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Old 23rd December 2009, 20:04   #31
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OMG! dude why would you do this to your Gypsy?

I understand that it is your vehicle and it is your call in the end. But the front end looks horrible. I can bet that your vehicle will end up in the weird and wacky mod jobs section.

I agree with other 100% on backing out of the front end changes. IMO back out from them and keep the originality.
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Old 23rd December 2009, 20:52   #32
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Hey buddy, I don't think the front looks so bad. But final verdict should be passed after job completed. Another option you could use is wire mesh grill. Remove all the vertical partition from grill area and put a mirror buffed steinless steel wire mesh. It will look awesome with darker glossy paint shade on body. And you could fit some chrome finished alloys to complete the bling look.
By the way you can also use wire mesh on original front. That way you can look different without loosing originality.
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Old 23rd December 2009, 22:23   #33
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OMG! dude why would you do this to your Gypsy?

I understand that it is your vehicle and it is your call in the end. But the front end looks horrible. I can bet that your vehicle will end up in the weird and wacky mod jobs section.

I agree with other 100% on backing out of the front end changes. IMO back out from them and keep the originality.
thanks for the comments
will try and see if i can change or do somthing else for the front,but looks a little difficult now to any thing as lots of work has to bean done already,yes will be putting a chrom mess inside,
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Nikhil, one and only important question. Are you going to use this for off roading or as a regular drive bling gypsy? If for off roading, keep the weight down. The front end with the roof, etc, makes it heavier. If for bling, do what you want.

@deutscheafrikar, ya i saw the punjab thread and poured out my exasperation there as well!
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Old 23rd December 2009, 22:30   #35
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nope not much of an off roader,more city or weekend jeep

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This is the second such alteration I am seeing done to a good gypsy. The other one is on team bhp too, somewhere in the Punjab. What can I say?
punjab ?????can i see it too

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Old 23rd December 2009, 22:38   #36
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nope not much of an off roader,more city or weekend jeep
Fair enough and honest answer. Then do your thing. Best wishes on your project. Hope it turns out fab! Do let us know if you need anything.

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Old 24th December 2009, 09:20   #37
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i think once the front end is finished and the vehicle is painted it is going to look awesome as regards the excess weight for offroading it really wont matter if you do not take too many people with you
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punjab ?????can i see it too
No Nikhil you cannot see it. But on second thoughts you May see it.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...r-process.html


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@deutscheafrikar, ya i saw the punjab thread and poured out my exasperation there as well!
Yep Tejas I heard your exasperation and saw that nobody paid heed. It's a pity. I like the gypsy the way it is. So you're the lucky fellow mumbaiker who owns a classic. Enjoy it.

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Old 24th December 2009, 10:03   #39
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One question, isnt plastic / fiber glass, sheets eazy to fabricate for body kits? Wont it be easier to replace them in case of them being damaged?

But Sai colorium seems to swear by metal work, every single mod that i have seen in their work shop is using metal. But from the look of it, metal work certainly is not eazy.
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One question, isnt plastic / fiber glass, sheets eazy to fabricate for body kits?.
You need to make a mould first for fibreglass. So it gets more expensive for just one piece.
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Old 24th December 2009, 11:33   #41
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You need to make a mould first for fibreglass. So it gets more expensive for just one piece.
yes you r right you will have to make to a mould first and even a small accident will rip the fiber apart if the chemicals r not bonded well during the process,and not all workshop know about the repairing part of it where as metal any tinkering guy can get it back to shape
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yes you r right you will have to make to a mould first and even a small accident will rip the fiber apart if the chemicals r not bonded well during the process,and not all workshop know about the repairing part of it where as metal any tinkering guy can get it back to shape
+1,

The mold is first made out of metal and then it is casted with fiber glass. SO any ways FG is used if you are looking to reduce some weight. Gypsy anyways dosent weigh a lot.

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Old 25th December 2009, 12:08   #43
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some more pic the air scope is on
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Old 25th December 2009, 12:21   #44
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back is pending.side still pending,bull bar pending,still stuck with the paint (what to do)an suggestion photoshope,photo of other vehicals etc aything to give me an idea,power steering(who can give me?)AC looking for a supplier in bangalore,racing seats still looking for one in bangalore,suspension for the front donot know what to do any siggestion,
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Old 28th December 2009, 11:28   #45
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well 80% of the body fabrication is done
pending is the side and the back
want to change the look and feel of the speedometer
and the dash board can any one advice
example
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