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1958 DJ-3A Lehighton, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.

If the VIN is original to the body, then this is a 1958 DJ-3A rather than a 1940s CJ-2A.  Not that it really matters, as there’s not much here (except for a good VIN plate).

‘Hello, I am selling a rusty 1940s vintage willys.. Either complete or just selling some parts.. Overall its pretty rusted/shot however It does have the orignal rear end as well as many other parts.. I also have 8 Orignal wheels that are also for sale or that will just go with the jeep as well as many other parts.”

 
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4 Willys at Barret-Jackson Scottsdale 2011 Auctions

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UPDATE: Colin reports the Surrey sold for $23,000 plus a $2300 buyer’s premium (see comments).  Thanks for the followup!

Laurie pointed out some Willys at the Barret-Jackson website.

1960 DJ-3A Surrey Scottsdale 2011 Auction

1945 MB Scottsdale 2011 Auction

1946 CJ-2A Scottsdale 2011 Auction

1953 M-38A1 Scottsdale 2011 Auction

 
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1956 DJ-3A Palmyra, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2000

(11/16/2010) This runs and drives.

“RUNNING, DRIVING JEEP, HAS ORIGINAL L-134 4 CYL FLATHEAD ENGINE, 3 SPEED ON COLUMN,NEW RADIATOR, MASTER CYL, BATTERY, LIKE NEW TIRES, TOW BAR. FACTORY DELIVERY WITH HARDTOP THAT CAN BE REMOVED. GREAT BODY WITH ONLY SURFACE RUST. NO HOLES IN BODY, VERY SOLID FLOOR PANS HAVE 2 SMALL RUST HOLES UNDER SEAT, OTHER THAN THAT VERY SOLID WITH ORIGINAL PAINT. HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO 12 VOLT. NOW THE PAINT IS FADED AND HAS SOME SURFACE RUST, WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT HAS A BROKEN BRAKE LINE IN THE REAR SO I NO LONGER DRIVE IT. WITH MINOR REPAIR WOULD MAKE GREAT DAILY DRIVER OR RESTORE.”

 
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1963 DJ-3A Tijuana, Mexico $900

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UPDATE: Bill correctly notes that this is the same DJ-3A as pictured a few months ago, except that it has been painted and the price raised $100.

No motor.  The body sure looks good.  I don’t know what it takes to get this back over the border.

“Motorless Jeep style Mexican army vehicle. Papers are perfectly legal within Mexico borders. It used to work perfectly fine until its former owner took the engine to use it into another similar vehicle. It is a perfect project if you have the time, you’ll love to spend time with this relic. For further questions, you can reach me via this e-mail or by nextel: 152*14*24137, ask for Salvador.”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/2151059187.html

Here are pre paint images:

 
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Year DJ-3A? Shelbyville, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $10,500

(09/03/2010) The large dashboard speedometer and the cutdown entrances for driver and passenger suggest to me this is a DJ-3A body. Also, the windshield looks like the front portion of a DJ Hardtop.  (see what it is supposed to look like on the CJ-3B).

“Custom Jeep Willys. 10,500 OBO gets this awsome jeep. New 3 spd T-90 Transmission and Dana Transfer Case, Tilt wheel, Power Steering , 2.3 Ltr Engine. Too much to list. Must see. Serious enquiries only please.”

 
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1957 DJ-3A (4wd) Norman, Ok **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

(11/21/2010) This has been converted to 4wd. This appears to have the 60/40 bench seat.

“1957 Willy’s CJ3-D Jeep. 4 wheel-drive, 4 cylinder L-Head . Also has a set of military wheels, hard top with sliding doors, and tow bar. curent title and tags”

 
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1957 DJ-3A Heber City, Ut $1300

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Brett spotted this project.  I think at the very least the body is a DJ-3A.  However, it shouldn’t have a PTO or the CJ-2A windshield.  So, I’m gonna guess this is a combo vehicle of some type — probably a DJ-3A/CJ-2A.

