My new low bonnet Jeep

hemanth.das · 20th April 2010, 18:47

We are planning pick up this low bonnet Jeep. Can somebody tell me whether this is a original low bonnet or is it a convert from a high bonnet to a low bonnet. It has a XDP engine the 4wd is not functional but the differential and stuff is there. IT has a4 speed gear box.

.anshuman · 20th April 2010, 18:54

Any Jeep can be converted to low bonnet in Dabwali (My native place). Personally i dont like shiny alloy rims and fat tires on a low bonnet jeep.

Since its a 2wd and does not have most original bits, its as good as a dabwali made jeep. All show, no go. (Jeep on Post#1)

hemanth.das · 20th April 2010, 19:00

I am sad and confused now i am not sure what to do.

hps aulakh · 20th April 2010, 19:24

Check the RC for the year of manufacture and the makers name.If it says
disposal then it is definitely a converted job.Post a picture of the dashboard
and the rear end.

hemanth.das · 21st April 2010, 14:07

The year of make is 1962 and it does not say disposal... i will post the pictures in a bit.

Red Liner · 21st April 2010, 14:18

Hemanth, walk away from it and search for a better jeep. Atleast you have not bought the jeep and then asking these questions.

hemanth.das · 21st April 2010, 14:50

Sadly my cousin went and finalised it today and i just came to know.

Spitfire · 21st April 2010, 14:51

Hemanth: Is this the Old Madras Road garage?

arnabchak · 21st April 2010, 14:51

Wow...What a good looking Jeep.

I guess your advice has paid off bro.

Jaggu · 21st April 2010, 14:56

Is it from Sarjapur road? If all the parts are intact, connecting up wouldn't be a big issue.

hemanth.das · 22nd April 2010, 12:17

@Spitfire - not is was picked up from the guy who owns it.

@Jaggu - it is not from sarjapur road but from a place close to the airport.. the guy who we picked it up stays there... yes we checked all the parts are there we need to connect it up, i am not sure if we can map it to the 4 speed gear box.. lets see what comes up.

Post more pictures have a look and comment, all comments and feed backs are welcome as we are planning to pic another.

hemanth.das · 22nd April 2010, 14:40

These are pics of the Jeep

svsantosh · 23rd April 2010, 12:58

Hemanth

If you are not keen on knowing if this is a stock/original Low bonnet - then the Jeep looks great. If you wanted it for a 4WD experience and/or road-presence (attention grabber) - then this will exceed your expectation. Just make sure the mechanical part is working perfect. We need more pics of under-body, under-bonnet, etc.

What price you paid for this jeep? Mind sharing? I feel this is a Hyderabadi makeover. If you can ignore that point, then its a great Jeep. Looking fwd to see her in next bangy OTR.

hemanth.das · 23rd April 2010, 14:47

Thanks Santhosh, now since we have bought it we cannot do much about it. I would love to know the tell tail signs if it is a convert or not, as i do not what to get caught into this trap as we are planning to get one more.

What we need to look out for and what we need to ignore...

Red Liner · 23rd April 2010, 15:05

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Originally Posted by hemanth.das

Thanks Santhosh, now since we have bought it we cannot do much about it. I would love to know the tell tail signs if it is a convert or not, as i do not what to get caught into this trap as we are planning to get one more.

What we need to look out for and what we need to ignore...

One baby step at a time. You dont know much about jeeps, and you obviously made a mistake whilst buying this one. I suggest you get down and dirty with this one first before you hara-kiri again.

Step 1: Identify a trusted mechanic via the 4x4 circles here, make a few calls, make some friends, visit the mechanics and then drop your jeep there.

Step 2: Spend time with your jeep in the garage. Ask the mechanic every single question about every single part mechanically.

Step 3: Shrug off anyone who says its not original etc. Dont bother about it. You bought the jeep to enjoy, and thats it.

Step 4: Once the jeep is sorted mechanically and has its 4x4 in working order, bring her to the next OTR announced.

Step 5: Meet more people, talk to them, and understand what makes a Jeep.

