Rubicon replica - Made in India.

fazalaliadil · 23rd July 2010, 20:11

The on going auto show at Novotel HICC, Hyderabad, saw major international auto manufacturers display their beauties from the world over. with the exception of one which was manufactured here in Hyderabad by Prabhu, an automobile engineer, The Owner of New Mars automobile workshop ( a specialty workshop in mechanical's from transforming your car into a mean drag racer or getting the best paint job I have ever seen in India), apart from regular jobs.

It took Prabhu just over two months to transform an MM540 into a Rubicon replica.

I have seen many fabrications in Hyderabad, but rate this by far the best in fit and finish, detailing, proportions and pace of project completion.

The chassis was shortened. Tub, fenders, bumpers, roll bar, dash board etc, fabricated. High grade leather upholstery. Bitumen epoxy on under-body and floor and high quality paint in a relatively short period.

I have been visiting body and paint shops here for months regarding my works and by now they would just have completed just 15-20% of what has been done on this jeep. Best thing is all under one roof.

I know now where to take my CJ-3B (The LYNX) when it's time.

Regards,

Posting some random photos. In blue shirt (2nd pic.) is Prabhu.

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mjothi · 23rd July 2010, 20:24

Wow, very neatly executed. Finish, as you mentioned is really good.

Was it mostly the cosmetic? Or Is there any change to the heart of the Jeep to?

fazalaliadil · 23rd July 2010, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

Wow, very neatly executed. Finish, as you mentioned is really good.

Was it mostly the cosmetic? Or Is there any change to the heart of the Jeep to?

That depends what heart transplant the client wants, I suppose.
And yes forgot to mention it is AIR CONDITIONED!

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Nitin · 23rd July 2010, 20:44

Awesome job indeed!
The Rubicon is one of my all time favorite off roaders from the Jeep stable, and although I'd like to see 17" wheels and broader tires on this one, it still looks as close as possible to the real thing.
Way to go!

jeeva · 23rd July 2010, 20:48

The body work and paint quality is exceptional.

Looks like Hyderabad has the best mechanical craftsmen around.

mjothi · 23rd July 2010, 20:51

Ha, i was thinking what could be those air flow ducts on dashboards.

So, Cool jeep.

agspins · 23rd July 2010, 23:56

That is superb job, fit and finish is great, any ideas how much would such a transformation cost?

hillram · 24th July 2010, 00:31

I have seen this "Indian made Rubicon" at the beginning stages of its construction at Prabhu's workshop and the transformation into a finished beauty is a commendable job by New Mars Team.Kudos to Prabhu and his Automobile Engineering expertise.
Not to mention that some of our very own T-Bhpians like Raveendra,Suren,were involved in its construction.Hats off guys !!

4x4 cruiser · 24th July 2010, 02:21

Fantastic job done, the photos itself are drool factor, wish i could have seen it in flesh. Some of you guys are seriously lucky to see it under construction and then the finished product in flesh. Another reason to fall in love with TBHP, wherein many people wont have even know about this project now all the enthusiast will know one more destination to get their dream vehicle.

Hats off to the Modification and three cheers for TBHP.

pulsar56 · 24th July 2010, 02:32

Only few of the Hyderabad T-BHPians knew about this project and we had to be silent until the final product was revealed.

@Fazal Saab, Thank you for staring this thread! We still need your valuable suggestions in completing this project!

Attached is one pic of the Jeep during WIP!

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FYI: The whole jeep is completely hand-made!

P.S: I didn't know, that not attending a expensive continental breakfast can remove me completely out of the equation!
Well, Thanks!

Gooney · 24th July 2010, 03:06

A very good mod-job indeed. But at the risk of being castigated, I think comparing this to the Rubicon is not fair. It has some resemblance to the Rubicon, but is nowhere near even being a replica of the original. The front does not AT ALL look like the Rubicon, the details are lacking.

Having said all this, I feel this is indeed a great mod-job. I just don't think comparison does justice to either the Rubicon or the modified Mahindra.

KMT · 24th July 2010, 06:23

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.

//M · 24th July 2010, 06:27

Fantastic job done by prabhu. The detailing is very neat and sharp. It doesn't look like a replica, rather its more of the real thing minus the "Jeep" badges. Brilliantly executed job.

The Wolf · 24th July 2010, 11:01

Looks damn good...I wana see how many of us would like to go offroad with such a glossy piece of machinery, hehe!!! For me this one is more of a garage goddess

How much does this one cost, any idea?

fazalaliadil · 24th July 2010, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

Looks damn good...I wana see how many of us would like to go offroad with such a glossy piece of machinery, hehe!!! For me this one is more of a garage goddess

How much does this one cost, any idea?

