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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
Looks good for the price. The winch sure looks wimpy.
“For sale is a 1958 willys CJ3B 4cyl engine and original drive train. The body was worked on over 20 years ago.It came from Colorado in 1990 and has been in WI since”
This doesn’t run. This has an unusual spare tire mount.
“Ive got a 1953 jeep willys cj 3b i want to sale or trade, i prefer to trade it for a nice classic mucle car or older classic pickup, worth the same price, the jeep is in excellent condition body wise and interior. Only problem is i cant get it to run, motor may need to be checked, i dont have time and money to get it fixed so i rather sale ir trade, ive looked through resources and found out it running is worth $7,000-8000
My loss but i really want to trade
Call or text me at 9564549956”
http://mcallen.en.craigslist.org/cto/3066461370.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $5000.
Robin spotted this ad. As he noted in his email to me, it is fun to read Craiglist if only to discover the strange things people will say in their ads. In this case, neither of us have ever seen someone concerned about altering their jeep into a “Weed spraying rig”.
“53 jeep willys, runs excellent, rebuilt 4 cyl motor, rebuilt transmission. Really neat antique. Will not sell it to you if you want to turn it into a weed spraying rig! Wife says it must go”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
(06/07/2012) Ed’s selling his nice CJ-3B.
“Tired of seeing the exhaust system hanging low, you won’t see it on this one. Everything, including the transmission is tucked up tight. Paint job still looks good, has some scratches, but no dents or rust. If your are looking for a vehicle that will turn heads wherever you go this is it.
DRIVETRAIN
327 Chevy less than 5000 miles since machine shop rebuild. flat top pistons. RV cam. Aluminum heads. Roller rockers. Performance manifold carburetor. Headers. High torque starter. 100 amp chrome alternator. GM HEI distributor. Electric fan
Dual exhaust with Magna flow Mufflers.
Diagnostic check shows 389 hp.
Rebuilt turbo 350 with TCI valve body and B & M mega shifter. T-18 transfer case. New drivelines. Rebuilt rear-ends front Dana 27 and back Dana 24. 456 gears. Power Locker in back. New brakes. New master cylinder and vacuum booster. Power disc in front. Power steering.
EXTERIOR
90% tread on BF Goodrich mud terrain tires New rancho shocks And steering stabilizer
stainless steel diamond plate side protectors Stainless steel side mirrors, stainless steel covers on rear ends (not aluminum).
Nurf bars
Full Rubicon cargo rack on back with Stainless steel gas cans
Dual rear flood lights. Matching spare tire and wheel. Warn hubs with one spare.
1″ body lift
3″ reverse shackle lift
Custom steel bumpers with 2″ receivers and 6000# super winch
LED marker and tail lights
New full best soft top.and Bikini top
INTERIOR
Chevy tilt steering column with GT Garrett steering wheel.
Heater
handgrips and on full cage roll bar
Best top bucket seats with racing harness seat belts
Tuffy Locking security consoles
Fenders have been modified to allow the front seats to be moved back farther for longer leg room in front.
19 gal fuel cell behind back seat. Braided steel fuel lines
. Power tank tire inflator Diamond plate lockable storage under both front seats. Storage under back seat. Stuart Warner gauges.
Painless 12V wiring harness.
New front glass
**this is all I can think of at this time ****”
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
This could use some polish, but looks solid and stock.
“4 cyl. 3 speed. Full rag top with doors and zipper windows. Tow bar. Rebuilt carborater. Tuned up. Heater. NEW: gas tank, fuel pump, water pump, hoses, master cylinder, brakes, brake hoses, tires (plus spare). Current tags and registration”
No pics provided.
“nice old jeep runs needs work call for info bill of sale only 701 429 4224”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
(02/28/2012) It runs and drives. That windshield sure is sloped!
“Runs ok and drives good. Smokes a little. All original drivetrain have extra parts as well call ”
The jeep’s odd perspective makes it look like it is slowly melting into the ground. The passenger side is crooked, the fender is collapsing, yet the grass around it is growing and vibrant. It seems a tribute to Salvador Dali. If that thing (flatbed trailer?) wasn’t in the background this could be a beautiful picture.
“Parts jeep. Will not part out, if u want something off of it, please take all. Best reasonable offer.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/3060041849.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(04/27/2012) This looks good.
“1954 cj3b (tall hood flat fender)
350 Chevy with 14682 miles
12v system upgrade.