After about 6 months of this process, you will probably be much better prepared to find the right jeep and offer the right price.

Any other short cut method, and you probably have a lot of money - so who am I to stop you - go ahead and enjoy maadi

20th April 2010, 18:47	#1
hemanth.das BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 158 Thanked: 123 Times	My new low bonnet Jeep We are planning pick up this low bonnet Jeep. Can somebody tell me whether this is a original low bonnet or is it a convert from a high bonnet to a low bonnet. It has a XDP engine the 4wd is not functional but the differential and stuff is there. IT has a4 speed gear box. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by hemanth.das : 20th April 2010 at 18:51.
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20th April 2010, 18:54	#2
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,765 Thanked: 11,109 Times View My Garage	Any Jeep can be converted to low bonnet in Dabwali (My native place). Personally i dont like shiny alloy rims and fat tires on a low bonnet jeep. Since its a 2wd and does not have most original bits, its as good as a dabwali made jeep. All show, no go. (Jeep on Post#1) Last edited by .anshuman : 20th April 2010 at 18:55.
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20th April 2010, 19:00	#3
hemanth.das BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 158 Thanked: 123 Times	I am sad and confused now i am not sure what to do.
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20th April 2010, 19:24	#4
hps aulakh BANNED Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: patiala Posts: 112 Thanked: 21 Times	Check the RC for the year of manufacture and the makers name.If it says disposal then it is definitely a converted job.Post a picture of the dashboard and the rear end.
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21st April 2010, 14:07	#5
hemanth.das BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 158 Thanked: 123 Times	The year of make is 1962 and it does not say disposal... i will post the pictures in a bit.
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21st April 2010, 14:18	#6
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,317 Thanked: 18,889 Times	Hemanth, walk away from it and search for a better jeep. Atleast you have not bought the jeep and then asking these questions.
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21st April 2010, 14:50	#7
hemanth.das BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 158 Thanked: 123 Times	Sadly my cousin went and finalised it today and i just came to know.
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21st April 2010, 14:51	#8
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 777 Times	Hemanth: Is this the Old Madras Road garage?
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21st April 2010, 14:51	#9
arnabchak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MH-04 Posts: 1,346 Thanked: 1,165 Times	Wow...What a good looking Jeep. I guess your advice has paid off bro.
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21st April 2010, 14:56	#10
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,402 Thanked: 16,949 Times	Is it from Sarjapur road? If all the parts are intact, connecting up wouldn't be a big issue.
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22nd April 2010, 12:17	#11
hemanth.das BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 158 Thanked: 123 Times	@Spitfire - not is was picked up from the guy who owns it. @Jaggu - it is not from sarjapur road but from a place close to the airport.. the guy who we picked it up stays there... yes we checked all the parts are there we need to connect it up, i am not sure if we can map it to the 4 speed gear box.. lets see what comes up. Post more pictures have a look and comment, all comments and feed backs are welcome as we are planning to pic another.
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22nd April 2010, 14:40	#12
hemanth.das BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 158 Thanked: 123 Times	These are pics of the Jeep Attached Thumbnails
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23rd April 2010, 12:58	#13
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,247 Thanked: 7,802 Times View My Garage	Hemanth If you are not keen on knowing if this is a stock/original Low bonnet - then the Jeep looks great. If you wanted it for a 4WD experience and/or road-presence (attention grabber) - then this will exceed your expectation. Just make sure the mechanical part is working perfect. We need more pics of under-body, under-bonnet, etc. What price you paid for this jeep? Mind sharing? I feel this is a Hyderabadi makeover. If you can ignore that point, then its a great Jeep. Looking fwd to see her in next bangy OTR.
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23rd April 2010, 14:47	#14
hemanth.das BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 158 Thanked: 123 Times	Thanks Santhosh, now since we have bought it we cannot do much about it. I would love to know the tell tail signs if it is a convert or not, as i do not what to get caught into this trap as we are planning to get one more. What we need to look out for and what we need to ignore...
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