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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Best Offer.
It looks rough, but there’s value and it runs!
“1953 WILLYS
COMPLETE VEHICLE
FLAT HEAD 4 CYLINDER
ALL THE PARTS ARE HERE….NEEDS RESTORING
ENGINE RUNS”
If you can not find ‘another jeep around that looks this good’, then you ought to consider moving. The engine has experienced a red sprayover, meaning it was taped off and sprayed. The body is much rougher than its glossy appearance. I could go on ….
“this is a 1951 willys thats in excellent condition. im selling this jeep for a friend. he got this jeep from a guy who had it for 31 years. it has been fully restored and you will not find another jeep around that looks this good. it has new brakes, new rebuilt engine,transimission shifts good, new clutch kit, brand new seats, new white face gauges,new windshild with new rubber around it,has been changed over to 12 volt system, all new exaughst, new paint, and 4 new tires. you will not find another willys that looks this good its in excellent condition. my number to contact me at 304-921-4101 the owners number is 304-467-1131 and please SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY!! thank you and happy bidding !!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500. Could have been an APU.
“I am posting this running and driving 1952 Willys Jeep for a friend. This is just sitting around and there is some one out there that will enjoy this more than he can. This is a nice candidate for a restoration or just a driver as most every thing is still intact. Has origonal flat head 4 cyclinder motor that has been gone through. This was used as a plow vehicle before he bought a new tractor. The blade is gone now as it was sold ,but the 4×4 works and there is also a heavy duty winch still intact. Would like $2,500 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.
The white jeep in the lower left appears to be a VEC CJ-2A.
“this is a huge lot of old willys jeeps i think i have 3 military and 4 civilian and 8 to 10 pallets of parts please call me if you have any questions. this WILL!!!!! be sold as one lot. i WILL NOT seperate any of it”
No pics provided.
“1949 willys 4 cyl,needs steering box repaired,all parts in back,was changing it from generator to alternator,needs finished,windshield has been moved forward? has new tires.has pto transfer case,complete besides original windshield frame and tailgate,runs good,goes and stops,needs some wiring help and a fuel tank(original is full of rust) $750.00 or offer,may trade.(970)485-2726 Rich”
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.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/2483000028.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
(05/09/2011) No motor or trans
“11951 Jeep Willys. Started a project, probably won’t finish. I just don’t have the time for it. It needs a motor and trans. I have the transfer case and the fenders fenders.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
“1951 WILLYS JEEP 4×4 with original 4 cylinder engine that runs good, 31x 10.50 super swamper tires with 75% or better tread this jeep was used as hunting jeep on hunting lease. It has a title and can be yours for a price of $1800.00 or obo.
It needs seats because the were taken out and are no longer around. It also need some starter work done. It cranks but it takes to people to crank it right now. If you have any other questions email me and ask.
This was a hunting jeep and looks like one if you want a daily driver or a show jeep buy this one and put some seats in it and some other parts in it and you can have one.”
UPDATE: Was $14999. **Status Unknown**
The jeep looks good.
“1952 Jeep Willys, 4X4, 3.8 Buick V6 Conversion, 4 Speed, M/T, disc brakes all around, Rancho lift, Off raod vehicle and highway legal, custom wheels, much more – REALLY TOO MUCH TO LIST! $14,999 Please, only serious inquires, this is a unique vehicle!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.
“1952 WIlly’s jeep with 350 motor. Has new: rear end, painless wiring kit, Corbeau seats, gages, battery, starter, Chevy tilt wheel column, shocks, exhaust, fan and block hugger headers. 4 barrel Edelbrock carburetor and bigger aluminum radiator. The jeep is about 80-85% redone. Runs strong, 4wheel drive works great, downside: tranny just lost gears, only has 3rd, but I will give you a tranny that I have its a Ford 4 speed top loader with reverse which is over and down.”
No pics provided.
“51 willys rolling chasisy motor,transmission, transfer case, axles, springs steering colume. will take any resonable offer. call rob at 231-689-1100 8am to 6.30pm”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600
(05/30/2011) The body is fiberglass and the engine a 258.
