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Reader Builds — Troy’s nicely modified CJ-3A & race jeep

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troy_shipman_racejeep1UPDATE:  Troy sent along a couple pics of his race jeep also.  There’s one to the right and one down below.

Below is Troy’s street and trail CJ-3A.  It’s been modified in a variety of ways, including a Dana 60 in the back, a Dana 44 in the front and lockers all around.  Troy buys and sells stainless steel in the Northwest and is trying to decide whether to start adding more stainless steel or not to this jeep.  His biggest concern is if he starts dressing it up too nice, he’ll be too afraid to bring it out to the trails.  If this jeep does start growing stainless steel fenders, I doubt he’ll suffer too much as  Troy will still have an opportunity to get dirty playing in his flat fender racing jeep that he calls “Twisted”.

Also, if you seek any stainless steel parts for your CJ-3A or CJ-3B, Troy assures me he can get them for you.  You can contact him at jeepfrk50@comcast.net

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troy_shipman_racejeep2

 
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1953 CJ-3A Arlington, Wa **Sold**

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1953_cj3a_arlingtonUPDATE:  The buyer of the jeep reported that these were Jewels fenders with the stickers still on them.

Here’s the deal for today.  The stainless steel fenders (Jewels?) and warn overdrive may be worth $1700 alone.  Also interesting, this might be a DJ-3A body, as I don’t see a tailgate; however, this might also just be some kind of mod as well.

“1953 Willy’s Jeep-work in progress- newer Ford 289, Warn overdrive, Dana 35 front/Dana 44 rear, Willy’s stamped hood, stainless fenders/grill, diamond plating in back of jeep, soft top with doors, second gas tank,and wiring harness. 1,700.”

**SOLD**

 
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1951 CJ-3A Omaha, Ne $3000

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1951_cj3a_omahaThis CJ-3A appears to be in pretty good shape.  I’m not a huge fan of the big bumpers, but not too bad otherwise.

“Engine updated to 289 V8, chrome wagon wheels with new tires, original seats 2 front and 1 rear bench, roll bar, red paint in fair condition. No vinyl top. Call 402-669-2675, leave a message if we don’t answer.”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/986873711.html

 
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Wanted: CJ-3A Tub in Bend Or

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We’ve a got a jeeper looking for a tub.  Anyone have one near Bend?

“I’m looking for a CJ3A tub. Years 49-53 if possible. Would be willing to pay cash if it’s a good deal.”

http://bend.craigslist.org/wan/984525105.html

 
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1952 CJ-3A Penn Valley, Ca $1600

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1952_cj3a_pennvalleyThe paint job makes it difficult to tell, but it looks like the side panel on the driver’s side is a bit rough (rust?) at the bottom edge.  The top sure fits funkily …

“Great 4×4 vehicle! This Jeep has a v8 small block 283 2bbl carb. 1,600.00 obo for more info call(530)432-9277 (ask for steve) or e-mail sjdana@live.com”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/982923519.html

 
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1949 CJ-3A Mountain Grove, Mo **SOLD**

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1949_cj3a_mountaingroveUPDATE:  This sold for $4,995 on 01/11/2009 on eBay.

This CJ-3A only reached a high bid of $3,550 during the last auction attempt. I was a little surprised by that, but it’s also not been restored to ‘original specs’.  It looks nice and is back on the auction block.

“1949 CJ3A in extremely good condition.  It has be in body off restoration for 13 years striped to the frame.  It had the usual rust in the floor pans, new steel was welded in these areas. Also new under body rails were welded in. The frame was in good shape and the floor and the rear fender well are in good shape.  After the body tub was completed and before installed on the frame it was completely undercoated with a rubbery undercoat. Both front and rear axles were completely disassembled and rebuilt….”

View the many pics on eBay

 
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1952 CJ-3A Boise $4000

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UPDATE:  Price has dropped to $4000.  The seller incorrectly calls this a CJ-3B. This has been sale for 9 months.

“Great little Willys in great condition with a soft top. 495-2809 or 880-7929 ”

http://boise.craigslist.org/car/636883112.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Wenatchee, Wa $3500

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1947_cj3a_wenatcheeThe seller has either the model or the year wrong on this jeep.

“New paint, runs great. Custom seats, new top, custom wheels worth $1200 themselves. Drives great. Nice seats that makes it a nice ride. Worth a lot more than the asking price and would cost a lot more to restore one to this conditon. This is a head turner. Looking to move and need to sell. Serious buyers only.”

http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/976108686.html

 
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Flat fender fiberglass tub/body Reading, PA **SOLD**

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fiberglass_tub_readingUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

“Willy’s Flat Fender Fiberglass Jeep body/tub.  Fits 1946-1965 CJ2A, CJ3A, & CJ3B Jeeps with 80” wheel base. BRAND NEW – very durable FIBERGLASS.  Use on the road and/or off the road. ** Asking $1500.00 “

 
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1951 CJ-3A Hemet, CA **SOLD**

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1951_cj3a_hemetUPDATE: Was $15,000. **SOLD**

Looks like a very nice CJ-3A with some quality customizations.

