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A CJV-35U and a Lost Opportunity

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Well, I completely blew it.  I’m ashamed, embarrassed.  Truly, I wasn’t thinking clearly.  Too much stuff was clogging my brain tunnels to put the pieces together.  Here’s the sad, brief tale …

Late yesterday afternoon the ‘staff’ (also known as Brett) at the Utah Bureau of eWillys spotted a great deal:  A 1948 flattie for only $1000.  It appeared almost completely stock, with no obvious rust, though there was plenty of paint oxidation.

It had unusual bezels, a CJ-3Aish windshield, a cutout for a breather on the passenger side of the hood and hooks on the front.  It was an odd combo of a M-38, a CJ-3A and titled with a year of 1948. Also, strangely, it had no willys script on the hood that I could see.

My gut said go get it.  My practical side said no, so I put it out of my head.  I should have listened to my gut, because after thinking about, I now realize it was  CJV-35U that was running, extremely stock (except for the installation of the bench seat), and in great shape.

OHHH THE PAINNN!!!!  How did I not put those clues together?  Unfortunately, only an hour or so after I made my decision not to get it, it disappeared from the KSL classified list.  So, the decision was made for me and I put it out of my mind.  It wasn’t until this morning that I realized how big my mistake had been.

Alas, this too shall pass, slowly, painfully, like a kidney stone.

Here’s a perfect example of what it looked like (I didn’t get the chance to download the pics of it).  Imagine this, unrestored, without the breathers for the intake and exhaust … and with a hardtop: http://www.cj3a.info/sibling/cjv35u/photos/p158.html (or click on the above link)

 
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The Saugus EMV CJ-3A

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Somewhere around 1950 the Emergency Management Folks in Saugus, Massachusetts, bought a CJ-3A as an all-around emergency vehicle.  As you can see by the emergency boat (being towed by the Jeep in the 2nd pic below), this isn’t a high budget operation, but then this town of 26,000 probably didn’t need much more (though they did invest in a DUKW in the late ’50s).

Sixty years later, Saugus still has the CJ-3A (at least it looks the same with minor additions).  Sporting the code name ‘Unit 41’, it seems this EMV handles emergency parades more than anything these days.

You can see more of the early Saugus EMVs here, including the original Seagrave Pumper from 1919.

 
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1952 CJ-3A Fort Collins, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.

This does not include an engine and transmission.

“For sale is a1952 Willys CJ3A jeep compete less engine, trans and t/c. This jeep has been in our family for over 30 years. This was a project started but never finished. The body is perfect with NO RUST and a sweet paint job.

Here is what was done up till now: Body was removed and sand blasted then painted. Same with the frame rail. New Rancho 2.5″ suspension installed with KYB shocks. Replaced the origanal axle with a pair from a 1968 jeep, Dana 44 rear and a Dana 27 front. Installed front mounted steering plate for power or manual, replace tie rods and tube with 1 piece (1972 jeep style steering). ”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Hope, NJ **SOLD**

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It’s nice, but needs a tiny bit of work.  I have a pic of this when it was red and for sale in colorado.

“1951 Willys CJ3A powered by 1979 Buick 3.8L V6. Original 3-speed manual trans with 2-speed transfer case and overdrive. Saginaw steering conversion with GM tilt wheel. 11″ front brakes, Superwinch free wheeling hubs, Superlift springs and shocks – 2″ or less lift. Nice ride. New aluminum radiator, electric cooling fan, CJ high back buckets, custom spare tire carrier, heater, 31×10.50 BFG mud terrain tires, 8″ or 10″ wide aluminum rims, original front and rear axle housings. Unsure of gear ratio. New single exhaust, tow hitch with 2” receiver. Bikini top only. This vehicle came from Colorado 6 months ago. Body is in very good condition. Has a small amount of rust under passenger side. Items needed – new or rebuilt carb, trans needs 2nd gear synchro, brakes need to be checked, needs emergency brake cable. A little bit of work will make this a really nice vehicle.

