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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This might be worth a look.
“willys jeep needs some work. needs paint just had sand blasted runs good”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/1/09) Note that the jeep has lived its entire life in Wenatchee. The original ad listed this as completely original. While it’s got a few extra addons, I suspect it is mostly original.
“1951 Willy’s, excellent condition, original running gear, 12 volt electrical system, run great, $3,750.00 obo 509-860-3104 leave message”
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/1636103950.html
This Jeep has some personality. It’s a bit beat up, but I like it.
“This is and old Jeep that has been in the family for about 30 years and has just been used on private property to stay out of the weather when hunting which is great and push snow. The engine is the 4cyl. Hurricane with 3 speed manual trans. It starts and runs but has been sitting for some time and will need a tune up and the pinion seals show some leaking. The electrical system is the original 6 volt but starter has been rewound for 12 volt. Generator does not work but alternator does. Snow plow is homemade but does the job. The odometer shows 63827 but stopped working long ago. A water line can be seen but that was years ago and is dry at this time. With this said it would be necessary to trailer home and do some TLC before being roadworthy. I have a clear Missouri title in my name that will be reassigned over to you with a bill of sale. You can email me at floods@earthlink.net Thank you Duane.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is nothing fancy, but appears solid.
“1951 willys cj3a, rebuilt motor in 04′, body sprayed with bed liner, inside, outside and underneath, frame sand blasted and painted, 9k winch mounted on front, works great, needs brake shoes, which i have, and carb kit, which i have, although it still runs fine, and a bunch of extra parts, which will go with the willys, doesn’t use oil, 4 wheel drive works great, used it at my cabin in the Adirondack mnts, sold cabin, no need for willys, ”
Note the unusual rear PTO winch.
“Here we have original Willys Jeep 1951 CJ3A . This little farm jeep runs excellent, the previous owner rebuilt the engine. It drives, and even stops with a great brake pedal. It is also has a PTO driven winch and the half cab with doors. The frame is nice and solid. The body will need some TLC . The floor is ok but the floor under the tool box is gone. Repair panels are readily available through Kaiser Willys Auto Supply. Perfect restoration candidate with optional equip. This is too nice to part out , but if it doesn’t sell I will part it out. You don’t find them often!”
It looks pretty stock and unmolested. I can’t tell if there is rust around the step or not.
“1949 Wills Jeep. Running ready to go. It has a 2.5 Chevy engine in it with a four barrel carb and header. The cool thing is it could have a small block chevy bolted right in. Needs to have the brakes bled then it could be driven home. I do have some 35 inch tires for it, but they would be extra. The hard top does have doors they just are not on it .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
There are a variety of updates on this jeep. I believe the grille and the body are from a MB or GPW.
“1951 Jeep Willys on a stretched CJ-5 frame. Lots of extras for offroading. Dana front and rear axles, vaccuum braking system, front disc brakes, granny gear, and 320hp inline V-6. Call for details. Priced to sell – moving! Runs good and great in low gears offroading.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(12/28/09) “Nice hunting vehicle, runs good, manual transmission, call Ray for details 210-849-3950.”
UPDATE: Now on eBay
(02/06/2010) This Jeep is apart.
“For sale is a 1951 Willys CJ3A. The jeep ran when i bought it but thought i wanted to do a full restore and started taking it apart. The Jeep comes with 2 engines( 1 rebuilt and still on the engine stand), 2 T-90 transmissions, 3 hoods, windshield with glass. Jeep also has front PTO and Ramsey winch from a 1948 Willys CJ2A. Everything is there to put Jeep back together or to continue restoration. I am selling my house and relocating for a job, and cant take the Jeep with me. The frame and body are in great shape and would be a great project for someone with a little time. I also have a 1958 Ford F-100 for sale on Craigslist. I would be willing to trade both for a running Ford Project or cash. I can be reached at (512)923-4026. I will not answer emails due to spam . If you would like to check any vehicle out let me know. Thanks Tom”
UPDATE: **SOD** Was $2600.
“Rare 53 flat fender with no rust , pinto motor that runs good & gets twice mileage as stock motor, has 15×10.5×31 good tires. Tow bar, fair soft top, roll bar, new transmission,good shocks with new 1in lift springs. Stored inside for last 25 years I’ve owned it,swing away tire &gas can rack. With a little work this could be show rig or you can drive & enjoy. Iam rebuilding 2 other cars so I have to many projects & no money”
UPDATE: Still Available
(02/08/2010) This has a few mods.
“327 small block, headers, 35” boggers, springover,needs tune up, runs rough ,good trail rig when loved, has towbar, no title, no worries clean history…. Call Steve @ 253-314-6167 … Hurry!!”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1627519154.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This CJ looks in good, stock shape.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ, New Brake System , Re-built engine, Converted to 12v, Used as a Plow truck since 1980 “plow has been removed”, Very Low Miles. Starts and run good. Can be used as weekend driver for fun or a good ranch vehicle.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Strip off the top and repaint this and it might look pretty good.
“has stowmaster 5000 tow bar and 5000 pound ramsey winch wired front and rear. asking 2500 obo or possible trade for 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive FORD. call jeff and leave message”
UPDATE:Price dropped to $3500
This includes extra parts (mb body/fenders/hoods, extra engine, tranny). It’s a great looking old cj.
