MM 550 xd Hrishi

nofear9009 · 12th June 2010, 15:34

Hello everyone,
posting a few pics of the mm550 which is almost ready....

Ricky_3007 · 12th June 2010, 20:05

Hmmmm,

Congratulations on your buy!!! I think you purchased it from the guy near Riverside Honda. How much you paid for it? With registration. He had one more when I saw there.

Where are you restoring it?

Tarkesh

Tejas@perioimpl · 12th June 2010, 21:11

I can see only the gear shift lever (third last pic) and not the transfer case lever. Is this a 2WD?

I can see the front dif in the original army avatar pic. Have you converted it to 4x2 or is it still a 4x4?

Please give more details about how you purchased it? What price? What mods are you planning if any? Etc.

And what's with the title? Your name is Hrishi?

chanu · 13th June 2010, 01:07

Congratulations for the wonderful buy, with this I say nothing grabs my attention as a 550XD does, I siply love it! I don't know why I didn't have it by now but sure will have it one day. A guy at my garage where my Willys is getting done is converting his 540 to 550 xd specification (only body) engine is the same and the twist is that this 550XD would be a 2 wheel drive

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Are you Getting all the milatary specs like the war lamp on the fenders, grille on the head lamps, handles on the body etc for the original looks. By the by what are your future plans on this jeep build up (interiors, engine) would that be stock or something else. Would love to hear it from you. Congratulations once again.

nofear9009 · 15th June 2010, 22:23

yes the 4wd is still functional and would be putting the army lights, headlight grill n etc.. currently working on the power steering.
regards
Hrishikesh.

joshguy · 15th June 2010, 22:51

Hi can you provide some details on the Power steering?

Which cars PS and conversion cost ect

chanu · 16th June 2010, 00:38

Hi nofear power steering is a good idea to happen to this Hulk. As someone else has also asked form where is the steering system coming from. Is it from a car? what is the changes which your are taking up to accomodate the power steering system and atlast the cost factor.

There is an Pakistani Kaiser getting done up at the same shed where my Willys is almost done he is importing parts for UAE esp from a scrapped Wrangler to get his jeep done. 40% of his jeep's parts are from Wrangler the rear door, power steering system, steering assy etc.

No to offend or degrade the workman ship but some I am not liking the paint job done on the jeep I may be wrong but to confirm is it the last coat or still there is any work to be done of the Jeep in reg to paint. What are the tyres you are option for this Hulk?

whicked wheels · 16th June 2010, 09:11

That looks like a power steering of a Travera fitted upside down.

bigman · 16th June 2010, 12:43

Nice work. Is that 2 Mercs we can see in 1 of your photos?

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 17th June 2010, 08:54

Dear nofear9009 - I would sincerely request you to revert to original specification steering system. Looking at the photographs scares me. Reliability will get adversely affected and it can affect safe operation of your vehicle. Sorry for frank words, but your safety and that of all other road users overrides everything else. Please see V16's CJ3B thread. He had tried it and then removed it on my request. He is happy with the end result and the vehicle is reliable also.

One request - except for this contraption, the car has come out well. Acchi bhali gaadi ka satyanaash mat karo, please.

If you need further information, please PM me, I will guide you in totality.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Ricky_3007 · 17th June 2010, 18:57

Dear Sir,

Need your help in some small little issues with my Ex Army 550 . I have all stock including Engine, Steering, GB, Tyre , Wheels etc. Facing some small issues and also want to upgrade some things.

I will update you over PM.

Tarkesh

davids4x4mm550 · 18th June 2010, 23:35

You dont need a PS on a MM550 its fun driving one without it. Feels like a jeep. All the best

nofear9009 · 4th September 2010, 19:07

hello
updating a few pictures

joshguy · 4th September 2010, 23:14

nofear ,she has come out well.
now she needs a good tyre ,and i would have loved if it had a black/grey/dark soft top

you never answered my earlier post reg the power steering

nofear9009 · 4th September 2010, 23:42

Hi
sorry for not replying as i was away , the PS is of tata sierra and it should cost around 4 to 6 thousand not more than that, and the resoration of that PS say another 2 thousand approx depends on the condition and the bracket or fitting 2 to 3 thousand, so i think it would cost somewhere around 15k +- totally.
I would be putting the black top as i didnt get it that time and i was just waiting to get the jeep home so put this one on :-)
Regards
Hrishikesh.

