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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
This may have some Cutlas Bulldog hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7053593191413494/
“1953 Willy’s runs but has engine noise. $5,000 OBO”
Unclear how much value is here.
“1950 CJ3A for sale. It is located in Raton NM. The Jeep originally was a ranch jeep around Westcliff Colorado before I purchased it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/279575891811366
The good:
-Clean title
-All info plates present
-New tires on original 15″ rims
-New valves, valve guides, and lapped seats
-Cylinders honed and rings replaced
-Comes with a complete new brake kit from Walck’s (not installed)
-Very little rust. A couple of little pinholes under the gas tank and one dime sized hole in the front right fender.
-New tires
The “needs attention”:
-The body is pretty banged up from years of being a working Jeep. My intention was to get it going and embrace the character.
-Gas tank is an older aftermarket and it doesn’t fit very well.
-Missing passenger seat and air filter
-Has a late 40’s L134 with a CJ2A engine mount plate. Comes with the correct CJ3A plate, which will need to be installed. The previous owner made an adapter to mount the engine, but the better solution is the put the correct plate on.
This is a neat old ranch Jeep. It probably isn’t a candidate for a fine restoration, but it would make for a really fun farm or hunting truck. It is a project. The engine runs well, but all other systems will need to be gone through.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/10/2024) This has a GPW body. It may also have a rare Dumas or Carson middle seat (can’t tell for sure). It also has an unusual modified, but probably handy, cowl.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/379223491639617
“1953 Willys CJ3A. No engine, had a ford 4cyl. I believe it has a GPW body going by the fuel tank filling under the driver’s seat , rear toolbox’s on fenders and no tailgate. Has been modified with a storage space under the windshield. Homemade lift shackles on the springs. Not in bad shape for its age. Clear Wyoming title. Sold as is. I do have a fresh rebuilt iron duke engine for sale for an additional charge.”
The is a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355335987122030
“1950 Willys CJ3A. Clean Oregon title. Not running. Complete motor and transmission. Great project”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/29/2024) Looks in good shape. Has a diamond plate dash and some other interior mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/992394012444875
“1951 Willy’s 283 Chevy power oak heads Yorker intake new Hei distributor Howe radiator nw auto wire harness front to back power steering/brakes spring over lift d30 front posi disk brakes warn hubs 456 gears d44 rear with ratchet locker t15 3speed manual t20 tcase new drivelines front and rear 33” tire tow bar winch and cb both need wired in $9,300obo may do partial trade”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1165242074605006
“1950 Jeep Willy’s CJ 3a No engine or, seats, or windshield. Has t90 3 speed with small block Chevy bellhousing conversion, model 18 transfercase, Rear brakes are currently frozen 2” BDS lift springs Frame has Saginaw steering box plate and Chevy motor mounts installed. Body is in completely saveable condition. Extra grill. Boxes of parts to go with it. Some used lots new. Full disk brake conversion new in box New rear brake parts New mounts, spring plates, headlight rings l, etc. Don’t have time for another Jeep build like i thought I would. Bill of sale only, bring a trailer.”
Not sure if this is a sale ad or a “I need help” ad.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3500058146903093
“Just put a built chey.283.in it.haveing some problems ans getting fussarited with it..”
This appears to be a mix of parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/728221726177530
“51 Willys Jeep. All original except tires. 4 cylinder with three speed. 4 wheel drive. This Willy’s is rust free and very nice shape. All new build. Comes with extra parts including tranny, transfer case, radiator and seat frame. A few minor parts too. I’m located in NW Indiana and I love to trade. Pm me any offers”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4200.
(04/15/2024) Appears solid. Has some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1096128128169213
“Running and driving and stopping sale or trade ”
This is a beautiful, clean build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/953089939768537
“1949 Willys Jeep 350 SBC Chevy”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1104109400859859
“Just picked up this 3a Jeep. Farm fresh. Have v6 daughtless set up. Gearbox is stuck. Not sure on engine. Figured I’d throw it up for sale and see if anyone is interested. Will start parting it out this next week so if someone wants the v6 setup message me. Nice way to get some extra push on a Jeep. No title or tags. Sure we can find a vin somewhere. Bill of sale”
The looks solid. Only the one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/748431904142690
“1953 CJ 3A Willy’s Jeep. $8,800.00. Can provide more information if interested.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
(04/25/2/024) Only the one pic provided. May have an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1564307124355288
“Clean 1950 CJ3A Willys – 4 cylinder engine, Manuel transmission and a twin stick transfer case.”
