UPDATE: Was $3000. **SOLD**

This might make a good project.

‘1953 Jeep CJ-3b
This Jeep is very original. It was purchased by me in Western NC from a man who purchased from the original owner. It was a farm Jeep and has very low mileage considering its age. I looked at 12 other 52-53 Jeeps before I decided to buy this one.

This is why I chose this Jeep:
The bad stuff:
typical rust, but not tons of it- most panels can be fixed easily as everything is flat
no top, but it does have the top frame, and one door
brakes need to be adjusted- the rear wheels lock up under heavy braking
the carb is new but it floods easily- I suspect the needle and seat assembly-some fuel lines need to be rerouted
typical decay of the original wiring harness
needs muffler welded on (I have a muffler)
brake lights are non-original and not working
seats need to be recovered

The good stuff:
it is 99% original
low miles 45K
the motor runs great
the differential works great
the tranny works great
the steering gear works great
the frame is solid
the tires are brand new (have receipt)
wheels were shot peened and painted with urethane (have receipt)
new front window (have receipt)
just about every part imaginable is available with a mouse click or a phone call
it just looks cool

I am selling this , because I have way too many projects , and this would be a great and easy project for someone. I have over $3000 in the Jeep. I will accept reasonable offers. I do not want any trades, as I do not need a divorce. Payment will need to be in cash.
( I am also selling a 1994 Jeep YJ with a 258, ps, pb, Sahara package, new sailcloth top, AM-FM CD, 7″ total lift on good BFG 33’s, Motorcraft 2100 carb swap–needs tuning, needs some work on the CAD front axle actuator as the vacuum nipple broke off $4 part—the paint is very nice with very little rust–witha few more dollars this could be a really nice Jeep—–$4200–I have $5600 in the Jeep—I’ll post pictures soon)”

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2400.

This might be a good price.

“4 cyl, 3 speed, New Wiring, New Tires, Orignal Rear Seat, 99% Rust Free, No Floor Rust at all.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.

This might be a great price.

“1953 Willys Jeep, non running. $750 firm. See pictures.””

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1350.

It’s rough, the backseat floor has been replaced and ‘almost’ runs.

“1953 willys cj3b jeep with koeing half top this jeep DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE ONLY . i tryed to start it it turns over and almost had it running but ran out of time has the 4 cly f head engine 3 speed trans is from a dry western state but has some rot rust frame looks fine there still some paint on the bottom of the floors has spot that some one put a sheet of steel over top of the rear bed theres a rust out spot there tail gate is rusted in the round bottom tube part the front floors theres a few hole l & r the tool box floor is pretty good it has its dents thur out has the org vac wiper on the drivers side and a manual on the pass side i dont know much more about it selling as us where is non running”

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.

It appears solid.

“restored original 1954 4×4, runs and drives great, new tires, winch with tow bar on front, comes with original canvas top, original unpainted extra hood, spare tire with jack”

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2500.

(03/13/2011) This might be worth a look. The rims aren’t original.

“Willys Jeep that is completely original. Needs a valve job or New motor. It was used on our Ranch. It’s been sittin for about a year takin up space, so it’s gotta go. We have a top for it , just not pictured.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

(01/05/2011) This might be a good price.

“This is a great jeep and it runs, just needs the wiring finished and brakes redone. We have the seat frames and cushions for $350. Send me an email if you have any questions.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** was $4000.

“fresh 231 2bbl w/electronic distributor, original axles & trans, winch, clear title. Not beautiful, but lotsa fun.”

UPDATE:  Still Available

This appears to be pretty stock.

“i have a 1948 to 1952 willys jeep not to sure on the year its a high top hood on it 4×4 drive works great on it motor is in great shape runs great the front from the seats up body is good on it but from there back of the body need lil work done but its fine how it is i fixed it some so it would stay together head lights work new gas tank on it i would like to trade it for a 250 raceing atv or bigger or a 400 or bigger 4×4 atv or let me know what u got to trade or will sell for right price email me aaron_lee_77@ hotmail. com or text me at 540-333-3708 or call”

http://martinsburg.craigslist.org/cto/2223950027.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

This might be a good price.

“if your looking for this model, e-mail me. i posting for a friend with no computer skills, can see in person, and go from there. must put {jeep for sale} on return e-mail.”

UPDATE: Price dropped to $1400.  Am I missing something?  This looks like a good price for a Eastern CJ-3B.

(12/10/2010) Runs and has a PTO.  This might be a good price.  Check to make sure this has a title, as this looks like a CJ-3B for sale in November that didn’t have a title.

“1953 Cj3B Starts and runs great! Does not smoke and idles smooth. Four wheel drive works good. Has PTO. Original hood with “WILLYS” stamped in it. Please call. Do not text. 304-521-9424”

http://winchester.craigslist.org/cto/2155530153.html

UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3200

(12/24/2010) Lots of stock jeep here.

“3 speed, 70000.00 miles, 18k on rebuild, runs well. Warn hubs, shaft driven front winch, towbar, rear hitch and ball, orginal rear seat, canvas top and doors. Registered. Richard
619-249-6055.”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2138633467.html