Restoration of my 1970 Mahindra Jeep: How I have started off the task

All the engine and body mounts will be checked and necessary strengthening will be done.

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Restoration commences:

Dear members,

I had focused so far only on getting used to the Jeep, driving it around ,understanding how it behaves, arming it with new tyres and so on. In this phase I had only focused on:

• Mechanical fitness: As part of this I has carried out detailed servicing to include oil changes, checking the brakes, checking and repairing the wiring.
• Documentation: As this is an old jeep, I was very particular about the documentation of the jeep. It included updating all data correctly and verifying the same from the Parivahan website including MV tax, Regn Validity, PUCC and Insurance.

Now that I was satisfied with the documentation and understanding the vehicle. Today I left my Jeep at the garage. The next steps are firstly:

Denting and other welding works:

The wiring of the Jeep will be removed first tomorrow and the denter will take over. the following is being planned:

• Removing the body (tube): After the wiring etc are removed, the tube will be removed from the chassis. Thereafter the entire paint will be scrapped off from the tube, bonnet, fenders. The Paint from the chassis and the engine will also be removed.
• Denting: Where ever minor denting work needs to be done, will be carried out. It will also include adding extra strength in the form of iron frames to strengthened the bonnet so that people can stand on it.
• Roll Cage. A roll cage will be fabricated and installed.
• Innova front seat: Frames will be made for installation of two Innova front seats.
• Engine and body mounts: All the engine and body mounts will be checked and necessary strengthening will be done. All rubbers (don't know what it is called) on the mounts and on the shocker will be changed.
• New canvas frame: A new canvas frame will be fabricated so that it can be easily dismantled and the Jeep can be made ppen. Facility to get the windshield down completely and attachment to hold it to the bonnet will be made

This complete process will take approximately 7-10 days. I will not be making the rear seat front facing. I believe pictures will tell the story properly hence once the work starts from tomorrow, I will upload the process on picture story form.

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