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To say this is ‘all original’ except for the running gear struck me as strange. It would seem there would have to be a variety of updates to accomodate the running gear.
“it is all orignal except the runing gear. i put chevy 1/2 ton in it, i had them narrowed to keep the same look of the jeep, i still have the orginal front end. it also has a custom roll cage 33s but it will fit 38s all it needs to run is fuel lines and fuel pump”
I love the old hubs on this classic CJ-3A (pic below). I don’t think I’ve seen these Cutter hubs before. I did a search on them, but couldn’t find anything.
“Up for auction is an amazingly original 1950 CJ3A. This vehicle was used by the mosquito abatement district in Chico, California since the 50’s and has been very well maintained. Other than an inop vacuum wiper motor, worn clutch and non-original temp gauge everything is original and works! (Even the hand brake!) Unless the vehicle was in use it was stored in a closed maintenance garage contributing to the great condition of the body tub and frame. The only rust on the vehicle is located in the passenger side floor/hat channel, an area adjacent to the driver’s side top bow pocket and and area on the driver’s side just forward of the rear wheel well opening, (see pictures). That’s it! …. There is so much more! New battery and starter. Very unusual Cutter front hubs. You don’t run across one like this very often! Feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have.”
UPDATE: Still available
Those old terra-like tires appear in pretty good shape. I had a set a couple decades ago before switching to desert dogs. This has a few dents and dings, but looks solid. I’m guessing it’s stored inside.
“1940’s Willys Jeep. Runs great. Needs some break work. Has a PTO. Has a hard top and doors.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.
This looks cleaned up and ready to hit the road.
“Restored registered and on the road 1949 CJ-3A. new tub, NO rust / rot rebuilt moter and axles with lockright in rear axle. to much more to list but restored from the ground up. has over $8000 into it. if interested e-mail I will talk have lots of pic’s. Joe”
The price appears to high given the state of the body, so I expect the price to drop before it is sold.
“I am posting this for my uncle it is a willys jeep year is between a 46-54. All the parts are there except the air cleaner, It has the original flathead motor, hi/lo transfer case. It would be good to restore or for parts. $1500 obo 502-291-0638 Jeremy”
This might be a pretty good price as it runs and drives. No glaring problems with the body that I see.
“1950 willys jeep runs good and yard drives, $1500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900
This looks pretty good.
“1950 Jeep CJ-3A. Original 4 cylinder engine, new radiator core, fuel pump, re-built starter. Runs great! Saginaw steering. Two soft tops, roll-bar and tow bar. All wheel/axle seals recently serviced and replaced. Lots of extra parts.”
This looks like a very good price.
“Great old Jeep! I just do not use anymore and it is in my barn. Runs great–probably needs fresh gas. All origininal. Call 608-576-3889.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500. An Overdrive can be purchased for extra?
“1949 Willys must sell soon. Tub in good condition, has bikini top, ford small block 302, optional warn overdrive, new 36″ swampers, spring over lift, lockers, 5:38 gears. Lots of good stuff.
Asking $2500 call 253-777-2360 ask for chris ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
I’m not if there is anything from 1942 on this jeep. Looks more like a CJ-3A.
“Jeep is a work in progress, needs to be finished, has box tube frame, PTO winch, full cage, CB, top w/ doors, 44″ growd hawgs, tilt steering, built 350 small block, 194 heads, torker intake, outside frame headman headers, 14blt rear, d44 front. Comes with New hydralic assist braking system, sm420 4spd, 205 transfer case and 44” spare. needs steering and brakes done and she’s ready to rock, “
UPDATE: Was $1800. **SOLD**
It appears the body has been painted since it was put up for sale a couple months ago. This appears to be a good price.
“I was asking $2200/firm. This is the last time I will reduce the price. $1800/firm. If it does not sell for this price, I will not sell it. Calls only. No emails.”
Based on the header in the pic, I’m guessing this is running a buick V6.
“Currently have a 1954 Willys jeep for sale. asking $750.00 OBO. Information: Willys Jeep that we want off the property due to a divorce. This vehicle ran last summer- was torn down for a project rebuilt so it includes, doors, seats, roll cage, bumpers, grill, has brand new BF Goodrich tires. This Vehicle was shipped down from Alaska in 2005. -Alaska Title In Hand-”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
This looks nice enough, though the front springs seem to be sagging a bit.
