My Willys CJ3B

gotzuk · 25th December 2008, 08:38

Hey S@~+#0$#,

That's a rare jeep indeed and i must say, a very complete jeep.
I just love that tailgate! And i love those pedals!!

I was going through your list of "work to do"
and read that you want to the install a scissor type soft top frame.
Although it does look better than the original fixed frame, the
original top bow set with a nice tarpaulin would be more apt for a rare
jeep like this. And you can run it around with the half top for
the front two seats and it looks cool too!!. Have a look.

Pics Courtesy "The CJ3B Page"

Best of Luck with the restoration of your jeep.
I am sure you will enjoy every single second of it!!

Cheers
Vaibhav

headers · 25th December 2008, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by S@~+#0$#

Picture 1: I always liked this sand colored 3B in the below pic (found elsewhere on the forum). However, my 3B will not have any military fittings

Hey, that was My X CJ3B at the famous Kelambakkam Quarry!

Congrats on your acquisition buddy!

Samurai · 25th December 2008, 10:23

Congrats Santosh. If I am not mistaken, this is the one Jammy picked up in Shimoga, I knew about this since the day he got it.

DirtyDan · 25th December 2008, 10:59

It would be great if you can restore this to the level where it will be competent off road. With the left hand steering wheel just remember that the left side is the right side and the right side is the wrong side. I hope that is clear.

PAVAN KADAM · 25th December 2008, 12:45

Ah, Finally Santosh's thread is here.

My compliments to him formally on the forum, though i've been through with him during the whole circus of getting the jeep to the workshop. He's done quite a lot after getting it, and has got it to a better shape to start with. This will be one nice running restoration.

Not to worry about my Beetle buddy, that fellow is capable of lot more things.

I was the first to go for a midnight off-roading on his cj3b

that was fun.

My hands are now itching, first it was brat001 insistence to buy a jeep and now after driving Santosh's 4x4, i really want to get into thick of action.

+1. Have lot of patience with your vehicle, once its completely done, he's gonna give you lot of trouble free years of driving.

All the best

amit V8 · 25th December 2008, 13:18

@ S@~+#0$#, i would like to see your jeep in this color.

Pics Courtesy "The CJ3B Page"

Steeroid · 25th December 2008, 13:41

All the color suggestions so far are terrific, but there's nothing to beat your police blue for sheer presence in India. Watch the traffic give way before you!

headers · 25th December 2008, 14:14

Or even OG with the stars!

S@~+#0$# · 26th December 2008, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotzuk

I just love that tailgate! And i love those pedals!!

The tailgate is my favourite too. Next in my list of favourites are the headlamp covers on the inside of the radiator grille.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotzuk

I was going through your list of "work to do"
and read that you want to the install a scissor type soft top frame.
Although it does look better than the original fixed frame, the
original top bow set with a nice tarpaulin would be more apt for a rare
jeep like this. And you can run it around with the half top for
the front two seats and it looks cool too!!. Have a look.

Best of Luck with the restoration of your jeep.
I am sure you will enjoy every single second of it!!

Cheers
Vaibhav

Thanks Vaibhav, after your suggestion on the seven piece top, I went through this page on the CJ3B page and found loads of info on the subject.

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

Hey, that was My X CJ3B at the famous Kelambakkam Quarry! Congrats on your acquisition buddy!

Thanks headers, thats a nice military 3b you had, had this in my collection of jeep pics :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Congrats Santosh. If I am not mistaken, this is the one Jammy picked up in Shimoga, I knew about this since the day he got it.

Yes Sharath, this is the one from Shimoga. I have been speaking to him about it since then

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDan

It would be great if you can restore this to the level where it will be competent off road.

Yes DD, for me offroad competency is high priority. The CJ3B in its original form is quite a capable off-roader.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDan

With the left hand steering wheel just remember that the left side is the right side and the right side is the wrong side. I hope that is clear.

LOL..I have gotten use to the LHD now. It was difficult to drive when I had the full canvas top. I temporarily added side mirrors from an auto-rickshaw and I was able manage then. BTW, in my search for Jeeps, I was very particular about LHD + Petrol. I simply love the stares/smiles that I get whilst driving the LHD Jeep.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit V8

@ S@~+#0$#, i would like to see your jeep in this color.

Thanks Amit, thats a Lovely color, do you know what the shade is called?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

All the color suggestions so far are terrific, but there's nothing to beat your police blue for sheer presence in India. Watch the traffic give way before you!

, I have myself witnessed this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

Or even OG with the stars!

Is that Olive Green with US military stars? I love the look of the military jeep in OG. However, only because I intend to restore this as a civilian 3B, I will stay away from military colors and fittings. BUT, someday, definitely in this lifetime, I will buy a WW-II Ford GPW/Willys MB and do it up in OG, fittings et all.

headers · 26th December 2008, 07:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by S@~+#0$#

BUT, someday, definitely in this lifetime, I will buy a WW-II Ford GPW/Willys MB and do it up in OG, fittings et all.

