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UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/17/2020) Includes 2 Ramsey winches.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/for/d/monticello-willys-cj-3/7056880497.html
“Cj3b complete sale to many parts to list… 2 Ramsey winches go with it”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(12/30/2019) It’s a project with an L-head in it.
https://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/d/readsboro-willys-1955-cj3b/7054627843.html
“WILLYS 55 cj3b. It runs,stops ,steers,new wiring,brake lines,leaf springs,master cylinder,rebuilt Ross steer box,rebuilt Bell hanger,new exhaust,new brakes,new carb,new battery,new gas tank and on and on.
The pics shown on the trailer is how I bought it.In pieces.The under carriage was suppose to have been done,with plr.I paid 2800. FOR it.It wasn’t as stated underneath.Replaced all springs and hangers because they were rusted shut.Steering box was shot so I paid 100.00 in parts for new bearings and sector shaft.Bell hanger was unserviceable and replaced. Parking brake and cables installed.The entire wiring was gutted and replaced.Now all lights,signals and 4 way works. Gauges hooked up.
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UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/25/2018) The windshield is leaning back a bit far.
https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/hood-river-1953-cj3b/7057247772.html
“One day in 2013, I was talking with a buddy and he asked if I was interested in a Willys Jeep and since I was thinking about a “project” car, I said yes. Well, I got this little gem on a farm in the Hood River Valley! I call it Taz Willy and he has won several trophies at car shows! But, as happens with time, I have purchased a travel trailer and will be doing more traveling so I decided to give someone else the opportunity to have fun with Taz.
Even though he was used in the orchard as a spraying machine, and stored for quite a while, he was in good shape and all the dried mud on his underside protected him from rusting! I stripped him down to his frame and painted it with frame paint to continue his protection.
The engine has been rebuilt by Portland Engine Rebuild using the original f-head engine block. It is the 4 cylinder stock engine. Engine has 925 miles – all road miles.
The transmission is the original– 3-speed with compound low. This required only replacement of fluid. I works good.
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UPDATE: Still Available. New pics provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2657313987690748/
“Owned by 2 families for the last 51 years! 4 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission with 4 wheel drive high and low. Has top, sides that roll down and doors plus back seat. Also included is second engine. It has sat in garage last 2 years and not driven. Will need battery, carburator and gas tank cleaned.”
Has some mods (note the windshield) and has had some body work (note height of gas inlet). Given the price, it may be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/623973961738265/
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B ▪️Runs and drives. ▪️Factory Hurricane F-head 134, T-90 3 speed manual transmission with a Dana 18 transfer case. ▪️4×4 works as well, with new mile marker locking hubs. Factory Dana 44 rear and Dana 27 front. ▪️newer wheels and tires. 15″ steel wheels with Goodyear 235/75R15 Wrangler Radials. Will include a set of 5 old school steelies painted green. ▪️Updated H4 halogen headlights, newish carb(have the old factory as well) electric fuel pump, plugs wires and fluids changed less than a year ago. ▪️Best part it’s titled free and clear in Utah and currently registered.”
This may go quickly.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/166599814619695/
“An original CJ3B for sale. New brake wheel and master cylinders. Runs well. 4 whl drive. Original 6 volt electrical system. New speedometer. A full enclosed top available at extra cost”
UPDATE: **SOLD** for $5200 on eBay.
It’s got some update. No reserve auction. Price was $2650 as of this posting. Curiously, it doesn’t have the channel for the top across the windshield. Either it was removed or this is a DJ-3A convertible windshield.
