My MM550

Parm · 27th January 2010, 01:03

whats the reason behind make the chassis longer than the standard size?

Blue Thunder · 27th January 2010, 07:47

^^^ there probably were issues with the Scorpio engine+4WD system being a tight fit in the existing 550 chassis? Hence the longer Bolero chassis.

jyobeb · 27th January 2010, 09:37

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

^^^ there probably were issues with the Scorpio engine+4WD system being a tight fit in the existing 550 chassis? Hence the longer Bolero chassis.

Not at all. I just could not find a NGCS MM550 chassis! The Bolero Chassis I found was almost new and hence my earlier idea to reduce the length. After weighing the pros and cons and also in vew of the fact that the jeep would have an SPOA setup, I decided to just increase the body length!

jyobeb · 28th January 2010, 10:20

Pics of the Traction Bar, extension work and new rear door.
Welding over-runs were there as the welding was done from underneath. They have since been ground away with an angle grinder.

svsantosh · 28th January 2010, 11:30

Wow, good progress. I thought a few weeks ago your jeep was completed (In another thread), are you upgrading it, or was the pics only a WIP pic?

jyobeb · 28th January 2010, 17:06

It was completed in that Avatar, but then decided to plonk in a Scorpio engine and NGCS chassis. Hence, it is still WIP. Maybe soon.......

Blue Thunder · 29th January 2010, 18:58

jyobeb, your 550 is going to be the world's only 'stretch' 550 (MM 550 XL ?!).

Please do post more pics of the WIP.

IronWolf · 29th January 2010, 20:53

This looks like another first on Team bhp. Eager to see this perform offroad.

jyobeb · 29th January 2010, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

jyobeb, your 550 is going to be the world's only 'stretch' 550 (MM 550 XL ?!).

Please do post more pics of the WIP.

LOL. Yes, MM550XL sounds about right!
In view of critical reviews on the position of the condenser fan, the fan is now relocated inside the grill.
@ Blue thunder, any specific pics that you are looking for?

Blue Thunder · 31st January 2010, 10:35

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Originally Posted by jyobeb

... the position of the condenser fan, the fan is now relocated inside the grill....

it looks great now.

Please do post more underbody pics...especially of the spring mount perches, and another pic of the traction bar. Thanks!

jeepster · 28th February 2010, 23:03

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

jyobeb, your 550 is going to be the world's only 'stretch' 550 (MM 550 XL ?!).

the exact name will be
a 4x4 MAHINDRA 750 2.6 CRDE (soft top with metal doors)

@ jyobeb

Quote:

update with more

jyobeb · 28th February 2010, 23:34

It would be a 4X4 2.6 MM750. (not crde)
Will post pics in 2 days. The jeep now has a hard top ( meaning a metal roof) with a sun roof and the sides will be covered with canvas.
I also have fabricated a removable exhaust extension for water fording.

star_aqua · 1st March 2010, 03:30

Hi Jyobeb, don't you need a shackle for this kinda traction bar?

khan_sultan · 1st March 2010, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyobeb

Pics of the Traction Bar, extension work and new rear door.
Welding over-runs were there as the welding was done from underneath. They have since been ground away with an angle grinder.

Quote:

Originally Posted by star_aqua

Hi Jyobeb, don't you need a shackle for this kinda traction bar?

+1: The first thing that came to mind when I saw the pics. Any reason that you haven't got the shackle here?

Also, can't make out clearly from the pictures, but did you check the following angles:

Lower rod of the traction bar should be as parallel to the drive shaft as possible.
The upper rod of the traction bar should be as parallel to the ground as possible

Cheers,

jyobeb · 4th March 2010, 15:29

The shackle basically allows the flex necessary for articulation. That is the reason why the traction bar ends with an engine bed.
This allows for vertical flex as well as sideways flex. It seems to work just fine. Now to see how long it will last.

The traction bar is relatively parallel to the ground and the lower part is fairly parallel to the prop shaft. It was all I could do actually.

27th January 2010, 01:03	#136
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 899 Times	whats the reason behind make the chassis longer than the standard size?
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Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,663 Thanked: 397 Times View My Garage	^^^ there probably were issues with the Scorpio engine+4WD system being a tight fit in the existing 550 chassis? Hence the longer Bolero chassis. Last edited by Blue Thunder : 27th January 2010 at 07:51.
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28th January 2010, 10:20	#139
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Pics of the Traction Bar, extension work and new rear door. Welding over-runs were there as the welding was done from underneath. They have since been ground away with an angle grinder. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jyobeb : 28th January 2010 at 10:25.
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28th January 2010, 11:30	#140
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,264 Thanked: 7,950 Times View My Garage	Wow, good progress. I thought a few weeks ago your jeep was completed (In another thread), are you upgrading it, or was the pics only a WIP pic?
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28th January 2010, 17:06	#141
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	It was completed in that Avatar, but then decided to plonk in a Scorpio engine and NGCS chassis. Hence, it is still WIP. Maybe soon.......
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29th January 2010, 18:58	#142
Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,663 Thanked: 397 Times View My Garage	jyobeb, your 550 is going to be the world's only 'stretch' 550 (MM 550 XL ?!). Please do post more pics of the WIP.
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29th January 2010, 20:53	#143
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	This looks like another first on Team bhp. Eager to see this perform offroad.
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28th February 2010, 23:34	#147
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	It would be a 4X4 2.6 MM750. (not crde) Will post pics in 2 days. The jeep now has a hard top ( meaning a metal roof) with a sun roof and the sides will be covered with canvas. I also have fabricated a removable exhaust extension for water fording.
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1st March 2010, 03:30	#148
star_aqua BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BLR Posts: 608 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Hi Jyobeb, don't you need a shackle for this kinda traction bar? Attached Thumbnails
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4th March 2010, 15:29	#150
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	The shackle basically allows the flex necessary for articulation. That is the reason why the traction bar ends with an engine bed. This allows for vertical flex as well as sideways flex. It seems to work just fine. Now to see how long it will last. The traction bar is relatively parallel to the ground and the lower part is fairly parallel to the prop shaft. It was all I could do actually.
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