Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible"

pcpranav · 20th March 2011, 23:47

Hi Sanjay,
you've got a lovely machine in the first place, and good to see your dedication to further build it nicely. Believe me, all this is just acting as appetizer for my jeep hunger!

would like to personally see your machine. I believe some of the pics are from the backside Balkum road towards Kalva bridge, dont know the exact name.

regards,

Pranav

scphanse · 21st March 2011, 02:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4army

Thank you Salil, let me know when you will be in Mumbai.

Sanjay,
I know this is way too late in reply. Nevertheless, You don't worry- I have your contact no, Ill be in touch when I am in Mumbai for a few days. I have to see and TD if possible the Jeep.
regards
salil

PS: Please keep a detailed tab of the expenses. That would help in future planning.

IQBAL VEERJI · 21st March 2011, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4army

We got these round plates ready from market and we made square plates in the workshop.

Hi, I have seen your jeep parked in RTO Lane at Andheri, I have seen it almost everytime I pass from that lane.

I have my office at Veera Desai Rd, and I pass by that lane to my home and office daily in the morning and evening. I will PM you my contact then let us meet once . I have contacts for all sorts of auto repairs in and around our area although I am a electrical consultant, lets see if I can be of any help to you Regards...

4x4army · 21st March 2011, 23:43

@ IQBAL VEERJI
Thanks!!
I have sent you PM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scphanse

Sanjay,
I know this is way too late in reply. Nevertheless, You don't worry- I have your contact no, Ill be in touch when I am in Mumbai for a few days. I have to see and TD if possible the Jeep.
regards
salil

PS: Please keep a detailed tab of the expenses. That would help in future planning.

Dear Salil,
Yes too late in reply, last weekend I was in pune for 3 days with my Jeep. You missed TD of my vehicle, may be next week I will come again to pune, will give you call for test drive. I am collecting lot of accessories for my Jeep from pune.

Cheers!

4x4army · 22nd March 2011, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcpranav

Hi Sanjay,
you've got a lovely machine in the first place, and good to see your dedication to further build it nicely. Believe me, all this is just acting as appetizer for my jeep hunger!

would like to personally see your machine. I believe some of the pics are from the backside Balkum road towards Kalva bridge, dont know the exact name.

regards,

Pranav

Thanks Pranav,
Give me a call when you want to see the machine.
The pics are not from Kalva bridge, WIP pics are clicked at Dahisar at fabricator's place.

kaustubh_vaze · 22nd March 2011, 13:57

@4X4army - It would be great if you could also let me know when you are in Pune next time. I am from Pune and it would be a pleaure to take a look at your vehicle.

BTW - What are the accessories that you get in Pune and dont get in Mumbai. I have seen a lot of people go to Mumbai to get parts.

Regards,
Kaustubh

4x4army · 23rd March 2011, 15:09

SHOPPING - These are few thing I bought for my baby ( But my wife says its my second wife

),

LAMDA free wheel locking Hubs

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PRICOL odometer

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TVS Nut-Bolts, Washers and Clips

Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible"-img_4754.jpg

LIGHTS

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SNORKEL HEAD

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TAIL LIGHTS

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4x4army · 24th March 2011, 10:02

Got this stuff from scrap yard.
Swiped dust, scraped rust and old paint by sandpaper. And now trying to apply Black paint at home by myself.

Guys suggest me paint work is good OR Powder coating?

Shovel & Pickaxe ( small size)

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Jack -

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This is Brand new -

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fazalaliadil · 24th March 2011, 10:27

4X4army,
Thats a nice comprehensive makeover coming up, looking forward to the final outcome.
Regards,

4x4army · 24th March 2011, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

4X4army,
Thats a nice comprehensive makeover coming up, looking forward to the final outcome.
Regards,

Thank You Fazal Sir !

Sir, I am a newbie and I have no knowledge ( Mechanically & Technically ) at all,
as I am from Advertising & Design field and this is totally new field for me.
Even I don't know exactly the words for those things which I want to ask all of you. (My queries)

I am learning a lot from all Guru's including you to improve my vehicle, specially for off roading.
Whenever I don't have work, I always go through the discussion of all of you on different threads and try to increase my knowledge for improving my Jeep.

In this summer I am planning to visit Hydrabad for Jeep stuff, that time I would like to meet you if you wish.

Regards
Sanjay

4x4army · 28th March 2011, 15:24

Hi Guys

Update as on 28th March 2011

As I mentioned earlier, my fabricator is too busy with his work so no updates on my Roll cage work. In between I have done mechanical work.

As suggested by mechanic I have done the following work recently.

Guys, If I missed anything according to you then please suggest me.

Brakes

-Front Disc brakes and Rear drum brakes (work done from lathe machine)
-Overhauled and fitted both brakes with new pads.
-Front brake caliper washer set replaced.
- Lock washer and grease changed and overhauled.

Steering / Suspension

- Installed New DAMPER KIT
- Torsion bar bushes replaced with new ones
- King pin bearings changed.
- Wheel bearings changed
- King Pin overhauled.

Engine

- Done general checkup
- Changed Engine foundations
- Engine Tuneup
- Tappet setting
- Air filter Clean

Gear Box and Cluch

- Changed Gearbox foundations
- New FLY WHEEL RING
- New CLUTCH PLATE
- Changed bearing

Starter

- Changed New Starter Bendex, Bush.