Hi Wolf,
No idea about the cost, I can give the number of Prabhu for any queries.
0 98669 94455
Regards,

23rd July 2010, 20:11	#1
fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	Rubicon replica - Made in India. The on going auto show at Novotel HICC, Hyderabad, saw major international auto manufacturers display their beauties from the world over. with the exception of one which was manufactured here in Hyderabad by Prabhu, an automobile engineer, The Owner of New Mars automobile workshop ( a specialty workshop in mechanical's from transforming your car into a mean drag racer or getting the best paint job I have ever seen in India), apart from regular jobs. It took Prabhu just over two months to transform an MM540 into a Rubicon replica. I have seen many fabrications in Hyderabad, but rate this by far the best in fit and finish, detailing, proportions and pace of project completion. The chassis was shortened. Tub, fenders, bumpers, roll bar, dash board etc, fabricated. High grade leather upholstery. Bitumen epoxy on under-body and floor and high quality paint in a relatively short period. I have been visiting body and paint shops here for months regarding my works and by now they would just have completed just 15-20% of what has been done on this jeep. Best thing is all under one roof. I know now where to take my CJ-3B (The LYNX) when it's time. Regards, Posting some random photos. In blue shirt (2nd pic.) is Prabhu.
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23rd July 2010, 20:24	#2
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Wow, very neatly executed. Finish, as you mentioned is really good. Was it mostly the cosmetic? Or Is there any change to the heart of the Jeep to?
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23rd July 2010, 20:44	#4
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Awesome job indeed! The Rubicon is one of my all time favorite off roaders from the Jeep stable, and although I'd like to see 17" wheels and broader tires on this one, it still looks as close as possible to the real thing. Way to go!
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23rd July 2010, 20:48	#5
jeeva BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DXB / Nilgiris Posts: 769 Thanked: 1,278 Times View My Garage	The body work and paint quality is exceptional. Looks like Hyderabad has the best mechanical craftsmen around.
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23rd July 2010, 20:51	#6
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Ha, i was thinking what could be those air flow ducts on dashboards. So, Cool jeep.
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23rd July 2010, 23:56	#7
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,653 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	That is superb job, fit and finish is great, any ideas how much would such a transformation cost?
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24th July 2010, 00:31	#8
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	I have seen this "Indian made Rubicon" at the beginning stages of its construction at Prabhu's workshop and the transformation into a finished beauty is a commendable job by New Mars Team.Kudos to Prabhu and his Automobile Engineering expertise. Not to mention that some of our very own T-Bhpians like Raveendra,Suren,were involved in its construction.Hats off guys !!
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24th July 2010, 02:21	#9
4x4 cruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 119 Thanked: 7 Times	Fantastic job done, the photos itself are drool factor, wish i could have seen it in flesh. Some of you guys are seriously lucky to see it under construction and then the finished product in flesh. Another reason to fall in love with TBHP, wherein many people wont have even know about this project now all the enthusiast will know one more destination to get their dream vehicle. Hats off to the Modification and three cheers for TBHP.
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24th July 2010, 02:32	#10
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Only few of the Hyderabad T-BHPians knew about this project and we had to be silent until the final product was revealed. @Fazal Saab, Thank you for staring this thread! We still need your valuable suggestions in completing this project! Attached is one pic of the Jeep during WIP! FYI: The whole jeep is completely hand-made! P.S: I didn't know, that not attending a expensive continental breakfast can remove me completely out of the equation! Well, Thanks! Last edited by pulsar56 : 24th July 2010 at 02:37.
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24th July 2010, 03:06	#11
Gooney BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Guwahati Posts: 348 Thanked: 78 Times	A very good mod-job indeed. But at the risk of being castigated, I think comparing this to the Rubicon is not fair. It has some resemblance to the Rubicon, but is nowhere near even being a replica of the original. The front does not AT ALL look like the Rubicon, the details are lacking. Having said all this, I feel this is indeed a great mod-job. I just don't think comparison does justice to either the Rubicon or the modified Mahindra.
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24th July 2010, 06:23	#12
KMT BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Coorg Posts: 455 Thanked: 877 Times	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.
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24th July 2010, 06:27	#13
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,201 Thanked: 22,920 Times	Fantastic job done by prabhu. The detailing is very neat and sharp. It doesn't look like a replica, rather its more of the real thing minus the "Jeep" badges. Brilliantly executed job.
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24th July 2010, 11:01	#14
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 71 Times	Looks damn good...I wana see how many of us would like to go offroad with such a glossy piece of machinery, hehe!!! For me this one is more of a garage goddess How much does this one cost, any idea?
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