“PROJECT JEEP : This 51 Willy’s jeep has a great running chasis and lots of new parts in boxes, including a new wiring harness. The motor is a 283 built .030 over and will start with a battery and some gas. Has power steering box already hooked up and 2 steering columns . All running gear has been gone through including axels and tranfercase and ROCK CRUSHERS TRANS .LOTS OF PARTS NEED to sell ASAP moving . If the Jeep is still here after Saturday it will be moved to 89 ave and bell rd. “
CJ-3A Research Archives
1951 CJ-3A Chico, CA **SOLD**
This jeep appears to have a fiberglass front clip.
“Alum. Buick V-8. Runs great, 3-spd.”
1950 CJ-3A Molalla, Or **SOLD**
This jeep looks rough. The front clip appears to be tilting down a bit. The wheels looks good.
“1950 Jeep Willys, 3 spd, v6, extra rollbar, extra set of wheels,working heater, brand new soft top that cost 1600. This jeep is all old school! it is a blast in the snow and mud, it just doesn’t quit! I really hate to get rid of it, but I have other hobbies and not enough time. Someone is really going to have some fun in this jeep”
1950 CJ-3A Chehalis, Wa **SOLD**
Here’s a nice looking CJ-3A (though this would benefit from a different hood design).
“1950 Willy’s Jeep CJ3A. F-head 134 motor, warren overdrive, winch, new Tiger top. Runs Great. $3,500.00 or trade for a newer 4 wheel drive quad.”
1951 CJ-3A Flat Rock, MI **SOLD**
I’m not sure what’s wrong with this jeep, but it looks pretty good for only $850.
“Vintage Jeep 1951 in decent condition (rebuilt engine flathead 4-cylendar). See attached picture. $850.00 Firm. Email for any questions.”
1951 CJ-3A Howard, NY **SOLD**
Yeah, the body isn’t a pretty picture. But, the drive train sounds like it might have potential.
“A 1951 Willys jeep no title runs like a champ comes with 3 sets of tires and wheels all kinds of spare parts including heads axle shafts axle housings engine block… actualy 1 or 2 enginges that were stripped down the frame is straight and it is solid!! the body on the other hand has seen better days as far as i know it was last on the road in 1972 and been sitting behind a barn until a few years ago when the guy i bought it from got it running and used it to plow his driveway…the jeep came with the house he bought”
1949 CJ-3A Inwood, WV $1500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
Here’s an early CJ-3A that’s had a few mods.
“1949 WILLYS JEEP FLAT FENDER 4X4 WITH LOCKOUTS, 3 speed MANUAL TRANS, 4 cylinder, all original,HARD TOP, VERY MINIMAL RUST, RUNS GREAT READY FOR SHOW OR GO, $2500 OBO 304-268-2915 ASK FOR ROY”
1965? CJ-3A? Austin, TX **SOLD**
These hunting jeeps from Texas crack me up. They are certainly unique, each one of them.
“I have a 1965 Willys jeep that is set up for hunting. It has gun racks, bow racks,air drive feeder, adjustable winch w/lights, game basket and much more. Runs good, I am asking $2600 or best offer, I would also consider trade for 250 or larger four stroke dirt bike. Please call with any questions. Thanks.”
1951 CJ-3A Crawford, Co eBay
UPDATE: This is back on ebay with no reserve
1951 CJ-3A: Interesting paint job
“I am selling a 1951 Willys CJ3A jeep. The jeep looks to be all original except for the front and rear axle and a few other small parts. It has the ww2 jeep axles under it. The jeep’s body is in good shape and since there has been a hard top on it for years there is vary little rust. No gone through rust in the floor. The engine looks like it may have been rebuilt, it runs good and strong, the carburetor will need to be rebuilt because it needs to be choked for it to run good. The jeep has the original foot starter…”
1950s CJ-3A Montana Vista, Tx $1000
“1950 Willys jeep shell. No drivetrain. Tires junk. No lift, solid body for project. No interior, all offers. 383-3185”
1951 CJ-3A Portland, Or $2500 or trade
There’s a knock in the engine, but otherwise this might be a pretty good jeep. The pics aren’t great, but it looks like there have been suspension and frame upgrades.
