Rebirth of a CJ3B, The Unstoppable Legend ! -By JeepCaptain

JeepCaptain · 19th November 2009, 18:43

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Originally Posted by diesel_maniac

Hi Shibu !!
I will be going to Mayapuri this Friday, Will find the stuff and send it over. Please PM me the address etc where you want the stuff to be sent. Anymore updates on the work ?? I may have skipped a few updates by you, Have the engine & gearbox been fitted onto the frame?
regards

Thanks Jaswinder, I will send you my contacts.Well the update is seats frames are fabricated. But I have told them to hold on for the paintjob. The engine/GB transplant is kept as last item.

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

Shubu, Bonnet is not fit properly. In jeeps, the bolting holes need to be adjusted before tightening. Ask your mech to readjust the same.
Dwarak

Dwarak sir, you have very sharp eyes I would say. yes bonnet and mudguards are installed temporarily since they had to be removed for final painting. Will be installed as you suggested.
Thanks
Shibu

JeepCaptain · 22nd November 2009, 16:42

More updates.

Got the seat frames done.

I also got the front mesh grille installed. But I am confused now!

I was planning to restore my CJ3B as pure civilian. So the question is should I install the army accessories like the mesh grille, metal guard for head light and indicators etc or should I leave them and keep it fully civilian.Look at pic of what accessories I've got.

Waiting for comments!

These are the accessories I've got.

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CJ3B with newly fabricated Seats.

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JC

JeepMkd · 22nd November 2009, 17:09

In my opinion you should keep it clean. The mesh and the guards spoil the look of the classic Jeep and it looks a lot better without them.

diesel_maniac · 22nd November 2009, 18:05

Hi Shibu !!

I also think you should keep is simple as on the civilian model 3B's. I have picked up the stuff that you needed to convert the Jeep's tailgate to drop down type. Please PM me your Contact details so that I can send the stuff over. I PMed you but dont know if you've got it or not. I will dispatch the stuff on Thursday as I am travelling out of Delhi tomorrow.

regards

JeepCaptain · 22nd November 2009, 19:24

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Originally Posted by JeepMkd

In my opinion you should keep it clean. The mesh and the guards spoil the look of the classic Jeep and it looks a lot better without them.

JeepMkd, Thanks for the suggestion. I was thinking the same way. BTW- you have a great Jeep!!

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Originally Posted by diesel_maniac

Hi Shibu !!

I also think you should keep is simple as on the civilian model 3B's. I have picked up the stuff that you needed to convert the Jeep's tailgate to drop down type. Please PM me your Contact details so that I can send the stuff over. I PMed you but dont know if you've got it or not. I will dispatch the stuff on Thursday as I am travelling out of Delhi tomorrow.

regards

Yes Jasvinder, I am going to do that now. Keep it clean and simple.

Thanks a ton for gettting me the parts. You are really great. I have send you a pm with contact details.
Send me your cell phone # I lost it.

Shibu

JeepCaptain · 23rd November 2009, 12:05

More updates.

Seat upholstery work has been completed. Nothing fancy just plain bench seats.
Removed wheels for repainting and gettting new tyres aswell.

NDMS instead of old tractor tyres.

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JC

svsantosh · 23rd November 2009, 22:26

Buddy - in case this is present and not a Flash-Back (like 550) - Please make sure you got WIDER wooden log to Jack the Jeep. The current setup looks SCARY...!!

Ramsagar · 24th November 2009, 17:23

Was it the same color when the vehicle was brought?
Need more pics.

JeepCaptain · 6th December 2009, 21:44

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Originally Posted by diesel_maniac

Hi Shibu !!

My suggestion would be to try either Niagara if you want a dark tone or Opaline green if you are looking for a lighter tone paint.
regards

Jasvinder, Finally I have decided to go with your suggestion. I'm painting it Niagara!!

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Originally Posted by svsantosh

Buddy - in case this is present and not a Flash-Back (like 550) - Please make sure you got WIDER wooden log to Jack the Jeep. The current setup looks SCARY...!!

Santhosh,I understand your concern but dont worry, those wooden blocks are sturdy and safe.

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Originally Posted by Ramsagar

Was it the same color when the vehicle was brought?
Need more pics.

Ramsagar, the colour was blue when I got it. Check out page 1 of this thread.

More updates
7.00 x 16 MRF NDMS are sourced
Wheel RIMS are repainted and NDMS tyres installed

pics to follow

Cheers
Shibu

JeepCaptain · 7th December 2009, 11:50

Pics of new MRF NDMS 6.00 x 6.5 x 16 tyres and I got the rims painted in diamond white colour.

