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Here’s a crawler.
“Built trail rig will take you on any trail in the state just as it is. Chevy 4.3l fuel injected, TH350, 39″ Pit Bull tires, ram assist steering, built and locked Dana 44 axles (chromoly & chryo treated), full cage, coil and linked rear, spring over front. Many more modifications. Call for information: Michael (303) 823-5628.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1585871457.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
“o.d. green cj 3a. mostly original L 134 engine 6 volt system vac wipers. new tires, good body. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This is worth a closer look. It appears to be sporting a M-38 dash panel.
“Willys 1949 CJ-3a, 4 cylinder 3 sp. 4×4, rebuilt top end. NEW: gas tank, windshield and frame, wheel cylinder. Runs good, needs master cylinder”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2995. More pics.
(07/08/09) Here’s one for you Pittsburgh Steelers Fans!
“Very cool driver>>>>all original drive train and still runs like new. This is a good project or keep as is and use as a slow driver. No speed demon here as this was designed as a work horse with top speed around 50 mph. This is a good 20 footer and is a lot of fun. Take to Sand Lake and you can drive to town as this is what we used it for. Give me a call and we can make a deal as I am out of room. John @ 360 600-8213. Will deliver locally. It also comes with tow bar and you can Rat Rod it or make a cool Hot Rod too!”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1581841498.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800
(12/28/09) Here’s a modified CJ-3A.
“4.3 Chevolet Vortex fuel injected V6, TH350 automatic with 700R first gear, D20 transfer case, D44 rear end with pos., D30 front end with new drive line, New power brake unit from Jets, Power steering with flaming river shaft, Flaming river tilt wheel, New brakes – new brake lines – new wheel cly. Completely rewired, Front fenders widen 3.5″. Led tow lights – Tow bar 2″ ball. After market Late model fuse panel with spade fuses. Honda seats – custom rear seat with storage under. Custom rear carrier. KC drivingt lights – custom backup lights. CB Radio – hand spotlight. Frame boxed in stress areas. Custom gas tank 15 gallons under rear between frame rails. 33/12.5/15 MT Claws on 15/8 soft 8 black rims. New exhaust system, mufflers and tail pipes. Front and Rear Heaters.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Note that the front end appears lengthened. That looks to be a tilt fiber glass front end, though I don’t remember seeing them looking that stretched. The body might be a M-38 body as I see some tool indents on the passenger side. The front end has some warn hubs similar to what you’d see on a 70’s CJ-5. This might be a pretty good deal and an interesting project.
“this is a 53 willys it runs great it has been converted to a 250 inline 6 so the front frame has been lengthend 6 inches , it has oringinal axles tranny and transfer case, i also have a bihimi top for it with doors, it runs super just looking for a cj5 or 7 1500 obo or trade for???”
UPDATE: Price dropped. New pics added.
(11/29/09) What is that hose running from the passenger seat to the front of the engine? It’s still needs finishing of some kind.
“1951 Jeep Willys; 350 engine, Edelbrock aluminum intake, holly 750 carb, turbo 350 transmission, headers, runs good, don’t have time to finish. New tires, gauges, fuel pump, water pump, and rancho leaf springs. Questionhttp://www.ewillys.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=21438s call Tim 355-0233 MAKE REASONABLE OFFER! MUST GO ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! WILL TRADE FOR A TOYOTA (MID 80’S PREFERABLY)!!!!!!!!!!”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1576621076.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500. Given it runs and drives, it sounds like a deal.
I can’t tell whether this is a CJ-3A or M-38. I *think* it’s a CJ-3A with a M-38 Gauge Dash.
“$1500 Firm no trades, no checks. 1952 Willy’s. I am selling it for a friend. It has a ford 260 v8 in it. Runs great and drives… Collector plates.”
In December of 2009, the ‘town’ of Rawhide held its 1st annual Car Show & Swap Meet. Now, I’d never heard of Rawhide, so, after a few quick searches, I found and took a look at their website. It turns out it is a tourist town full of events, eateries and things to do for kids and adults.
I learned about this event from a blog entry by Mr Greenwrench, about whom I know nothing except that he takes good pics and lots of them! So, thank Mr. Greenwrench for the 3 Jeep images below — all three outstanding Jeeps!
Here is a photo of Jesse Ybarra’s M-667. You can learn more about it at the FC-Connection website.
