To Buy or Not to Buy!! Bitten again by Gypsy bug -Jeep Captain

JeepCaptain · 26th April 2010, 15:02

Friends,
I just came across this Gypsy which is abandoned in a backyard of a warehouse rusting in peace for months.

May be most of you already know that I have already done-up another Gypsy in similar condition.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...epcaptain.html

But this one's condition looks even worse than my former project which makes it more interesting and challenging for me.

Dont have much details about the year model. I was told the owner bought it for restoring it and started the work. Pulled apart the engine gearbox, seats, soft top and many other things. But then lost interest or because of lack of funds and shelved the project. But interestingly he claims all the documents are upto date which I am yet to see.

I am still not sure its a MG410 or MG410W (Wide Track). The body looks like MG410W but front axle esp the free wheeling hubs indicate that it could be a MG410 (Narrow track). I've asked him for more pics and also to confirm the same.

Asking price is reasonable for s Gypsy in such condition but I cannot reveal it until the deal is done.

I am still wating for more details but I have some pics.. For me it looks like a really interesting project! But the question is do I need another Gypsy?

So I am in a dilemma, Should I buy or not??

See the pics
Awaiting comments and feedback.

Shibu

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Nilesh5417 · 26th April 2010, 15:08

This one probably needs to be laid to rest.

Jaggu · 26th April 2010, 15:18

Just one question, how do you remote control all these builds. Me inspite of being 10 kms away from the garage has huge issues with lack off time and parts :(

Gypsy-Boy · 26th April 2010, 15:19

JC - Looks like you enjoy the journey more than the destination!!

If you are getting this Gypsy for a good price than go for it!!

Cheers
GB

JeepCaptain · 26th April 2010, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Just one question, how do you remote control all these builds. Me inspite of being 10 kms away from the garage has huge issues with lack off time and parts :(

Jaggu, Dont know how many times I have heard this question so far

. I have some good friends,a bro, a bunch of reliable garages and mechs back home who help me to do my projects & I have been doing it since last 10-12 years. So I manage it with a digital camera few people and ofcourse the internet. Sounds interesting huh!! Jeep/Gypsy rebuild via internet??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nilesh5417

This one probably needs to be laid to rest.

Nilesh, I dont feel like laying it to rest!! You read my other restoration thread then you will know what I'm talking about. Thanks for your comment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gypsy-Boy

JC - Looks like you enjoy the journey more than the destination!!

If you are getting this Gypsy for a good price than go for it!!

Cheers
GB

Thanks GB,

You are absolutely right .. I enjoy the journey than the destination. I am just waiting to see what others think.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 26th April 2010, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

Friends,
But then lost interest or because of lack of funds and shelved the project.

Did i read it correctly

? Incidentally, in Malayalam there is a saying "Kurukkante kannu eppozum kozhikoottil thanne" this implies a Fox/Wolf/Jackal has always his eyes set on the chicken pens. The same is applicable to JC who has his eyes set on Jeeps and Gypsies.

GO ON!

Spike

Spitfire · 26th April 2010, 16:15

This thread is on here to tease us and write lengthy stuff which will not have any effect on JeepCaptains thought process.

He WILL buy it and WILL rebuild it. We are going to waste our time speculating

JeepCaptain · 26th April 2010, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Did i read it correctly

? Incidentally, in Malayalam there is a saying "Kurukkante kannu eppozum kozhikoottil thanne" this implies a Fox/Wolf/Jackal has always his eyes set on the chicken pens. The same is applicable to JC who has his eyes set on Jeeps and Gypsies.

GO ON!

Spike

Spike, Thanks bro and also for that malayalam saying! Havent heard it for a while now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

This thread is on here to tease us and write lengthy stuff which will not have any effect on JeepCaptains thought process.

He WILL buy it and WILL rebuild it. We are going to waste our time speculating

Thank you Abhi, I think you know too much about me. Dangerous to have friends like you

hehe.

dwaraka · 26th April 2010, 20:58

Shibhu,

This one would take your great time for sure. All the best.

Desmosedici · 26th April 2010, 21:25

Having gone through your previous projects, i guess you have already decided on embarking on this one.

Good Luck and please keep updating posts with pics and the status, we really enjoy it.

Cheers,
Raj

Parm · 26th April 2010, 21:35

Shibu go ahead with it, i know your heart is beating for it!

im sure World Bank will easily finance the restoration.

wbd8779 · 26th April 2010, 21:37

Best of Luck mate for the rebuild !!

krishnathanthri · 26th April 2010, 22:18

I appreciate your interest in Gypsy. Last year you restored one Gypsy and now already another one.

