Jeep colour - Vote

V-16 · 30th January 2008, 02:29

you could see if you can get a very dark grey, almost black like but not black. Its what the Americans had on their army jeeps, Like this bike colour. Try this colour on a jeep. Ive seen a few and they look Faaaab!!

DirtyDan · 30th January 2008, 04:29

Black canvas, always, with these choices:

1) Dark blue, yellow, green cammoflage. Black every where else.
2) Dark red, black canvas, black fender skirts
3) orange, black bull, black fender skirts and trim.

Mpower · 30th January 2008, 04:54

Here is the pic I was talking about. Brick red

lohithrao · 30th January 2008, 10:08

Thanks ram

can u post some more better pics?

hrag · 30th January 2008, 10:16

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Thats funny! Ive never heard of such a rule existing here! There are several jeeps (civilian) running around in these shades here.....! Or does this rule apply only in chennai?

http://morth.nic.in/writereaddata/su...9265752583.pdf

Rule 121, Chapter 5 (Construction Equipment and Maintenance of Motor Vehicles) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989

madbullram · 30th January 2008, 10:25

"121. Painting of Motor Vehicles: No motor vehicle including Construction Vehicle shall be painted in Olive Green colour except those belonging to the Defense department."

Thanks hrag, thats exactly what the RTO Inspector said, dont paint it in Olive Green it against the Law. And he said keep away from shades close to it as they might refuse dark green shades saying its Olive or Military green.

madbullram · 30th January 2008, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Thanks ram

can u post some more better pics?

I dont want to load TBHP with pics and increase size, you can see more pics at Picasa Web Albums - Madbull-Ram

shajufx · 30th January 2008, 16:44

Have you completed the project ? Curiously waiting to see your final paint work and the long awaited finish !! Apart from the body work, have you done anything to the engine or related areas ?

madbullram · 30th January 2008, 19:06

Shaj: Yes mechincal part is complete, will write in detail once the jeep is complete.

The revamp process of the Wanderlust, upgrades include:
* Bolero engine, alternator, and air filter unit
* MM540 4X4 4 speed gear box
* MM540 Dana axles
* Disk brakes front and booster assisted drums rear
* MM540 meter assembly
* Hanging pedals
* Amaron pro-life battery
* Pro-comp gas filled steering stabilizers
* Pro-comp gas 10 stage automatic shock absobers
* Mahindra Van Radiator
* Tata Sierra Power Steering unit
* Rally Ultra Beam Fog lamps
* Goodyear Wrangler AT/R - 255/70/15
* League Alloys LG 150 -13 offset
* Rally Muti-purpose reverse lights
* M&M Classic Bull Bar
* Custom Fenders

maddy42 · 30th January 2008, 22:29

Check out my profile pic dude as i have a jeep and painted it brown which helps in the conditions i travel

sabret00the · 30th January 2008, 22:31

me too chose the 2nd option...

shajufx · 30th January 2008, 22:57

Hi buddy, thats a long list of things, I wonder if there is anything left as stock !! Engine, axles, steering, lights, battery, tires, rims, brakes and what not ? I am getting more curious to see the final product. For the jeep enthusiasts, please give some clue on the damage (your wallet) part too !

I was planning to get a fiat (pre-1980 model) restored, later my interest changed to beetle restoration, now its getting diverted to allmighty Jeep !! Well restored jeep is a pleasure to own, no doubt. I fantasize myself moving around in an open jeep on weekends, may be it can really happen before the year end !

Looking tough or a 'macho boy' image on road is the trend. Tougher road presence and confident body language can create lot of difference among the mad morons on road, I am sure !

shajufx · 31st January 2008, 00:36

Found these in my photo collections, I dont remember the source. Either colour, style, accessories, design or something will help you in your project. Good luck !

By shajufx

madbullram · 31st January 2008, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddy42

Check out my profile pic dude as i have a jeep and painted it brown which helps in the conditions i travel

maddy: the jeep in u r profile looks green????????

madbullram · 31st January 2008, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by shajufx

Hi buddy, thats a long list of things, I wonder if there is anything left as stock !! Engine, axles, steering, lights, battery, tires, rims, brakes and what not ? !

