My Landmaster Project

Jaggu · 4th July 2008, 19:08

Steer they are gonna paint/clean the suspension and wheel parts also right?

musicmanaman · 4th July 2008, 19:48

Is that a carb 1800 cc petrol engine in the pics?

By the way the restoration is coming up very well. I guess we all are now waiting to see the car hit the roads, and I'm sure getting impatient as well.

Steeroid · 4th July 2008, 20:26

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Originally Posted by smsrini

What color is it ? Looks like a deep purple?

Deep Wine. Like very dark Maroon. This was the color used for reference, but it seems to have come out darker than that, though it still looks pretty good in the pics (I havent seen the car in person):

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Originally Posted by smsrini

Is the white/silver thing in the enginebay some kind of heat shield / sound deadening thing against the firewall ?

Aluminium sheet with just thermocole inside.

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Steer they are gonna paint/clean the suspension and wheel parts also right?

Jaggu - whatever can be done by the 7th of July. Nothing more. If there's more to be done we'll do it later. I'm in India for 3 days from 9th and I'd like to close this chapter then.

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Originally Posted by musicmanaman

Is that a carb 1800 cc petrol engine in the pics?

Yes it is, and we have one more carbed 1800 as a reserve/standby.

adheesh · 4th July 2008, 23:44

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Whazzat? No role for me except paying the bill!

Even this is important. Isnt it?

Regards,
Adheesh Parelkar

Rehaan · 5th July 2008, 02:11

Shes looking real good Steer!

I can wait to see the finished pics, and im sure Rudraji is also envisioning some nice photoshoot

cya
R

kuttapan · 5th July 2008, 04:58

I have been Pm-ing Steer for months now and my efforts have borne fruit.

Steeroid bhai has kindly agreed to sell it to me - After taking delivery of this car and driving it for 3 days, , for nothing more than the costs involved.

Steeroid bhai, I shall be indebted to thou throughout my life. I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude towards your act of kindness. TUSSI GREAT HO!!

speedzak · 5th July 2008, 05:06

@Kuttappa! When are you passing by Kerala next time?
It's sometime nice to hear that Suresh gopi dialogue: Oooaa..rmayundo??. . . . . Eee mukhham??
(Do you remember this face?) in a completely different tone and circumstances.

kuttapan · 5th July 2008, 11:16

I will, of course, be coming to take delivery of the car

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Seriously speaking, not until next year.

Steeroid · 5th July 2008, 11:42

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Originally Posted by kuttapan

I will, of course, be coming to take delivery of the car

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Seriously speaking, not until next year.

And if we dont get the car on the 8th, you might even have your way you know...

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

I can wait to see the finished pics, and im sure Rudraji is also envisioning some nice photoshoot

We may have some pics today. Inshallah.

Steeroid · 5th July 2008, 23:08

Status report:

Engine started up finally. Car's ready for road tests tomorrow and the day after, delivery on the evening of the 8th if all goes well.

4 BHPians will then drive her down from B'lore to Cochin starting at noon on the 9th, accompanied by a mechanic and a driver in a Scorpio support vehicle equipped with a tow hook, tow ropes and a toolkit.

MODS: Please edit title to "My Landmaster Project - End of Phase 1, Finally(?)"

EDIT: There was supposed to be a question mark in the title, but hopefully everything will go well. Maybe we wont need that question mark after all. (PRAYING HARD!)

Rudraji - Car available for you to inspect/drive/shoot on Tuesday night/wednesday morning with one of our guys. I will send you the number.

SuperSelect · 5th July 2008, 23:25

Wishing you good luck Steeroid ! Your car is a treat to look at.

kpzen · 5th July 2008, 23:29

Wow!! Finally....
Congratulations and good luck...

v12 · 5th July 2008, 23:30

Congrats and all the best Steeroid.