“immaculate 1950 willys cj-3a jeep. mostly stock few parts added foor comfort and looks. around 800 miles on ground up rebuild. truly is gorgeous, i need it gone asap so $11,999 or an offer i cant refuse will take it home.. also interested in partial trade for some kinda 4 wheel drive truck or suv.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This is a very fun and interesting Willys The frame is a 1959 Willys CJ3A. The body tub is a good quality reproduction. The engine is the highly desirable Buick 231CID V6 in good running condition with LOTS of power. The transmission is a manual 4 speed. The transfer case is single stick. The front axle is open Knuckle. The steering has been upgraded. Brakes are 11 inch. The gas tank is a big one under the rear floor….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
“1950 Willys CJ-3A, no rust, very solid all steel body. 231 Buick V6, 400 turbo automatic transmission, Dana 20 transfer case, centered dana 44 limited slip flanged axle rear end. 3.73 gears, Dana 30 front end with new 11″ brakes. Drives like a new Jeep. Full roll cage with padded top tubes, tub is durolined. 33×12.50×15 tires with less than 1000 miles driven. 2″ receiver hitch on custom square tube rear bumper. Has 15 gallon gas tank under back. Levi Strauss edition front and rear CJ-5 seats. New turbo mufflers. All new wiring. Tilt wheel, saginaw power steering, new Rancho front lift springs and 5000 shocks. $5500-clear Washington title in my name. will look at trades, especially Jeep projects- just send pictures. I also have lots of flatfender parts.”
UPDATE: Still available
This appears to be in good condition.
“This is a 1950 Willy’s CJ3A. With 3.8 229 chev. v6 engine with 2 bbl carb. Tow bar. PTO in rear. Trailer hitch. Fairly new tires. Super clean. $3500 obo. call Robert 816-591-7478 ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $500
It’s a project!
“CJ has typical rust.WWII engine MB598711 engine is stuck,Very restorable or for parts.Thanks willy, willis, military, army”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
There’s been some investment in time and money into this rig.
“1953 willys cj2a 4×4 350 ci 350 trans new top an seats 35in tires a glass body look an runs good a fun fun toy”
For $2500, you can have the jeep and a 14′ car hauler. Plenty of cancer on this project.
“1951 Willys CJ3A with attached Snow Plow and a Hard Top. It does run, but smokes (hole in exhaust??). Currently, the brakes aren’t working, but I haven’t looked into the reason why. It might be as simple as no brake fluid. The jeep is brown in color (from paint), but does have some rust. The driver’s side floor is rusted through. The engine or carburetor has been modified (reason for the addition on hood), but I don’t know anything about it. $1300 OBO. I also have a car hauler that I’d be willing to sell with this jeep. Its a 14′ car hauler. $2500 for the CJ-3A & Trailer. I do have the titles for both the jeep and the trailer. Cash only. Sorry, I will not ship the jeep and I will not wire funds.”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/1236384252.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This auction is for a true barn find 1950 Willys CJ3A civilian Jeep with only 15,500 original miles. It is very original including the factory headlights with a July 26, 1950 date stamp. Only one works but I left them in for originality. All other component date codes correspond to date of manufacture. The Jeep began life on an Ohio farm and was used to run errands and transport items to town. At some point, ownership of the Jeep was passed on to the new owner of the farm. Eventually the Jeep was was removed from service and parked in the barn. The third owner inherited the Jeep in 2001 as his father in-law was aging and retiring from the Ohio farm….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750
“Excellent running stock jeep with 5K miles on engine. Has roll bar, soft top, back seat, Warn winch and tow bar. A great off road machine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
I don’t see a battery box in the cowl, but I do see a M-38 gauge panel. In general it looks very nice.
“1956 JEEP CJ 4×4 – LESS THAN 100 MILES ON 3.8L CHEVY V-6 ENGINE, TH350 Automatic Transmission, 4″ LIFT, Pathfinders on Chrome rims, SOFT TOP, Bimini top, 8000# WINCH, Stowmaster tow bar (removeable), NEW BRAKES INCLUDING WHEEL CYLINDERS. Chevy steering gear. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OFF-ROAD VEHICLE AND COULD BE A JEEP COLLECTORS FAVORITE. It’s abut the size of a Rhino (59″W X 124″ BUMPER TO BUMPER, 74.5″H) This price is less than what was spent on all recent work – at cost.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900
This looks very nice.
“Frame off restored 10 years ago,very nice condition, runs and drives good,b”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
This is a project, but it’s hard to tell how much ‘project’ is left to do.
“1950 Jeep CJ-3B Willis. All metal in good condition, 4 cylinder L-134, 3 speed transmission, needs windshield and engine rebuilt, great project vehicle. $1,000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This is a non-running CJ-3A, so the price will undoubtedly drop.
“1950 Willy’s Jeep. Civilian version. Needs…new paint job, some rust restoration, engine work (Not currently running). A few spare parts.