outside the workshop for polishing.

will try tommorow.

also got original willys indicators.

garrett_t16 · 24th June 2010, 04:09

Feast your eyes on this !

satheesh1909 · 24th June 2010, 04:46

garrett_t16, The jeep looks awesome, the colour is perfect! am sure it'll turn a lot of heads on road!

Waiting for more pictures!
Nice work man

!

19th June 2010, 20:34	#91
ferrariKSA BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: hyderabad/riyadh Posts: 152 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Only one word i can say just Awesome. Waiting to see them on.
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20th June 2010, 01:55	#92
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Phew!! got the entire thread read in one go. Its almost 2 am and I am still hungry. Garrett what is this yarr no pictures ever since the gear box is assembled. Having said this please no more pics from a mobile phone now that the Hunk is shaping up please show us some nice pics. As understood by me you are have a retro jeep with awesome combo, which tub are you using Willys or Ford, can you post some pictorial info please. All the very best.
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20th June 2010, 10:34	#93
garrett_t16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 193 Thanked: 101 Times	@ferrariKSA-I also cant wait to get those beautiful shoes on the jeep @chanu- I am using a 1942 Willys MB low bonnet (headlights inside the grill) body tub. Just recieved the pictures, Enjoy Also guys some suggestions for the positioning of fog lamps?? made some small changes -fitting vacuum seats(god knows where he got them from,they actually have travel in them like suspension) -welded a pipe on the front bumper. -going with the Y-frame and the bull bar both (so i can have a half-top,full-top or an open jeep ) Attached Thumbnails
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20th June 2010, 11:49	#94
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Wow great buy, good that you are making a retro jeep modern as I said earlier. So your have gone for green. Just an idea you can have the stencil writing done (serial number) up like the war jeeps on the bonnet and a star rounded on the rear part of the tub. It will add up look to the jeep. Regarding the Fog lamps the best way to do it is buy lamps which suits the jeep as it has got low bonnet and that too from a Ford. Generally fog lamps if big hide the grille and make the jeep look kinda wiered (just my opinion) For my jeep I borught Mahindra tractors head lamp made by MINDA and getting them arranged on the chassis where bumper gets rivited. By the by what is that before the bumper the rounded pipe it didn't get that. Once again Good luck!!
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20th June 2010, 12:08	#95
garrett_t16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 193 Thanked: 101 Times	@chanu-that pipe is directly bolted on to the front bumper and then welded for extra strength(and to prevent it from rattling) that pipe is placed because the bumper and the pipe are going to get some thick ropes so it can act as a 2 people sitting area(especially on romantic drives)
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21st June 2010, 15:50	#97
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 3,993 Thanked: 6,248 Times View My Garage	Why is the pipe welded to the front bumper? How do you plan to install 2 tow hooks in the front (used for OTR recovery)?
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21st June 2010, 20:21	#98
garrett_t16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 193 Thanked: 101 Times	@svsantosh-I have a Rhino hook bolted to the chassis for recovery. Here are some new pictures, also added a blackout light. paint is looking great(and polishing is still left) cant wait for the final result. also got the 10J rims Attached Thumbnails
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21st June 2010, 23:13	#99
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	garett i thought you are painting it black as per your 1st post? Actually this colour is just awesome ,Good choice man
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21st June 2010, 23:35	#100
garrett_t16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 193 Thanked: 101 Times	@joshguy-thanks buddy, i was really confused with the colour, then i saw this low bonnet with the same colour and I SO LOVED IT THAT I WANTED NOTHING BUT THIS ! the colour is called 'heena green' it is a shade darker than olive green.
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22nd June 2010, 01:15	#101
Zorro4X4 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 7 Times	Hi Garret, Get the pipe attached to the front bumper removed. It looks out of place. Nonetheless a great job. Looking forward to see the completed product Regards, Zorro4X4
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22nd June 2010, 11:02	#102
malgudi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 355 Thanked: 183 Times View My Garage	Garrett, Your jeep is shaping good. Can you post full body pics?
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22nd June 2010, 11:06	#103
garrett_t16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 193 Thanked: 101 Times	I cannot get a clear full body shot till they get the jeep outside the workshop for polishing. will try tommorow. also got original willys indicators.
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24th June 2010, 04:09	#104
garrett_t16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 193 Thanked: 101 Times	Feast your eyes on this ! Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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24th June 2010, 04:46	#105
satheesh1909 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 51 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	garrett_t16, The jeep looks awesome, the colour is perfect! am sure it'll turn a lot of heads on road! Waiting for more pictures! Nice work man!
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