“Fully restored from “frame-up” 1951 Willys that is ready for Glamis, trail riding, or the street. Chevy 350 stroked to a 383 that dyno’s at 475 horsepower. Uses 91 pump gas. Comes with street tires and rear sand tires. The Jeep was built by Mike Record in 2000 and the motor was rebuilt (less than 25 hours on it) by Chris Patton.”

 
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Reader Builds — All Jewels Flattie

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A reader wanted to share a pic of this beautiful all Jewels Flatfender he built over many years and recently sold.  He says he already is at work on another jeep.  Hopefully, he’ll provide us with some updates as works on his new project.

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DJ-3A with a tailgate Huntsville, Al **SOLD**

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1955_dj3a_huntsvilleUPDATE:  **SOLD**

I include this jeep as it’s a rare example, in my opinion, of a DJ-3A with a tailgate.  I’ve heard these existed, but hadn’t had picture proof until I saw this one.  The thing that clued me in was the large speedometer.  Once I saw that, I went back and read the description.

“For Sale is my 1955-1964 DJ3A/CJ2A/CJ3A combo Jeep that I use on my Farm for general weekly transportation over the last several years. Jeep is stored inside my barn at all times on my farm. If you are looking for a show vehicle with matching numbers this is not the ride for you. However, if you are looking for a good solid original Willys flat fender Jeep driver for general use, read on. All body parts except the tool box are original Willys manufacture. Body tub, fenders, hood, tailgate, and front grill are original DJ3A that have had a paint job using Mil Standard Sherwin Williams OD CARC paint. Body tub is solid as the DJ3A had a full hard top which protected it from the normal weather related rust experienced by most soft top Willys vehicles…..”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Creswell, Or **SOLD**

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1949_cj3a_creswellUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

It appears to have a number of modifications, including a suspension change and a tilte steering wheel.  It may not much more than a parts jeep at this point.

“with high proformance 289 completely rebuilt and running. Project car. Running but not ready for road. needs work.lots of parts. consider part trade for running and complet.

 
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1952 CJ-3A Redmond, OR **SOLD**

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Update:  **SOLD** Was $2800.

This looks to be a good price.  The tires look good and the body looks straight from the picture angle.  Given the seller didn’t include the keyword “willys” this may be a difficult one for most people to find, which might mean the price will drop some more from lack of calls.

“1952 jeep $2800 all stock or trade for??????”

 
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1950 CJ-3A Prescott, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600

What jeep isn’t complete without a CD player.  Some interesting custom doors.

“231 Buick V6 electronic ignition. 33×12.50×15 tires on 10×15 rockcrawler wheels w/2.5″bs. Soft top from later jeep(doors need to be retrofitted). Steel half doors. CD player.”

 
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Flat fender racing jeep Wesport, Or $3500

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I’m not sure if this is a PNW legal racer or not.  It may just be a sand/mud buggy.  I can’t tell for sure, but I suspect the body is fiberglass, probably a bobcat body, as the rim around the back looks wider than a standard body.  I am wondering why they dont’ have a front bumper on the thing. There about $800 is tires alone, if in decent shape.

“i have a 41 flat fender willys jeep it has a 350 and a 700r tranny and a narowed toyota rearend and five point harrnesses it comes with a set of 31” paddles and a wheelie bar askin 3500 or trade for something 4×4 and of equal value.”

 
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1951 CJ-3A San Jose, Ca $1700

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Expensive for a parts jeep.

“1951 jeep willy must sell lots of great parts and extras that come with this jeep. Needs new trans and wiring to make run. Make me an offer $1700 obo. call 408-210-3641. Great Parts Jeep..”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/950738611.html

 
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1953 CJ-3A Orchard Park, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.

It looks perfect in the pictures.  The restorer worked at an aerospace plant and used aerospace paint primers.  There are plenty of upclose pics.  I believe him when he says every part was sandblasting.

“Here is my 1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep.Every thing was rebuilt and needs nothing.Runs perfect.The pictures do not do this Willys Justice.No expense spared when i built this.Won Best detail overall at SOUTHGATE Car show 4 years in a row.A few best engine and chassis at a few others.If your looking for something that stands out in a crowd this will do it!”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Meridian, ID **SOLD**

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FINAL UPDATE: I dropped by the auction today. It was plenty busy;  with no parking lot, cars filled the side of the road for along ways both directions. A large number of items were being auctioned, so I chose not to stay and wait the hours it was going to take to get to the jeep.  I never did receive any emails in response to the ones I sent about the jeep.

