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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.
(09/13/2017) It’s a project or parts jeep.
“1953 Willys CJ-3B Jeep for sale. Has no engine or radiator; there is a transmission and both front and rear drive shafts. This is a project Jeep that I am selling. There is a VIN tag and it is out of DMV system. The Jeep comes as is and will need to be towed on a trailer or car dolly.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900
(12/07/2017) The body looks a little rough.
“Unmolested Survivor.
All Original with aftermarket cab that is as old as the jeep.
Would be a small job to restore. Just needs paint really but I like the current patina even better so I won’t paint it if I keep it.
Set up by a previous owner as a pig hunting jeep. Has gun racks, handle bar for rider in back etc.
Tow bar works very well at freeway speeds. Starts quicker than my modern cars. Original 6 volt wiring. Running an 8 v battery which is one of the reasons it starts so easy. Original heater works great. Drives nice around town and legal for the freeway but it is slow. The dash info plate shows it will go 60 in 3rd gear high range ( and it will ) but it likes 50 mph a lot better. E brake not hooked up but I have it. Both fuel gauges read 1/2 when the tanks are full which I’m told can be fixed by adjusting the voltage. Everything else works. Locking front hubs, new military tires. It will practically climb a tree in low range 4×4. Gets tons of looks. Current reg, clean title in my name. Really fun jeep. I’m not hot to sell her but I have too many toys and my daughter is getting married so its time to let someone else have some fun. $5,900 obo CASH only – local pick up only.”
The doors on this look well built. I wish they showed the doors open.
“53 cj3b high hood 327 sbc sm465 4sp tranny dana 20 dana 44 front ford 9″ rear warn 9500hs winch. Lots and lots of other stuff. Call if interested. