UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $10,000

There’s clearly lots of time and money put into this custom CJ-3A.  If the model (cj-3a) is accurate, it’s one of probably several hundred.  This has some stainless parts.

“Classic Willys, customized with all the extras. Original 1948 body, 225 Odd-fire V6 1965 Buick engine, T18 truck transmission 4 speed 7:1 ratio deep under. Power steering, power locks front and rear. Stainless steel grill and windshield, chrome rockguards, custom Emiron black paint–lots more. Rebuilt “new” in 1983, 9500 miles since and kept garaged when not in use. Over $24,000 of customized extras plus 4 years of labor. A labor of love and it kills me to part with it, but I need the money. No trades. ”

This appears to have a CJ-3B windshield with a CJ-2A body and maybe a CJ-3A title?

“1952 Willys jeep. Would be a great project or hunting vehicle. Runs but needs a new carb. Has recently been converted to 12 volt. Has the flat head 4cly.(go devil)? Comes with tow bar and tows great. The jeep has some rust and holes but could be patched. Comes with a hard top also, and a extra military hood. I am in the process of working on this jeep so price is, as is right now. Call Chuck 719-243-3425”

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/1315703037.html

UPDATE:  Price dropped to $6000

This seller claims this CJ-3A has an aluminum body.  These are certainly rare.

“Willey’s Jeep, 350 V-8, all aluminum body, 2″ Rancho lift, new tires and rims(951) 766-7223”

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1314885961.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.

This CJ appears in very good condition.

“1950 Willys Jeep 4×4 This jeep has lots of new parts. We redone it 4 years ago. It has a 4cyl Ford engine, it starts and runs good”

UPDATE:  More pics.  Still Available

Only one pic, but it looks in pretty good shape from the one pic.

“‘53 Willys Jeep, Model CJ3A, flathead 4 cylinder Jeep engine, 6 volt system, aluminum cab, plow hooked up and will go as package, 44,000 original miles, No brakes, dead battery, Body has some rust, mostly surface, floors and bed are rusted through, cross members are weak. Frame is solid. No title or registration. My father used only for plowing driveway.  Was running fine when last parked in garage in 2007 when he became ill and has not been started since. $975 firm”

http://boston.en.craigslist.org/sob/cto/1308865695.html

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay

This sounds like a pretty stock CJ-3A in good condition.

“NEW:  Engine Overhaul; Trans Bearings (gears look good); Divider Box Bearings; Warn Overdrive; Exhause System; Elec Wipers; Tiger Top with doors; 30x 9.50 R 15 LT Radial Load Range C Tires; Updated 44 rear ends; Springs. INCLUDED:  Original Vacuum wipers; Used Roll Bar; 2 Boxes Misc. Parts; Flywheel; T90 Trans with divider box warn winch  tow bar”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.

Here’s a flattie crawler out of Georgia.

“1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep. Lots of custom work done to it. I got it in a trade a couple of years ago and haven’t done much with it since. 225 Buick odd-fire V6, rebuilt 3 speed transmission, Spicer 18 transfer case. Wagoneer Dana 44’s front and rear w/5.38:1 gears and full spools, high steer arms up front with high steering. USA6x6 H1 beadlocks w/rubber runflats & 36×12.50 Super Swamper TSL-SX’s with 75-90% tread remaining…. The pictures also show a winch & hilift jack, but they are both gone. Some nice person out there stole them”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

This might not be a bad price.

“1951 willys jeep, was running a year ago needs carb cleaned and fuel lines and tank cleaned. supersonic L head engine original motor. Top needs to be cleaned and is missing strip that hooks it to the top of the windsheild can get from bestop maybe 15 to 20 dollars. Does not need much to have running. Also has lock out hubs, three speed trans, two stick transfer case. Would make great project restore or rock crawler”

UPDATE:  Was $4000. **SOLD**

This looks like a real nice flattie.

“This has been a great Jeep but I’m moving on. 231 Buick v6, TH400, Power steering, Revolver shackles, Open knuckle Dana 30 front axle with an air locker, Dana 44 rear axle with Warn floating hubs and an air locker, 4:56 gears, Nice top and doors included. $4000 obo,”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

This looks like a nice enough jeep that has been ‘restored’ nicely.  However, the claim that this is all original except for tires and wheels is not true (12 volt system, fender flares, the rear lights, and I’m sure more).

“BODY OFF RESTORATION, 1951 CJ-3A. BOX, STOCK & BAREFOOT-EVERYTHING ON THIS JEEP EXCEPT THE HORN BUTTON & TIRES & WHEELS.  EVERYTHING ELSE IS ORIGINAL 1951 EQUIPMENT, 2172 MILES SINCE COMPLETION, ENGINE & DRIVE LINE HAVE BEEN GONE THROUGH INCLUDING NEW CLUTCH, ALL NEW BRAKING SYSTEM, NEW EXHAUST, NEW LIGHTS, 12 VOLT CONVERSION, REMANUFACTURED STARTER …”

UPDATE:  Purchased by an ewillys reader.  He notes it’s in great shape and was a good price.  It’s now home in Montana.

This looks like it could be a good price to me.

“1951 Willys jeep CJ3. Runs. 4 wheel drive. Has a 6 ft. plow. Original motor. Has rear seat, chains for all 4, transfer case and transmission with gears. Spare motor parts and assorted brake parts. Other misc. parts. Little rust under doors where step used to be. A classic in it own right. “

A reader named Mike is selling this CJ-3A.  There have been a variety of updates to it and you can see Mike has invested some time maintaining and update this jeep.

