My Landmaster Project

karlosdeville · 5th February 2008, 23:11

The car doesnt have the assembly, start looking for them. Those lenses are the correct size and design, though Indian ones, which do the trick. The original Lucas English items were a dark orange though.

Steeroid · 9th February 2008, 06:19

Bodywork is reportedly complete. Meanwhile, I need the following items urgently - any help would be highly appreciated:

1. Isuzu 1.8 Petrol engine (carb version, not MPFI) from the COntessa + Gearbox. Yeah we still havent found an engine.

2. Original Landmaster Dashboard.

3. Original steering wheel and switches.

4. Since Karlos has pointed it out - we will need the taillamp assembly as well.

5. Who does interiors well in Bangalore?

iraghava · 9th February 2008, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

1. Isuzu 1.8 Petrol engine (carb version, not MPFI) from the COntessa + Gearbox. Yeah we still havent found an engine.

2. Original Landmaster Dashboard.

3. Original steering wheel and switches.

4. Since Karlos has pointed it out - we will need the taillamp assembly as well.

Price for a decent Eng+Gb is around 25k in Delhi but my guy says you will need to do a rebuild on the engine. Also it'll come with the following parts:

1. Alternator
2. Carburettor
3. Starter
4. Ignitor (Don't know full details about this but apparently the Ignition coil of these engines was insanely expensive & this is a work around for that)
5. Water Pump

What the engine will not have is:

1. Air Conditioning compressor & ancillaries
2. Power Steering

About the rest of the things he says they can be found but we'll have to do a trip to Jama Masjid (Chor bazaar) for that. Problem is, I don't know much about these parts so would need an expert to accompany me there. Karloose, what about your Delhi trip man?

JayD · 9th February 2008, 15:19

Can't the engine be sourced from 'Pattalam Market' in thrissur?? Are there no NHP-ians from thrissur??

Flintstones · 9th February 2008, 15:25

congratulations and all the best.

prabhuav · 11th February 2008, 06:15

engine + GB - I thought Rudra had a steady supply of contessa engines..did you try pinging him? Else lemme know, I can get my mech to source it for you. He got me a sweet deal on my NE eng+GB+AC+brakes. all for 19k

If you want to go the whole hog, you can do stanley for the leather. Desertfox should have a regular guy who does carpets and headliner. If not my mech does. Lemme know.

BTW you are at least 4-6 weeks away from interiors. Have you finalized the seats for the car?

Steeroid · 11th February 2008, 10:26

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Originally Posted by prabhuav

engine + GB - I thought Rudra had a steady supply of contessa engines..did you try pinging him? Else lemme know, I can get my mech to source it for you. He got me a sweet deal on my NE eng+GB+AC+brakes. all for 19k

If you want to go the whole hog, you can do stanley for the leather. Desertfox should have a regular guy who does carpets and headliner. If not my mech does. Lemme know.

BTW you are at least 4-6 weeks away from interiors. Have you finalized the seats for the car?

Thanks Prabhu - your offer is the closest (geographically), so I'll be glad if you can find out.

Psycho's looking for an engine too, so that makes 3 in Bangalore.

Interiors include seats, and DF is reportedly doing some research on them.

prabhuav · 11th February 2008, 10:42

No Problemo amigo. Will get my mech on the job immediately.

condor · 16th March 2008, 09:29

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Steeroid : 5. Who does interiors well in Bangalore?

Was this mystery solved ?

Need to re-do the seat cover for the rear bench on the Sumo. The original bench was quite comfortable with it's shape & contour. But the seat cover has un-done that. Any inputs welcome.

JayD · 16th March 2008, 10:14

@steer, any updates??

speedzak · 19th March 2008, 01:48

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Originally Posted by JayD

@steer, any updates??

Some BIG surprises are on store it seems!

JayD · 19th March 2008, 02:08

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Originally Posted by speedzak

Some BIG surprises are on store it seems!

