CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger

Frankenstein · 30th May 2011, 11:28

I started off towards Hyderabad in my car planning to get the CJ6 ready and so on. When i was here i realized things would take a little more time , meaning i was basically JEEPless. It was a pain to drive those big cars in city , suddenly every one started to look down upon me , it just didnt get well with me.

There were many OTRs planned and i was very restless, that when i decided i needed a small diesel JEEP . Spread the word around a few friends , and with in 2 hours i was led to a 1948 CJ3A , went to the owner next morning and bought the JEEP back with me .

Kairalee · 30th May 2011, 11:41

Congrats Franky! Lovely JEEP. Can't wait to see it in the flesh at Bangalore

Jaggu · 30th May 2011, 11:46

Good looking jeep Frankie, bit i cant believe you are driving around in a diesel CJ!

shishir_bn · 30th May 2011, 11:59

Wonderful franky. I knew you would bring out something like this. BTW how does this fare when compared to your petrol jeep? which Engine does this CJ has?

BTW are you bringing this jeep to B'lore?

JeepCaptain · 30th May 2011, 12:45

Congrats Frankie!!

You are too lucky to find such a good Jeep in 2 hours.

Now I can imagine about your connections and network of friends.

Looking forward to see your action pics in coming Bangalore OTR's.
Cheers
Shibu

Frankenstein · 30th May 2011, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Kairalee

Congrats Franky! Lovely JEEP. Can't wait to see it in the flesh at Bangalore

Thanks Suri, ill get it for sure when i come there.

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Good looking jeep Frankie, bit i cant believe you are driving around in a diesel CJ!

Why Jaggu? I think its going to look unbelievable right?

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Originally Posted by shishir_bn

Wonderful franky. I knew you would bring out something like this. BTW how does this fare when compared to your petrol jeep? which Engine does this CJ has?

BTW are you bringing this jeep to B'lore?

Shishir_bn this JEEP has a OM616 diesel engine mated to the original Willys 3-speed tranny with a 9/44 crown pinion. It will blow away the petrol JEEP , everything is better , i even managed to topple it . Engine is fuel efficient and stubborn , suspensions is leagues ahead of my CJ3B . Gear shift , steering too is way better.

Offroad it feels lighter to the 3B and has better composure , but have to be careful when the JEEP tilts since it has the original 48" dana 41 axles as compared to the 51" axles in my 3B. Yes i am bringing this to Bangalore after AKC.

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Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

Congrats Frankie!!

You are too lucky to find such a good Jeep in 2 hours.

Now I can imagine about your connections and network of friends.

Looking forward to see your action pics in coming Bangalore OTR's.
Cheers
Shibu

Thanks Shibu , i am lucky to have JEEP friends who are 100% into JEEPs from MBs to CJ5s . I have to miss the Bangalore sand OTR as i will still be in Hyderabad at that time.

I am looking forward to meet you Kerala Offroaders in your turf (MUNNAR) this year.

fazalaliadil · 31st May 2011, 07:12

Frank,
Congratulations!
Thats a neat body line. Wish you many safe miles.
Regards,

HappyWheels · 31st May 2011, 09:53

Guess this will go as the fastest Jeep purchase and that a really well maintained one.

Congrats on the purchase Franky.

And what was that "...i even managed to topple it..." about? 'Stretch' testing, is it?

brraj · 31st May 2011, 10:46

Congrats on the purchase. What was the cost?

Jaggu · 31st May 2011, 12:28

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Originally Posted by Frankenstein

i even managed to topple it .

How did you manage to do that? and hope the damage was minimal.

shishir_bn · 31st May 2011, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Gear shift , steering too is way better.

I am just thinking of your petrol jeep and its butter gears and steering when I took it on those rocky hills(that devi betta). man now you are telling this CJ is way better than that jeep. I am dying to put my hands on this then.

ravi_23 · 31st May 2011, 20:13

Congrats on your new jeep. Its a real jem, and you are quite lucky to get your hands on this beauty.

Also can we know for how much did you get it for?

Frankenstein · 1st June 2011, 09:57

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Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

Frank,
Congratulations!
Thats a neat body line. Wish you many safe miles.
Regards,

Thanks Fazal bhai , by the way i saw your JEEP yesterday when i went to check out our Thar and 3B.