“A real head turner! My jeep is a 53 willys body on a 78 cj7 frame. The body is all fiberglass, so no rust. There is an 1984 six cylinder 258 engine. Original engine (an older 258) was replaced with this 258 three years ago. Guy I bought it from said it was rebuilt 25000 miles ago. Has the carter 2bbl carb. Has a T150 transmission. Transmission was checked over last year. Shifts very good in forward gears. Does grind when you put it in reverse but only if you do it quickly. 4 Wheel drive works awesome. Has lockers on the front rims. The tires are 35″ BFGoodrich All Terrain wheels. The rims were painted in april of this year. Brand new custom made bumpers were installed in march of this year too. Jeep is a short wheel base car so if you turn sharply while going fast you are guaranteed to roll! That being said, this jeep has never been rolled. There is so much more that can be said about this jeep! The hood is the only odd thing on this jeep. The guy before me either hand made this or cut something up. Its all fiberglass, is a bifold, and is clamped down but the center flaps up and down while you are going at fast speeds. I have an original 53 cj2a hood that I will include only if the car sells for the asking price, other wise I can resell it.
In the 6 years Ive own this jeep I havent driven it more than 2000 miles and thats being generous. Has been garage kept. Previous owner owned it since it was put together. He was also a welding teacher so a lot of things are welded, like the roll bar to the windshield (which is metal). Only selling because Im moving to a house w/ a smaller garage and have to sell one of my toys.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7525.
This appears in good shape.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep
63,000 original miles
original flat head 4 cylinder engine
6 volt system
new wiring
new brakes
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain oversize tires
tow hitch
tow bar
not one bit of rust ever
runs great”
The seller lists the year as a 1944 then notes in the comments it might be a 1946-1948. However, I’d say it’s more like a CJ-3A. The seller also notes the body is in great shape, clearly ignoring the patches along both sides of the body. I love the authentic bullet holes in the glass.
“NOT EXCATLY SURE OF DATE IT WAS MADE(46-48) BUT ITS IN GREAT SHAPE 4 BEING SO OLD. WILL RUN WITH A LITTLE TLC. THE MILAGE IS NOT RIGHT CAUSE LIKE I SAID ITS NEEDS TLC. THIS WILLY IS STRAGHT OUT OF WWII. THE BODY IS IN GREAT SHAPE WITH A STURDY FRAME. BEEN SITTING IN A SHED FOR LIKE 10 YEARS AT LEAST.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(06/14/2010) “Flat head L head engine, new carb, best top cover, bucket seats from a Grand cherokee, rolebar, tow bar..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“1951 willys jeep with a Hi-performance 289 V8, around 1965 vintage. strong running fun to play around in. $2500.00 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
(02/02/2011) It looks like a fun rig.
’49 CJ 3a Willys jeep in good condition. Great trail or hunting rig, very reliable and runs great.
Lock Right lockers front and rear
Full roll cage
5:38 gears
PTO winch
Spare tire carrier with rack and gas can holders
Front disc brakes
F head 4 cylinder engine with a Weber carburetor and stellite valves
15 inch Mickey Thompson aluminum wheels
30 inch BFG mud terrains
Dual shocks at each corner
Newer rear Rancho leaf spring packs”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
There appears to be value here.
“It’s a DJ body on a CJ3A chassis , motor , and drivetrain. Motor is a flathead 4cyl. It’s also 4WD. Runs but needs work. It’s a complete Jeep only missing seats and gas tank.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
If you look closely at the grille, you can see how it has been extended so that the front clip can properly fit the 1972 CJ-5 frame.
“Willy’s Jeep – 1979 CJ5 running gear – 6 cyl. – 3 speed – built for off road use. – runs – needs work – as it $1600.00 OBO Possible trade – Has a 1952 title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
“1951 Willy Jeep
Has 289 Mustange Engine
I have a set of seats that goes with the Jeep”
I can’t see much from the pics.
“Willys Jeep-A-Trench. 4 cyl. flathead w/3 speed trans. 4 wheel drive. Restorable. Have Ohio title for it. If interested make offer. I have no idea what its worth but I am sure you could sell the trencher off the back to a collector and restore the Jeep. Thanks”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2408115183.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(05/04/2011) This appears in good condition. Does anyone know if the CJ-3A had dual tanks as a dealer option?
“All original 1949 Willys Jeep CJ3 in good condition.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.
(04/03/2011) No pics provided. It sounds like a bit of a project.
“1949 willys 4 cyl,needs steering box repaired,all parts in back,was changing it from generator to alternator,needs finished,windshield has been moved forward? has new tires.has pto transfer case,complete besides original windshield frame and tailgate$1000 or offer,may trade.(970)485-2726 Rich”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
(01/20/2011) Looks solid.
“1950 willys cj3a runs original engine trans,registered. Monterey area. $3000 OBO monterey area”