Ha ha, you are added to the list of...well, cheers

Sabareesh · 26th December 2008, 11:05

Wow, thats a lovely JEEP santosh, congrats on such a rare find. A stock LHD Willys Petrol with the F134 Hurricane engine is awesome.

Did you check the 4x4 by any chance ?? I would be surprised if the 4x4 is working properly. Most of the people remove the propeller shaft to get better milage.

Do update us as and when restoration progresses. I would love to see this beauty getting a new life.

Cheers

Sabareesh

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 26th December 2008, 11:38

Wow - now that's what I call a real Jeep. It reminds me of MRG7962 which was a 1971 model CJ3BLHD4WD with the F4134 hurricane engine. I used to use it when I was a trainee in 1980. Please restore it to pristine condition.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

prabhuav · 26th December 2008, 11:51

Santosh.

Congrats buddy. Hope you get to restore it to your dream

Vijay

HappyWheels · 26th December 2008, 13:00

Congrats Santhosh! This experience is an adventure by itself! Enjoy!

svsantosh · 26th December 2008, 15:42

This Jeep has a LPG Aftermarket Conversion' fit on it... Now thats a first any one would have seen

Great Jeep none the less.

PS - Are you planning to keep the LPG Kit??

Regds
Santosh

25th December 2008, 08:38	#16
gotzuk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi / Shimla Posts: 496 Thanked: 118 Times View My Garage	Hey S@~+#0$#, That's a rare jeep indeed and i must say, a very complete jeep. I just love that tailgate! And i love those pedals!! I was going through your list of "work to do" and read that you want to the install a scissor type soft top frame. Although it does look better than the original fixed frame, the original top bow set with a nice tarpaulin would be more apt for a rare jeep like this. And you can run it around with the half top for the front two seats and it looks cool too!!. Have a look. Pics Courtesy "The CJ3B Page" Best of Luck with the restoration of your jeep. I am sure you will enjoy every single second of it!! Cheers Vaibhav
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25th December 2008, 10:23	#18
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,002 Thanked: 49,940 Times View My Garage	Congrats Santosh. If I am not mistaken, this is the one Jammy picked up in Shimoga, I knew about this since the day he got it.
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25th December 2008, 10:59	#19
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,108 Thanked: 1,666 Times	It would be great if you can restore this to the level where it will be competent off road. With the left hand steering wheel just remember that the left side is the right side and the right side is the wrong side. I hope that is clear.
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25th December 2008, 12:45	#20
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Ah, Finally Santosh's thread is here. My compliments to him formally on the forum, though i've been through with him during the whole circus of getting the jeep to the workshop. He's done quite a lot after getting it, and has got it to a better shape to start with. This will be one nice running restoration. Not to worry about my Beetle buddy, that fellow is capable of lot more things. I was the first to go for a midnight off-roading on his cj3b that was fun. My hands are now itching, first it was brat001 insistence to buy a jeep and now after driving Santosh's 4x4, i really want to get into thick of action. +1. Have lot of patience with your vehicle, once its completely done, he's gonna give you lot of trouble free years of driving. All the best
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25th December 2008, 13:18	#21
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	@ S@~+#0$#, i would like to see your jeep in this color. Pics Courtesy "The CJ3B Page"
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25th December 2008, 13:41	#22
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,025 Thanked: 2,757 Times	All the color suggestions so far are terrific, but there's nothing to beat your police blue for sheer presence in India. Watch the traffic give way before you!
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25th December 2008, 14:14	#23
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 564 Times	Or even OG with the stars!
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26th December 2008, 11:05	#26
Sabareesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ambarnath Posts: 338 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	Wow, thats a lovely JEEP santosh, congrats on such a rare find. A stock LHD Willys Petrol with the F134 Hurricane engine is awesome. Did you check the 4x4 by any chance ?? I would be surprised if the 4x4 is working properly. Most of the people remove the propeller shaft to get better milage. Do update us as and when restoration progresses. I would love to see this beauty getting a new life. Cheers Sabareesh
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26th December 2008, 11:38	#27
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,059 Thanked: 5,408 Times	Wow - now that's what I call a real Jeep. It reminds me of MRG7962 which was a 1971 model CJ3BLHD4WD with the F4134 hurricane engine. I used to use it when I was a trainee in 1980. Please restore it to pristine condition. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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26th December 2008, 11:51	#28
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	Santosh. Congrats buddy. Hope you get to restore it to your dream Vijay
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26th December 2008, 13:00	#29
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,145 Thanked: 571 Times	Congrats Santhosh! This experience is an adventure by itself! Enjoy!
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26th December 2008, 15:42	#30
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,289 Thanked: 8,081 Times View My Garage	No One Noticed till now... This Jeep has a LPG Aftermarket Conversion' fit on it... Now thats a first any one would have seen Great Jeep none the less. PS - Are you planning to keep the LPG Kit?? Regds Santosh
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