“beautiful willys the only thing is is that it has a knock in the motor and have not started it in over a yeear and a half but a awesome jeep have a full soft top and doors and a bikini top but no half doors looking for a nice boat for the lake this summer/nice fishing boat/old car /nice road bike or crotch rocket/nice jet ski or two / or let me know what ya got”
Builds — David and friends
David and his friends transport themselves back in time each each fall by getting out their jeeps, heading to the woods, and cleaning brush, trees and other obstacles out of the way in preparation for winter snowmobiling in New York.
David’s owned his (the gray ’51 CJ-3A) for six years. His friends have owned their 1947 CJ-2A and 1949 CJ-3A for about 25 years. Thanks for sharing David.
Builds — Jim’s 1949 CJ-3A (Potentially for sale now)
Except for those funky turn signals on the front grille, this is a great looking stock jeep. Jim’s getting this running again and then will decide whether to sell it to someone who will love it. Otherwise, he’ll keep it and decide what to do with it.
“I pulled this CJ3A (vin 3J28941) out of a little mining town called Silverton. Its bone stock, 6 volt and appears to have never been touched, never had a roll bar, has a rare dealer installed all aluminum hardtop and doors. A little update on this rig: I rebuilt the carb, flushed the tank, blew the lines, new fuel pump etc and we got it started! Not bad for not being run for 10 years! Motor sounds excellent, no smoke, oil pressure is 60 psi! Now for a complete brake overhaul and then it will be driven for the first time in more 10 years! Anybody want to buy a rare all aluminum hardtop and doors?”
1949 CJ-3A Kelso, Wa $2500 or Trade
UPDATE: Pics available.
“49 willys jeep run, drives 302 ford v8 stock 3 sp trans 36in superswampers on black wheels, still needs some work to be good check other adds heres some pics email at marcus19831@breakthru.com with trades or if you like to come see or 360 560 2718 ”
1952 CJ-3A & 1954 CJ-3B Syracuse, NY $3000 for both
UPDATE: These are still available.
These are both running jeeps, with the CJ-2A’s motor recently having been rebuilt. If I only had a two jeep trailer … hmmm.
“1952 CJ3A ($1200.00) & 1954 CJ3B ($1800.00)for sale. 2A motor has new pistons,rings,brgs,complete valve job, cab,solid frame and powertrain.3B has solid frame and powertrain & very rare rear PTO.Both jeeps stored inside and were run last year.Need to sell them for street rod project.
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1953 CJ-3A Fremont, Oh eBay .. interesting top
Check out the top on this flattie. It looks really well executed. I wonder if the windows roll down a little or not.
“Custom made fiberglass top (Removeable) Steel doors(Removeable) New wheel cyls,master cyl,steel brake lines brake shoes.new tires,700 miles on them .Moved gas tank to rear,new gas line .FOUR wheel drive is in very good shape,front wheel lockouts I added a front steering dampener, Drives good for the age it is,goes down the road good.Motor is a 1973 pinto 2000 cc motor,Original willys 3sp trans&drivetrain,clutch is in good shape.Body was patched up,they did good job.Heater is old add on with new core,homemade windshield defroster,Dual two speed wipers.Under carrage painted chassie black.Carb choke needs fixed,after warm runs good.HAS 6ft old style meyers plow,(not power angle)Besides the choke the only problem I know of is on transfer case PTO yoke seal bad.THIS JEEP IS FOR SELL LOCALLY SO AUCTION MAY END EARLY.”
1950s CJ-3A Elkins, NH ebay (what a sales job)
The sale job on this just cracked me up.
- Claim #1: Good Condition for it’s age and a Rareity
- Claim #2: Jeep not running, but just some stuck valves; not a big deal to fix
- Claim #3: Needs floor panels, but the frame is very solid
- Disclaimer #1: I am not an expert on this
Ergo, why does the seller make the above claims if not an expert? I mean, I know why; it’s just funny to me.
1952 CJ-3A San Antonio, TX **SOLD**
“1952 Willys is complete with 12 volt conv, newly remanufactured engine ($1000 in machine shop receipts available)under the hood, new clutch, throwout bearing, etc. Needs re-installation of manifolds, distributor, electrical to drive off. Jeep has 4 wheel drive along with the power take off, a CJ-2 type fold-down windshield, and a ‘hard top’ from a later model available to keep the weather out. Some rust but no rotted out floor pans. Good Texas title and current registration, Complete maintenance/assembly manual on CD, must sell.”