Unclear how much value is here. The CJ-5 has some early Free-Lock hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1137065000670113
“I have 2 jeeps and 1 Datsun pickup were were going to use in a restore project. We have switched directions, and no longer going to complete that project. $2500. You haul. Located in Potomac.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441127548399979
“Listing my 46 jeep cj2a or 3a plaque is faded. It has a manual transmission and a 351 ford v8 in it. Bought it to build into an off-road rig but haven’t touched it in almost 6 months. It’s a project has rust/rot frames good. front axle is missing pinion and ring gear and has been missing since i got it. was going to 4 link it and put it on one tons. steering wheel needs to be fixed, needs gas tank engine has new coil and distributor runs on starting fluid or gas dumped down the carb. could use a fresh rewire job solid bones just lost interest and don’t want it sitting around. Asking $1200 obo worst i can say is no have tractor to help load on a trailer tires are dry rotted hold air for about a day. It’s a good start to a off road rig”
Listed as a 1952, it’s not clear if this is actually a 3A or a CJ-3B chassis (or something else). The body looks to be a very rare Parkette CJ-3B body kit.
https://www.jeepwillysforsale.com/1952-jeep-cj3b-w-turbo-400-in-la-pine-or/
“Cj3b, high hood, 350 chev. Holly hi rise, weber carb, accel hei, turbo 400, b&m, cj5 running gear, everything underneath is rebuilt
Painless wire kit, best top safari top in great shape, l have a brand new extra passenger door, new seats moved back4″,tilt steering, all gauges work, 12 gallon gas tank, new warn hubs, new rear driveline, never wheeled, stored inside
I have driven from Prineville to Portland numerous times. $11000. The only trade would be a very nice Dual Sport.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,500.
(03/21/2024) This jeep was built from a galvanized body and has a fiberglass Bobcat hood.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1824739484614901
“1955 flat fender
Galvanized Philippines flat fender body
Scout frame and axles
4:10 gears welded front and rear
351W balanced
.030 over flat top pistons
Ported heads roller rockers
Not sure specs on cam
Gear drive
Holley 750
Top loader ford 4spd
20 t-case
New seats
Keep doesn’t have a lot of miles on it since it was put together”
John shared what looks to be a DJ-3A body on a CJ-3A chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/941815087396955/
“Selling this amazing non running survivor A CJ 3 with original unmolested drivetrain Engine turns with a wrench Gears move freely Brand new frame!! Tub in poor condition , but fixable No title or tags But everything can be done( I ll Tell you how I did my CJ 2!)”
John spotted this solid looking CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/869489168277950/
“1951 JEEP Willy CJ3A – Runs and Drives 💯 %, From North Carolina , frame solid , really no rust at all , a few small surface spots on body, new Carburetor, new wire harness, new shocks and leaf spring in front of, have the rear but not installed comes with vehicle, new tires and wheels, new speedometer, have all paperwork for new owner, inspection was done, great Willy, don’t low ball, if serious msg me!!! Parked in doors year round!!”
Bill shared this modified CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/301813176157041/
“Its got a ford 260 with an overdrive The motor is not stuck, but its been sitting.”
Joe-in-Mesa shared this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/830621722416415
“1950 CJ3A. 200 Ford “Straight 6” out of 60’s Mustang. Runs amazing. New ring gear, starter, battery, fuel tank, sender, etc. Aluminum radiator. New STA Coker vintage style tires. Koenig half cab, nicest half cab I’ve ever seen! I might try and keep cab if new owner doesn’t want it. Body has some rust pockets from being in Colorado most of its life. Battery shut off switch. Kill switch on dash. Roll bar. Disc brakes. Good glass. Saginaw Steering conversion. Lots of work went into making this Jeep drive very well. Interior/ seats are very nice and comfortable. Needs just a little TLC, but can go on the trail today(shifter has some play). Clean title in my name. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona.”
Neither jeep has front frame horns, so it’s not clear exactly what years these are. Both appear to be militarized CJ-2As or CJ-3As in very good shape.
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“1947 & 1948 Restored Military Willys Jeeps with titles (with Reserve)”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $20,000.
Diamond plate is used extensively in this build. This has a government plate from the Navy.
https://www.jeepwillysforsale.com/1953-jeep-cj3a-frame-off-restoration-in-phoenix-az/
“ecently frame off build
Original Tub with Navy Plates
Full roller Chevy 350 1400 miles
Hydroboost from Chevy 2500 PU for Power Steering and Brakes
Built 700R4 Transmission 1400 miles
Rebuilt axles from 1986 CJ7, Front and Rear Lockers, 1 piece axle shafts, 29 Spline, 456 gears
Front disc brakes
Rebuilt Twin Stick Dana 300 Transfer Case
Roll Cage
New Bucket Seats with 4 Point Harness
16 Gallon Fuel Cell
New 33×12.50 Super Swamper Tires”
Jesse is selling this CJ-3A, though he doesn’t know the exact year. It starts and runs. It does not include the top. Email him at jrbarta @ mtu.edu (remove the spaces around the @) for more info.
“I have what I believe is a earlier 3A for sale. 3A style frame anyway, I could poke through the other differences to tell for sure.
On the positive side, I did get it running and it starts and runs quietly. Original Carter carb. Not a lot of modifications made except for a few very serious modifications that may or may not be a lot of work to correct.(like the fenders) The dash etc is pretty straightforward with a minimum of holes drilled and things of that nature. Seat frames are good, hood could be okay for a driver. Grill has a little dinger in one of the bars that could be bent back. Older but still soft mud tires on 15” wheels. Drawbar is nice. Great oil pressure. I think basically someone was using this jeep for plowing and taking care of it mechanically until they weren’t. It had clean oil etc in the engine. The starter was missing so perhaps that is what took it out of service.
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