UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500

(09/06/2010) In many respects this looks good, but there were a couple issues that caught my eye.  The rear bumper is strangely bent downwards and in the front, a cross piece has been welded on top of the frame and the driver’s side frame rail has been welded and drilled.  So, I’d check this frame out closely as it has some miles on it.

“Here is a 1952 Willys Jeep CJ3A painted in military era green with the original flathead 4 cylinder.  This vehicle has been mechanically restored and rebuilt.  It runs very well, shifts great, and starts on the first try ever single time.  Restoration includes:

Engine:
-Rebuilt Original Willys Overland flathead 4 cylinder engine
-New Wires, Plugs, Cap..etc
-New Starter
-New Alternator
-New Fuel Pump, Filter, Hoses
-New Regulator
-New Carburetor
-New Exhaust Manifold
-New Battery

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000

(05/20/2011) The seller mentions this might be an old fire jeep, but the seller has no evidence of this.

“This is a near perfect example of a 1950 CJ3A. I bought it in Fresno Ca (still has the black CA plates but also has clear AZ title and plates) now my Son says “no you can’t take the grandaughter in that” and my big old belly rubs the steering wheel. So I am looking for a Jeep Wrangler or Polaris Ranger or something even more stable. This jeep has 18,000 miles on it, the only modifications from stock are: conversion to 12 V, roll bar, bikini top, k&n Air filiter, 5 new tires/rims (have stock rims), tow bar in front. There is absolutely no rust on this jeep, has a plate covering the hole in the left front fender where the siren went. has one dent in the left rear fender well, no other significant body damage. I don’t know if there is a problem with the charging system or ? but when the battery is charged this thing runs like a singer sewing machine. Top speed is less than 50 MPH. The brakes suck. as with all old jeeps the front brakes have thier issues, they work (sometimes too well) and try to lock up the front tires. After I bought this I showed it to my cousin in Bakersfield who is a retired Kern county Fire Capt. He stated that many of the county fire departments had these old jeeps for small back country fires but that they really weren’t used much. This is the only reason this old a jeep could be in this good of a condition with this low of miles. She is a beauty with absolutely no rust.

I really thought this would be such a hoot to take my granddaughter four wheeling in but; The Son says no, so she’s got to go..”

UPDATE: Still Available

(01/03/2011) This looks real nice.  The pics looks like they were taken on Tacoma’s north side which is bounded by South Puget Sound.

I worked for a short time near where these photos were taken at C.I. Shenanigans before going back to College to complete my undergrad degree at UPS. I knew the waterfront well, as I spent a lot of time riding my bike along the waterfront and into one of nicest city parks in the nation, Point Defiance Park.

“took this in part trade for a restored Model AA truck in 2009. I used it a couple of times but now I need my garage space back. This things a real hoot. Very smooth and quiet running. No squeaks or rattles. A great example of an unmolested jeep. What grabbed me was, it’s like a time machine, it’s upgraded with the stuff we used in the late ‘60’s and early ‘70’s. Has parts catalogues from early 70’s is seat storage compartment. It’s almost like it was parked in 1972 and found in 2009.

Has an unusual working winch with dual solenoids and Aux. light, removable tow bar, Solex carb, extra mounted coil, CB, converted to 12 volt (with alternator), wider tires and rims, rear swing away spare tire mount, full top, turn indicators.

Engine has had complete rebuild including stainless steel valves and hardened seats for unleaded gas. I added more out of habit, a new battery, HD shocks, plugs, NOS emergency brake shoes and oil change. I’ve encountered no problems with anything.

I joined my old high school friend and jeep nut from 40 yrs. ago on a camping trip in the cascades last summer with his family. Everyone had a ball using the jeep for getting more ice and marshmallows, driving around the campsite, and exploring logging roads with the grand kids. I’d forgotten how low geared, quiet and sure-footed these rigs were.

E-mail or Call Mike 253-219-1607.”

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