Rubicon replica - Made in India.

prmd_cochin · 27th July 2010, 22:43

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

here it goes. correction. it's silver color.
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original post : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ml#post1179291

If im not mistaken , that is a completly imported kit that you see there.

Parm · 28th July 2010, 10:41

lets not devalue the workmanship of Prabhu, by calling it a Rubicon Clone!

the front and the rear of this vehicle dont match to call it a "mein bhi rubicon".

i have see better looking 540/550 restored by fellow forum members.

Fazal himself has transformed some jeeps into beautiful end results, which dont try to compete with wranglers, but have their own presence.

Please dont get my comments in a negetive way, no doubt the hard labor and workmanship are praise worthy, but not the end result of trying to make it look like a rubicon!

smsrini · 28th July 2010, 11:54

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Originally Posted by absynthguzzler

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A few suggestions:

- Loose the running board/ foot rests
- Use the Scorpio A Pillar or atleast the windshield frame and glass.
- Give the fender flares a more rounded shape and trim the size slightly

A very good attempt at the design and workmanship!

cheers!
Srini

fazalaliadil · 28th July 2010, 16:28

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Originally Posted by prmd_cochin

If im not mistaken , that is a completly imported kit that you see there.

prmd_cochin,
Nothing here is imported it is 100% locally hand crafted.

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Originally Posted by rockcrawler

Hi,

I think the paint job and the body work has been tremendous. A lot of time must have been spent on the same.

I have a few questions:

1. In the begining of the thread there was a point about shortening the chasis, can you please specify what is the new chasis size now?

2. What changes have been made to the drivetrain, engine, gearbox, differential etc?

3. Are you planning a hardtop or a softtop for the jeep?

The details of the project can be found at [COLOR=#000000][FONT=Tahoma]http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...onversion.html [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Tahoma]Rock Crawler[/FONT][/COLOR]

rockcrawler,
The entire project took just above two months and the answers to your three questions can be answered by Prabhu (number on this thread) as it his Jeep.

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Originally Posted by Parm

Fazal himself has transformed some jeeps into beautiful end results, which dont try to compete with wranglers, but have their own presence.

Parm,
Seeing you after a long time brother. Also thanks fr your appreciation of my works.
It is understandable that your intent is not to demean the work done on this Jeep, but when I did my Jeeps I wanted the original Mahindra character to be there with my signature.

This one is very different in concept from mine.

Regards,

MileCruncher · 29th July 2010, 13:29

Don't know how I missed this thread.

I had seen the vehicle during WIP a few times and I have to say that its a very thought out project right from planning/design to execution.

As already stated previously, a big emphasis has been made on using locally available OEM parts so that over all cost is within check and replacement is not cumbersome as well. One example of this is that the Head Light is from local car. IIRC one radiator grill was rejected because the headlight hole was bigger than the locally available parts. Such is the attention to detail.

Through my discussions with Prabhu, Suren , Ravvs, Nazim & Arun have come to understand that the body , suspension and chassis are being made sure that they don't fail even if a more powerful drivetrain is plonked into the vehicle.

All the best to Prabhu & Team in this endeavour!

catchkumar · 29th July 2010, 15:35

Prabhu - Congratulations.
You have magic in your hands.
Love to own a 4wd live this some day.

bblost · 15th October 2010, 11:03

Had seen this in the Auto Expo. Saw it again at the work shop.
Its a lovely looking jeep.

Though the pictures are very good, they don't do it justice. Its looks fabulous in person.

chanu · 15th October 2010, 11:51

This wrangler (Made in India) is good no doubt, but Catch Kumar you have a wonderful jeep as it is. You can wish one wrangler like this to add on to the stable but your Willys is no less than an icon.

prmd_cochin · 7th July 2011, 19:23

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Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

prmd_cochin,
Nothing here is imported it is 100% locally hand crafted.

Fzal i was talking about the silver jeep photos posted by 1400 rpm and not the one by you.

28th July 2010, 10:41	#47
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	lets not devalue the workmanship of Prabhu, by calling it a Rubicon Clone! the front and the rear of this vehicle dont match to call it a "mein bhi rubicon". i have see better looking 540/550 restored by fellow forum members. Fazal himself has transformed some jeeps into beautiful end results, which dont try to compete with wranglers, but have their own presence. Please dont get my comments in a negetive way, no doubt the hard labor and workmanship are praise worthy, but not the end result of trying to make it look like a rubicon!
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29th July 2010, 13:29	#50
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Don't know how I missed this thread. I had seen the vehicle during WIP a few times and I have to say that its a very thought out project right from planning/design to execution. As already stated previously, a big emphasis has been made on using locally available OEM parts so that over all cost is within check and replacement is not cumbersome as well. One example of this is that the Head Light is from local car. IIRC one radiator grill was rejected because the headlight hole was bigger than the locally available parts. Such is the attention to detail. Through my discussions with Prabhu, Suren , Ravvs, Nazim & Arun have come to understand that the body , suspension and chassis are being made sure that they don't fail even if a more powerful drivetrain is plonked into the vehicle. All the best to Prabhu & Team in this endeavour!
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29th July 2010, 15:35	#51
catchkumar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 50 Times	Prabhu - Congratulations. You have magic in your hands. Love to own a 4wd live this some day.
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15th October 2010, 11:03	#52
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,355 Times View My Garage	Had seen this in the Auto Expo. Saw it again at the work shop. Its a lovely looking jeep. Though the pictures are very good, they don't do it justice. Its looks fabulous in person.
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15th October 2010, 11:51	#53
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	This wrangler (Made in India) is good no doubt, but Catch Kumar you have a wonderful jeep as it is. You can wish one wrangler like this to add on to the stable but your Willys is no less than an icon.
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