My Gypsy - The Hornet

krishnathanthri · 6th August 2010, 12:35

pdev29: It is a full functioning snorkel setup.

Waterproofing of Spark Plugs, Ignition coil, Exhaust is remaining.

For the Exhaust, I am planning for a detachable extension pipe (plug it when going for OTR) My Mech says he has done such setup on Gypsy.

Regards,
Krishna Thanthri

khan_sultan · 6th August 2010, 12:42

Good to see a thread about your Gypsy experience here. It seems like yesterday that you bought it and we met at Suraksha for analysis of your purchase.

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After reading all the build threads I thought I'd post my own thread of the build of my Gypsy....
Here are some pics of my Gypsy when I first bought it

yes the previous owner had made it into a car rather than a 4X4!!
ohh yeah did I mention that I got the front drive shaft a week after I bought the gypsy??!!

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My first order of business was to change the tyres. Here is a comparison between the tyres.
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Oh, it was pathetic when you bought it (in 4x4 terms). No front drive shaft, tyres that any offroader would be ashamed of using, LPG. But yes, the alloy wheels were/are cooooooool.

Kudos to you to have transformed your gypsy into what it is today.

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The lockers make the Hornet's steering a little tight and the locker release in sharp curves is particularly annoying (its a little loud)

Welcome. the Spartan lockers are more noisier than lockright.

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but on the trail its AMAZING!!!
Had gone to Chikmagalur (sorry no pics - was too busy driving) and was using 2hi in lotsa places where others were using 4hi

Go easy -- else that traction can also chewup your axles also :-)

Gypsy-Boy · 10th August 2010, 10:18

Khan - true ... even I remember like it was just yesterday when we met for the first time at Suraksha. You were getting your SPOA done then.

I know there are lotsa people here who are angry with me for not posting more pics (esp under-hood) but am a little busy with my Bro's wedding next month.
Here are some pics from the Anaconda (Avalakonda) annual event.
Once again (standard disclaimer) these photo's arent mine so creddit goes to the actual photographers - Akaash and Mukund.

Cheers
GB

Gypsy-Boy · 16th August 2010, 16:40

Finally got a under bonnet snap of how the Snorkel is connected to the air filter

Sorry for the delay guys

Simply put the snorkel pipe comes through the indicator hole and is connected to the air filter.

Gypsy-Boy · 25th October 2010, 10:00

Put on some lights and an RPM meter ...

Fixed the RPM on the left side ...

The front of my Hornet

With original headlights on high

Top lights

Front lights

All the lights!!!

PS - sorry for the quality of the pics

Cyrus43 · 26th October 2010, 07:32

Why is the RPM meter on the Left Side??

Gypsy-Boy · 26th October 2010, 09:39

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Why is the RPM meter on the Left Side??

It is on the left side to give me a clear road (or no road) view.
The RPM meter has been put on just to look good

headers · 28th October 2010, 09:05

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Originally Posted by Gypsy-Boy

The RPM meter has been put on just to look good

Hey Ajay, couldn't help but ask does the meter work?

Gypsy-Boy · 28th October 2010, 09:49

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Originally Posted by headers

Hey Ajay, couldn't help but ask does the meter work?

YES!!!
Did the connections myself!!

Gypsy-Boy · 7th January 2014, 17:33

Well guys its been a loooong time since i've posted something here ...
So thought I'd update on my Hornet ... Now the Orange Hornet!!

A few pics of the Gypsy first

Gypsy-Boy · 7th January 2014, 17:46

Now a works list

1) Complete engine rebuilt - New valves, Springs, Piston rings - Not rebored as the block was in decent condition.
2) Body, wheels interior painted
3) New soft top for cabin only
4) A/C
5) Deep dish steering
6) New rubber beedings all through the vehicle.
7) New Hinges
8) Original carpets
PS - These pics were taken half way through the works ...

