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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 .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/10/2020) This could be any one of several jeep models. No pics provided.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/hayward-1953-jeepwilly/7162488280.html
“53’ Jeep Willy 8 cly. Hasn’t been started in about a year. It used to run fine but now the engine seems to shake a little bit. Interior and exterior in great condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
This looks like a good price.
“1964 Willys Jeep CJ3B – Late model registered as a 1965. Rebuilt 4 cylinder Hurricane F-Head, 3 speed, new clutch, rebuilt trans, new tie rods, brag links, front and rear U-joints, full brake and safety inspection documentation. 31×10.50×15 all terrain tires, 8,000 lb. Warn wench, line lock brake. Great for hwy or extreme off road.”
Some assembly required.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/port-orchard-1953-willys-cj3b/7159531546.html
“1953 Willy’s high hood 3B with over head 4cyl
Assembly needed all parts there plus some new
Needs some body rust restoration
Low low miles
$4500obo”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1650
(04/25/2020) The DJ-5 has the rear outboard springs. It may have a posi-traction rear. Given much fo the frame is boxed, this could be a good project frame.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/734396963994125/
“This is a like- new never installed Jeep CJ 3B tub and used DJ chassis.
The firewall is recessed to allow for a V-8 or different configuration than stock.
The tub and hood are made from galvanized material. The spot welds were covered to avoid oxidation.
The grille is an original one. I have no fenders or other parts.
The chassis is a Jeep DJ or 2 WD one, that is in very good condition, and is included.
Local delivery is negotiable.”
Has updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2697704150329307/
“Listing for a friend without access to Facebook. 1963 1/2 jeep cj3b restored. 327 small block, 390 h.p, Detroit locker rear end. 3 speed with overdrive. Chevy steering. Sand roll cage built for off roading but not used off road. Great condition, great tires. Secondary 10 gallon fuel tank and rare locking “trunk”. Asking 18k or best offer. May be willing to do part trade for a pontoon boat”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/13/2020) This vehicle still runs and plows. It has at least some Jeep DNA, possibly from a CJ-3B or M-38A1 based on the year.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/287655079061006/
“1953 government Jeep. Leo had used it for plowing snow. Runs great. Has snow plow .”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/22/2016) The body has been repaired near the entry areas on both side of the body.
“1954 willys jeep 3b model awesome shape garage kept 18 years all original 6500.00 obo must see”
https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/lakeland-willys-jeep/7146350345.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Best Offer.
Has some parts value at the very least. Has a sears/allstate hardtop.
“1953 Willy’s Jeep. Good for restoration and or parts. Engine, Transmission, good. Power take off works. Original parts. Will accept best offer.”
The price seems good. Interesting that it was just shipped two the US last month.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/562283174470016/
“Here is Japanese Jeep that was built under license from Kaiser Jeep Corp. This was originally used by the Japanese Military. This is a 1973 Jeep with 44K miles. Very nice condition inside and out. Just shipped from Japan last month Just neat clean fun. Be the first in your neighborhood. Very similar US Jeep from the 50’s & 60’s. This has a 4 cylinder over head valve Mitsubishi engine. Starts easily and runs well.”
UPDATE: **SOLD*. Was $15,000.
Appear to have potential. Only the one pic provided.
“Two nice pretty stock rigs would like to sell as a set $ 15000 for both”
There may be value here given the Koenig Hardtop and the Warn Overdrive. Does need work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/860171687724707/
“4WD, F4-134 Engine, Warn Overdrive Gear, Metal Top and Side and Rear Doors, Roll Bar, Rear Seat, Good Tires, Tow Bar, Gas Tank Carrier. NR – needs ring gear and steering box repair. Located near Williamsburg, MO”
Could be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/981518908975437/
“1954 Willys CJ3B in very good condition. Completely operable and rust free. Garaged since a frame up rebuild more than 15 years ago. Annually registered since 2006 as a classic car. Little use the past two years; started & run weekly. $5950 – Reasonable Offers Accepted. Not aware of any mechanical problems and is sold as-is. Cash only. Private party sale only. Text only.
Engine: 1976 Buick 231 V6 odd fire dauntless engine, 2-barrel Rochester, and runs well Drive train: 1971 CJ5 with Dana 44 rear flanged axles, Dana 27 front, new Warn lock-out hubs, track lock lockers 4:88 gears, T-18 transfer case with big center shaft, hi-low shifter, 2wd-4wd shifter Transmission: GM SM420 4 speed with Warn overdrive Brakes: upgrade – 10” drum brakes (not power brakes) Tires: 33” mud terrain tires on aluminum rims, 1 spare 33” bfg mudder on bumper-mounted tire rack. Rear two tires have 400 miles, tops. Other features: • Power steering • Warn 8000 lb winch • Mounted heavy duty tow bar • Rubicon throttle control • Fold-down windshield and Removable roll-bar • Rear seat and 4 total seat belts • Heater box • 12-volt conversion with new wiring harness”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/21/2019) Body is rough.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/round-pond-willys-jeep-1953-cj3b/7149323951.html
“Straight from an island off the coast of Maine is a 1953 Willy’s Jeep (It’s now on the mainland!)
Desirable CJ3B model (only manufactured in ‘53 and ‘54.)
Partially restored; body rough, but engine, frame, and drivetrain solid. Many new parts added to frame and motor. Bag of new parts and manual goes with it.”
UPDATE: price dropped to $16,000.