I would like to see you Yellow Gypsy, Do update the tread sir.

All the best Captain

.
By the by which printer you use to print money

JeepCaptain · 26th April 2010, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwaraka

Shibhu,
This one would take your great time for sure. All the best.

Dwarak Sir, I hope I can get hold of it and rebuild it. Keeping fingers crossed. If I manage to pick it up.. do you know which engine & GB is going to go in there?

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmosedici

Having gone through your previous projects, i guess you have already decided on embarking on this one.
Good Luck and please keep updating posts with pics and the status, we really enjoy it.
Cheers,
Raj

Thank you Raj, I've decided to go for it but not the owner. Keeping fingers crossed.This will not be restored as stock like last time. I have some exciting plan/design in my mind. Yes pics and updates will be flowing as usual.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parm

Shibu go ahead with it, i know your heart is beating for it! im sure World Bank will easily finance the restoration.

Parm, thank you for your wishes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbd8779

Best of Luck mate for the rebuild !!

wbd8779, Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krishnathanthri

I appreciate your interest in Gypsy. Last year you restored one Gypsy and now already another one.
I would like to see you Yellow Gypsy, Do update the tread sir.
All the best Captain

.By the by which printer you use to print money

Krishnathanthri, Thanks for your kind words. Yes I will update the Yellow Gypsy thread soon.This will be be my first new project for this year.ssshhhh.. dont tell anyone about my special colour printer OK!!

dwaraka · 27th April 2010, 11:54

Shibhu,

I know that already. You bought the engine and gearbox from me for your future gypsy.

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26th April 2010, 15:02	#1
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 492 Times View My Garage	To Buy or Not to Buy!! Bitten again by Gypsy bug -Jeep Captain Friends, I just came across this Gypsy which is abandoned in a backyard of a warehouse rusting in peace for months. May be most of you already know that I have already done-up another Gypsy in similar condition. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...epcaptain.html But this one's condition looks even worse than my former project which makes it more interesting and challenging for me. Dont have much details about the year model. I was told the owner bought it for restoring it and started the work. Pulled apart the engine gearbox, seats, soft top and many other things. But then lost interest or because of lack of funds and shelved the project. But interestingly he claims all the documents are upto date which I am yet to see. I am still not sure its a MG410 or MG410W (Wide Track). The body looks like MG410W but front axle esp the free wheeling hubs indicate that it could be a MG410 (Narrow track). I've asked him for more pics and also to confirm the same. Asking price is reasonable for s Gypsy in such condition but I cannot reveal it until the deal is done. I am still wating for more details but I have some pics.. For me it looks like a really interesting project! But the question is do I need another Gypsy? So I am in a dilemma, Should I buy or not?? See the pics Awaiting comments and feedback. Shibu
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26th April 2010, 15:08	#2
Nilesh5417 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 2,848 Times	This one probably needs to be laid to rest.
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26th April 2010, 15:18	#3
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,319 Thanked: 16,667 Times	Just one question, how do you remote control all these builds. Me inspite of being 10 kms away from the garage has huge issues with lack off time and parts :(
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26th April 2010, 15:19	#4
Gypsy-Boy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 298 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	JC - Looks like you enjoy the journey more than the destination!! If you are getting this Gypsy for a good price than go for it!! Cheers GB
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26th April 2010, 16:15	#7
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 777 Times	This thread is on here to tease us and write lengthy stuff which will not have any effect on JeepCaptains thought process. He WILL buy it and WILL rebuild it. We are going to waste our time speculating
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26th April 2010, 20:58	#9
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Shibhu, This one would take your great time for sure. All the best.
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26th April 2010, 21:25	#10
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,492 Thanked: 599 Times View My Garage	Having gone through your previous projects, i guess you have already decided on embarking on this one. Good Luck and please keep updating posts with pics and the status, we really enjoy it. Cheers, Raj
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26th April 2010, 21:35	#11
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 898 Times	Shibu go ahead with it, i know your heart is beating for it! im sure World Bank will easily finance the restoration.
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26th April 2010, 21:37	#12
wbd8779 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 418 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Best of Luck mate for the rebuild !!
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26th April 2010, 22:18	#13
krishnathanthri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mysore <---> Bangalore Posts: 299 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	I appreciate your interest in Gypsy. Last year you restored one Gypsy and now already another one. I would like to see you Yellow Gypsy, Do update the tread sir. All the best Captain . By the by which printer you use to print money
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27th April 2010, 11:54	#15
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Shibhu, I know that already. You bought the engine and gearbox from me for your future gypsy.)
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