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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..”
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!”
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
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.”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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 ”
This jeep has a 30 front and 44 rear with posi and 4:10 gears. This is a great price. Where were these jeeps when I was looking a year and a half ago! The fenders have been lengthened, which explains the odd hood. I wonder if this is a later model frame.
“1949 Jeep Willys 4×4 CJ-2A flat fender. Body and frame in good-excellent shape with very minimal rust for the year. Roll bar installed with a fold down windshield and newer black jeep cj-7 seats. NO rear seat. Front axle is a Dana 30 with drum brakes with a Dana 44 rear. The rear axle has a positrac unit installed (not welded or Lincoln locked), 4.10 gears front and rear. The brakes for being drums work surprisingly well. The engine is an international scout v8 345 with a holley 2 barrel carb mated to a 3 speed manual transmission and a dana 20 twin stick tcase.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
I don’t see much that’s not stock on this early CJ-3A.
“1949 Willys Jeep. 6 volt system. Currently on East side. Best offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
“1950 Willys Jeep. Competition ice racer. VERY FAST!! Fun street cruiser and show winner too. Must see to appreciate! Chevy 350 V8, TH350 auto trans. Spicer 20 t-case. D30 front with disk brakes. D44 rear, locked. Steel body, fiberglass, one piece, liftoff front end. Nothing but the best!
This looks to be in reasonable condition.
“WILLYS JEEP 1952 CJ ALL ORG. ORG 4CYL FLAT HEAD MOTOR, ALL ORG COMPONETS UNDER HOOD, RUNS GREAT, TRANNY GOOD, BRAKES GOOD,33000 ORG MILES,THIS JEEP WOULD BE GOOD TO RESTORE OR USE ON A FARM OR IN THE WOODS, 3 LOW GEARS AND 3 HIGH GEARS, CAN EMAIL MORE PICS, CAN DELIVER FOR FEE. $3000. CALL 724-548-2689”
This is a beautiful CJ-3A.
“This vehicle was purchased new by a California doctor who kept it on his ranch most of it’s life. I bought it in 2003. I believe the +/-56,000 is probably accurate.The only thing that is off of original is the seat belts and roll bar which I added. It has been repainted but is original color. The seats have been rebuilt and the top was replaced. Recently(early this year) I installed all new brake drums, shoes and cylinders, also new (less than 50 miles) Michelin tires.”
**SOLD** Was $750.
“running out of room at my shop and it needs to go. has all original drivetrain. has the overhead 4cyl. needs a hood, seats, and windshield frame. has good p78 buckshots on it.”
It looks like there’s been a few mods on this CJ-3A, so some type of posi or locker seems possible.
“1951 willy 4cj5jp reg-10/31/2009 has a v6 with 1000 miles, new wheel cyl and rebuilt master. needs tires and wheels but runs with the ones on it. lights are new but need to be wired. I think it has a posi rear because 1st and second leaves great dual tire marks. thanks Jeff sell_barter@yahoo.com”
It’s not worth $2500, as it doesn’t run. Might be worth a closer look if the price drops substantially.
“1949, dont know much about it bought at estate sale have orginal title dosent run, bodys in good shape. email or call 254-223-2737”
I know the Ad says 2A, but the year suggests it’s a 3A. Nice top, tilt wheel, and other upgrades.
“1949 WILLYS CJ2A NICE! nice top, paint, interior, and good running gear 231 v6 3 spd 18 transfer warn overdrive, well built, 35″ mickeys fun rig great for mudding daily driving or whatever! 4000 cash no trade”
This is an ebay buy-it-now sale. At first I thought the model year was wrong, but then I realized the body has a solid back (no tailgate). So, I believe this is a DJ-3A that has been converted to 4wd, hence the reason it sports a dana 27 front housing. The brand new fiberglass parts alone would cost at least $600. The tires and rims look fine. The body appears in good shape. It doesn’t actually say it runs, but if it does, I think this is a good price.
“This is a RUST FREE 56 willys cj 3a flat fender. It comes with a stock 283 chevy engine, t90 3 speed, model 18 t case, dana 27 front 5.38, dana 44 rear power lock 5.38 gears, roll bar, headers, NEW fiberglass front clip, tow bar, 2.5 inch lift, 10.50 31 tires, enki rims. The buyer pays all shipping or picks up in person. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding. If you have any questions please call me at 1 530 927 9827”
It’s a bit rough around the edges, but no obvious holes or major rust.
“This is a good jeep. The engine runs great. The jeep needs some work, but I have parts that go with it.
Four brand new mounted tires. A new top kit. New hubs. Gaskets and seals for front end and rear end. Shift lever floor gaskets, tail light. If you like to tinker with old jeeps, this would be a good project for you.”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
“Sb 350 Chevy, Turbo 350 tranny, built, mild cam, Edelbrock Intake Manifold, Holley carb, gear drive, Hedman headers, B&M shifter, 4-point harness, racing seats, cutstom rear gas tank. Motor has like 5 Hours on it. Went to the sand and broke the rear-end. Have New Quik-Change rear-end to go with. Brand new paddles, (used once) $2500 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
This looks like a pretty stock jeep, except for a few minor updates.
“1949 WILLYS CJ2A. REBUILT FLAT HEAD 4 CYL 2 YEARS AGO.NEW BRAKES WHEEL CYLINDERS MASTER CYLINDER. NEWER TIRES. 12 VOLT SYSTEM RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE A DREAM. SOFT TOP 2 YEARS OLD.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
“52 Willys, New goodyear wranglers MT, Eagle alloys, Rancho lift, Electric fan,Rebuilt engine, new battery, roof rack, replaced all hoses and belts “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
“1951 CJ3A, original 4 cyl, runs,good shape,hat bars are sound,but body and floor not perfect, new seats, 12 volt converted, includes extras, overdrive (needs rebuilt), large box of spare parts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It’s stock, but it comes with some body rust.
“1952 Willys Jeep CJ3A. Runs and Drives. Completely Stock. Lock-in/ Lock-Out Front Hubs, Original Heater, New fuel pump, tank, minor tune. Factory Hardtop with Doors can be included. Clean Title with current CA tags.”