“great shape willys flat fender $1300.00. needs some tlc. the axles were just totally gone through at six states. drivelines rebiult. basically i was going to do a ground up restoration but i have a baby on the way and this needs to go. so the frame, axles total under carrige is all done and undercoated. i just bolted the body back on without finishing it. so if your wanting a cool project that is started out right call. it does also have a pto winch. price these out and you are getting a hell of a deal. i have 800.00 just in the seat frames and having them upolstered. call me with any questions. thanks for the interest.”

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3628575

 
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Army Depot DJ-3A? Alexander City, Al eBay

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The starting bid on this unusual DJ-3A is $2499.  I would be VERY interested to see the underside of this body to see what exactly happened to the rear of this vehicle.  This has a picture of some kind of Atlanta Army Depot tag, but I don’t know if this is real or not. Note that I had to lighten parts of a couple of the pics, which is why they look a little odd.

“I am not sure what year model this is or model. I am going by what I have been told and what I have seen on the internet. I think it is a DJ-3A 2 wheel drive delivery Jeep somewhere around a 50 model. It does run and drive I have driven it around the parking lot some. I think it has a blown head gasket. I have a new extra engine still in the crate flat head 4 cylinder engine and 3 speed manual trans. I have this for sale local and will end it if it sales. It has some rust in the floors and a few other places as you can see in the pics. I do not have a title. Alabama does not issue a title for a vehcile older that a 75. I will issue you a Notarized Bill of Sale. E-mail me any questions you have.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1962 DJ-3A Surrey(?) Oahu Airport, HI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

I wonder if the seller has verification that this was a Hotel DJ.

“It is a 1962 Jeep Willys DJ-3A one of about 2500 made that year. It was originaly a little Island touring truck that the hotels would use to take guest around. Its in good running order, looks ok. It does need a paint job and a little body work. Price is negotiable. I am leaving the Island soon so it needs to sell. attached is a pic of what it could be. right now it is flat black.”

 
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1956 DJ-3A Surprise, Az $500

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It is a project.

“I have a project I can’t finish and need to let go. It is a 56 Willys DJ3a with a good title. It looks like a 3A with out a tail gate. It has a complete body the tub needs a little work mostly front floors. It has a good windshield. The frame is mostly boxed with the spring hangers cut off at the moment. The front axle is a disc brake dana 30 from a 79 cj w/ 3:73 gears, the rear is the offset 44 it is torn down and has some of the parts for a full float disc set up, It has a dana 18 transfercase. I’m asking $500.00 for what I have come take a look or make offers on what you are interested in. I’m open to trades let me know what you have. I’m into most outdoors stuff and am working on a Scout 80 also.”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/2072462055.html

 
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1956 DJ-3A? Forston, GA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.

The seller thinks is a’56, which would suggest it is a DJ-3A.

“Willys Jeep CJ3 I think the jeep is a 1956 model, I picked it up in a trade and have too many projects ahead of it. Dont know anything about the jeep I brought it home and put the tires and wheels on it and havent checked it out at all. It has been converted to 12 volt and has locking hubs. Includes new 12 volt wiper assembly. The hardtop looks like it can be unbolted to remove it. Body has some rust but is still solid. Would make a good hunting or mud jeep. Jeep is sold as where is. Original Drive train Removable Hardtop 12 volt system Lockout hubs Payment Policy PayPal is Accepted Deposit is required within 24 hours after the Winning Bid Shipping Policy Jeep is pick-up only. Terms & Conditions Deposit is expected within 24 hours. Pick-up to be arranged Gurantee Jeep is sold as is where is. Jeep has no warranty or guarantee.

 
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1964 DJ-3A? Winston-Salem, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

(10/20/2010) It’s got toyota running gear, but who cars for only $1500 … the body looks to be in great shape and is likely a DJ body.”

 
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1956 DJ-3A & other parts Surprise, Az

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No pics provided.

“I have a 56 Willys DJ3a with a good title for sale. I can’t finish it and am moving on. It is currently disassembled, and I will sell it all or part your choice. Here’s what I have.

