If you’ve been reading the site for a while you might remember a couple of Nate Bolduc’s projects. At the end of 2012, Nate shared with us photos of a very stock CJ-3A he purchased. Since then, not only has he been helping out at the CJ-3A Page, but he’s also been rebuilding this jeep with a Forest Service theme. He’s even named the jeep Teddy, after Theodore Roosevelt. You can learn more (lots of pics and info) at his thread on the CJ-3A Page:

http://www.cj3apage.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1364006201

Here are a few pics of his progress:

This shows the stock CJ-3A after purchased. Note that it’s got some rot along the lower body, which means some body fixin’

Nate built this custom spare tire, water, and his Indian Fire Pump. the quick disconnect looks like a smart idea.

Nate picked up a PTO winch at the Willys Picnic in June. He’s got it installed behind a Warn OD.

Nate decided to try R&Ps dual master cylinder upgrade. He found it an easy upgrade and plans to purchase one for his next project.

Here’s a photo of the completed restoration, just in time to test it on this winter’s ice!

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

This has been lifted quite a bit.

“52 Willy’s jeep custom 7in lift 12v converted custom bumpers custom roll cage new alt. Traction bars track bar added 4cyl flat head runs very good new fuel pump new shocks in front new trans cross member looking to get around 4000”

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2250

It’s a project.

“I purchase a 1952 CJ3A Jeep that I have started rebuilding, but personnel issues have put me in a position that I really need to sell it. This Jeep has had work done to it long before I got it, so it is not in it’s original condition. The engine is a F-134 not an L-134 and the transmission is out of a 1953, so I assume that the engine and tranny are both out of a 1953. I drove the Jeep before I bought it, and then took the tub off to start reworking it. The engine runs great, it has close to 105 PSI on all 4 cylinders. I had the tranny and transfer case completely rebuilt by T&B Transmission. They put in all new parts, no cobbeling 2 old transmission together to make one work. I’ve put in new brakes all the way around, new shocks, all new brake lines, and rebuilt all the wheel cylinders and the master brake cylinder. I picked up a 2 inch brake conversion kit for it and a roll bar. What I’m asking is way below what I’ve got invested. I also have the shop manual and parts manual for it. If someone has a 4 wheeler that they would like to trade, I would consider that, even if I have to put some money with the Jeep for a good one, or I would take a good crossbow or maybe a firearm in trade for the Jeep.”

UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.

(11/18/2013) I think the seller means this jeep has been garaged its whole life (rather than it’s been in a garage since 1950). The rear driveline has to be replaced.

“49 Willy’s jeep This is a project that don’t need a lot of work to fix, unless you want a super Bad Ass Willy’s. However it is pretty sick the way it is, It needs the rear end re-welded my son was going to put a four link and coils and move the rear end back 6 inches or so but never got around to finishing it. It has a shortened ford 9 inch with a Detroit locker. Huge paddle tires. Its a small block Chev, one very strong built motor, with fender wall headers, and a 250 shot of NOS it also has what I believe is a Saginaw Chev four speed trans. This thing will fly through the dunes with some work and some cash. It needs a rear drive line. It has a old willy’s four buy four front end in it, that I was going to take out and put a straight axle in it to make it lighter in the front end. There’s a jeep on You Tube that I wanted it to be just like. If you seen it I’m sure that you would want to go the same way. This jeep has 85 percent of what I wanted it to be. With a little of good welding and a little of knowledge on how to fly this thing will fly. The motor is loud and fast you might want to wear ear plugs, if you were to drive it all day. Fiberglass hood. Also there is no rust anywhere on this jeep, I believe its been in a garage since 1950, it has to be the cleanest rust free jeep that is still out there. I just put it out side under a tarp for the first time since my son owned it. He drove it for five minutes before he blew the drive line out of it. It will need a tough ass drive line. Just remember it will need some love and I’m sure for the right guys that want a Bad Ass jeep that this is it. I’m selling it because I have to many projects and not enough cash to do them all. I’m restoring a 79 Z28 and they don’t give them parts away for cheap. So if you have any parts for a 1979 Camero I’m interested. Please Don’t call if your not serious. Thank you”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4360503276.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

“This is a CJ3a in great shape.
Floors and hat channels are very solid.
No motor, trans or transfer case.
Original Dana 44 rear and Dana 25 front axles.”

It looks like it has had some small changes, but otherwise appears stock.

“1950 CJ3A civilian Jeep, runs and drives like a champ! All original drivetrain, however it has been converted to 12v GM, and it has had rust issues repaired, but it’s a pretty solid little Jeep. The original flat head 4, as well as the rest if the drivetrain is in very good condition and the same can be said of the brakes, and tires…even the heater works! Clear title and comes with tow bar.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4357684482.html

UPDATE: Still Available

(06/12/2012) “have a late 40’s Jeep Willys for sale. bought it 6 years or so ago running. the body was rotted, holes every where. so i removed the body, removed the Engine assembly (engine, trans, T-case) to do a rebuild on the engine. and was going to restore it with a new body from Jc whitney .com but now a days i dont have any time to do anything with it. so my loss your gain.

it’s been sitting out under the tarp “car port” for the last 6 years has a light coating of rust, nothing to horrible. a few areas in the rear of the frame that need repair but nothing to out of hand. simple work. the engine, trans, T case is not pictured, but is complete and of course included. can Email picture if wanted.”

http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/4357010326.html

Given it runs, looks like a good price.

“1952 willys jeep 2 door hard top has good tires and 4 good tire chains has been swiched to 12v system and aftermarket gas tank dont have title body not in perfect shape the battery isnt charging and master cylinder needs replaced i have it just have fixed it yet it runs good 4×4 works hi and low range work roof dosnt leak asking $1200 obo or trade call or text 304-703-3312”

http://martinsburg.craigslist.org/cto/4345826637.html

UPDATE: Price dropped to $525

(02/13/2014) Unclear how much value is here.

“Jeep willy’s project newer in line 6 cylinder call mike 209-817-1821”

http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/4351736217.html

No pics provided.

“1953 willys jeep for. very sale very rare cj3a . Very good condition. sorry Im posting for a freind and don’t have any pictures yet but will have soon Call eddie for more information at 916-612-4438 Very cool jeep”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4350022048.html