Resurrection: A CJ3B STORY

Torque-ative · 30th November 2009, 13:06

Hey All,

These images are courtsy fellow bhp-ian @testdrive aka Preet Sarai.
There are a lot of smaller attachments which still need to go on like the 5 liter water can, the rear tailgate jerry can, radio antenna , Pick axe etc.
I guess the army motif would be complete once all things fall into place.

harjeev · 30th November 2009, 13:52

Great Looking vehicle Naveen! Finally the wait is over
Congrats!!!

With regards to the small small niggles, I wouldn't worry about them! As they say the work on a jeep never stops! So these things take their own time and lost of patience!!!
You jeep is a great performer! Just run it in and I know that you'll cherish it for a long time to come!!!

I love the army markings!!! They add great character to your vehicle
Decided to name her yet???

GoSlow · 30th November 2009, 15:41

Hi Naveen

Finally the wait is over. It looks really good with the colour combination and the army markings.

Enjoy the 3B buddy!

Cheers
Ankit

allana13 · 30th November 2009, 15:49

Hi Naveen,

Just FYI I am Jealous

Kidding buddy, the jeep looks lovely. Hope you enjoy her as much as we are enjoying her pics.

Post some more up.

Cheers

ex670c · 1st December 2009, 12:53

Hi Guys,

Naveen congratulations on the JEEP & OTR, the colour combo is very refreshing. (Get the Brush/Insect Guard with a Red-Border)

Jasvinder you have set a very high standard for restoration, fit and finish.

I'm contemplating sending my CJ3B for a refit to you.

Happy JEEPing!!!!!

Arka

diesel_maniac · 1st December 2009, 14:03

Thanks Everyone !! Its great to know that the effort has turned out well.

@ex670c: Hey Arka !! Its good to hear that from someone who lives and breathes Jeeps.

Thanks once again !!

Sujith1100 · 20th January 2010, 01:37

Superb job guys, The rust in the Engine head was shocking.
Should have repainted the same military green only naa, with different combination for engine n axles. My opinion only !

My dream to own one such classic jeep

Torque-ative · 30th January 2010, 23:33

Hmm,...has not been all smooth sailing !??

Almost at the point of breaking,.....but I can't say I was'nt warned.

But you know what,....I've learnt something, R-E-S-T-O-R-A-T-I-O-N,..is not for everyone !!! You need time and a lotta "M" if you want a true blue stock reliable machine.

The most important bit is your restorer who has to be your confidant,...which in my case has been with me from 0---to 100 !

Jasvinder I would not have started this without you,..and hopefully we can finish this together by Monday huh ! what say ??

Under pressure of my rather zealous off-roading sessions the syncros from my 2nd and 3rd gears gave way. The already aging gears chipped and caused me a lotta grief. Hence now the evil Doc had to rip apart my gear box to fix it once and for all as I've opted for a complete gear box over haul to ensure it lasts me the eternal life of this jeep.

"doc_freak" I take my words back,....he he

its takes tons of patience to get this ol piece o' machine to get it workable and competant ! and I do recall be-littling you cause,... I had all of 2 hours in your jeep from Neemrana to delhi !!

Edit--- I must add the rusty engine now purrs like a cat after the re-sleaving job,..seriously you cant hear her when stationary !! tis a beau !! But does spray unburnt hydrocarbons by the ton every time I click her up !

I could'nt leave you guys without adding a pic !! Hmmm cousins 20 yrs apart but cousins never the less !

ATUL SINGH · 31st January 2010, 13:23

Naveen,
Your jeep's fabulous. My 3B is currently coming up slowly but steadily at Mahindra's First Choice work shop under Sudhir Kashyap. Will start looking for the canvas cover in a couple of days. Where did you get the canvas. And then there-after the stitching and fitment? I see that you have not gone in for the roll bar.

regards,
atul

Torque-ative · 15th February 2011, 10:22

What can I say times does fly....!
Its been 2 yrs since my CJ3B was resurrected and ever since the initial glitches were fixed it behaves like a new jeep in all aspects.

To be honest i would not be wrong is saying that it is only getting younger or may be the driver is learning to explore every hidden poetential in stages. Talk about coming of age.

I leave you with some pics which I am rather bashful about.
I think this was the most perfect proportion ever designed.
It starts on second crank, never over-heats anymore.
Is simply phenomenal off-road, and can give faster cars a run for its money (95+kmph clocked just recently)

xtreme power · 15th February 2011, 11:19

torque-ative
naveen my man, never knew you were the man behind the id

superb job on restoration, looks perfect
lets celebrate, u know my choice of desert

regards,
Allan

Torque-ative · 8th September 2011, 12:02

Courtesy the Ace photographer Harjeev Singh Chadha, sharing with you some brilliant images as shot by him during the MGE trail in Gurgaon.

Torque-ative · 9th September 2011, 11:57

Another spectacular shot by Harjeev.
the 3 B kicking dust,..and some mates treading dangerously.