Electrical

- Changed New ODO METER
- Changed New COMBINATION SWICH

Some pics of the WIP -

sreejeshmp · 28th March 2011, 15:55

Good Work friend please check the Diffs,GB. You know one thing, after finishing all this work and when you drive it, A smile will come from your heart thats the thing we will never get from a brand new vehicle. May be that is the JEEP THING

.

- Sreejesh

jyobeb · 28th March 2011, 22:36

The drain sipes on the snorkel head is not designed correctly. Any (rain) water sucked in through the snorkel will go straight into the filter.

4x4army · 29th March 2011, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by sreejeshmp

Good Work friend please check the Diffs,GB. You know one thing, after finishing all this work and when you drive it, A smile will come from your heart thats the thing we will never get from a brand new vehicle. May be that is the JEEP THING

.

- Sreejesh

Thank you Sreejesh !

I have done this mechanical work in Pune. After finishing all this work, when I drove the vehicle on Pune-Mumbai Expressway,
I was thrilled but no one was with me to express my feelings about this. I was overwhelmed at that time and experienced the same and I agree with you that no new vehicle can give this heavenly feeling.

Yes, its JEEP THING!

In my next trip I will definitely do Diffs and GB work.

Thanks Jyobeb,
Your right, It's replica of the Safari snorkel, I ordered it from Banglore, when I received it I also noticed this.
The person who made this may be forgotten to make drill on it for drain sip. At the time of installing , I will do that as mentioned in the picture below.

- Sanjay

xtremedeep · 30th March 2011, 04:32

You have a great thing going here buddy. Your Jeep is coming along great. I had sent you a PM some days back, can you please look into it and when time permits get back to me.

Thanks
Deep

20th March 2011, 23:47	#91
pcpranav BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 716 Thanked: 969 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Hi Sanjay, you've got a lovely machine in the first place, and good to see your dedication to further build it nicely. Believe me, all this is just acting as appetizer for my jeep hunger! would like to personally see your machine. I believe some of the pics are from the backside Balkum road towards Kalva bridge, dont know the exact name. regards, Pranav
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22nd March 2011, 13:57	#96
kaustubh_vaze BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 224 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" @4X4army - It would be great if you could also let me know when you are in Pune next time. I am from Pune and it would be a pleaure to take a look at your vehicle. BTW - What are the accessories that you get in Pune and dont get in Mumbai. I have seen a lot of people go to Mumbai to get parts. Regards, Kaustubh
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23rd March 2011, 15:09	#97
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" SHOPPING - These are few thing I bought for my baby ( But my wife says its my second wife ), LAMDA free wheel locking Hubs PRICOL odometer TVS Nut-Bolts, Washers and Clips LIGHTS SNORKEL HEAD TAIL LIGHTS
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24th March 2011, 10:02	#98
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Got this stuff from scrap yard. Swiped dust, scraped rust and old paint by sandpaper. And now trying to apply Black paint at home by myself. Guys suggest me paint work is good OR Powder coating? Shovel & Pickaxe ( small size) Jack - This is Brand new -
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24th March 2011, 10:27	#99
fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 671 Times View My Garage	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" 4X4army, Thats a nice comprehensive makeover coming up, looking forward to the final outcome. Regards,
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28th March 2011, 15:24	#101
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Hi Guys Update as on 28th March 2011 As I mentioned earlier, my fabricator is too busy with his work so no updates on my Roll cage work. In between I have done mechanical work. As suggested by mechanic I have done the following work recently. Guys, If I missed anything according to you then please suggest me. Brakes -Front Disc brakes and Rear drum brakes (work done from lathe machine) -Overhauled and fitted both brakes with new pads. -Front brake caliper washer set replaced. - Lock washer and grease changed and overhauled. Steering / Suspension - Installed New DAMPER KIT - Torsion bar bushes replaced with new ones - King pin bearings changed. - Wheel bearings changed - King Pin overhauled. Engine - Done general checkup - Changed Engine foundations - Engine Tuneup - Tappet setting - Air filter Clean Gear Box and Cluch - Changed Gearbox foundations - New FLY WHEEL RING - New CLUTCH PLATE - Changed bearing Starter - Changed New Starter Bendex, Bush. Electrical - Changed New ODO METER - Changed New COMBINATION SWICH Some pics of the WIP - Attached Thumbnails
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28th March 2011, 15:55	#102
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Good Work friend please check the Diffs,GB. You know one thing, after finishing all this work and when you drive it, A smile will come from your heart thats the thing we will never get from a brand new vehicle. May be that is the JEEP THING . - Sreejesh Last edited by sreejeshmp : 28th March 2011 at 15:56.
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28th March 2011, 22:36	#103
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" The drain sipes on the snorkel head is not designed correctly. Any (rain) water sucked in through the snorkel will go straight into the filter.
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30th March 2011, 04:32	#105
xtremedeep BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NJ & Pune Posts: 51 Thanked: 15 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" You have a great thing going here buddy. Your Jeep is coming along great. I had sent you a PM some days back, can you please look into it and when time permits get back to me. Thanks Deep
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