1-Frame no cracks started boxing it and stripped it of spring hangers. $50.00
1-Tub needs some work front floor pans rusted, the rest not too bad. will come with title $150.00
1-pair front fenders $50.00 for the pair
1-hood $50.00
1-grill assembly with complete head light buckets and turn signals $150.00
1-windshield frame with good windshield $250.00
1-offset dana 44 complete but dissassembled $50.00
1-dana 44 30 spline carrier with 3.08 gearset. $75.00
1- narrow track disc brake dana 30 from a 79 CJ with 3.73 gears. $250.00
1-middle bench seat brown leather $30.00
1-2wd ford NP435 with small block ford bell housing and granny gear $150.00

or all of above and 1 engine from below for $1000.00

Below engines are complete and supposed to run I bought them for various projects and am now tired of tripping over them.
1-ford 3.8 v6 complete has small block ford bell housing pattern $250.00
1-ford 2.3 from an injected ranger or mustang $150.00
1-ford 4.0 from a ranger $250.00

all prices open to offers.”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/2009917565.html

 
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1953 CJ-3B & 1960 DJ-3A(?) Watsonville, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** CJ-3B was $5500 & 1960 DJ-3A was $3400.

(10/06/2010) How about that crazy hood on the DJ?  Also, note the front passenger wheel on the DJ is mounted backwards.

“We are selling two Willy’s Jeeps. These Jeeps have been stored in a clean and dry wharehouse. The Red one is a 1953 Model and is in running condition with a new battery. The Blue one is a 1960 Model and needs some brake work. Asking $3700.00 for the blue one, and $5500.00 for the red one O.B.O.”

 
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Year? DJ-3A Homer City, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is listed as a 1949 CJ-2A, but this appears to be a DJ-3A (note the dash and the front bumper for starters).  The VIN number is particularly strange, as it looks like it has two different type of numbers.  Note how the 2nd set of numbers is very light and of a different font than the first set of numbers.  Something seems amiss to me.

View all the info and many pics on eBay

Here’s a pic of the VIN Plate.

And a couple other pics

 
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1957 Flattie Oklahoma $3100

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This appears to have a CJ-2A body.  The paint job is certainly unusual; I would like to have seen this when it was fresh.

“1957 WILLY’S JEEP FOR SALE GOOD CONDITION, 4X4, 283 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY MARINE MOTOR, ELDBROCK INTAKE. 600 HOLLY CARB. HEADERS, NEW FLOOR PANS, CLEAN , NICE ………… MUST SALE ASAP………….. $3,100.00 OR MAKE OFFER …… NO TRADES…… CASH ONLY…….. CALL 918 791 5840”

http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/1991026240.html

 
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1960 DJ-3A Pennsylvania **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  This now lives on the East Coast. I got to examine it up close at the 2013 Bantam Festival. The work is excellent. It was bought for $9000. It has more of a surrey look to it now.

I used the IMCDb.org site to attempt to locate an image of the jeep to the right from a shot in the movies.  You can see a DJ-3A from Blue Hawaii (not a very good shot). Or the same shot enhanced and cropped to the left.  Here’s a link to a shot of the Nutty Professor’s DJ-3A.

This flat fender (the one on the right) falls into the ‘unusual jeep’ category.  Apparently, it’s a movie star!

“ALL METAL AND 1,885 POUNDS. I’AM THE THIRD OWNER AND THE BUILDER,,THE WILLYS WAS A FRAME OFF RESTORATION ELEVEN YEARS AGO IT HAS A CHEVY 4.3 HIPO V6 ROLLER ENGINE AND A TURBO HYDRO 350 TRANS WITH A DANA 44 373 REAR END,,,CENTERLINE CONVOPRO EIGHT INCH WIDE WHEELS WITH DUNLOP 245-60-15 RADIALS,,,STAINLESS STEEL BUMPERS,,,CHROME TRACTION BARS,,,,CHROME COMPETITION ENGINEERING WHEELIE BARS,,,TILT STEERING COLUMN WITH A BILLIT STEERING WHEEL,,,STEWART / WARNER GAUGES,,,STERIO,,,GELL CELL BATTERY,,,TWO TOPS AND A FEW EXTRA THINGS PRICE IS REDUCED TO $ 9,000.00 PART TRADE CONSIDERED ONE ITEM I’AM LOOKING FOR IS A TRAILER WITH TWO AXELS AND ELECTRIC BRAKES THAT CAN HAUL A SMALLER SUV.”

