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1953 CJ-3A Golden Valley, CA **SOLD**

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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???”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Clovis, Ca $3500

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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

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1952 CJ-3A Lake Stevens, WA **SOLD**

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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.”

 
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The 1st Annual Rawhide Rumble Car Show & Swap Meet

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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.

 
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1951 CJ-3A Loveland, Co **SOLD**

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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.”

 
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1942? CJ-2A/CJ-3A Atascadero, Ca **SOLD**

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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!”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Pollock Pines, CA **SOLD**

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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”

 
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1950 CJ-3A Tucson, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.

Check out the windshield on this one.

“1950s willys jeep,orig straight 6 engine ,fair condition 1600 o.b.o”

 
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1951 CJ-3A? Plano, TX **SOLD**

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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”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Galt, CA **SOLD**

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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.”

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1951 CJ-3A Iola, Wi Make Offer (+OD)

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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

 
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1949 CJ-3A Delaware, Oh $1000

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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

 
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1951 CJ-3A Alvin, TX **SOLD**

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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”

 

 
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1950 CJ-3A St. Louis, Mo $1500

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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

 

 
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1953 CJ-3A Phoenix, AZ **SOLD**

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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. ”

 
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1951 CJ-3A New Enterprise, Pa eBay

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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.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1950 CJ-3A Woodland, Wa $6200

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1950_cj3a_woodlandUPDATE:  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”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1544017184.html

 
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1951 CJ-3A Tehachapi, CA **SOLD**

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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”

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1951 CJ-3A Spring Glen, Ut $3500

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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

 
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1950 CJ-3A Colfax, Ca **SOLD**

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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. ”

 
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Builds – Gerald’s Brother’s 1 Year Build

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On New Year’s weekend last year, Gerald and his brother towed home a Craigslist find.  One year later, they are almost done with a great looking budget build.  Gerald tooks some pics and tells the story.  Thanks guys — and I agree with you on those tires.  They look great!

Gerald writes, This started as a Craigslist ad for a 1948 Willys CJ-2A basket case.   He wanted alot more, but after a month of trades and low balls he took the 1000 dollars offer for the lot. Much of the dirty work was done and lots of parts were included.  The jeep finally arrived home over new years weekend, January 2009.

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Because we didn’t trust any of the work done thus far, our first task was to take it apart the rest of the way.  Once apart, we first focused on fitting the body correctly, which was a 10 + year old MD Juan generic (m-38 / mb) body, along with the stock hood and grill.   We also fabbed up a rear crossmember and hitch.

As we examined some of the running gear parts, we discovered the rear axle was shot (which we replaced from a spare beater jeep out back) and decided to add new 11 inch brakes for the front (from craigslist). The springs were new, so that saved time and money. We tore down the motor, transmission and transfer case to make sure they were in good shape, and then refit them properly to the frame, including fabbing up some motor mounts.

Then, we went to work on the roll cage, which was partially built out of some bar from our old family jeep along with some new tube. After we got everything mocked up, we tore it back apart to get ready for painting.

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There was stripping and sanding, more stripping and sanding, and then, finally, we sprayed it a deep blue.  We took the time to paint the underside of the body first, along with many of the parts. Then, we assembles the body to the frame and gave it a final coat.

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Next came the small stuff such as gauges, wiring, linkages, fuel system, windshield and exhaust.  BTW, I have never seen a head with a fixed rear outlet.  Does anyone know if this could be from a truck?

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One of the most critical steps occurred this week, almost one year from the start date of the project:  The Jeep gets the right set of wheels and tires.  As you could see in the earlier pics, the jeep came with some new tires, but we felt they weren’t right (700 15), so my brother sold them on Craigslist.

Instead, he went with these Interco Super Swamper Radials 265 80 16.  They are mounted on 8 inch wide alum wheels, which was another Craigslist find.  I think these are perfect tires for a Willys in my estimate.  He picked them up today in Wheeling, West Virginia, at National tire.

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1953 CJ-3A Petoskey, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,5000.

(10/12/09) Lots of mods on this flattie.

“1984 Buick V6, SM420 4 Speed manual, Dana 44 axles, Mosier shafts, 4:88 Spicer gears, Dana 18 transfer case, Detroit soft locker front & rear, new Painless wiring harness, t:h steering, power steering, 8,000# Warn winch, new Best Top, Newer 35″ GY Wranglers, 4 wheel disc brakes, racing buckets seats w/ Simpson belts, Tuffy console, CD, original steel body w/ fiberglass hood, $10,500. Miller’s US 31 Sales, north of town,”

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Builds: Chad’s Ford Model A Roadster PU Willys

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Here’s a wonderful build, an experiment by a reader named Chad.  He wanted to know what a Ford Model A Roadster would look like if Willys built it. So, naturally, he built one himself!

He writes, “Did all of it myself except the upholstery, in my home garage. It’s got a flathead V8 for power and took between 6 and 8 years start to finish. The dDrivetrain is flathead V8 adapted to a C-4 automatic adapted to Dana 18. Front axle is Dana 27 w/Corvette discs….rear is Dana 44 with one piece axles and Lock-rite geared 4.27.  I thought maybe it would be a four year job, but stuff happens  and there was a whole lot of headscratching to make things look ‘somewhat factory’. I used as many factory parts as I could but not necessarily the way they were used ‘by the factory’…..(those are Jeepster tailights, but they aren’t mounted that way on a Jeepster, just as an example).”

Great work and thanks for sharing!

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1953 CJ-3A Laytonville, Ca $8000

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This looks like a nice restoration.

“Fully restored 1953 Willy Jeep $8000.00 OBO”

http://mendocino.craigslist.org/cto/1529454336.html

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1950 CJ-3A Sullivan, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.

I can’t tell much from the pic.

“jeep has had f-head motor from cj3b installed sometime in past,starts and runs,rest of running gear appears original, has metal hardtop which looks to be of same age as jeep with rollup windows, the frame is solid as is top,body is rusty .this is a project that is not road ready,glass is gone brakes don’t work,transmission and transfercase do work,i have a title,would be a good start to add a new body but i have to many projects,i took it on trade and don’t need another project(the doors are laying inside)”

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