Existing mods / Additions
1) Rear wheel lockers
2) Snorkel
3) Tachometer
4) Lights
5) Esteem seats

Future changes / Additions (Time permitting)
1) Seats (Esteem seats have a rust coating on them) considering the rest of the vehicle, wanted to change this for the better.
2) Water temp and oil temp meters.
3) Winch (?)
4) Inflatable seats for the rear (or maybe an air mattress)
5) Firewall insulation (sound and heat)
6) Door insulation (sound)

Will try and take some more recent pics and upload them

sudeep.pandya · 7th January 2014, 18:06

Your Gypsy reminds me of Chennai express movie!

Did you lend your Gypsy to Rohit Shetty for shooting purpose ?? :-)

6th August 2010, 12:35	#31
krishnathanthri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mysore <---> Bangalore Posts: 299 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	pdev29: It is a full functioning snorkel setup. Waterproofing of Spark Plugs, Ignition coil, Exhaust is remaining. For the Exhaust, I am planning for a detachable extension pipe (plug it when going for OTR) My Mech says he has done such setup on Gypsy. Regards, Krishna Thanthri
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10th August 2010, 10:18	#33
Gypsy-Boy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 298 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Khan - true ... even I remember like it was just yesterday when we met for the first time at Suraksha. You were getting your SPOA done then. I know there are lotsa people here who are angry with me for not posting more pics (esp under-hood) but am a little busy with my Bro's wedding next month. Here are some pics from the Anaconda (Avalakonda) annual event. Once again (standard disclaimer) these photo's arent mine so creddit goes to the actual photographers - Akaash and Mukund. Cheers GB
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16th August 2010, 16:40	#34
Gypsy-Boy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 298 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Finally got a under bonnet snap of how the Snorkel is connected to the air filter Sorry for the delay guys Simply put the snorkel pipe comes through the indicator hole and is connected to the air filter.
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25th October 2010, 10:00	#35
Gypsy-Boy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 298 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Put on some lights and an RPM meter ... Fixed the RPM on the left side ... The front of my Hornet With original headlights on high Top lights Front lights All the lights!!! PS - sorry for the quality of the pics
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26th October 2010, 07:32	#36
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Why is the RPM meter on the Left Side??
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7th January 2014, 17:33	#40
Gypsy-Boy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 298 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	My Gypsy - The 'Orange' Hornet Well guys its been a loooong time since i've posted something here ... So thought I'd update on my Hornet ... Now the Orange Hornet!! A few pics of the Gypsy first Attached Thumbnails
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7th January 2014, 17:46	#41
Gypsy-Boy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 298 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	My Gypsy - The 'Orange' Hornet Now a works list 1) Complete engine rebuilt - New valves, Springs, Piston rings - Not rebored as the block was in decent condition. 2) Body, wheels interior painted 3) New soft top for cabin only 4) A/C 5) Deep dish steering 6) New rubber beedings all through the vehicle. 7) New Hinges 8) Original carpets PS - These pics were taken half way through the works ... Existing mods / Additions 1) Rear wheel lockers 2) Snorkel 3) Tachometer 4) Lights 5) Esteem seats Future changes / Additions (Time permitting) 1) Seats (Esteem seats have a rust coating on them) considering the rest of the vehicle, wanted to change this for the better. 2) Water temp and oil temp meters. 3) Winch (?) 4) Inflatable seats for the rear (or maybe an air mattress) 5) Firewall insulation (sound and heat) 6) Door insulation (sound) Will try and take some more recent pics and upload them Last edited by Gypsy-Boy : 7th January 2014 at 17:54. Reason: Data added
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7th January 2014, 18:06	#42
sudeep.pandya BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Chhindwara(M.P) Posts: 240 Thanked: 453 Times	Re: My Gypsy - The Hornet Your Gypsy reminds me of Chennai express movie! Did you lend your Gypsy to Rohit Shetty for shooting purpose ?? :-)
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