1955 CJ3B restoration

Karumbaiah · 5th November 2009, 19:07

Hello...I am Karumbaiah & I have recently joined Team-BHP. I acquired a Willys CJ3B 1955 model Jeep 2 months back in Coorg. I have been doing research on jeeps for months now & finally picking this one. It has the original 1955 Petrol Hurricane F-Head engine, left hand drive, Trailer, 3-speed gearbox, forewheel drive new tyres & battery. The jeep is in excellent condition to drive with clear papers and insurance for both Jeep and Tailer. Now I am planning to restore few things in this jeep.

My aim is to restore it to its original status- in military look. There are a few areas that I needed help from this forum, which is the reason why I am reaching out to all of you.

Since Engine and Gearbox are in good condition and doesn’t need any overhauling for now I am planning to go for complete painting and a bit of tinkering if required.
Plan is to do this in 2 Phases and complete it by Jan 2010.
Phase1: Collecting items required for Restoration plan

Collected Willys original Tail lights
Round type Side mirror
Jerry Can with Stand
Round type right and left fenders (The one I have is DI type mudguards)
Blackout lights for front grill and left fender.
D hooks for front frame

Need help to get below listed items:

Willys bonet with Willys Stamp on it.
Willys tailgate with Willys Stamp on it.
Shovel, Pick axe with clamps.
Blackout-light switch.
Winch (manual or electric not new one please)
Gun Holder for windscreen (if not original atleast of good guage metal)
Bumperretes
Back seat long type (Not side ones)
Scissor top frame
Stearing Wheel (3 spikes)

I am in touch with people in Mysore scarp yard and Bangalore Sivajinagar scarp yard to get few of these items. Not aware of Mayapuri in Delhi and Pollachi and Pudupet in Tamilnadu which I came to know from this forum.

I went through threads from JeepCaptain, Zulu, Abhishek and others to name few. I need help from this forum to know the place where I can get these items,approximate cost of these items and contact persons. Once this is done I shall let you know my plans for Phase2. I shall be positing few pictures of my Jeep soon.

Thanks,
Karumbaiah

svsantosh · 5th November 2009, 20:52

Hi Karumbaiah,

Immaculate Condition considering its still being used for Agri purpose. Very nicely maintained. Do post a few more pics of all angles, including engine bay. There is one CJ3B done to original military spec in bangy. Search in all the threads.

Congrats again.

Sathyagith · 5th November 2009, 21:04

Hi Buddy,
Congradulations on such a nice buy.
-Sathya

JeepCaptain · 5th November 2009, 21:27

Karumbaiah,
Welcome to the club!

I envy you man!! thats one jewel you have found! 1955 CJ3B in perfect running condition and almost stock! That too with a trailer!!

I cant believe this!!

I am coming to Coorg to look for one for me now!

Jokes apart. Congratulation on your find. I think its one of the best maintained stock 3B which I have ever seen. There are lots of restoration and 3B experts in this forum. So you have come to the right place.

For parts you can contact the Jeep Guru UBS sir (Uday Bhan Singh) in Calcutta or Siva (trammway) in chennai. There are many more Jeepers esp 3B owners in chennai and Delhi who can help you to source parts.

Ask for help here and I guarantee you. you will get it!

Hope to see you soon in any of the next OTR in coorg.

I am from the other side of Western ghats ..Wayanad if you know that place.
All the best with your project.
JC

pramodkumar · 5th November 2009, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Karumbaiah

Need help to get below listed items:

Willys bonet with Willys Stamp on it. Orignal i dont know but you woud get a replica in hyderabad
Willys tailgate with Willys Stamp on it.Same as the bonet
Shovel, Pick axe with clamps.Mayapuri/Shivaji nagar/Hyderabad
Blackout-light switch.Mayapuri, contact Delhi jeepers, abhishek had mentioned some contacts in mayapuri delhi in his thread,contact them you might have to go once after the deal is set, if there is no one there.
Winch (manual or electric not new one please), There are some chinese winches available in mayapuri 18K upwards, or contact Arka who imported some in bulk
Gun Holder for windscreen (if not original atleast of good guage metal) Hyderabad (by the way its called a gun rack)
Bumperretes Hyderabad
Back seat long type (Not side ones)Hyderabad
Scissor top frame Hyderabad see spyders thread
Stearing Wheel (3 spikes)Hyderabad

Thanks,
Karumbaiah

My answers in Block, Please have the jeep taken to Hyderabad to get most of the spares at reasonable price. Hyderabad is the mecca of vintage jeeps and replica jeeps in south india. Contact members in hyderabad fazaladil is a fellow jeeper, he had covered some jeep builds before some time. I am sure he can hook you up with people in the bussiness.