“1953 Willys CJ3-B in storage for 2 years. 3 speed manuel transmition with warn overdrive. Under 500 miles on restoration. Metal body no known rust. Pulled out today engine turns over but stalls out. Assuming carb needs cleaned from sitting. Overall good shape.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/10/2019) Runs, but may need some work (described as a project).
https://odessa.craigslist.org/cto/d/odessa-1953-willys/7046403311.html
“1953 Willy’s Jeep
4 cylinder, new seats, battery,
Bought as project, runs
Asking 4000 OBO”
I thought I had listed this one already, but can’t find it now.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/othello-1954-willys-jeep/7056105102.html
“My high hood is up for sale. Narrowed Dana 60 front end corporate 14 bolt rear end Detroit lockers front and back four way disc brakes new sheet metal four speed new drive lines new small block 350 Aluminum radiator Rubicon springs new paintless wiring and a lot more. Will trade for side by side”
Not sure there’s much value here. It appears to have Kelly or Cutlas hubs.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/pts/d/clarksboro-willys-jeep-1954/7054315554.html
“1954 willys Jeep all there but body is rusty frame is nice needs lots love or for parts no title 650.00”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,500.
(04/11/2019) It looks like plenty of time went into this rebuild. Seller started with a rusty chassis.
https://stgeorge.craigslist.org/cto/d/mesquite-willys-jeep-cj3b/7054624093.html
“1953 cj3b is the first year of the high hood Jeep. Complete frame off restoration with professionally rebuilt F134 engine. Less than 500 miles on the engine. Electronic ignition with high torque starter and 12 volt system. New wiring system, new gauges, new brakes and brake lines, new exhaust system and hoses, new gas tank and lines, new seats, new tires with black powdered coated rims. She is mean green piece of Jeep history.”
Rare 1964 3B. Has a few updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/1964-willys-jeep-cj3b/7054479023.html
“1964 Willy’s Cj3b
Before you think that’s to much… This classic Jeep has some very good features:
-very well installed Buick odd-fire v6. Runs excellent. NO damage to firewall. Amazing power.
-full lift kid
-rebuilt transmission
-11” brakes (will fling your dentures if not careful)
-excellent classic Warn winch with original Warn controls inside cab
There is a bit of rust in passenger floor but nothing not easily unrepairable. Otherwise good body.
-new radiator and battery
-will include traditional hardtop
You could easily drive her home (but I’d wear a coat!) Tires on the Jeep are negotiable. Have an essentially new Overdrive setup that could be included. Read Less”
Might once have been a 2A? Not sure if there’s any value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/732097527316325/
“Willys Jeep not sure of year . Motor is stuck , but Jeep is complete . (This is a project or for parts ) located in Gray Ga”
UPDATE: It was probably painted within the last six months. This may have some Allstate or Husky hubs.
(05/03/2019) Runs and drives, but needs work.
https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/peru-willys-cj3b-jeep/7054281902.html
“Willys Jeep CJ3B. Runs, drives, steers, and plows. No brakes. Trade for running snowcat, skandic, or alpine. Tractors, attachments, dozers, & backhoes also considered.”
Previous photos:
Jim spotted this partially rebuild tub.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/d/denton-1958-willys-cj3b-jeep-body-tub/7053857591.html
“Partially restored 1958 Willys CJ3B tub.
Most of the rigorous work has already been done. There is still some metal work left, but 95% rust free at this point, and that’s before blasting! A ton of work has gone into this project so far and picking it up from this point should go smoothly in the right hands. It’s in great shape, no major issues that can’t be repaired easily. Please contact me if interested. Thanks for looking! I could potentially trade for other willys Jeep parts and attachments. Looking for: warn overdrive, Koenig PTO or crankshaft winch, military soft top and bows, Koenig hard top and doors, PTO gearbox, overdrive/PTO adapter, seat frames and cushions. If you have willys parts, let’s deal!”
UPDATE: Still listed … Still Available?
(09/14/2019) Looks like a custom slanted-hood 3B, similar to project 5607.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/534210277329071/
“961 WILLYS CJ3B CUSTOM Options and Equipment: Less than 1000 miles on rebuilt Chevy 283 V8 (60psi oil pressure) rams head manifolds, dual exhaust (very quiet) aluminum radiator, power steering, boxed frame, 9000lb winch, 32” Procomp tires, lift kit, springs, shocks, rear locking diff, superwinch hubs, dual fuel tanks, 3 speed transmission, twin stick transfer case with gear splitter overdrive between them giving you a choice of 12 forward gears and 4 reverse.
