Mahindra CJ 500D 4WD Rebuild

sreejeshmp · 16th May 2010, 22:58

Here is it My CJ 500

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SirAlec · 17th May 2010, 00:53

The head lights arrangement looks very beautiful.

JeepCaptain · 17th May 2010, 01:22

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Originally Posted by sreejeshmp

Here is it My CJ 500

sreejeshmp, Excellent makeover.

. Well done!!

ArunV · 17th May 2010, 06:49

Sreejeshmp, nice work on the jeep.

We can see a door frame for the front doors. How are you planning to do that?

sreejeshmp · 17th May 2010, 11:23

that frame is for canvas door like this one

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mail2abhi83 · 24th May 2010, 12:54

Hi Sreejesh,

Its a really good makeover. I am building a CJ500D which will be up and running in next 15 to 20 days. I personally feel that due to it being a Medium wheel base vehicle. The roll-cage and bull bar design should be similar to Wrangler.
That would help in making it look little shorter. Also, CJ500d is one of the best chassis from what I heard, and with it being little longer, gives you the space to customize more.

I congratulate you on the new look given to the vehicle. It indeed looks great.

Will keep you informed about my work, when I am back to India (Hopefully next week)

Regds
Abhi

cadaver_prad · 24th May 2010, 14:30

Congratulations on finishing it. Your jeep looks great. The combination of Matt grey and White wheels works well. Would like to see it with the soft top and the doors on.

narendra.vw · 24th May 2010, 21:11

Hi, sreej,
Complements first, jeep has head turn looks. Simple but, it stands out in a group.
I am ok with matt finish. Bit of white in roller bars, wheel disc will take care of contrast.
Comments: I suggest, use little bit of chrome here and there. May be mirrors or petrol cap or wind duct cover. Fix extra light little wider, so that light coverage area will be more.

1100D · 24th May 2010, 23:00

Just a personal opinion, the wheel arch extensions make the wheels look inset, have you tried how it looks without those.

sreejeshmp · 25th May 2010, 20:49

Thank you friends.

It looks good without the wheel arch extensions. but personally i likes them especially the one which came with original mahindra classic. Now i am planing to fit wheel spacer (1.75") for a better look.

sreejeshmp · 25th May 2010, 21:04

DIY center console for my jeep.
Design and drawing , plywood cut as per the design.

inside & outside covered with old speaker box cloth.

sreejeshmp · 15th June 2010, 09:45

Finally the soft top.

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mail2abhi83 · 15th June 2010, 10:14

Nice Looking jeep. I am planning to put a similar Door for my CJ. However, the fabricator told me that these are made in some part of Maharashtra, and are not very long lasting. Its good to see, you customized it yourself

drmessiah · 15th June 2010, 10:34

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Originally Posted by sreejeshmp

Finally the soft top.

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Nice looking jeep. Where did you get the work done? I am from Manjeri and i have a Jeep too, which I which to overhaul (engine and body works needed)

Cheers,
Dr. Abdul Messiah

sreejeshmp · 15th June 2010, 11:29

Thank you for the comments.

the body work and painting done at Areacode (my home town) and the seats and soft top done at Manjeri itself.

16th May 2010, 22:58	#61
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 656 Thanked: 887 Times	Here is it My CJ 500
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17th May 2010, 00:53	#62
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	The head lights arrangement looks very beautiful.
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17th May 2010, 06:49	#64
ArunV BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kochi, Bangalore Posts: 203 Thanked: 84 Times	Sreejeshmp, nice work on the jeep. We can see a door frame for the front doors. How are you planning to do that? Attached Thumbnails
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17th May 2010, 11:23	#65
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 656 Thanked: 887 Times	that frame is for canvas door like this one .
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24th May 2010, 12:54	#66
mail2abhi83 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	Good work Hi Sreejesh, Its a really good makeover. I am building a CJ500D which will be up and running in next 15 to 20 days. I personally feel that due to it being a Medium wheel base vehicle. The roll-cage and bull bar design should be similar to Wrangler. That would help in making it look little shorter. Also, CJ500d is one of the best chassis from what I heard, and with it being little longer, gives you the space to customize more. I congratulate you on the new look given to the vehicle. It indeed looks great. Will keep you informed about my work, when I am back to India (Hopefully next week) Regds Abhi
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24th May 2010, 14:30	#67
cadaver_prad BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 19 Times	Congratulations on finishing it. Your jeep looks great. The combination of Matt grey and White wheels works well. Would like to see it with the soft top and the doors on.
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24th May 2010, 21:11	#68
narendra.vw BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangaloru Posts: 293 Thanked: 425 Times	Hi, sreej, Complements first, jeep has head turn looks. Simple but, it stands out in a group. I am ok with matt finish. Bit of white in roller bars, wheel disc will take care of contrast. Comments: I suggest, use little bit of chrome here and there. May be mirrors or petrol cap or wind duct cover. Fix extra light little wider, so that light coverage area will be more.
	() Thanks

24th May 2010, 23:00	#69
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,115 Times View My Garage	Just a personal opinion, the wheel arch extensions make the wheels look inset, have you tried how it looks without those.
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25th May 2010, 20:49	#70
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 656 Thanked: 887 Times	Thank you friends. It looks good without the wheel arch extensions. but personally i likes them especially the one which came with original mahindra classic. Now i am planing to fit wheel spacer (1.75") for a better look.
	(1) Thanks

25th May 2010, 21:04	#71
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 656 Thanked: 887 Times	DIY center console for my jeep. Design and drawing , plywood cut as per the design. inside & outside covered with old speaker box cloth. Attached Thumbnails
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15th June 2010, 09:45	#72
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 656 Thanked: 887 Times	Finally the soft top.
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15th June 2010, 10:14	#73
mail2abhi83 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	Nice Looking jeep. I am planning to put a similar Door for my CJ. However, the fabricator told me that these are made in some part of Maharashtra, and are not very long lasting. Its good to see, you customized it yourself
	() Thanks

15th June 2010, 11:29	#75
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 656 Thanked: 887 Times	Thank you for the comments. the body work and painting done at Areacode (my home town) and the seats and soft top done at Manjeri itself.
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