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Shibu

svsantosh · 7th December 2009, 14:34

Buddy - Diamond white is close to the Ivory color right? It looks like a faint shade of Yellow?

Is the Jeep going to be blue with White rims?

diesel_maniac · 7th December 2009, 19:33

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Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

Jasvinder, Finally I have decided to go with your suggestion. I'm painting it Niagara!!

Santhosh,I understand your concern but dont worry, those wooden blocks are sturdy and safe.

Ramsagar, the colour was blue when I got it. Check out page 1 of this thread.

More updates
7.00 x 16 MRF NDMS are sourced
Wheel RIMS are repainted and NDMS tyres installed

pics to follow

Cheers
Shibu

Hi Shibu !!

Its good to know the color for the beauty has been finalised. I am sorry for the delay in sending over the parts you needed. I have dispatched them today and they shall reach Kerala within next four days.

regards

JeepCaptain · 7th December 2009, 21:43

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Originally Posted by diesel_maniac

Hi Shibu !!
Its good to know the color for the beauty has been finalised. I am sorry for the delay in sending over the parts you needed. I have dispatched them today and they shall reach Kerala within next four days.
regards

Thanks Jasvinder for sending the CJ3B parts. I have informed my bro in kerala and I will let you know once he receive them.
It was great talking to you last week.
Cheers
Shibu

JeepCaptain · 8th December 2009, 16:24

Friends, I did a test drive on my CJ3B last week.

Pics are below. I didnt had the NDMS tyres as It was arriving the following day.
But I had a set of old gypsy tyres on gypsy rims so I used them for this test drive.

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Shibu

JeepMkd · 8th December 2009, 16:50

Seats look perfect! I can't wait to see it done

22nd November 2009, 16:42	#47
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 493 Times View My Garage	More updates. Got the seat frames done. I also got the front mesh grille installed. But I am confused now! I was planning to restore my CJ3B as pure civilian. So the question is should I install the army accessories like the mesh grille, metal guard for head light and indicators etc or should I leave them and keep it fully civilian.Look at pic of what accessories I've got. Waiting for comments! These are the accessories I've got. CJ3B with newly fabricated Seats. JC
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22nd November 2009, 17:09	#48
JeepMkd BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Republic of MACEDONIA Posts: 86 Thanked: 3 Times	In my opinion you should keep it clean. The mesh and the guards spoil the look of the classic Jeep and it looks a lot better without them.
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22nd November 2009, 18:05	#49
diesel_maniac BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 170 Thanked: 3 Times	Hi Shibu !! I also think you should keep is simple as on the civilian model 3B's. I have picked up the stuff that you needed to convert the Jeep's tailgate to drop down type. Please PM me your Contact details so that I can send the stuff over. I PMed you but dont know if you've got it or not. I will dispatch the stuff on Thursday as I am travelling out of Delhi tomorrow. regards
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23rd November 2009, 12:05	#51
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 493 Times View My Garage	More updates. Seat upholstery work has been completed. Nothing fancy just plain bench seats. Removed wheels for repainting and gettting new tyres aswell. NDMS instead of old tractor tyres. JC
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23rd November 2009, 22:26	#52
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,289 Thanked: 8,077 Times View My Garage	Buddy - in case this is present and not a Flash-Back (like 550) - Please make sure you got WIDER wooden log to Jack the Jeep. The current setup looks SCARY...!!
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24th November 2009, 17:23	#53
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,398 Thanked: 255 Times View My Garage	Was it the same color when the vehicle was brought? Need more pics.
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7th December 2009, 11:50	#55
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 493 Times View My Garage	Pics of new MRF NDMS 6.00 x 6.5 x 16 tyres and I got the rims painted in diamond white colour. Shibu
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7th December 2009, 14:34	#56
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,289 Thanked: 8,077 Times View My Garage	Buddy - Diamond white is close to the Ivory color right? It looks like a faint shade of Yellow? Is the Jeep going to be blue with White rims?
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8th December 2009, 16:24	#59
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 493 Times View My Garage	CJ3B Test Drive Friends, I did a test drive on my CJ3B last week. Pics are below. I didnt had the NDMS tyres as It was arriving the following day. But I had a set of old gypsy tyres on gypsy rims so I used them for this test drive. Shibu
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8th December 2009, 16:50	#60
JeepMkd BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Republic of MACEDONIA Posts: 86 Thanked: 3 Times	Seats look perfect! I can't wait to see it done
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