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1953 CJ-3A El Mirage, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.

The body looks like it is a 3A front with a CJ-5 rear.

“1953 Willys CJ3A, I think I am the 3rd owner. I have owned it for 23 years or so. It has less than 500 miles on a frame off rebuild. Frame was sandblasted, industrial enamel painted, springs re-arched and rebuilt. Engine 60 HP L head, had crank and cam align-board, freeze plugs replaced, bearings and seals, pistons, rings, and rods, new oil pump, valves and seats, distributor bushing, clutch pres. plate, pilot bushing, throwout bearing, total rebuild of trans, including synchromesh, and all bearings.

Transfer case bearings and mainshaft, rearends, u-joints, all steering knuckles, bendix drive joints, wheel bearings, new lockout hubs, rebuilt steering box and rebushed steering column, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, replaced all brake lines, upgrade to 11 in. brakes and brake kit (springs, etc.), drums, (5) new tires, and wheels. Original radiator rodded out and cleaned. Has soft top and doors, bikini top, roll cage, fold and tuck rear seat, Lincoln electric bucket seats, but have original seats also (see photo). Has 12V. 3-wire alternator, new battery. Is key start and has brushes replaced and armature turned in starter. Original metal body (branded) fenders and hood. No dents (to speak of). Did not do any body and paint because I wanted to use it in the desert, and had I done so, my wife would not want it “scratched”. Has been garaged with all 3 owners. I have many of the old parts that were replaced. ”

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