“It’s a 1949 cj-2a.f-head motor, narrow trac differentials, t-90 tranns, dana 20 transfercase with adapter. Completely gone through. I put a wrench on just about every bolt. Too much to list. Would trade for cj-3b with pto’S and overdrive or $8000. 309-697-5910 or email mikester51@comcast.net ”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3750.

This looks like it could use some work on it.

“1949 Jeep Willy, All original, black Plates.  All original, No modifications done to this Jeep. Flat fenders. Original black plates, runs and drives but needs gas tank, almost no rust, please the pictures and you are welcome to come and see it.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.

It appears in pretty good shape.

“no title, bought to be used on our farm. many extras, new springs, tires, wheels, bearings, gauges, ect,ect. Email any questions.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.

It looks like the top is melting.

“51 Willys CJ-3A. has a NY State regestration (no titles for cars that old) Converted to a 225 oddfire Buick V-6 used in CJ-5’s. Runs EXCELLENT. Lots of power. Starts right up. 3 speed manual from same CJ-5. Body is a aftermarket Willys body that is in great shape. the body only has slight surface rust and scraches. lots of new parts and tons of work done. Most of the conversion work is very well done, a few items need to be cleaned up (nothing bad). Needs finishing, eletric fan installed, seats bolted in and some electrical work. Top is not in great shape it’s only on to keep the inside dry. Call Steve at Lacey Williams Equipment from 8AM to 5PM.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600

“1951 Willys CJ3A Military. Olds Spitfire V6 mates directly ot trans., new tires. This is a project. It was running 3 years ago before son dismanteled it.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The pics show the looks very straight.

“1949 WILLYS JEEP CJ-3A UNIVERSAL 4 X 4, ORIGINAL engine(rebuilt), 257 miles(odometer not hooked up), WINCH ON FRONT, 6 volt converted to 12 volt, Good Working Condition, New Willys-Overland Jeep Parts List Manual included ($40 value), Seats need to be reupholstered, Doors Included but need cleaned, CURRENT UP-TO-DATE TAG”

It’s a running CJ-3A.  I can’t tell what the rust situation is.  It could be a very good price.

“Willys CJ-3A with title. Drive it home today for $1450.”

http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/1283160070.html

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $19,990

“Hunter’s dream! Willys jeep and custom trailer. Drop down tail gate and lined throughout with 1/8″ alum. diamondplate for easy hose out after hunt. Includes military canvas cover with rear window and side doors for those cold days. Has roll bar, back seat, new front seats, new 16″ rims with new tires on jeep and trailer, dual fuel tanks, warn hubs, overdrive, 8000 lb Ramsey winch, pintle tow hook, fold down windshield, original military front fender lights and rear lights….”

UPDATE:  Pics now provided.

“I have a CJ3A with an M38 body (early repro) that has been in dry storage for 6 yrs. It is in mid resto. The running gear is complete and completely redone. All new leaf springs with xtra leaf, clutch, exhaust, brake lines and hoses, every gasket and seal for engine trans and xfer case. The frame was completely sandblasted and repainted with new rear bumper and all new bolts where necessary. The body is sitting on the frame, not mounted. I have MANY new parts and EXTRAS, all pieces to finish the job with exception of a wiring harness. I will include the original Koenig hardtop. It needs some work to be nice but it is complete and functions properly. I would need notice to show. As I said it is in storage. I can be reached at 603-783-1209.”

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1049042190.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

This is a great looking road and trail jeep.

“This my baby. I have had this jeep for 20 years and had a blast. Now it is time to pass it on maybe. This jeep runs and drives great, everything works. It has Buick 231 V6 with a 2 barrel rochester. It has the original 3 speed transmission and Dana 18 twin stick transfer case. Dana 44 Rear, 27 Front. Both have been convetered over to 4:27 gears, powerlocks, and 19 spline axles. It did have a warn overdrive but I took it out, they like to break a lot…”

Here’s a CJ-3A that still has the 6 volt system.  This might be a good find if you want to restore a CJ-3A without too much work.

“This is a very nice original jeep. (very rare). Most have been modified heavily. The only thing modified are seat belts, roll bar, lockout front hubs, and of course wheels and tires. The original engine, transmission and transfer case are still under the hood! It is still 6 volt with a new battery. I had the clutch replaced a few months ago and the mechanic didn’t do it right so I haven’t driven it since then. I knew I should have done it myself!!! It wasn’t aligned properly so it has a vibration. I haven’t had the time to fix it myself and I don’t trust anyone to do it for me. It needs a new accelerator pedal linkage and he’s ready for all of the fun you can handle … Anyway thanks for shopping by and you can call or text me at my cell# 214-616-9911 (yes I do live in OKC, just haven’t changed my cell phone). I just don’t have the time to keep Willy up and would like to see him get a new good home.”

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1279604472.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This isn’t a perfect restoration, but it looks good.  I’m pretty sure that’s a CJ-2A body though, unless someone put CJ-2A corner brackets on a CJ-3A body.

“GROUND UP, BODY OFF RESTORATION, 1951 CJ-3A, 2172 MILES SINCE COMPLETION, ENGINE & DRIVE LINE HAVE BEEN GONE THROUGH INCLUDING NEW CLUTCH, ALL NEW BRAKING SYSTEM, NEW EXHAUST, NEW LIGHTS, 12 VOLT CONVERSION, REMANUFACTURED STARTER, NEW BATTERY, NEW BELTS & HOSES, NEW IGNITION PARTS, NEW DUPONT PAINT (FACTORY FARM BLUE), STARTS, RUNS & DRIVES GREAT, GOOD HEATER WORKS GREAT, NEW SOFT TOP & DOORS, ALL NEW GAUGES INCLUDING SPEEDO WHICH WAS REPLACED DURING RESTORATION …”