“I have had this jeep since 1976. It has always been stored inside. It is complete with the original drivetrain. It runs and drives great. It has new brakes. It has a front mounted winch with inside controls. It has the original type L-134 engine. This jeep is all stock. It comes with an extra complete MB body with the tailgate, hood and fenders minus the windshield. I will also throw in an extra standard L-134 engine that has never been bored and an extra transmission. I replaced the generator with a high output alternator. I still have the generator. Come check out this classic Jeep. Only call if you are a serious buyer. I am asking $3500 FIRM for everyrthing. Call Ray at (360) 866-7787.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1626018191.html
It appears lots of foundation work has been done on this. I’m assuming that the pic on the upper right has been thrown away.
“1949 Willy’s JEEP CJ-3A restoration project car for sale. Found in farmers field in New Mexico where retoration started, then moved to FL. Body was a throw away, but have the grill and all instruments. Frame has been repaired and repainted. Axles, gearbox, transmission, brakes, and steering rebuilt. Has new military replica tires. Engine complete, but needs to be rebuilt.”
http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/1623494330.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300. Needs wiring.
(11/30/09) “Great Project Original engine with good tires (with spare), rollbar, newer rear seat, new wiring harness (needs installed), snap on cover with doors, tow bar.”
UPDATE: Pics now provided.
(02/27/2010) “1950 Willys Jeep all original. I bought it about 2 years ago changed the fluids, rebuilt starter and carb, tune up and new battery it ran and drove great everything worked 4wd and shifted well. Drivetrain, frame and suspension great but body is in tough shape typical rot but everything is there if you enjoy metawork. $1200.00 email mpdff17@msn.com if interested”
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2006650231.html
I’m not sure what this was (cj3a/dj3a/cj3b/cj5), but it’s a flattie now.
“nice running chevy 283 motor,lucky if there is 100 miles on it fiberglass body,all lights work,geared very low,4 wheel drive ,have all receipts for everything from motor to body axels,would be fun to run dunes,very light,may trade for newer 4×4 quad with plow, or cash send me an e-mail dendog231@yahoo.com”
http://muskegon.craigslist.org/cto/1619229673.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
It’s likely a project, but it appears all there.
“Bought to restore but don’t have time. 1949 CJ3A with full hardtop. Original except the gas tank and front seat has been changed. Do not know condition of engine, have not tried to start yet. All running gear and engine are complete. Original lock out hubs. No title, bill of sale only. Possible trade for tractor, guns or ??????”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
The flatties are in OK to poor shape, but that CJ-5 is tweaked too much to be worth much, unless it’s got an overdrive or something else we can’t see.
“4 Four Willys Jeep project vehicles. Make two solid vehicles out of the four. Three appear to be Military. No record found at DMV, bill of sale only. First $2800.00 takes the lot. ”
It looks solid.
“1951 Willys Jeep. soft top w\ doors, Chevy 283 small block, Chevy steering column, roll bar,4wd,4 speed stick, invincible front bumper w\ WARN winch, removable front trailer/tow bar, dual tanks, dual exhaust, water & gas cans on back, spare tire, 2″ ball. this jeep is a lot of fun. just rebuilt master cylinder, replace tie rod end [no more wobble], added starter solenoid. motor is tight, runs like a champ. clean title, DMV placard on drivers side rear fender well. running and registered. Serious callers only please, don’t waste my time…(909) 795-1482 please leave message.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1614979104.html
If this was done well, then this may be a good price. The pic is pretty small.
“53 willys on a cj5 frame, 304 bb, new paint & interior, 35 in tires, runs great, $3200.00 828-299-8946”
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
(01/21/2010) It looks good.
“1950 Jeep CJ-3A Nice driver. Used daily. New top, wheels, battery, and much, much more. Converted to 12 volts and new wiring. Front and rear have been changed to newer units that are higher geared. I have the old set. Aluminum top also. $5000,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Doesn’t look too bad for $1000.
“Picked this up last year expecting this to be a “father and son” project…it turned out that neither of us had the time we thought we had. Son now wants a motorcycle or something “sportier” and I just want my driveway back. This Jeep needs to be completely restored and is not currently running. You could weld some sheet metal in the floor boards, reconnect everything, and bondo and paint it and it would pass for a while, but it is 50+ years old and would serve you better to really do some work on it. Aftermarket parts for this aren’t very painful…complete bolt on steel body kit runs about $3K from JC Whitney, a little less for fiberglass…if you want to bypass the patch, weld, and refinish route. Engine is easy to go through and lots of parts on the web. I have some makeshift seats (actual frame with a poly seat covering) and some miscellaneous parts to go along. Let me know your thoughts…I’m open to negotiation. Might consider a trade (for me, not my son)…possibly a running 60-70’s VW or a sportbike?? Check the link below for more pictures. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
Not a whole lot of value left on this CJ.
“Basically, I have a completely unrestored, and non running CJ. Early willys. CJ2a windshield. A little cancer, all parts are there. Flat fendres, grill tail gate, original axles, tranny/tcase. Ford motor, disassembled at the heads, probably not even rebuild able.
I’ve had guys come look at this expecting more. When I say it needs a restoration I mean it. This is not a parts gold mine… Its old, its rusty and incomplete. Best used as parts, have panels taken from it, etc. I was going to take a Cherokee, and salvage all the parts from it to put into the Willys, but whatever you guys want. Its cheap enough, and price is negotiable it needs to move in 3 weeks or else it his the scrap yard. And yes the Capstan winch is GONE; no title”
