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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This looks like a great price.
“V-6, 3 Speed, 4×4,Runs good, Needs some TLC. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
This should sell quickly.
“Hey all, I am selling my ’53 CJ3B. $500 for it. It has NO title or VIN plate on it.. also needs an engine. body is in very good condition. pics: http://rides.webshots.com/album/572853315xvjPBQ I will take trades on VW aircooled Bus parts, trans, engines, etc.”
Looks good.
“Great looking willys jeep.”
This looks to be a post 1956 CJ-3B given the large speedometer.
“1946 willys jeep includesa new F head motor and 2 transmissions and transfer cases.This would be a great restoration project.”
http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/1986874141.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/15/2010) This looks good, but the bottom of the driver’s side of the body doesn’t quite look straight. I’m not sure if there is a rail along the bottom, a little indent or what it is or just a photo issue.
“Nice running and driving willys. 4 Cyl , dana 44 rear end. New tags untill 2011. . 559-593-3590. Thanks.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1984858550.html
The price looks good.
“For sale is a great project, It is a 1953 Jeep Willys Flat Fender CJ3B that is in great condition. It is a project that I started but lost interest. It has a Chevy 327, and a T18 Tranny with Dana 20 Transfer. Tranny and Transfer are not installed, but all parts are there. It has been sanded down and primed in OD Green. Runs 33″ tires with decent thread. The Jeep is in great condition, just waiting to be finished. Feel free to email for more details.”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/for/1981012227.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
“Don’t laugh. This is a great parts Jeep. Frame;vin plate/Maryland title in my name; both axles; 4 rims; windshield frame & wiper motors/mirror arm; rear hitch; side mounted gas can holder; transmission/transfer case/bellhousing with all shift levers; grille with headlight buckets and trim chrome rings; steering wheel with complete column; frt seat frames (feet need some minor work); rear driveshaft; shocks w/special washers; various body panels could be used as replacement parts; footman loops; and etc.
The body panel laying in the back does-not go with this Jeep. I figured up over $2000 in parts, if parted out. I’m just tired of moving it from place to place. Its time someone else enjoyed it or used it for parts. BE PREPARED TO TRAILER IT HOME!”
Sebastain is now one of the few people I know that owns jeeps on two continents (USA & Colombia). He is now the proud owner of the jeep below. You can see more pics at his website. Congrats Sebastian!
Sebastian wrote, “Hi, great news, I bought a CJ-3B to have in Pittsburgh. I still have the red 1954 CJ-3B back in Colombia, which thanks to family and friends is still in great shape. The new one is a 1953 yellow 3B, restored here in Pittsburgh by Chuck Curty, one of the founders of the “Flat Fender Club of Butler”. Chuck did an amazing job with this car, I am very lucky he let me have it. Take of look of some pics that I posted on the flat fender club blog:”
http://flatfenderclubofbutler.wordpress.com/
UPDATE: Pics now available
(08/10/2010) “this is an abandoned restoration i picked up years ago. its still in amazing shape(almost zero rust).everything is still stock with a rear pto.i’m sure its missing parts but i would bet its 90% complete.i have pics just e-mail me.this is a project rig ! not a runner driver ! e-mail with questions leave a # to make it easier my e-mail is itsan8@hotmail.com”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1972447244.html
UPDATE: SOLD FOR $900
It is rough, but it runs.
“This listing is for a 1953 Willys CJ3B Jeep. Engine runs good, low miles on a rebuild. Frame is solid except rear cross member needs replacement. Grille, hood, and windshield frame, are in good restorable condition, body tub is rough. I bought this Jeep in the spring with the intent of getting a new steel tub and fenders, also doing a full restoration. I have to many projects at this time and don’t want to leave this outside for the winter. Jeep is all original, as far as I can tell and still 6volt. Engine has 50lbs. oil pressure at idle. Asking price is $1,400 but will certainly consider offers. Questions are welcome and thanks for looking!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
“It’s all there, but needs a motor. It ran and drove about a month ago, but I took the motor out to build a Willys M38A1. I just don’t need it. The body needs floor work, but is some what solid. Also comes with a Hard top with doors. I will trade for WWII Jeep Ford GPW parts. I need a body tub for a WWII Jeep, transmission T84, and brackets. I have lots more Jeeps for sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
Lots of work has been completed, but plenty left. No mention of how the seller has identified this as a M-606.
“1966 Jeep CJ3B. This is a very rare military version classified as an M606 with factory 225 V6. Chassis has been completely redone. Everything has been powder coated and rebuilt. Factory rear Dana 44 with newer open knuckle Dana 30 front. Front and rear have 4.27 gears. Rear has a power lock. Front has a Detroit locker. All new bearings and seals. Transmission and transfer case have been completely rebuilt. Brand new Center Force clutch. All new suspension. Brand new power steering box. 225 V6 has been rebuilt. Brand new starter, alternator, headers, and misc. Brake and clutch assembly has been modified to a hanging pedal assembly. Also has a hydraulic clutch, PTO winch, brand new seats, plus boxes of brand new parts. Body has been media blasted. NEEDS TO BE PAINTED AND FINAL ASSEMBLY. Also has brand new tires and many other brand new parts. This is an extremely rare Jeep. It is a military version of a 3B but does not have any of the Willy’s stampings on body because it was built after Willy’s was sold out.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(09/17/2010) I consider this a THEFT at this price.
“Selling a restored 1961 Jeep Willys. Was restored about 3-4 years ago. Body is in great shape. Runs and drives perfect. Has been used for parades and driving around town. Asking $3500.00 No Trades.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
(08/23/2010) Looks good.