A V8?? A turbo?? What could it be!

Steeroid · 19th March 2008, 02:22

We're looking at getting the interiors and a/c done at Koya's in Coimbatore at the moment. An engine was found for the vehicle, but I've also bought GTO's (one more to the list of TBHPians that have had a part to play in this project!) 1.8 Carb'ed Isuzu engine - one of these will be the primary engine and the second will be a spare. The exact paint shade has also been traced thanks to v1p3r's googling skills and M/s Standox, and it is Toyota's Black Cherry Pearl as seen in the FJ Cruiser.

I have some health related issues in the family as a result of which life is slightly dislocated at the moment - my family may have to move back to India temporarily. Therefore this car isnt really a priority right now, but when it finally gets done it will be here on TBHP first.

Superleggera · 2nd April 2008, 03:30

Hi Steer, any updates? Eagerly waiting for the fotos.

speedzak · 12th April 2008, 00:41

There're some updates.
Car is nearing it's delivery. The accessories are all shipped to the place it's now being worked upon.

Keep an eye here!

5th February 2008, 23:11	#121
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,275 Times View My Garage	The car doesnt have the assembly, start looking for them. Those lenses are the correct size and design, though Indian ones, which do the trick. The original Lucas English items were a dark orange though.
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9th February 2008, 06:19	#122
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Bodywork is reportedly complete. Meanwhile, I need the following items urgently - any help would be highly appreciated: 1. Isuzu 1.8 Petrol engine (carb version, not MPFI) from the COntessa + Gearbox. Yeah we still havent found an engine. 2. Original Landmaster Dashboard. 3. Original steering wheel and switches. 4. Since Karlos has pointed it out - we will need the taillamp assembly as well. 5. Who does interiors well in Bangalore?
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9th February 2008, 15:19	#124
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Can't the engine be sourced from 'Pattalam Market' in thrissur?? Are there no NHP-ians from thrissur??
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9th February 2008, 15:25	#125
Flintstones Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	congratulations and all the best.
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11th February 2008, 06:15	#126
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	engine + GB - I thought Rudra had a steady supply of contessa engines..did you try pinging him? Else lemme know, I can get my mech to source it for you. He got me a sweet deal on my NE eng+GB+AC+brakes. all for 19k If you want to go the whole hog, you can do stanley for the leather. Desertfox should have a regular guy who does carpets and headliner. If not my mech does. Lemme know. BTW you are at least 4-6 weeks away from interiors. Have you finalized the seats for the car? Last edited by prabhuav : 11th February 2008 at 06:25.
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11th February 2008, 10:42	#128
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	No Problemo amigo. Will get my mech on the job immediately.
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16th March 2008, 10:14	#130
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	@steer, any updates??
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19th March 2008, 02:22	#133
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	We're looking at getting the interiors and a/c done at Koya's in Coimbatore at the moment. An engine was found for the vehicle, but I've also bought GTO's (one more to the list of TBHPians that have had a part to play in this project!) 1.8 Carb'ed Isuzu engine - one of these will be the primary engine and the second will be a spare. The exact paint shade has also been traced thanks to v1p3r's googling skills and M/s Standox, and it is Toyota's Black Cherry Pearl as seen in the FJ Cruiser. I have some health related issues in the family as a result of which life is slightly dislocated at the moment - my family may have to move back to India temporarily. Therefore this car isnt really a priority right now, but when it finally gets done it will be here on TBHP first. Last edited by Steeroid : 19th March 2008 at 02:24.
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2nd April 2008, 03:30	#134
Superleggera BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kannur/Boston Posts: 531 Thanked: 816 Times View My Garage	Hi Steer, any updates? Eagerly waiting for the fotos.
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12th April 2008, 00:41	#135
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	There're some updates. Car is nearing it's delivery. The accessories are all shipped to the place it's now being worked upon. Keep an eye here!
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