1960_dj3a_cavejunction

 
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1956? CJ-2A? For Parts @ Garage Sale Whiteaker, OR No Price

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This could be a DJ-3A.

“Also for sale will be a 1956 CJ2A jeep for parts … Friday October 1 and Saturday October 2 at 8 AM. Location is corner of 2nd and Washington.”

http://eugene.craigslist.org/gms/1977006779.html

 
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1959 DJ-3A San Luis Obispo **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  This appears to have been sold (see comments).  Was $750.

(09/07/2010) This is a rolling frame.  Note that it has the Jeep Dispatcher insignia still on it.

“1959 willys dj3a jeep rolling chassis and body located in san luis obispo county on ranch .email for more info”

 
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1947 CJ-2A/DJ-3A Body Napa County, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300

(05/25/2010) The body appears in good condition, but hard to tell from this far away pic.

“I have a 1947 CJ-2A with a later DJ style body on it. It has the L-134 flathead motor, along with an upgraded Solex carb that many people swapped on to these engines. Has new carb rebuild kit, new spark plugs, new points, new electric fuel pump, new fuel lines, and about 80% left on some 31″ mud terrains. The bad news is a blown head gasket, however if you’ve ever seen one of these engines, it is probably the easiest thing to replace on a Willy’s, and despite this it will still drive around town, just not very far down the highway. It has some dents and dings, but verry little bad rust anywhere. Great for around the ranch or around town.”

 

 
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1957 DJ-3A Tucson, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.

“This is a DJ3A jeep that’s had the CJ2A 4X4 Drive train installed. Original 4-134 flathead runs great, T90 3 spd trans and D18 2 spd transfer appear to be good. I drained and replaced the oil and it was Not milky (no water). I took the original (rare) DJ hard top off to use it for hunting, I still have it and it goes with the Jeep. Replaced the rubber brake lines and flush the brake system so it has brakes again. Original 16″ wheels with the spare. It is currently licenced but need the taillights fixed (wires) to be street legal. It’s a cool Jeep, just don’t have the time or money to do it justice (and space).”

 
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1962 DJ-3A Surrey? Kent Island, MD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $3600. **SOLD**

This looks good.

“1962 military style, 2 wheel drive, three on the tree, 4 cylinder flat head, rear seat, upholstery in great condition, garage kept past 18 years, 52000. miles, no rust…great shape! A fun ride !!”

 
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1965 DJ-3A Kansas City, KS **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

Here’s a DJ-3A in good condition.  I’ve only seen 2 other ’65s.

“Amazing but no rust ever or anyplace. It’s been sitting for a few years and has bad gas in it and doesn’t want to stay running. Flathead inline 4 with floor shift three speed. Fun time at the parade or cruise.”

 
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Bruce Finds Some More Las Brisas Surreys

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Bruce forwarded me these unusual and rare posts cards of some unusual Surreys (here’s a compilation of Surrey & DJ info). Bruce has attempted to contact the Las Brisas Manager to learn if they have a historian of sorts for their jeeps in use, but he hasn’t had any luck. If anyone has any Las Brisas connections, please let me know!  Thanks for sharing Bruce.

Check out the guy driving the jeep, a stick no less, carrying a tray of food!

Brian writes, “These 2 jeeps offer clues but also leaves one with more questions. The extended tub, tailgate, baby moon hubcaps, valance panels, and an absence of chrome bumpers.  Also, there was no date stamp on the card, but it looks to be from the late/early 50-60s.

On the back of the postcard, written in both English and Spanish, it reads Room service by jeeps- unique at hotel Las Brisas in Acapulco where every room a has it’s own pool.”

 
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1962 DJ-3A Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii $2500

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UPDATE: Price bumped to $2500.  It appears the color has been changed, too.  The top pics are newest.

(03/14/2010) Here’s a mostly stock DJ-3A and still has the column shift.  The seller’s phone number is Seattle area number (prob cell phone).

“L134 hurricane engine, 3 speed on the column shift. Rear wheel drive 2X4. Runs good. passes safty. best offer. Call 206-218-7288”

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/1912392946.html