 
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1951 CJ-3A Glen Burnie, MD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.

The fix for the engine can’t be that complex.

“Red, low mileage, original drive train, engine, PTO, towbar, near new top, good body, 12 volt conversion. “As is” This jeep ran purrfectly until one day I had the hood up while it was running and was bragging to my neighbor how smooth it ran. I then closed the hood, it stopped running and I couldn’t get it started after that. I’m not a mechanic and haven’t a clue what it might be. I think this car would be have a NADA value of approximately $10,000.00 if it were running today. Please look at the pictures below and call me with any questions.”

 
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1952 CJ-3A McCall, Id eBay

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The underside of the body looks pretty good. It has had a few patches, as if the body used to have powersteering (hole in the grille) and a F-head motor (hole in the hood).

“I’m listing this for a friend.  It has a 225 V6, T-90, T18 Transfer case, larger brake kit. Bodys fair-, but is workable. Comes with a spare hood and grille for repairing. Runs and drives, goes thru the gears ok and brakes work. Frame is good with no weird plates welded on or holes drilled. Needs glass, windshield in good shape. windshield vent works, needs bracket to hold open. For a do it yourself, it could turn out real clean without putting alot of cash in it.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1951 CJ-3A Glendale, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.

This is missing a motor, but otherwise looks good.

“1951 Willys for sale. New paint,complete wiring,windshield,canisters,canister holders, it never had major rust problem. Only minor and it has been welded.NO ENGINE.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Collinsville, CT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

This is a nice build.  This would be worth checking out more closely.  Note the upside handbrake; an unusual way to install the e-brake.

“Here are some pictures of my 1949 Willys CJ3a for sale.It has an all steel body with a fully boxed frame.The engine is a 1967 chevy 283 cu. in. bored .030 over,Crane cam,Offenhauser intake,Eldelbrock carb and Mallory ignition.Transmission is a turbo 350 with mild shift kit and is mated to a Dana 300 transfer case via an Advance adapter.Rear differential is from  a 1972 Jeep Commando and is limited slip.The front differential is from a 1972 Jeep CJ5 both have 3:73 gear ratio.Front leaf spring main is a Divco truck and rear is a 3/4 ton Chevy truck , the remaining are custom cut.Exhaust is also custom built with the old style “ram horn manifolds” to a true dual with Flowmaster mufflers and exiting at the rear. Power steering,power brakes (drum all around) with a tilt-telescoping column from an Olds toronado along with the main wiring harness thru-out.Full roll cage connected to the frame and five point harness thru the baja off-road seats to the frame as well. Stewart-Warner gauges in the aluminum dash and an aluminum 15 gallon fuel cell mounted in the rear.The paint is Dupont and the color is from a early 90’s Chevy truck.Rancho shocks-2 at each corner and a steering stabilizer.BFGoodrich 33×9.5×15 mud terrain tires on American Eagle 15×8 aluminum wheels.This Willys is a total restoration from the ground up and has 854 miles since completion ( never off-road ).I have owned this Willys for 24 years”

 

 
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1952 CJ-3A? Pueblo, Co **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Purchased by an eWillys reader

“52 Willys Jeep in running condition. 350 Chevy 3 Spd.  Headers.  4 barrel carb. roll barr.  white spoke wheels. New dana 44 axles, brakes, wheel cyl. and tires 31.50×15. I am asking $3000 o.b.o.!”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Springfield, Oh $4000

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Well, I can tell it is different, but from this one pic I can’t tell how different.

“1951 willys jeep rat rod call 330-285-5066”

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/1715422549.html

 
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1 CJ-3B, 1 CJ-3A Semmes, Al ebay

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UPDATE:  Back on eBay

(04/07/2010) These look rough.