Edlebrock 4 barrel carb
Cannon air filter
MSD electronic ignition
12 in electric fan
4 core aluminum radiator
Headers
Tow bar
Tow plug (so lights operate with tow vehicle)
Electric wiper (no blades)
Full roll cage
6×9 water proof kenwood speakers
33 12.50 15 Mickey thompsons
Only con
3rd gear doesn’t like to engage it will engage at the right rpm but it grinds a little going in.”
Does not run.
“47 willys jeep is not running,(needs connecting rod) is all there was running when it broke..four wheel works ( no title)can give bill of sale and preveious owner.hate to get rid of it,but times change..will make a good project..call 936-203-0245”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3059062081.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
Yep, this is a steal. No motor though, but the body looks great.
“For sale Project 1954 Willys CJ-3B Jeep. Nice little jeep has transmission and transfercase, no motor. Clean title. Asking $700.”
There is some work to be done on this. Looks like something hit the passenger’s side.
“For Sale is a 1953 Willys CJ3B.
I started to restore this old jeep but decided to pay off some debt instead! (Thanks Dave Ramsey)!! I will tell you as much as I know about this great old Jeep.
We rescued this jeep from Canyon City Colorado sitting in a field. At some point in the jeeps long history, somebody replaced the engine with a ford 302 and cut up the front of the frame. When I purchased it, I decided that the old flat four should go back into the jeep so that is what I did. I found a good running gear complete with engine, transmission, transfer case and the whole works, frame included. I swapped the CJ3B body onto the new frame and running gear. That was the beginning of the restore. This jeep is not complete but would not take much to complete.
Here are a few things that I know for sure need to be completed before it can be driven. The wiring needs to be completely redone thanks to the ford engine swap. I was going to do the painless wiring from Kaiser Willys. The tires are completely shot but they do hold air. The brake system needs to flushed to be right but they did work a little when we unloaded the jeep. The clutch needs to be adjusted but it does work.
Here are some of the great things about this old classic. I painted the old jeep back to close to the original color and paint scheme. Wow have times changed!! The seats will work well and the frames are in good shape. It has a roll bar that is in good shape and bolted down. The inside of the tub is ready for some rhino liner. The engine DOES run well!! A little smoke from sitting for a while but sounds great.
I can tell you that this Jeep will never win any car shows but damn it still looks good for an almost 60 year old rig!! Yes there is rust under the floor pans but the pans themselves have been patched. There are dents and holes from previous proud owners having fun in this old Jeep making memories so I decided to leave them to tell a story!! Come take a look. I can’t meet you anywhere with it since it does not drive. I ensure you that if you are looking to restore an old jeep to make you smile and remember the good ole days or are looking to take the kids out for ice cream, this might just be it. It needs work and yes you will need a trailer or dolly to get it to its new home.
I do have some extra parts that will go with the CJ3B when it is sold. I might even find an extra Dana model 18 transfer case to pitch in the back.
Give me a call if this might be what you are looking for.
Eric
Cell 719-964-2138 Thanks for looking!!”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/3055741281.html
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
This looks like a solid jeep.
“This is a very original Jeep. Very little rust in the floors as it was a California Jeep. This has a Buick 225 V6 and 11″ brakes, but is otherwise all stock. Warn Bellview style power in upright winch that works great. Brand new 32″ Les Schwab mud terrains tires. They still have the nubs on them. Rancho new lift springs and shocks. All lights and blinkers work. This Jeep runs and drives great. Just purchased new battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
A lot of parts, but a lot of work left.
“I have a 3B jeep prolect that I have been coloecting parts for about 4 years now and it seems that I wont be able to get to it for quite a while so I am thinking about getting rid of it. I am not hurting for money so now low ball offers. Here is what I have: New steel tub with a stamped hood, Grill and tailgate. Front and rear seats, new painless wiring harness, CJ fuel tank.
The running gear has all been rebuilt and never ran, Over $10k spent on the front and rear ends, transfer case and transmission. The axles are high pionion dana 44’s with detriot lockers with 4:88 gears and disc brakes all around. High knuckle steering. It has a 18 transfer case with a warn overdrive and I have both drive lines. It has a Chevy 350 with a turbo 350 trans. I have most everything for the motor including custom stainless headers. I have a bunch of misc. stuff that all goes with it. I have a clear WA title also.”
Floors patched with wood. It includes a warn overdrive.
“’53 Willys CJ-3B
Good old CJ Jeep and the Last year of the REAL Willys Overland before Kaiser bought them.
