[JeepCaptain]

Originally Posted by amrisharm

Woow i am sure there will be a great travelogue write up after your far eastern trip, so cant wait! Like u i too longed to go to bhutan for so many years.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...impu-paro.html
Also my friend and i, we are taking his maruti esteem 2005 to kathmandu from siliguri this october during our puja holidays. Will keep you posted on that trip as well.
happy motoring buddy, i do soo envy you .

amrisharm ,Thanks for sharing your travelogue. I would defenitely need your help when I am planning my Far East Expedition. Keep me posted about your new trip on Maruti Esteem.PM me your contacts.

Originally Posted by abheekg

First Overland®: Photography Expedition across India in Land Rover Defender ©Wildcats

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ml#post2090060

I will continue updating this thread as and when i get time.

regards,
Dr. A Ghosh

Dear Abheek, thanks for the wonderful travelogue and the link to the same. Will be waiting for your updates.

Originally Posted by r_nairtvm

Shibu,

A few pictures of a Defender to inspire you (as if you need some inspiration ) Best Regards & Drive/Ride SafeRam

Dear Ram Sir, Thanks for sharing pics and also for taking me to that treasure chest the other day.

Originally Posted by Desmosedici

This looks Awesome.

Shibu Sir, are you considering this kind of a design or are you keeping it as it looks now.

Dear Raj, Well for time being I am planning to keep it simple and stock. But I have a list of mods planned which will be done in stages and also after collecting the parts.

[harjeev]

Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

I am planning to do long expeditions on this vehicle once I am done with the restoration. One or more trips to far east to cover all the far eastern states and Nepal and Bhutan are in the pipeline.

WOW!!!
This would surely be something to watch out for. I too would like to attempt something like this, so please be sure to let me know. It would be great if we could plan out something together.

[JeepCaptain]

Originally Posted by harjeev

WOW!!!
This would surely be something to watch out for. I too would like to attempt something like this, so please be sure to let me know. It would be great if we could plan out something together.

Dear Harjeev,
Would love to team-up with you for my future trips.I will definitely let you know my plans and we can workout something together.

[saintsinner]

Saw this LR at mayapuri, fairly well maintained

[SILVERWOOD]

Originally Posted by saintsinner

Saw this LR at mayapuri, fairly well maintained

Wow, how was was he quoting.?

[harjeev]

Originally Posted by saintsinner

Saw this LR at mayapuri, fairly well maintained

Yup I saw it today morning too. If I am not wrong then this one is parked on the main road itself.
I just might be headed there to check the status on my CJ3B in a couple of day.
Cheers
Harjeev

[SILVERWOOD]

Originally Posted by harjeev

Yup I saw it today morning too. If I am not wrong then this one is parked on the main road itself.
I just might be headed there to check the status on my CJ3B in a couple of day.
Cheers
Harjeev

Dear Harjeev,

Will you please speak to the shop owner and find out the asking price.?

Thanks

SILVERWOOD.

[JeepCaptain]

Originally Posted by saintsinner

Saw this LR at mayapuri, fairly well maintained

saintsinner, Thats an interesting find. Looks like a LR Series III for me.

Originally Posted by harjeev

Yup I saw it today morning too. If I am not wrong then this one is parked on the main road itself.
I just might be headed there to check the status on my CJ3B in a couple of day.CheersHarjeev

harjeev, How is your CJ3B coming along? this is the LHD rite?

Originally Posted by SILVERWOOD

Dear Harjeev,
Will you please speak to the shop owner and find out the asking price.?
ThanksSILVERWOOD.

SILVERWOOD, Just Fyi .. its a LWB Land Rover SeriesIII which is a totally different vehicle compared to the SWB Defender and its used for totally different purposes.

[harjeev]

Originally Posted by SILVERWOOD

Dear Harjeev,

Will you please speak to the shop owner and find out the asking price.?

Thanks

SILVERWOOD.

Will do buddy.

Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

harjeev, How is your CJ3B coming along? this is the LHD rite?

Not good. The work's been stopped as the workshop had to clear all the vehicles from his place due to the commonwealth thing. So the vehicle has been parked at a friends farm house since the 1st of this month.
I spoke the mechanic today and he told me that he would be getting the vehicle within this week and restarting the work.

[SILVERWOOD]

Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

saintsinner,


SILVERWOOD, Just Fyi .. its a LWB Land Rover SeriesIII which is a totally different vehicle compared to the SWB Defender and its used for totally different purposes.

Thanks Shibu.I know its a LWB Land Rover Series III which was manufactured till 85.

Originally Posted by harjeev

Will do buddy.

Thanks Harjeev.Will wait for your PM.

[saintsinner]

i don't know how much it was for. the dealer is a friend of my dealer, he had some work there and while i was waiting for him i saw this LR. SWB? It sure looked long

[Abes]

Congrats mate, on your dream come true!!

An old timer in Dubai once told me that open Land Rovers used to ferry them between Dubai and Abudhabi, when Sheik Sayed Road was still a 'kacha' desert road!

I am happy that you are getting a lot of support from fellow TBHPiens.

I wish you all the best for the restoration!! If you need my assistance with anything, just let me know!!

[JeepCaptain]

Originally Posted by Abes

Congrats mate, on your dream come true!!
I am happy that you are getting a lot of support from fellow TBHPiens.

I wish you all the best for the restoration!! If you need my assistance with anything, just let me know!!

Dear Abes,
Thanks for your offer to assist. Yes without teambhp and without help from many bhpians, many of my restorations wouldnt' have been possible at all.

Just a quick update on the Defender.

Last week I manage send some (light weight) parts with a friend of Doc Abheek who was going to Nagpur.

1) Full front Axle overhaul Kit which includes

• Joint Washers 3 types
• Gasket - 2 Each
• Washers 4 Each
• Oil Seal 4 Eash
• Seal 2 Each
• Hub Lock Washer 2 Each
• Seal Hub 4 Each
• Oil Seal 4 Each
• Bearing 4 Each

2) Engine Timing Belt
3) Hub Cabs 4 EAch
4) Gear Box Full Oil Seal Kit
5) Transfer Case Full Oil Seal Kit
6) Radiator Cap
7) Coolant Tank Cap

The work will start tomorrow and will be completed in 2-3 days time. Once its completed I will be sending the remaining parts and Hopefully the Landy will be ready to leave Nagpur to Kerala by Nov 13 or 14th.

[JeepCaptain]

Dear All,
Just a quick update, Landy has finally reached home. Myself and HVKumar Sir (the famous traveller on Indian roads and fellow bhpian) set out from Nagpur last Wednesday with myself behind the wheel of Landy and HVK behind my Rally Gypsy, we reached safely to my hometown Adoor, kerala on Friday.

Will post the detailed travelogue soon.



Regards
Shibu

[svsantosh]

Oye, you passed hosur!! I would have loved to meet you and HVK over a tea. Will make it up in munnar