restored on the island of Moorea
(Tahiti archipelago, South Pacific)
in a pineapple field (the jeep is my daily driver)
in the forest
uphill (everything works A1 OK, even the horn)
Navy Seabees logo with Tahitian Vahine pin-up
"Bobcat" was the code name for the Bora Bora naval base in WW2
Dashboard
The 64 year old engine. All wiring has been replaced. The carb is a Solex.
Shock absorber added to take care of the notorious MB-GPW front shimmy problem
Crossing a river (before I replaced steering wheel & old tires)
Fully air condishioned car, perfect for tropical climate (that's my daughter)
The guy who did the restoration work
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Restoration of a CJ 3A made out of 2 wrecks.
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(faint of heart, do NOT !)