Pramod

Karumbaiah · 6th November 2009, 09:20

Thank you Shibu,Pramod,Satya and Santosh. Definitely will get in touch with UBS sir and Siva. I have posted few more pics of my Willys.

Thanks,
Karumbaiah

Karumbaiah · 30th November 2009, 10:08

Hi All,

Quick update on my Phase1 work. Was able to get few items this weekend from Pollachi. Thank you Abishek for giving me the contact number of Ganesh. Had good time in Pollachi. Rest shall update soon.

Thanks,
Karumbaiah

vinod_nookala · 30th November 2009, 12:25

Immaculate 3B you have got. COngratulations!! All the best!

Karumbaiah · 10th December 2009, 09:58

Hi All,

I have collected all items except, Willys tailgate with Willys Stamp on it. I need help from this Forum to source one for me.Please please help me out to source one original Willys Tailgate. Attached an image for the same.

Regards,
Karumbaiah

Afsar · 15th January 2010, 10:42

Hi I am looking for a Koenig Winch for my willys. Please advice where to look.

Samurai · 16th January 2010, 23:54

Karumbaiah, great looking CJ3B there. How's the restoration going?

Your front leafs are literally straight, I sure you are getting it recambered. The shackle kit is grease type, did the original come with silent block shackles?

foby.sebastian · 17th January 2010, 07:47

Wow , you have bought a Gem.

Cograts on the purchase Mr.karu...ah

fazalaliadil · 17th January 2010, 08:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afsar

Hi I am looking for a Koenig Winch for my willys. Please advice where to look.

There is one in Hyderabad, don't know if it still there, I can find out if you are interested.

crazyjeeperk · 17th January 2010, 14:55

Congrats on your buy! If you don't mind you can say the price you offered for the precious jewel you got in your hands now.

Karumbaiah · 18th January 2010, 18:22

Thank you all for the compliments. Phase2 restoration work is in progress:
1.Trailer painting is going on, should be completed by this weekend.
2.Jeep small tinkering work is going on. Once this is complete, removing old paint/rust will start.
Shall post few picks this weekend.

Afsar, I have no idea on Winch. I am also looking out for Winch though not the expensive one.
Samurai, I am not sure how the Spring leaf were earlier. I agree its pretty straight and needs some work done.
Fazalaliadil, Please help me out to get one Tailgate with Willys stamp as posted in my thread.

