59 CJ3B vintage expo. project.

[Ravenmad]

Well, truck is mostly done and it was time to start a new project. I have a good friend who is into vintage / period correct over landing. ITs official, I have been bitten by the BUG. LOLOL

 

[davescott]

That windshield is interesting. For a time some Jeeps with that opening h were used as a platform for a recoiless rifle

 

[Ravenmad]

Wow ! That one is unique.
Interesting hood & grille logos. Appears left hand drive too what I think indicates early production model, maybe explains the logos too ?

Money wise of course cancels out fun.
But probably worth alot more as a collector specimen than ’Expo rig.

It is tech. a CJ3B-J4 ( willys assembled by Mitsubishi ). I considered restoring it, but in the end, it would cost far more to restore than it would be worth. Plus, its just clean enough to utilize as a solid vintage platform. So vintage expedition vehicle it is, I am thinking vintage - minimalist.

 

[Ravenmad]

That windshield is interesting. For a time some Jeeps with that opening h were used as a platform for a recoiless rifle

It deff. had a 106mm recoiless rifle mounted in it. I am searching for a CJ3B safari wind shield frame to put on it so that I can actually have some visibility.

Mod list :
Kubota diesel swap
SM420 4 speed
Tera low 3.15 gears for the Dana 18
PRP seats covered in green canvas
Cage
Power steering
Herm the overdrive guy rear full floater kit
custom dana 44 front
full case detroits front and rear
hubs front and rear
Saturn OD
Warn 8274-50
factory 16" wheels with SAM21 (34x9x16 tires).
frame reinforcement
custom shocks

 

[Ovrlnd Rd]

Saw this one in Jarbidge, NV at the start of the ID BDR last July.

 

[SheepnJeep]

FYI if you haven't come upon this yet

CJ3B.info is The CJ3B Page

Photos, specifications and restoration of the Willys Jeep Universal model CJ-3B, 1952-68. Also Jeep history, toy Jeeps, fire service Jeeps, and Jeeps around the world.

www.cj3b.info

Best jeep page around in my mind! Have fun with your project!

 

[Ravenmad]

A few upgrades this week (pics to follow).
New radiator
Swapping out the 12volt gen. to a 150 amp alt.
New dual batt.
All new cables
New fuel pump
New fuel lines
All new hoses
New-ish air cleaner assembly
All new carburetor linkage and choke linkage
New master cylinder
a few new gauges for the dash

Next week will hopefully be a full stainless exhaust
Ordered steel for a roll cage and set aside some shop time at my buddies place
Still need to order seats
Still looking for a safari front windshield frame