According to Dennis, this FC-150 belongs to Bill Thomson.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Best offer takes it. It hasn’t been run in a few years.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep. Great project. flat 4 engine was rebuilt 5 years ago, still needs new/rebuilt carborator and new rear seal. Body/Seats need work. Has sat for the last 5 years, I did not have the mony to complete rebuilding it.”
UPDATE: Was $1350.**SOLD**
How about that windshield! I’d like to take a closer look at that.
“Great Project for any collector of Ex Militery Vehicles from WWII or just a great vehicle for the beach! It has a rebuilt 231 V6 which needs to be finished, all parts are there. It just needs the right person to put it together!”
UPDATE: Was $1200. **SOLD**
(12/30/09) I’d like to see some more pics of the custom paint job on this old school build. No tranny, tc, seats or steering column.
“This is a one of a kind Jeep Willys with custom front fenders, flared rear fenders and a full cage row bar. It comes almost complete to get it back on the road again , it has all running gear except transmission/ transfer case and a steering column. We are including a running nice Buick v-6 motor. It has been garaged for 25 years so it is in great shape. Also it has been non-op through DMV so there is no extra fees to register. We must sell and will sell for $800 without the motor or $1,200 with, trades considered”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
Check out the windshield on this one.
“1950s willys jeep,orig straight 6 engine ,fair condition 1600 o.b.o”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It’s a project.
“I have owned since 1974 and hate to sell, has had three restorations, currently was in the middle of 3rd and is unfinished. Has Chevrolet 350-v-8, warn overdrive, ford granny low 4 speed. Lots of fun”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(01/06/10) Those are some great old slot rims, with nice tires on them. There’s also a good engine and updated brakes. The glass looks good. The rust situation doesn’t appear too bad from the pics. I’d say this isn’t a bad price.
“’52 Willy’s flat fender jeep, CJ3A. 5″ Lift, 3″ springs and 2″ shackles. New 34″ x 9.5″ Super Swampers. GM 231ci V6. 11′ Front drum brake kit. This baby is a little rough and will need work to be put back on the road… but it runs, drives, and stops. Running gear is stock, 4wd works. It also comes with a top w/doors, but plastic is yellowed and may be junk?? Has been on NON-OP w/DMV for about 10yrs now. MAY be interested in a partial trade… I really want a Springfield XD 45, full, compact, and/or tactical considered.”
UPDATE: Price set at $2000 (was make offer).
This includes an overdrive.
“1951 willys jeep original drivetrain including overdrive, also have mercedes diesel for easy conversion also 1973 cj5 running gear, v8 best offer 715 250 0221, or reply by email with jeep in subject.”
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/1559660968.html
This might be a reasonable price. It’s got a fiberglass body and the rest of the parts look good. But, it sure is dirty!! Note there is not motor.
“1949 willys project could be cool ! bought years ago never touched it ! body in good shape all fiberglass ! no motor ! but once had 351 small block ! has adapter to trans i think it has org. trans and t case should be lots of good parts but i didnt build it so i dont know alot about it ! got it some years back was gonna rob body for another project and sell all the rest but as u can see that never happened ! it also has good title a little time and money could be cool ! shoot me some offers !”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1552282969.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
This is a blend of CJ-3A and CJ-5.
“i have for sale a 1974 cj5 frame and running gear with a 232 straight 6 motor t90 3 speed trans, and a dana20 transfer case it has a 1951 cj3a body on it its an all steel reproduction body with almost no rust. only rust on it is on front of one fender. it has a new wiring harness from painless that has not been fully hooked up, rear lights and gauges are all thats left to hook up, all wires are there coiled up in front floor. only needs minor fixes to be a great jeep. runs and drives great 4×4 works fine high and low work fine. brakes work fine. has a springe over lift with new 36″ tires got this in a trade and just have no time to finish, my loss your gain. im asking 4200 but will consider trades and reasonable offers”
This is completely disassembled. It just needs ‘alot of love’ according to the seller.