Builds — Jim’s 1951 CJ-3A Makeover
Jiim writes, “Ironically, was already sort of OD green when I got it. That nasty bench seat weighed about 250 lbs when I pulled it out, kept thinking it was still bolted in somewhere, nope, just that heavy…”
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1952 CJ-3A Decatur, GA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
I don’t think the pictures quite do this justice. Newer tires would help and finishing the restoration (parking lights for example) would help this CJ-3A.
“Massive restoration. This is the original body which has been removed from the frame, restored with zinc alloy body fill then zinc coated to prevent future rusting. Newly painted a vibrant pearl orange. The interior is done in rugged black bedliner. All seats reupholstered in a nice black vinyl. Includes the rare back seat. Black Besttop Soft Top included. New wiring harness. Warn Winch included. Two sets of wheels. One set of matching orange wheels with radials and one set of black wheels with NDT non-directional tires (old style military). Well documented restoration. See my ad on autotrader for larger pictures”
1950 CJ-3A Oxford Jct, IA **SOLD**
Here’s a running CJ-3A for only $1000. Yeah, looks like it needs some work.
“for sale is my 1950 willys jeep this is a great old jeep that runs and drives very good has brand new military tires tires are $500 alone the jeep does need some brake work”
1953 CJ-3A West Hills, Ca eBay
“Willys is in good shape with great running motor. Motor has Willys stamp on head, however I’m not sure if it is the original. Has an aftermarket carb, I do have original for new owner to install. Drives great and idles fine. Shifts smooth through all gears. Good power for a small flat four. Electrical has been converted to 12 volt by a past owner. Everything seems original except for the hood. I think that is an aftermarket steel hood with the Willys logo painted on. Small leak coming from front seal on the diff. Nothing major. No other leaks or issues…..”
1951 CJ-3A Stanfield, Or $2000
I need a better look at the body, but this might restore pretty well.
“1951 Jeep CJ3a. New flat head engine, new 11″ brakes and new battery. Needless to say, it runs and drives great! The little girl needs a new loving home. $2000, Mike 541-667-7237. Please call, I have limited access to the internet.”
Builds — Oklahoma Green and One Bad Apple
I was searching for an image of original CJ-3A gauges when i stumbled upon this article. Both of these are well modified, good looking road and trail jeeps. One of the more interesting features of the ‘Oklahoma Green’ Jeep is the number of gauges that are installed. One Bad Apple certainly has an usual paint job.
Here’s 2 excerpts from an Off Road Adventures Article; each one discuss a little bit about each jeep:
Oklahoma Green: “… Below the CJ3A Willys’ windshield is a dashboard that would be more than adequate in a J3 Super Cub airplane of the same vintage. The aircraft-like dash sports a full compliment of gauges: fuel, fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temp, water temp, vacuum, and air pressure gauges along with a voltmeter, hourmeter, and altimeter by Hobbs. A Lev-O-Gauge rounds out the impressive array. Lights and buzzers backup the critical gages. From the dash, Ken can switch on the fuel pump, fast idle solenoid, headlights, heater, and winch. Indicator lights report the status of 4WD, seat belts, ARB, emergency brake, and air compressor…. ”
One Bad Apple: “… The frame was lengthened 6-inches to incorporate a GM 4.3 V6 CMFI 195 hp at 4500 rpm engine with K&N Air Cleaner and Painless Wiring, a GM 700R4 with a manual shift kit, and a Dana 300 transfer case with CV driveshaft. With 4.88 gears, the final crawl ratio is 80:1. The front axle is a Dana 30 with an ARB Air Locker and disk brakes. The rear axle is a Dana 44 with a Detroit Locker. Four-inch lift springs, an off-road track bar, and Rancho 5000 Shocks control 33×12.50 BFG Mud Terrain T/As …..”
2 1952 CJ-3As Spencer, NY **SOLD**
Purchase both CJ-3As for $900 or buy 1 for $500. Both run and go forward.
“I am selling 2 1952 jeep willys both run and drive. Great restoration projects. $500 each or $900 for both. “