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Guess this will go as the fastest Jeep purchase and that a really well maintained one.

Congrats on the purchase Franky.

And what was that "...i even managed to topple it..." about? 'Stretch' testing, is it?

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

How did you manage to do that? and hope the damage was minimal.

I wanted to check out the articulation and went diagonally over a big rock and the JEEP was seesawing on the front left and rear right wheels and just toppled to the right , but before it hit the ground i managed to jump out and cath hold of it and push it back.

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Originally Posted by shishir_bn

I am just thinking of your petrol jeep and its butter gears and steering when I took it on those rocky hills(that devi betta). man now you are telling this CJ is way better than that jeep. I am dying to put my hands on this then.

Shishir my Petrol JEEP has a mahindra gearbox, this 3A has a willys gearbox which has a much better shift quality and less play.
Very soon you can lay your hands on this little monster.

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Originally Posted by ravi_23

Congrats on your new jeep. Its a real jem, and you are quite lucky to get your hands on this beauty.

Also can we know for how much did you get it for?

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Originally Posted by brraj

Congrats on the purchase. What was the cost?

Well the price is equal to 2 restored MM540s.

HappyWheels · 1st June 2011, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Frankenstein

... but before it hit the ground i managed to jump out and cath hold of it and push it back...

Would have been a sight to see! Good to know that you were able to get it back on its wheels in time.

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Originally Posted by Frankenstein

...Well the price is equal to 2 restored MM540s.

Definitely worth I would say... but... if I say this, then does it mean that Thar pricing is spot on? (N00b assumption being 2 restored MM would at the minimum reach 7 odd lacks)

EDIT:

Looks like you have taken up water weeding with the new vehicle! LOL!

Kairalee · 1st June 2011, 11:05

Hey Frank...what the hell is all that "greenery" on the front bumper

Did you try dredging a lake or something? LOL

BTW, this is got one awesomely clean engine bay!

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Frankenstein BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore/hyderabad Posts: 385 Thanked: 351 Times	CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger I started off towards Hyderabad in my car planning to get the CJ6 ready and so on. When i was here i realized things would take a little more time , meaning i was basically JEEPless. It was a pain to drive those big cars in city , suddenly every one started to look down upon me , it just didnt get well with me. There were many OTRs planned and i was very restless, that when i decided i needed a small diesel JEEP . Spread the word around a few friends , and with in 2 hours i was led to a 1948 CJ3A , went to the owner next morning and bought the JEEP back with me . Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Frankenstein : 30th May 2011 at 11:29.
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Kairalee BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 150 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	re: CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger Congrats Franky! Lovely JEEP. Can't wait to see it in the flesh at Bangalore
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Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,904 Times	re: CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger Good looking jeep Frankie, bit i cant believe you are driving around in a diesel CJ!
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shishir_bn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,195 Thanked: 120 Times	re: CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger Wonderful franky. I knew you would bring out something like this. BTW how does this fare when compared to your petrol jeep? which Engine does this CJ has? BTW are you bringing this jeep to B'lore?
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JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 492 Times View My Garage	re: CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger Congrats Frankie!! You are too lucky to find such a good Jeep in 2 hours. Now I can imagine about your connections and network of friends. Looking forward to see your action pics in coming Bangalore OTR's. Cheers Shibu
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fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	re: CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger Frank, Congratulations! Thats a neat body line. Wish you many safe miles. Regards,
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HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	re: CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger Guess this will go as the fastest Jeep purchase and that a really well maintained one. Congrats on the purchase Franky. And what was that "...i even managed to topple it..." about? 'Stretch' testing, is it?
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ravi_23 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 26 Times	re: CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger Congrats on your new jeep. Its a real jem, and you are quite lucky to get your hands on this beauty. Also can we know for how much did you get it for?
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Kairalee BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 150 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	re: CJ3A to the rescue EDIT: Now with a VNT Turbocharger Hey Frank...what the hell is all that "greenery" on the front bumper Did you try dredging a lake or something? LOL BTW, this is got one awesomely clean engine bay! Last edited by Kairalee : 1st June 2011 at 11:07.
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