U left the 100W bulb iwth relay

Wait foe one more month for complete pics with Bull Bar...

View Poll Results: What do you think?
Retain the same colour with Black or Grey Canvas	6	18.75%
Colour fenders, bull bar, windshield black and add Black canvas	10	31.25%
Go for completly diff colour	16	50.00%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

30th January 2008, 02:29	#16
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 954 Times View My Garage	you could see if you can get a very dark grey, almost black like but not black. Its what the Americans had on their army jeeps, Like this bike colour. Try this colour on a jeep. Ive seen a few and they look Faaaab!! Last edited by V-16 : 30th January 2008 at 02:31.
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30th January 2008, 04:29	#17
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,084 Thanked: 1,613 Times	Some options Black canvas, always, with these choices: 1) Dark blue, yellow, green cammoflage. Black every where else. 2) Dark red, black canvas, black fender skirts 3) orange, black bull, black fender skirts and trim.
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30th January 2008, 04:54	#18
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,732 Times View My Garage	Here is the pic I was talking about. Brick red Attached Thumbnails
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30th January 2008, 10:08	#19
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Thanks ram can u post some more better pics?
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30th January 2008, 10:25	#21
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 552 Thanked: 251 Times View My Garage	"121. Painting of Motor Vehicles: No motor vehicle including Construction Vehicle shall be painted in Olive Green colour except those belonging to the Defense department." Thanks hrag, thats exactly what the RTO Inspector said, dont paint it in Olive Green it against the Law. And he said keep away from shades close to it as they might refuse dark green shades saying its Olive or Military green.
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30th January 2008, 16:44	#23
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,808 Thanked: 832 Times View My Garage	Have you completed the project ? Curiously waiting to see your final paint work and the long awaited finish !! Apart from the body work, have you done anything to the engine or related areas ?
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30th January 2008, 19:06	#24
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 552 Thanked: 251 Times View My Garage	Shaj: Yes mechincal part is complete, will write in detail once the jeep is complete. The revamp process of the Wanderlust, upgrades include: * Bolero engine, alternator, and air filter unit * MM540 4X4 4 speed gear box * MM540 Dana axles * Disk brakes front and booster assisted drums rear * MM540 meter assembly * Hanging pedals * Amaron pro-life battery * Pro-comp gas filled steering stabilizers * Pro-comp gas 10 stage automatic shock absobers * Mahindra Van Radiator * Tata Sierra Power Steering unit * Rally Ultra Beam Fog lamps * Goodyear Wrangler AT/R - 255/70/15 * League Alloys LG 150 -13 offset * Rally Muti-purpose reverse lights * M&M Classic Bull Bar * Custom Fenders
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30th January 2008, 22:29	#25
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,149 Thanked: 1,412 Times View My Garage	Check out my profile pic dude as i have a jeep and painted it brown which helps in the conditions i travel
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30th January 2008, 22:31	#26
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 692 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	me too chose the 2nd option...
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30th January 2008, 22:57	#27
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,808 Thanked: 832 Times View My Garage	Hi buddy, thats a long list of things, I wonder if there is anything left as stock !! Engine, axles, steering, lights, battery, tires, rims, brakes and what not ? I am getting more curious to see the final product. For the jeep enthusiasts, please give some clue on the damage (your wallet) part too ! I was planning to get a fiat (pre-1980 model) restored, later my interest changed to beetle restoration, now its getting diverted to allmighty Jeep !! Well restored jeep is a pleasure to own, no doubt. I fantasize myself moving around in an open jeep on weekends, may be it can really happen before the year end ! Looking tough or a 'macho boy' image on road is the trend. Tougher road presence and confident body language can create lot of difference among the mad morons on road, I am sure ! Last edited by shajufx : 30th January 2008 at 23:00.
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31st January 2008, 00:36	#28
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,808 Thanked: 832 Times View My Garage	Some photos to help you ! Found these in my photo collections, I dont remember the source. Either colour, style, accessories, design or something will help you in your project. Good luck ! By shajufx By shajufx By shajufx By shajufx By shajufx
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