12th June 2010, 15:34	#1
nofear9009 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 27 Thanked: Once	MM 550 xd Hrishi Hello everyone, posting a few pics of the mm550 which is almost ready....
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12th June 2010, 20:05	#2
Ricky_3007 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 23 Times	Hmmmm, Congratulations on your buy!!! I think you purchased it from the guy near Riverside Honda. How much you paid for it? With registration. He had one more when I saw there. Where are you restoring it? Tarkesh
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12th June 2010, 21:11	#3
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	I can see only the gear shift lever (third last pic) and not the transfer case lever. Is this a 2WD? I can see the front dif in the original army avatar pic. Have you converted it to 4x2 or is it still a 4x4? Please give more details about how you purchased it? What price? What mods are you planning if any? Etc. And what's with the title? Your name is Hrishi?
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13th June 2010, 01:07	#4
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Congratulations for the wonderful buy, with this I say nothing grabs my attention as a 550XD does, I siply love it! I don't know why I didn't have it by now but sure will have it one day. A guy at my garage where my Willys is getting done is converting his 540 to 550 xd specification (only body) engine is the same and the twist is that this 550XD would be a 2 wheel drive . Are you Getting all the milatary specs like the war lamp on the fenders, grille on the head lamps, handles on the body etc for the original looks. By the by what are your future plans on this jeep build up (interiors, engine) would that be stock or something else. Would love to hear it from you. Congratulations once again.
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15th June 2010, 22:23	#5
nofear9009 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 27 Thanked: Once	yes the 4wd is still functional and would be putting the army lights, headlight grill n etc.. currently working on the power steering. regards Hrishikesh.
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15th June 2010, 22:51	#6
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	Hi can you provide some details on the Power steering? Which cars PS and conversion cost ect
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16th June 2010, 00:38	#7
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Hi nofear power steering is a good idea to happen to this Hulk. As someone else has also asked form where is the steering system coming from. Is it from a car? what is the changes which your are taking up to accomodate the power steering system and atlast the cost factor. There is an Pakistani Kaiser getting done up at the same shed where my Willys is almost done he is importing parts for UAE esp from a scrapped Wrangler to get his jeep done. 40% of his jeep's parts are from Wrangler the rear door, power steering system, steering assy etc. No to offend or degrade the workman ship but some I am not liking the paint job done on the jeep I may be wrong but to confirm is it the last coat or still there is any work to be done of the Jeep in reg to paint. What are the tyres you are option for this Hulk?
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16th June 2010, 09:11	#8
whicked wheels BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PUNE Posts: 366 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	That looks like a power steering of a Travera fitted upside down.
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16th June 2010, 12:43	#9
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Nice work. Is that 2 Mercs we can see in 1 of your photos?
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17th June 2010, 08:54	#10
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Dear nofear9009 - I would sincerely request you to revert to original specification steering system. Looking at the photographs scares me. Reliability will get adversely affected and it can affect safe operation of your vehicle. Sorry for frank words, but your safety and that of all other road users overrides everything else. Please see V16's CJ3B thread. He had tried it and then removed it on my request. He is happy with the end result and the vehicle is reliable also. One request - except for this contraption, the car has come out well. Acchi bhali gaadi ka satyanaash mat karo, please. If you need further information, please PM me, I will guide you in totality. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar Last edited by Rehaan : 23rd June 2010 at 10:29. Reason: Post edited. Will be sending you a follow-up PM.
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17th June 2010, 18:57	#11
Ricky_3007 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 23 Times	Dear Sir, Need your help in some small little issues with my Ex Army 550 . I have all stock including Engine, Steering, GB, Tyre , Wheels etc. Facing some small issues and also want to upgrade some things. I will update you over PM. Tarkesh Last edited by Rehaan : 23rd June 2010 at 10:30. Reason: Removing quote
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18th June 2010, 23:35	#12
davids4x4mm550 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pune Posts: 330 Thanked: 88 Times	You dont need a PS on a MM550 its fun driving one without it. Feels like a jeep. All the best
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4th September 2010, 19:07	#13
nofear9009 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 27 Thanked: Once	hello updating a few pictures Attached Thumbnails
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4th September 2010, 23:14	#14
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	nofear ,she has come out well. now she needs a good tyre ,and i would have loved if it had a black/grey/dark soft top you never answered my earlier post reg the power steering
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4th September 2010, 23:42	#15
nofear9009 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 27 Thanked: Once	Hi sorry for not replying as i was away , the PS is of tata sierra and it should cost around 4 to 6 thousand not more than that, and the resoration of that PS say another 2 thousand approx depends on the condition and the bracket or fitting 2 to 3 thousand, so i think it would cost somewhere around 15k +- totally. I would be putting the black top as i didnt get it that time and i was just waiting to get the jeep home so put this one on :-) Regards Hrishikesh.
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