Runs and drives great!! Motor is from a 1972 Pinto, 2.0 and very very solid.
Otherwise its pretty original:
Trans and transfer case are original and also in great shape. Suspension, Brakes, body, motor, trans, 4wd all in good shape.
Need to see to appreciate and go for a drive around the back yard. 4lo 4hi and 2hi as well as a WARN overdrive.
Floors have been replaced with wood and are solid, body is solid.
I have a Title for it!!
Could use a new hood and some paint.
Bikini top only, lost indoor storage for it so hate to sell it but have no choice.
I would take a trade for a really nice sport bike or a clean Miata but mostly interested in cash. Pretty FIRM on price but cash talks
Email with a phone # or call / text nine one four 424-8384”
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/3054205645.html
I’d like some bigger pics.
“One of a kind, very rare, the ultimate show jeep but built to crawl. This jeep is brand new from the ground up. Original 1955 cj-3b body on cj-5 frame. Built AMC 304 (tons of torque), Automatic 3 speed w/chetta speed shifter, high stall torque converter, wrapped headers with dual exhaust, remote transmission cooler. 35-10.5-15 micki thompsons on American racing rims, custom center console with all new gauges, split shift dana to control front and rear diffs indepently. It has less than 1000 miles on this beast (still has the fuzzies on theU tires). Drives straight down the road at 65 mph. This jeep was built to show and has never even seen a dirt road. I have all the sponsor sheets from the previous owner. The jeep was appraised in July 2011 (for insurance) and received 100 out of 100 points at $35,000. I have the original build sheets showing over $20k in parts alone, not including the parts I have added. Search the internet and you will not find another of this type that even comes close. No reasonable offer will be refused. I hate to see it go because I know I will not own another vehicle of this caliber. I can’t take it anywhere without someone asking for a picture. Nothing has been untouched. This vehicle is insured through state farm for the full 35k, they would not do this unless they knew it was truly worth every penny. 25,000 obo. or possible trade for newer, low mileage Toyota Tacoma or 4door rubicon.
Josh-nine seven 0-three 7 9- zero one 98”
http://rockies.craigslist.org/cto/3048833681.html
Lots of mods. Still some work left.
“1954 cj3-b project, lots of time and money into this one. Narrowed dana 60 front end and narrowed corporate 14 bolt rear end, power 4 way disc brakes, cross over steering, detroit lockers front and rear, new sheet metal, sm 465 4 speed and a dana 300 transfer case,new drive lines, small block chevrolet , new aluminum radiator,4 new rubicon express spring over springs, and much more. All body work done ready for paint.This is a project,its not a runner yet,its about 70% done,needs someone with more motivation and time than I have for it. $7500 Thanks for looking”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3050064710.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
“Good Parts Jeep. All Complete with Hard Top. No Title. Parts only Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.
It runs. And stops, too. This appears to have a L head if I’m not mistaken.
“For sale: 1955 Willys CJ3. RUNS!!!! 4X4,TRANS,BRAKES,HIGH RANGE AND LOW RANGE ALL WORK GREAT!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Looks like a good foundation for a build.
“1953 CJ3b with body in very good condition. Very little rust in this Jeep. Floor has been replaced with new panel so no rust. Running gear in good shape Dana 44 rear and 25 front. No motor, trans, or transfer case. Good wheels with almost new all terrain tires”
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $2500.
This sure looks like a good price.
“1961 Willys Jeep (rare vehicle, military style) Runs fine, tires are good. $2,500.00 or best offer.”
(05/29/2012) UPDATE MXIIVII: New pictures. The jeep is all apart.
(05/14/2012) UPDATE IV: This was reposted without a pic for only $1900. Was $4000. As far as I know, no one has gotten a hold of this seller.
(12/10/2011) UPDATE III: Just why does someone keep reposting this? It’s a mystery.
UPDATE II: This time there is a phone number! 909 282 7650 .. Still Available
UPDATE: This is an oldie, but a goodie. Numerous people tried to contact the seller back in 2009 without success.
(09/01/2009) 18The ad says this is a project, but I’m not sure what is left to do to it.
“Jeep project all parts are original very clean and straight body and frame. 63,000 original miles. 909 282 7650.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/3040367433.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4900.
(05/03/2011) I’m not sure what the seller means by saying this is has a possibility of being a “sportsman model”.
“1953 Willys CJ3B, Runs good, All original, Have stock wheels and tires, Some rust, Great condition for a restoration.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Not sure there is much value.
“Cj2a and a cj2b don’t run parts only”