Has mods. Still needs a little bit of work of some kind.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2448372681935515/
“Nice willys new or rebuilt everything.225 oddfire, t90, twin stick transfer case,power steering,new wiring harness,4v carb,headers,2.5 inch exhaust, new gauges, aluminum radiator. About 90% done.needs to be finished, meny more pictures.”
This is listed as a 1952, but has a replacement CJ-3B body. Appears the fire wall has been removed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/731776807314522/
“Custom Willy’s high hood project. Stretched custom frame,new paint,stainless fenders,9 inch ford 538 gear 44 front. Have everything to put together windshield frame soft top exc. make awsome mud bogger or sand drag. Have Lenco 2 speed with Dana 20 transfer case air shift. Lots parts to go with set up for sbc or bbc. Lost interest my bad ! Trades welcome”
UPDATE: Still Available?
(11/06/2019) Has a variety of updates including the custom hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/916236715427892/
“Original 4 cylinder, runs and drives like a old Jeep should. 4X 4 works great”
UPDATE: Back on Craigslist. Price now $3500.
(10/10/2019) Not sure how much value is here.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/d/douglas-city-mitsubishi-j3-jeep-diesel/7047924005.html
“Mitsubishi J3 Diesel RHD Military Jeep.
License built by Mitsubishi. 4 Cylinder diesel from the factory. Built for the Japanese army (and others) from the 1950’s until the late 1990’s.
Restoration project. Has sat for a number of years. Complete and original. Rust in the usual Jeep places (footwell). Frame is straight and solid. Motor currently does not run but turns over with compression…. Being a diesel I am sure it would run if you hooked it up to a fuel tank, not had time to mess with it. Parts are available from a number of suppliers. Even has the original Japanese NDTs still on it……. Very cool and unique Jeep.”
Runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2457280394593367/
“1953 Willy’s CJ3B Jeep I have owned this almost a year. The previous owner completely rebuilt the original 4 cylinder engine. It has 685 miles on it since rebuilt engine. He also put a new lift, suspension, bearings, wheels,tires,etc. on this Jeep. Since I have had it I had it raptor lined black on the inside and red on the outside. I also had the roll bar installed, custom front bumper made with the light bar, a small winch installed, new front seats, and a custom third backseat installed. The body is in good as shape S you can expect for a 53 but with the liner on it should last forever now. It slipped out of 2nd gear as most so without a new kit installed.. however I have the new $300 kit just haven’t installed it yet. Runs and drives great. The only reason I’m parting with it is because I just purchased two CJ’s. No trades and clear Missouri title in hand.”
Pat’s done some really nice detail work on the 3B.
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/d/rocky-mount-willys/7033858887.html
“1961 Willy’s CJ3b. Completely restored. Look at the pictures, they speak for themselves. No expense was spared. It’s meticulous.”
No pics provided.
https://savannah.craigslist.org/pts/d/savannah-jeep-cj3b/7040005803.html
“1964 CJ3B Jeep rebuilt original motor, new radiator, optional factory heater. Includes a Warn overdrive unit, lock out hubs on front axel. This is not a military version, but was a civil defense radio vehicle. Plates still on dash. Engine runs great. Brakes need work.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1350.
Not sure how much value is here. Lacks title.
https://martinsburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/martinsburg-willys-cj-3b-jeep/7047026859.html
“I have a old Willys Jeep , I’m not sure the year ,No Tilte , it’s 4wd , I haven’t tried to turn the motor, what you see is what you get , it’s deff a project , they aren’t easy to find and would be a great start for a resto project,crawler /buggy or a rat rod ,No I won’t take scrap price or accept any low ball offers,I’ll make a rat rod out of it this summer if it doesn’t sell, asking $1500.”
Look sleek this has a replacement tub, along with a host of updates.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/casa-grande-1953-willys-jeep/7046915120.html
“1953 Willys Jeep 231 Buick V6 auto trans. Warn winch on front, 33 inch tires, locker in rear axle. Set up for off roading but still street legal. No rust on body.”