5th November 2009, 19:07	#1
Karumbaiah BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coorg Posts: 75 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	1955 CJ3B restoration Hello...I am Karumbaiah & I have recently joined Team-BHP. I acquired a Willys CJ3B 1955 model Jeep 2 months back in Coorg. I have been doing research on jeeps for months now & finally picking this one. It has the original 1955 Petrol Hurricane F-Head engine, left hand drive, Trailer, 3-speed gearbox, forewheel drive new tyres & battery. The jeep is in excellent condition to drive with clear papers and insurance for both Jeep and Tailer. Now I am planning to restore few things in this jeep. My aim is to restore it to its original status- in military look. There are a few areas that I needed help from this forum, which is the reason why I am reaching out to all of you. Since Engine and Gearbox are in good condition and doesn’t need any overhauling for now I am planning to go for complete painting and a bit of tinkering if required. Plan is to do this in 2 Phases and complete it by Jan 2010. Phase1: Collecting items required for Restoration plan Collected Willys original Tail lights Round type Side mirror Jerry Can with Stand Round type right and left fenders (The one I have is DI type mudguards) Blackout lights for front grill and left fender. D hooks for front frame Need help to get below listed items: Willys bonet with Willys Stamp on it. Willys tailgate with Willys Stamp on it. Shovel, Pick axe with clamps. Blackout-light switch. Winch (manual or electric not new one please) Gun Holder for windscreen (if not original atleast of good guage metal) Bumperretes Back seat long type (Not side ones) Scissor top frame Stearing Wheel (3 spikes) I am in touch with people in Mysore scarp yard and Bangalore Sivajinagar scarp yard to get few of these items. Not aware of Mayapuri in Delhi and Pollachi and Pudupet in Tamilnadu which I came to know from this forum. I went through threads from JeepCaptain, Zulu, Abhishek and others to name few. I need help from this forum to know the place where I can get these items,approximate cost of these items and contact persons. Once this is done I shall let you know my plans for Phase2. I shall be positing few pictures of my Jeep soon. Thanks, Karumbaiah Attached Thumbnails
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5th November 2009, 20:52	#2
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,005 Thanked: 6,337 Times View My Garage	Hi Karumbaiah, Immaculate Condition considering its still being used for Agri purpose. Very nicely maintained. Do post a few more pics of all angles, including engine bay. There is one CJ3B done to original military spec in bangy. Search in all the threads. Congrats again.
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5th November 2009, 21:04	#3
Sathyagith BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mysore Posts: 49 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Buddy, Congradulations on such a nice buy. -Sathya
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5th November 2009, 21:27	#4
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 492 Times View My Garage	Congratulations and All the very Best! Karumbaiah, Welcome to the club! I envy you man!! thats one jewel you have found! 1955 CJ3B in perfect running condition and almost stock! That too with a trailer!! I cant believe this!! I am coming to Coorg to look for one for me now! Jokes apart. Congratulation on your find. I think its one of the best maintained stock 3B which I have ever seen. There are lots of restoration and 3B experts in this forum. So you have come to the right place. For parts you can contact the Jeep Guru UBS sir (Uday Bhan Singh) in Calcutta or Siva (trammway) in chennai. There are many more Jeepers esp 3B owners in chennai and Delhi who can help you to source parts. Ask for help here and I guarantee you. you will get it! Hope to see you soon in any of the next OTR in coorg. I am from the other side of Western ghats ..Wayanad if you know that place. All the best with your project. JC Last edited by Samurai : 2nd March 2010 at 20:53. Reason: extra smiley
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6th November 2009, 09:20	#6
Karumbaiah BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coorg Posts: 75 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Thank you Shibu,Pramod,Satya and Santosh. Definitely will get in touch with UBS sir and Siva. I have posted few more pics of my Willys. Thanks, Karumbaiah Attached Thumbnails
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30th November 2009, 10:08	#7
Karumbaiah BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coorg Posts: 75 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Got few items Hi All, Quick update on my Phase1 work. Was able to get few items this weekend from Pollachi. Thank you Abishek for giving me the contact number of Ganesh. Had good time in Pollachi. Rest shall update soon. Thanks, Karumbaiah
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30th November 2009, 12:25	#8
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	Immaculate 3B you have got. COngratulations!! All the best!
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10th December 2009, 09:58	#9
Karumbaiah BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coorg Posts: 75 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Need help -Willys Tailgate Hi All, I have collected all items except, Willys tailgate with Willys Stamp on it. I need help from this Forum to source one for me.Please please help me out to source one original Willys Tailgate. Attached an image for the same. Regards, Karumbaiah Attached Thumbnails
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15th January 2010, 10:42	#10
Afsar Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi I am looking for a Koenig Winch for my willys. Please advice where to look.
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16th January 2010, 23:54	#11
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,555 Times View My Garage	Karumbaiah, great looking CJ3B there. How's the restoration going? Your front leafs are literally straight, I sure you are getting it recambered. The shackle kit is grease type, did the original come with silent block shackles?
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17th January 2010, 07:47	#12
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thrissur/Kochi Posts: 2,694 Thanked: 2,838 Times View My Garage	Wow , you have bought a Gem. Cograts on the purchase Mr.karu...ah
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17th January 2010, 14:55	#14
crazyjeeperk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pondicherry Posts: 130 Thanked: 8 Times	Congrats on your buy! If you don't mind you can say the price you offered for the precious jewel you got in your hands now.
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18th January 2010, 18:22	#15
Karumbaiah BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coorg Posts: 75 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Thank you all for the compliments. Phase2 restoration work is in progress: 1.Trailer painting is going on, should be completed by this weekend. 2.Jeep small tinkering work is going on. Once this is complete, removing old paint/rust will start. Shall post few picks this weekend. Afsar, I have no idea on Winch. I am also looking out for Winch though not the expensive one. Samurai, I am not sure how the Spring leaf were earlier. I agree its pretty straight and needs some work done. Fazalaliadil, Please help me out to get one Tailgate with Willys stamp as posted in my thread.
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