[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

Originally Posted by pulsar56

FYI: The whole jeep is completely hand-made!

Originally Posted by KMT

Looks really great, I wish the Thar team could have taken some dsign clues from this.
Perhaps they will have a good market in customising Thars.

KMT your point is well taken. Design clues must also entail if it is intended for Job/Prototype production, Batch production or Flow/Mass production. The vehicle shown above is an example of Job production (Focus is on making a single vehicle ONLY)

Spike

[raj_5004]

the paint job is excellent.

but is it only me who can see large panel gaps in the vehicle? or is this expected in such a rebuilt jeep?

[jeepster]

OMG ! OMG ! OMG !

a Rubicon recpica !!
know one would be able be know that this replica after watching it continuously for 15 minutes (jeep gurus) or half an hour for other bhpians like me unless they are told the truth.

when i saw this

picture in the thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post1993455
i thought may be this original Rubicon belongs to some rich man who is showing his collection.

thanks fazal sahab for the information.

pulsar56 upload some more WIP pictures.

EDIT: dose it have front coil spring suspension?

[MaveRick4x4]

Fazal sahib, Many thanks for this Post. It boldly shows that even India has good Mod folks.



I think Prabhu has a meticulous design team. Wish M&M is looking into these too.
Scorpio design is a delight by itself (albeit getting old and become too common).

The Panel gaps are due to (i suppose) the roll cage bar which is extended way upto the front glass.

Is the Tail lamps taken from TVS Auto? It kind of looks good being clear lens type.

[absynthguzzler]

Originally Posted by raj_5004

the paint job is excellent.

but is it only me who can see large panel gaps in the vehicle? or is this expected in such a rebuilt jeep?

Whats the probability that the Photos were taken with the door not being properly shut ... cause if it was , then you should be able to see the door line next to the " B " pillar. I'd wait for the Pulsar56 to show us better pics so that we don't assume " such things are expected in rebuilds " .

Amazing job seriously and I'm guessing the design team is actually our very own T-bhp'ians , aka Ravveendra , Pulsar56 and Suren181.

The front does not AT ALL look like the Rubicon, the details are lacking.

Comparing the two ........ I'd say i dont know which one is a replica bar the background scenery

[joshguy]

Frankly speaking (or posting ) i dont see much difference between the two rubicons except for the OVRM. Good workmanship by Prasad !

[SirAlec]

question is how much are they going to charge for it. How will it be registered.?

[chanu]

Yes! the dream machine has arrived! This Rubicon Replica has stole the show. In first glance no one would believe that they are looking at a look alike.

Key features:

1. Awesome craftsman ship.
2. Dazzling Colour.
3. Superior Leather work.
4. 16 mm gauge steel
5. Air conditioned

Above all its Home made, well made. Refined engine options available. I felt lot more is required on this jeep and may be it would be added in sometime. Above all this is the best jeep made and available on road.

[fazalaliadil]

Originally Posted by SirAlec

question is how much are they going to charge for it. How will it be registered.?

Sir Alec,
It is a MM540 and it can/will be registered as the same. Charge/ cost is a variable component, the buyer can chose depending on the engine upgrade and other options to suit his budget. The base price can be enquired from Prabhu, His mobile number is on this thread.

About the glaring gap on the door frame... let me clarify, it may not have been shut properly as many visitors were getting in and out, I not only checked for gaps but also how wide, uniform they were etc. The best fit and finish I have come aross here, in a hand crafted body.
Regards,

[jeepster]

Originally Posted by chanu

4. 16 mm gauge steel

i think it is 16 gauge steel not 16 mm steel.

16 guage steel thickness =1.5mm ~ 1.6mm

16 mm =0.63 inch

[xtreme power]

the finish, paint, workmanship is superb, thumbs up
'but a bit of detailing is missing
the proportions are not perfect
i like the paint job

question: are the fenders fabricated in metal. or is she using the fibre ones imported off the shelf

[14000rpm]

Originally Posted by xtreme power

question: are the fenders fabricated in metal. or is she using the fibre ones imported off the shelf

I reckon its in Sheetmetal.

[Ricky_63]

I don't think a fiberglass bumper is going to last much, right ? BTW does this Jeep run an independent suspension setup or the standard M&M setup ??

If the latter, the is it possible to convert to an independent setup ??

Brilliant job, surely done with great care & precision.




Cheers

[fazalaliadil]

The fenders and front bumper is not fiberglass but 16 guage fabricated sheet metal.

[Ricky_3007]

Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

The fenders and front bumper is not fiberglass but 16 guage fabricated sheet metal.

Excellent Work and craftsmanship!!

Only few minor things are missing as people said earlier. Like I think the Fenders and Bumper should have been in same Matt Black . Also these is kind of "clip" in Front Grill and Front Bumper of Original Rubicon which is not there. I guess Front Door Hinges are also bit different.

Still, I like the way it is made and would love to check the base price at least.

Regards,

Tarkesh