“I bought these Jeeps to restore however, lack of money, and other things to worry about, has forced me to sell them. The exact year of these Jeeps are unknown THEY ARE BOTH ORIGINAL FLATFENDERS.  the YELLOW Jeeps motor is locked. haven’t done anything to see otherwise, it has an valve cover ( 4cyl ) know as the F-head (has valve cover ). the body of this jeep is gone. however axles, ect. are probably still useable. This would be a good parts vehicle for someone with this type of jeep already. The Red Jeep is a L-head (flathead) condition of motor unknown, I believe this engine is know as a ” Go Devil” engine. “JEEP” AND “WILLYS” ( in the pics)  are stamped on top of the motor.  transmission shifts and transfercase as well drum brake on the trasmission. Body is in fair and repairable condion considering the age of this vehicle.BOTH frames on these vehicles are SOLID. Yellow jeep has a towbar and can be towed, as it was to my house. The red jeep will need trailering. I believe both these vehicles together are worth well over $800.00 for parts or restoration.”

View all the images on eBay

 
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2 flatties Van Cleave, LA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

(05/05/2008) My favorite line in this is that the seller has checked ebay and therefore knows that these aren’t just old jeeps, but doesn’t know enough to know what models they are.  So, the seller claims to know what they’ve got while at the same time claiming that they don’t really know what they’ve got. Ouch!

“I have two Jeeps, either M38s or CJ2s (sorry, I’m not a Jeep expert). I do know they are the original 1940s models and one had a PTO. I’ve had one person say they are M38s and another say they are early civilian CJ2s, but ??? Either way, they are hard-to-find. One is complete incl. engine, the other is minus the engine, but the rest of the drivetrain appears complete. Both need a fair amount of work if the buyer wants to restore them to original, but you could probably get a running jeep in a full weekend of work, maybe less. There is enough here to get one complete, running jeep and have a fair boneyard left over. One body is poor to fair, one is fair.  I’ve checked eBay, etc., and know that these are not just “old jeeps,” so please, no low-ball offers. I’m asking $2500.00 for everything.”

 
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1953 CJ-3A Gold Beach, Or $4000

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $4000

(01/18/2010) This is good looking, though it needs some finishing.

“father started new project grand kids dont want. so down the road it goes. 1953 willys 134 cid: flat head 538 gears posi in back runs and drives has lots of new parts is a project though lots of little things need finished up there is no top has been changed over to 12 volt. thyanks for looking might take some trade firearms only. JOE 541 698 7zero 51 4000.oo or will entertain interesting trade

http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/1558243441.html

 
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1950 CJ-3A Houston, Tx $1450

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It runs and has new tires …

“For Sale is a 1950 Willys Jeep, CJ3A, with a Type L134 engine installed. The engine starts and runs easily. It has four new tires and a new battery. Mounted on the bumper is a PTO winch (needs work). The Jeep has been used on a hunting lease. This Jeep is being sold AS IS. Serious inquiries only, please contact via the email to this advertisement.”

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1698853542.html

 
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1951 CJ-3A Williams, Ca $1500

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I wonder if this isn’t actually a MB?  Hard to tell for sure from the pics.

“have a willys jeep runs good has good tires. no title. will provide bill of sell. pics will be up later on today. call cody 5302307975”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1709607913.html

 
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1952 CJ-3A Citrus Heights, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

This looks in good condition.

“1952 Jeep CJ3A – All orginal no modifications in excellent condition, no rust, 300 miles on rebuilt flat head 4 motor. Comes with hard top, soft top never installed. Slightly negotiable on price.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Spanish Springs, Nv $3000

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UPDATE:  Price now $3000

(03/13/2010) This looks mostly stock.

“1949 CJ2A willys. rebuilt motor in 1987 ran once then parked. Willys has been sitting for about 15 years. $4000. OBO No trades. If interested contact Bret @ 233-6093”

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1707791331.html

 
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1949 CJ-3A Loxahatchee, Fl **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

This looks like a good price, but needs a new starter to run.