I hope Rudra doesnt keep the Landmaster and sends his Amby to you

Steeroid · 5th July 2008, 23:32

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Originally Posted by v12

I hope Rudra doesnt keep the Landmaster and sends his Amby to you

Well, as the Old Man(R) of the forum he's entitled to do so and quite frankly I wont be complaining - I will get Power Steering and Airconditioning

V-16 · 6th July 2008, 17:26

Wonderful......please take a lot of pics on the trip and do post driving experiences and a report. Will look forward to it.
I think one can bolt on fit the power steering from Rane.
Airconditioning should not pose any problems.
Since you are doing that, why dont you take a duct right at the rear parcel tray and let out two, twin vents with round air deflectors like in the older Mercs or the Chevies. Wont be difficult to source these vents from the local second hand market.
The best bet would be the W123 circular vents.
Eagerly looking forward to more inputs on this thread

4th July 2008, 19:08	#271
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,904 Times	Steer they are gonna paint/clean the suspension and wheel parts also right?
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4th July 2008, 19:48	#272
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	Is that a carb 1800 cc petrol engine in the pics? By the way the restoration is coming up very well. I guess we all are now waiting to see the car hit the roads, and I'm sure getting impatient as well.
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5th July 2008, 02:11	#275
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,042 Thanked: 34,074 Times	Shes looking real good Steer! I can wait to see the finished pics, and im sure Rudraji is also envisioning some nice photoshoot cya R
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5th July 2008, 04:58	#276
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Breaking news !! I have been Pm-ing Steer for months now and my efforts have borne fruit. Steeroid bhai has kindly agreed to sell it to me - After taking delivery of this car and driving it for 3 days, , for nothing more than the costs involved. Steeroid bhai, I shall be indebted to thou throughout my life. I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude towards your act of kindness. TUSSI GREAT HO!! Last edited by kuttapan : 5th July 2008 at 04:59.
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5th July 2008, 05:06	#277
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	@Kuttappa! When are you passing by Kerala next time? It's sometime nice to hear that Suresh gopi dialogue: Oooaa..rmayundo??. . . . . Eee mukhham?? (Do you remember this face?) in a completely different tone and circumstances.
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5th July 2008, 11:16	#278
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	I will, of course, be coming to take delivery of the car. Seriously speaking, not until next year.
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5th July 2008, 23:08	#280
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Status report: Engine started up finally. Car's ready for road tests tomorrow and the day after, delivery on the evening of the 8th if all goes well. 4 BHPians will then drive her down from B'lore to Cochin starting at noon on the 9th, accompanied by a mechanic and a driver in a Scorpio support vehicle equipped with a tow hook, tow ropes and a toolkit. MODS: Please edit title to "My Landmaster Project - End of Phase 1, Finally(?)" EDIT: There was supposed to be a question mark in the title, but hopefully everything will go well. Maybe we wont need that question mark after all. (PRAYING HARD!) Rudraji - Car available for you to inspect/drive/shoot on Tuesday night/wednesday morning with one of our guys. I will send you the number. Last edited by Steeroid : 5th July 2008 at 23:21.
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5th July 2008, 23:25	#281
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Wishing you good luck Steeroid ! Your car is a treat to look at.
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5th July 2008, 23:29	#282
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Wow!! Finally.... Congratulations and good luck...
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5th July 2008, 23:30	#283
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	Congrats and all the best Steeroid. I hope Rudra doesnt keep the Landmaster and sends his Amby to you
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6th July 2008, 17:26	#285
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Wonderful......please take a lot of pics on the trip and do post driving experiences and a report. Will look forward to it. I think one can bolt on fit the power steering from Rane. Airconditioning should not pose any problems. Since you are doing that, why dont you take a duct right at the rear parcel tray and let out two, twin vents with round air deflectors like in the older Mercs or the Chevies. Wont be difficult to source these vents from the local second hand market. The best bet would be the W123 circular vents. Eagerly looking forward to more inputs on this thread
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