(05/24/2020) Lots of updates to this rig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2953329921370162/
“The time has come to but the 1954 Willys Cj3b up for sale. 17k OBO Engine: 1969 Chevy 307ci Transmission: Recently rebuilt Th350 Transfer case: Dana 20 Front axle: 73 Cj5 Dana 30 with 30 spline axles, Detroit Truetrac, disc brakes, warn hubs and 4.27 gears Rear axle: 73 Cj5 Dana 44 with 30 spline shafts, Detroit Locker and 4.27 gears. Wheels and tires: 5x 17in Method Racing wheels and 37×12.5×17 Maxxis Trepadors. All tires have 80% tread and spare has full tread. Clean Title in hand and smog exempt. Duel gas tanks”
UPDATE: Still Available.
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: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(07/02/2020) Has a rebuilt engine and some new parts.
“1961 Willys CJ3B. It has a fresh engine, transmission and transfer case. Less than 5 miles on it.
F-134 Hurricane 4 cylinder engine 2.2, Over bored .030 pistons, .020 mains, .010 on the rods
Borg-Warner 3 Speed T-90 Transmission
Spicer / Dana 18 Transfer case
Dana 27 front axle
Dana 44 Rear axle
11 x 2 Drum brake upgrade
** Additional new parts**
New clutch and pressure plate and throw out bearing
Engine and Transmission mounts
One wire alternator conversion
Battery
New/reman Carter YF Carb
Fuel pump
Gas tank
Gas tank sending unit
Points, Condenser, Dist Cap and Rotor, Spark Plugs, Coil
Remote oil filter adapter
Turn signal switch
Headlight Switch
All the time consuming hard work has been done. It runs and drives, but needs a few more items serviced. (ie, axle pinion seals, speedo cable, etc..) Three extra boxes of parts, along with a Weber Carb, four aluminum wheels, and the original engine long block are included with it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $26,000.
(06/27/2019) Not sure why it is only a 2WD rig.
“1955 Jeep Willy 2×4, 350 Engine, 350 Turbo Auto Trans., B&M Shiftier, 355 Posi Rear End, Front Disc Brakes, 8000 lb Winch, Racing Seats With Harnesses, Diamond Plate Storage Box, Tilt Steering Wheel, Powder Coated Custom Roll Bar, Custom Bumpers, LED Lights.
Engine is new, less than 1,000 miles on it.
This is a show vehicle, must see to appreciate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
(04/23/2020) There’s a price listed of $2k on this later model 3B (1956-1963), but that’s just a placeholder. Seller says to ignore it.
“I have somewhere between a 48-52 willys Jeep. I’d rather sell whole than people coming over to pick at it. Make me an offer. I can deliver for a little extra. NEVER MIND THE PRICE THATS LISTED”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/10/2020) This custom oddity could be worth a look. It might make a good restoration project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1597726797051226/
“Runs & drives great. 30 minutes on new motor. PTO…. Black tank is hydraulics, white tank for gas. Has gauges, etc… This is a one off, custom built by a car restoration company log splitter that was used for many years, then rebuilt & basically stored in the warehouse. Been started every year. This is a badass toy!!! I’ll dig it out from under the new clutter for the serious buyer”
Includes a new tub.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/252902129265580/
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3b project. This project Willys includes a new reproduction all steel full body kit (worth over $3000 alone) This vehicle needs a complete restoration. Frame is in good condition with only surface rust. The engine does NOT run.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(05/072020) Unusual canopy setup.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/327792088204837/
“motor turns freely, needs restoration, new tires, PTO winch, plow , good glass, spot light, safari top, have repair metal for inside fenders, frame great, good suspension, few spare parts. Message me with questions”
UPDATE: No one can remember seeing another grille like this and, so far, there’s no evidence of another grille like it. Per the comments, I’d agree this was likely home modded (and pretty well done at that).
Has an overdrive.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-margarita-1954-willis-jeep-cj3b/7142256135.html
“1954 Willis Jeep CJ3B. Period correct Chevy 283 conversion from the 60’s or 70’s. This is a great example of a Willis that was converted years ago and is a survivor. Runs good and only has a couple areas of rust to add to the patina. Stock 3 speed with the original overdrive (rare) and working 4×4. New upholstery. Needs some wiring but otherwise road worthy. Current non-op in hand. Asking $5000 or trade.”
This was in worse condition when it was for sale in 2018.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/colville-1953-willys-jeep/7142518944.html
“1953 turtle nose jeep. Has 327 small block chev with headers in it. Runs and drives good. Needs some work. Doesn’t have major rust.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/02/2018) This 2WD CJ-3B looks suspiciously like a DJ-3A with a CJ-3B replacement body.
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/d/miami-jeep-willys-1959/7127728683.html
“THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL JEEP
4 CYLINDER
3 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON WHEEL
NEW BODY AND PAINT
NEW SEATS
NEW CARPET
NEW WINDSHIELD
NEW SOFT TOP
NEW ELECTRIC SYSTEM
NEW GAUGES ( ALL WORKS) Continue reading
It’s a project.
https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/manning-1957-jeep-willys/7134443022.html
“1957 Jeep Willys–all original– CLEAR SC TITLE.( MAY CONSIDER TRADE) Does not run. Have removed spark plugs and put oil in cylinders and will attempt to free engine (after sitting for several days). KaiserJeep.com offers all parts, even offers a complete body shell. This jeep (as seen in pictures) will need a complete floor, wheel tubs for the rear, and possibly side panels.”