I spent some time looking closely at the jeep.  According to the title, the jeep had been located in Prineville, Oregon.  It appeared to have an older inline 6 cyl engine, maybe a Super Hurricane.  The round front cross-member was partly cut and flattened on top with the radiator moved forward and installed on top of it.  The engine compartment was wired with care. The floor panel looked so good, I think it might have been a replacement.  It used to have a heater (heater button on dash), but that was missing. The paint looked as good in person as it did in the pics.  The body is very straight.  Overall it appeared to be in excellent condition.

UPDATE 2: No responses to any of the emails I’ve sent so far. However, I just discovered the Korean War National Museum.  It’s a going to be a “a world-class museum to ensure that the historical significance of the Korean War is recognized by future generations”.  It’s set to open in 2009 in Springfield, Illinois.  They’ve got a great video at the Museum’s website.  So visit and learn more about what they are doing.  In the meantime, I’m awaiting a response from the Executive Director — Might as well start at the top 🙂

UPDATE:  As I mentioned in the comments attached to this post,  CHOSIN FEW is a group that supports those individuals who participated in the Battle of Chosin at Chosin Reservoir during the winter of Nov/Dec 1950.  The symbol on the hood is the logo of the group.  The 40 below and 70 miles to go apparently represents how cold it was and how far they had to go to escape the waves of Chinese.  You can read about one Chosin survivor here (the Chosin battle starts about halfway down the article).  I feel that this is such a special paint job that I’ve emailed a variety of Chosin contacts I’ve located on the web in the hopes that someone who understands the meaning of it will purchase it.

This appears to be a very nicely restored CJ-3A that’s being auctioned as part of an estate sale/bankruptcy.  There is no description, but it appears that the restoration is close to stock.  I can’t tell what type of engine is in it.  Though not a stock paint job, it looks very good, smooth and glossy.

You can view all the pics at the bottom of this page:  http://www.corbettauctions.com/auctions/08/1206.shtml

 
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1950 CJ-3A Kettering, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.

“1950 Willys CJ3-A Universal Jeep. Mechanically restored with rebuilt flathead 4cyl.engine, completely new brake system and completely rewired bumper to bumper including under dash and hood.Excellent frame,suspension,trans and transfer. Body needs restored or use as is. No top. Does have front and rear direction PTO with rear gear reducer. Use with pull type mower or other pto driven equipment. This is an original vehical that is ready to drive. Unknown miles on vehical but just under 100 miles on rebuilt engine. $2900.00 or reasonable offer. Call for more details.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Dallas, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.

There’s been a variety of non-stock updates to this CJ-3A.

“new body,interior,wheels,tires,shocks,top with doors,bumpers,gauges,glass,paint.this jeep was built for the deer lease but now is too nice, so it has to go. The jeep was rebuilt 3 years ago from the gound up and has less than 500 miles on it. it has a 289 ford v8 with the jeep 3spd. it has a dimond plate dash with autometer gauges,am fm cd player,6 point roll cage,led brake lights and front blinkers”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Darrington, Wa No Price

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No pics and not much of a description.  I’m not even sure where Darrington is in Washington.

“1952 willy’s jeep (cj3a) v-6 6 inch lift 5 brand new 33 inch tires and rims phone:(360)436-1510”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/941927427.html

 
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1945/1971 CJ-2A Yorba Linda, Ca $2900

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I’m not sure what all is combined to make this flattie.  The good news is that the body appears to be in excellent condition.  Lots of large pics on the Ad allow for close inspection.  The seller notes that this a currently a 2wd vehicle, though in one image it looks like there is a front pumpking visible.

“4.3 chevy v6, 700r trans, tilt steering wheel. 2 wheel drive. have parts to make 4×4. $2900 obo. (714)970-8704”

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/939291977.html

 
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1952 CJ-3A Tulsa, Ok $3800

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I’m not sure why the seller wouldn’t wipe the leaves off the fender before taking the picture.  The jeep looks pretty good.

“Runs good, 4×4 works, bucket seats, aluminum top, 4 cyl, 3 spd, in good shape…just needs some extra lov’n”

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/937441033.html

 
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1951 CJ-3A Redmond, Wa $2500

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UPDATE:  Price is $2500 for Friday (maybe the entire weekend?)

It might not be Redmond, but it’s located somewhere just east of Seattle.  It looks like it has a SOA setup.

“I have a 51 willys or a 76 cherokee cheif for sale two days only, both Jeeps run and are awesome mechanically, kick your buddies A#$ on the trails for less than he spent, I spent the money, your gain my loss. sale end Friday at closing time around eight. I go to bed early. I will store them if not sold by friday. 51 willys, 76 cherokee cheif,  Call with questions I have a lot invested in these Jeeps  … 425-233-1891 ”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/936144193.html