“1949 willys jeep 4 cyl flat head 3 speed runs good needs a starter custom roll cage cut down 1/2 ton chevy i have the orignal font end that goes with it i hate to sell it but i need the money im askin”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Austin, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

This is a great looking old Willys.

“327 Chevy Engine. Chevy 4 speed tranny. Overdrive 2 high 2 low. Lift kit. Rollbar needs finishing. Trade for pontoon boat, or harley”

 

 
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1952 CJ-3A Central Square, Ny $500

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I’m not sure there’s much to salvage, though the transfercase knobs look good.

“This is a 1952 Military style jeep, model 452-GB1. Willy’s Overland Jeep. Has a original 40hp 4cyclinder hurricane engine. 4wd Drivetrain complete. On tires and wheels for towing. (315)- 383-2274.”

http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/1694931270.html

 
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1953 CJ-3A Elk River, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This is a good looking flat fender.

“This is a 1953 Jeep Willys CJ3A. There is NO RUST the body was all redone! The motor is a AMC 360 runs great was rebuilt about 12,000 miles ago. Has A 3 Speed Tranny. This winter the whole jeep was tore all apart and here are a list of things that were done … (see all the items done to this at ebay).”

 

 
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1951 CJ-3A Plymouth, NH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500

(11/16/09) Looks solid.

“1951 Willys Cj3-a with fisher power angle plow.  Good Condition.”

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1949 CJ-3A Wichita Falls, Tx **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** No price listed.

It runs, but needs work.

“I’m selling my 1949 Willys CJ-3A jeep that runs, i started restoring it, it has a newly rebuilt engine that runs. It has a new gas tank, new electronic fuel pump, new wiring harness, new gauges, newly rebuilt carburetor, and cleaned radiator. There’s no speedometer and the brakes & steering need restoring. *make offer for price*.”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Arkansas City, KS **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

This is a project with a bunch of new parts, including an entire fiberglass body kit.

“I have a jeep for sale that i started a couple years ago, and i don’t have the time to complete. I started by putting later model cj-5 axles under it, and purchasing a 4” rusty’s offroad lift. I added terraflex “revolver” shackles as well. I bought new gear sets for both front and rear, and new OX lockers to match. Included as well is a one piece axle kit. For tires i bought 34×10.50 super swamper LTB. There are many misc. parts as well that go, but too many to list. ***ALSO INCLUDED IS A NEW FIBERGLASS BODY KIT INCLUDING TUB, FENDERS, AND HOOD.*** there is the factory grille and windshield frame as i thought they would hold up better than a fiberglass one. well over 6000 invested, sell it all for 3500.”

 
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Year? CJ-3A Monterey, Ca $2700

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(04/01/2010) This project will require some work.  Call, don’t email.

“Willys Jeep. The Good: Complete, mostly original, flat-four. Also includes full 6-point cage, new tires, new shocks, new gas tank and lines, and new brake lines.
The Issues: It has been sitting for a while and was in the middle of a 12-volt conversion that was never finished (no generator or alternator) when I bought it, wiring needs attention, turns over and starts, has a couple rust-out spots under the rear tail lights, quater size hole under the drivers seat in the pan, and rust in the out-rigger body braces under the body near the frame. No pink slip.

I bought it as a project and have not had the time to finish it. It had been sitting for a while prior to me buying it… I massaged the cylinders with some Marvel oil, added some fresh gas to the carb and it cranked over and it tried to run. Sputtered, puttered, but ran. Since then, I have replaced all the gas lines, cleaned the new tank (it had old gas in it), added two inline filters, new plugs, new wires, and there it sat. Thus, I know it’s not frozen and only needs minor tweaking to run.

Located in Monterey. $2700 CASH. No checks. No shipping to Paraguay. No crap. Calls only. No emails. Thanks, Ross. 8three1-5nine6-64five9. Delivery possible.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/1671662676.html