[autoholic]

Originally Posted by xtreme power

sorry baba,
i for some reasons dont get p.m's
first of all dont get your gearbox and engine mated at a lathe shop
theres an easier way to do it, and will take only 20 minutes.
you can use that spare time in designing proper engine mounts
ill send you pictures of mine
again im sorry if i did not reply to your previous p.m's if you did send them
you can directly contact me(Allan 09833884020) , ill guide you regarding the mating and any other help need
be advised: your getting into fun territory and be prepared to loose some of your hair over the wiring

Allan, please send the pics of engine/GB mating to my email ID(sumit_hsi@hotmail.com). Also expect a couple of calls from me too on the same subject.

I think its raining MG416 in India.

[autoholic]

Originally Posted by karizma9292

Hi , the engine which i had got has been sent back for a G16B as the G15A is -ve fit

Meanwhile the body work has started and also bought wheels and tyres for the gypsy. (FORCEUM 235/75-R15 on 8.5J wheels)

you didnt get the jimny wheels you were looking for ??

Please share for what price you are getting your engine.

[karizma9292]

Originally Posted by gypsy4x4

The alloys look pretty neat , how much did you pay for them? I'm in the rebuild process of my 1.0 carb and would soon need to get a set of tyres and alloys for the same.

You can PM me the details if you wish

Thanks buddy , PM not neccesary as this is not a top secret info .

Make of these alloys is Silverline . MRP is 22k but the ones i bought was used for 3 days so got it for 17k . It was a mix of black & buffing , i did not like that so got this painted to full matt finish black.

[gypsy4x4]

Originally Posted by karizma9292

Thanks buddy , PM not neccesary as this is not a top secret info .

Make of these alloys is Silverline . MRP is 22k but the ones i bought was used for 3 days so got it for 17k . It was a mix of black & buffing , i did not like that so got this painted to full matt finish black.

haha , i asked for the PM as not everybody is comfortable sharing prices , i was just being nice.

BTW i have silver line alloys in my Spark. 17 k is nice deal for those alloys.

[M.R.Boruwa]

Really happy to see the progress of your Gypsy. Man you are going to ignite the spark of jealousy. On one hand you have Jonga and other Gypsy 1.6..( We have spoken over phone few times). Is is possible to check out you Gypsy & Jonga at your convenience.

[karizma9292]

Originally Posted by gypsy4x4

haha , i asked for the PM as not everybody is comfortable sharing prices , i was just being nice.

BTW i have silver line alloys in my Spark. 17 k is nice deal for those alloys.

HAHAHA i get it don worry . Thanks buddy.

Originally Posted by M.R.Boruwa

Really happy to see the progress of your Gypsy. Man you are going to ignite the spark of jealousy. On one hand you have Jonga and other Gypsy 1.6..( We have spoken over phone few times). Is is possible to check out you Gypsy & Jonga at your convenience.

Thanks man , Gypsy i'l be driving it and Jonga will be driven by my bro and some time we'l exchange . Oh is it i don remember sorry . Ya buddy give me a call sometime

[dwaraka]

Congralutions! Gypsy with Baleno engine 1.5 ltr and King gear box (i pressume) is a deadly combination. I am eagerly looking for it to be on road.

[karizma9292]

HI huys , its been a while i updated the thread , so here goes with the pics from this week's progress . Did not use metal paste even at the smallest places , used 3M's body filler , hardener and Lesonal putty . For the chassi undercoat and floor used 3M's underseal . Bought swift seats for the front. Sorry for the poor quality images as i forgot my cam in my house & these were taken with my mobile


Closed the vent because in my previous gypsy water used to leak through it



Bought swift front seats & custom mounts have been fabricated



Bought front bumper from Swatikviji so the OE bumper mount is of no use , its been cut and the hole is sealed off with a plate












Chassi painted black





Under body finished with 3m underseal



Floor also finished with 3m underseal



Body being lowered onto the chassi with new body mounts

[Jaggu]

Why are you not shortening the rear overhang? That would have been a neat mod with this build.

[karizma9292]

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Why are you not shortening the rear overhang? That would have been a neat mod with this build.

I know sir , i wanted to but bro does not want it . I so much wanted a shorter rear after i had a hard time with my old gypsy while climbing down a rocky descent . Let my bro's Jonga finish restoration im sure he'l take his eyes off the gypsy then i'l do it

[Jaggu]

Do it now, much easier since you are doing a ground up restoration. No double expense with painting etc also.

[karizma9292]

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Do it now, much easier since you are doing a ground up restoration. No double expense with painting etc also.

Bro wont allow me to do that now sir . I have asked him lotta times but no use . Later i will

[karizma9292]

hey guys, update as of yesterday is that the first coat of paint is done . By tomorrow morning painting process will be done

Few pics of the first coat of paint

[MexXxentric]

Originally Posted by karizma9292

HI huys , its been a while i updated the thread , so here goes with the pics from this week's progress . Did not use metal paste even at the smallest places , used 3M's body filler , hardener and Lesonal putty . For the chassi undercoat and floor used 3M's underseal .

Bought swift seats for the front.

Closed the vent because in my previous gypsy water used to leak through it

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Bought swift front seats & custom mounts have been fabricated


Bought front bumper from Swatikviji so the OE bumper mount is of no use , its been cut and the hole is sealed off with a plate


Chassi painted black

Attachment 472787

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Under body finished with 3m underseal

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Floor also finished with 3m underseal

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Body being lowered onto the chassi with new body mounts

The swift's seats wont be a little bulky?

Good decision to close the vent holes.. Its a leaky spot / corrosion point for Gypsy.

[karizma9292]

Originally Posted by MexXxentric

The swift's seats wont be a little bulky?

Good decision to close the vent holes.. Its a leaky spot / corrosion point for Gypsy.

Its kind of a tight fit but fits well . Will put up pics of the seats in place by today . Went in search of Baleno seats but ended up buying these as i got a good deal for these.

Yeah buddy , my previous gypsy couldn be driven during rains because of this reason so decided to close it.

And bro do you have pics of your gypsy's engine & GB mated together? If yes please send to my mail id (sugan.prasad87@gmail.com)