30th November 2009, 13:06	#136
Torque-ative BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 499 Thanked: 90 Times	SOme pics Hey All, These images are courtsy fellow bhp-ian @testdrive aka Preet Sarai. There are a lot of smaller attachments which still need to go on like the 5 liter water can, the rear tailgate jerry can, radio antenna , Pick axe etc. I guess the army motif would be complete once all things fall into place. Attached Thumbnails
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30th November 2009, 13:52	#137
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,900 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	Great Looking vehicle Naveen! Finally the wait is over Congrats!!! With regards to the small small niggles, I wouldn't worry about them! As they say the work on a jeep never stops! So these things take their own time and lost of patience!!! You jeep is a great performer! Just run it in and I know that you'll cherish it for a long time to come!!! I love the army markings!!! They add great character to your vehicle Decided to name her yet???
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30th November 2009, 15:41	#138
GoSlow BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 507 Thanked: 78 Times	Hi Naveen Finally the wait is over. It looks really good with the colour combination and the army markings. Enjoy the 3B buddy! Cheers Ankit
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30th November 2009, 15:49	#139
allana13 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 541 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Hi Naveen, Just FYI I am Jealous Kidding buddy, the jeep looks lovely. Hope you enjoy her as much as we are enjoying her pics. Post some more up. Cheers
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1st December 2009, 12:53	#140
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 2,170 Times View My Garage	Congratulations & Well-Done Hi Guys, Naveen congratulations on the JEEP & OTR, the colour combo is very refreshing. (Get the Brush/Insect Guard with a Red-Border) Jasvinder you have set a very high standard for restoration, fit and finish. I'm contemplating sending my CJ3B for a refit to you. Happy JEEPing!!!!! Arka
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1st December 2009, 14:03	#141
diesel_maniac BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 170 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks Everyone !! Its great to know that the effort has turned out well. @ex670c: Hey Arka !! Its good to hear that from someone who lives and breathes Jeeps. Thanks once again !!
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20th January 2010, 01:37	#142
Sujith1100 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BANGalore Posts: 729 Thanked: 22 Times	Superb job guys, The rust in the Engine head was shocking. Should have repainted the same military green only naa, with different combination for engine n axles. My opinion only ! My dream to own one such classic jeep
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30th January 2010, 23:33	#143
Torque-ative BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 499 Thanked: 90 Times	Hmm,...has not been all smooth sailing !?? Almost at the point of breaking,.....but I can't say I was'nt warned. But you know what,....I've learnt something, R-E-S-T-O-R-A-T-I-O-N,..is not for everyone !!! You need time and a lotta "M" if you want a true blue stock reliable machine. The most important bit is your restorer who has to be your confidant,...which in my case has been with me from 0---to 100 ! Jasvinder I would not have started this without you,..and hopefully we can finish this together by Monday huh ! what say ?? Under pressure of my rather zealous off-roading sessions the syncros from my 2nd and 3rd gears gave way. The already aging gears chipped and caused me a lotta grief. Hence now the evil Doc had to rip apart my gear box to fix it once and for all as I've opted for a complete gear box over haul to ensure it lasts me the eternal life of this jeep. "doc_freak" I take my words back,....he he its takes tons of patience to get this ol piece o' machine to get it workable and competant ! and I do recall be-littling you cause,... I had all of 2 hours in your jeep from Neemrana to delhi !! Edit--- I must add the rusty engine now purrs like a cat after the re-sleaving job,..seriously you cant hear her when stationary !! tis a beau !! But does spray unburnt hydrocarbons by the ton every time I click her up ! I could'nt leave you guys without adding a pic !! Hmmm cousins 20 yrs apart but cousins never the less ! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Torque-ative : 30th January 2010 at 23:45. Reason: More infro added
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31st January 2010, 13:23	#144
ATUL SINGH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FARIDABAD Posts: 235 Thanked: 113 Times	Great job Naveen, Your jeep's fabulous. My 3B is currently coming up slowly but steadily at Mahindra's First Choice work shop under Sudhir Kashyap. Will start looking for the canvas cover in a couple of days. Where did you get the canvas. And then there-after the stitching and fitment? I see that you have not gone in for the roll bar. regards, atul
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15th February 2011, 10:22	#145
Torque-ative BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 499 Thanked: 90 Times	Re: Resurrection: A CJ3B STORY What can I say times does fly....! Its been 2 yrs since my CJ3B was resurrected and ever since the initial glitches were fixed it behaves like a new jeep in all aspects. To be honest i would not be wrong is saying that it is only getting younger or may be the driver is learning to explore every hidden poetential in stages. Talk about coming of age. I leave you with some pics which I am rather bashful about. I think this was the most perfect proportion ever designed. It starts on second crank, never over-heats anymore. Is simply phenomenal off-road, and can give faster cars a run for its money (95+kmph clocked just recently) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Torque-ative : 15th February 2011 at 10:26.
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15th February 2011, 11:19	#146
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Re: Resurrection: A CJ3B STORY torque-ative naveen my man, never knew you were the man behind the id superb job on restoration, looks perfect lets celebrate, u know my choice of desert regards, Allan
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8th September 2011, 12:02	#147
Torque-ative BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 499 Thanked: 90 Times	Re: Resurrection: A CJ3B STORY Courtesy the Ace photographer Harjeev Singh Chadha, sharing with you some brilliant images as shot by him during the MGE trail in Gurgaon. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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9th September 2011, 11:57	#148
Torque-ative BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 499 Thanked: 90 Times	Re: Resurrection: A CJ3B STORY Another spectacular shot by Harjeev. the 3 B kicking dust,..and some mates treading dangerously. Attached Thumbnails
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