“i have a completely disassembled 1950cj3a willys it has a completely rebuilt f head motor that is stuck it was rebuilt never started and left sitting never to be turned over that was years ago but it still has alot of perfect parts that can be used it has the dana 25/27 axles the dana18 tranfer case and the double stick setup all still in good useable shape it will need new springs they are bad but i have them the tub has some rust but could be used now it does need gauges and of course alot of love but i’m selling it as a parts unit even though it does have a good title and the tags that go on it $1500 is cheap for all the parts that are here hell i even have all 4 steel wheels with it i don’t want to sell a part here or a part there i want it all or nothing so please keep that in mind and also the pictures are of it together it is now completely apart and i mean completely also the pto unit and that stupid tin roof are gone thank you.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/1549895275.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
“I have a 53 willys jeep cj3a that needs a block I have many new parts starter, carburetor, clutch, crank and many more I also have a 55 Willys basket case truck that is all all there I have started a frame off restoration on the frame has been boxed and sandblasted and painted body work has been started I also have a dana 44 front axle. I ran out of money I have a lot of money invested not to mention time but gotta pay the rent I would like to see it go to a good home. I would like to get 500obo for the jeep & 1000obo for the truck. ”
If this sat in a barn for 15 years, that barn must have been pretty leaky!
“This Willys is being sold to settle an estate, it will be sold at No Reserve with NO TITLE! The odometer shows 1,572 miles but will be sold as true miles unknown. Fresh from the barn where vehicle has been parked for 15+ years. Great for restoration or donor. Willys & Jeep parts are becoming harder to find as the years go on, this one is complete with every part you need. Included in the auction are both side doors with great frames, front windshield assembly which is complete with glass & wipers, and all framework for the top. Please ask any questions and i will answer you asap. I am listing this for another person who is settling the estate. Local towing can be arranged if needed. Once again it will be sold with no title and true miles unknown.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6200
(09/29/09) This looks well put together. It could probably use an OD if it doesn’t have one.
“I have a 1950 Willys CJ3a. It has a ford 289 V-8, 538 running gears, with a 4 speed top loader tranny, new rebuild, new high performance camshaft, and new heavy duty clutch, new paint, and brand new tiger top. This is a great little jeep, lots of power, lots of fun for the summer. $6200.00 Call steve @ 360-600-4223”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
(01/07/10) I believe the seller means that this jeep is running a Dana 30 in the Front end and utlizes a SM420 for the transmission.
“FOR SALE IS A 1951 WILLYS JEEP, IT HAS A 4.3 LTR V6 CHEVY MOTOR WITH A SMR4 TRANNY. IT HAS A DANA 18 TRANSFER CASE ,A WARN OVER DRIVE, THE “GRANNY GEAR” WITH THE OVERALL RATIO OF 94 TO 1. IT HAS THE DANA 20 IN THE FRONT WITH LOCK RITE LOCKERS, DANA 44 IN THE REAR WITH THE OX LOCK, cable is broke, IT HAS 538 GEARS. IT ALSO HAS A WARN WINCH,SOFT TOP WITH DOORS, AND EVEN HAS A HEATER IN IT. IT HAS 33 INCH MUD BRUTE TIRES ON 15 INCH CROME RIMS WITH A SPARE ON THE BACK. IT HAS A CD PLAYER WITH 6X9 SPEAKERS. IT DOES HAVE A LITTLE DAMAGE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER FENDER as shown in the pic, WHICH HAS BEEN STRAIGHTEND OUT, OTHER THAN THAT THIS JEEP IS IN GOOD CONDITION FOR BEING 59 YEARS OLD. IT RUNS GREAT AND SOUNDS GOOD TO. IT HAS EVERYTHING DONE TO IT AND IS READY TO GO JEEPIN. MY LOSS YOUR GAIN”
Check out the unusual gas can carrier.
“For Sale: 1951 Willys CJ 3A, $3,500 OBO, has a rebuilt engine (approx. 4500 miles); hardened valve seats; rebuilt transmission (all new gears); new: leaf springs, non-directional tires (1000 miles) and carburetor ; rebuilt starter; boiled out radiator; converted from 6 volt to 12 volt; all new clutch, windshield, speedometer, gas tank and battery. Also included: oil filter, radiator hoses, gaskets etc. Needs master cylinder and possibly wheel cylinders (both provided new in box), exhaust pipe and muffler could be replaced (rusty), emergency brake could be adjusted.
435-472-0947 Between 9 am and 7 pm.”
http://provo.craigslist.org/cto/2146336509.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
(07/09/2010) This looks good .. I love the rims.
“1950 Willys Jeep CJ3A, 350 Chevy engine, automatic transmission, overdrive, power steering and power brakes, winch, 11″ brakes, hubs, long travel suspension, new wiring, roll cage, stock axles. New steel body, so it has no rust and no bondo, nice clean jeep ready to go. Runs and drives excellent, easy to drive. A lot of Jeep for the money, this is a great buy. – $4,900.00. ”