“54” Willys CJ3B, original “F” head engine ,T-90 Trans, Dana 18 T-Case, 5:38 Diff Gears. Factory heater, that works. Full and bikini top. Warn OD unit. Share tire rack that holds two gas cans. Have title and pink, licenced thru June 2011. Everything works $5500.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700
(09/19/2010) I’m not sure why this is so cheap, but it appears to be a great price.
“DONT MISS THIS ONE! A 1953 WILLYS CJ3B IN EXCELLENT CARED FOR CONDITION! HAS $800 IN NEW/ORIGINAL 16″ MILITARY TIRES (5 OF THEM) HAS A $2000 REMOTE CONTROL”
It looks like the build isn’t complete. Or maybe these are old pics?
“cj3b willys jeep, a complete build from the ground up, way to much to list, have q’s email me, would like to trade for a cj5 or cj7 with a v8, or a cherokee with a lift and wheels and tires,email me any time thanks 5000.00 obo”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1957144352.html
This looks great, but note it has a custom extended bed and a protrusion of some sort near the windshield on both sides of the body.
“1953 Willys. Good condition. 4 cylinder Hurricane engine, new fuel pump, new battery, good tires, winch, no rust, extended bed professionaly welded. All gauges, lights and winch work. Carb and brakes need some attention. Great collectors Jeep. Additional photos on request”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1954865502.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
(05/02/2010) Note the engine is sold separately.
“1953 Willys CJ-3B jeep. Complete less engine. Has fenders, hood, transmission, transfer case, etc., but disassembled and paint sanded off – 99% rust free. Can be put back together and restored or used for parts. Call if you have any questions.”
This looks pretty original.
“THIS IS A 1964 NELLY BELL JEEP. THIS ONE IS RARE WITH THE ORIGINAL HARD TOP. THIS WAS MY GRAND FATHERS AND WE ARE JUST NOW GETTING AROUND TO CLEANING UP. THIS HAS NO FRAME RUST BUT DOES NEED SOME WORK. IT DOES CRANK AND RUN. ALL OFFERS WILL BE REVIEWED. CALL RODNEY AT 903 641 2448.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/1953251988.html
UPDATE: Was $2100. **SOLD**
This might be a good price. The top looks decent.
“54 Willys.Good project jeep. New tires, cloth top, rollbar, gas tank, front seats. Still needs mechanical work”
UPDATE: Everything is SOLD .. just here for historical purposes.
“I have 4 Willys Jeeps for sale.
There is are ( 3) CJ2A tubs: 1945 $50, 1946 $250 and 1948 $600.
There is ( 1 ) CJ3B 1954 tub $300. There is 1 complete rolling chassis ( $300 ) that will fit any of the tubs.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
It runs, but has a rough tub.
“54′ CJ3b Rebuilt F-head engine with hardly any miles on it. Also has new radiator,waterpump,hoses, fuel pump and fuel tank. Rebuilt carb. Recent brakes. Restoration project. Mechanically almost done.Runs great,needs tub re-done or new tub. Tires good. Use in the woods as is,or continue to restore.I don’t have the time needed to finish.Asking $2000.00 Driveline is worth that!”
This was totally rebuilt at some point, but it’s got at least on dent on the rear corner.
“You are viewing a 1953 CJ3B Willys Jeep. I bought. It about 20 + years ago and totally rebuilt it down. To the frame sitting on shop floor. I spent many hours searching for good body parts, to replace the worn out ones. The Jeep is totally rust free, and not even any weak spots. surface rust is from brush on the deer lease. All parts for brakes, new carburetor, other new parts also included. Needs new tires, glass for windshield and some other parts if you want to bring it up to street legal. Runs, I drove it about 6 months ago, 20 + years ago, I put about $4,000 rebuilding it. Always covered with tarp at lease, brought home after season and garage kept Call 281 798 7688”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1942224605.html
UPDATE: Derek’s got much more information on the CJ-3B site.
This image was on Vulcanhammer.net, but no longer seems to be there. In it, you can see Raymond Concrete Pile Company’s Gow Division’s SPT rig using a PTO to bore a hole for soil research. This is actually an advertisement for the Jeep.
The caption with the image is, “The Jeep helps cut our costs by getting more done”.
And the text below the image is:
In building anything big, the first step is soil sampling. Gow Division of the Raymond Concrete Pile Company. 57-year-old construction company with projects around the world, keeps its 28 ‘Jeeps’ going eight hours a day in its work of investigating soil conditions to furnish information to architects and designers so they can determine the best type of foundations for construction projects of all kinds. Here is one of Raymond’s “Jeeps” with power take-off being used to operate an exploratory boring outfit.
The manager of Raymond’s Gow Boring division says: “We were the first to use the “Jeep” in soil testing work, and we have been using more and more “Jeeps” ever since. The “Jeep” helps cut our costs by getting more done. It can maneuver over rough ground in the country and get into tight spots between buildings in the city. It furnishes the pwoer for operationg our rigs and carries our equipment quickly from job to job so that we’re always ready to go.”
Here’s an example of a post hole digger. So, maybe they ‘dig’ with some kind of custom corer and then use the PTO to lift it (which is what they appear to be doing in the photo above)?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Looks solid. Some good shots of the underside on ebay.
“1953 Willys CJ3B. New fuel pump and fuel tank, rebuilt carburetor. New alternator and converted to 12 volt. New upholstery. Seat belts. Original heater. Warn hubs. Aftermarket turn signal switch on column. Speedometer needle broken, but speedometer still works. Spare tire and mount included, but not attached. Storage box in rear. The body is in good condition, with some minor rust spots. Custom rear bumper includes two jerry can carriers. It’s been in storage for several years, but still starts and runs good.”
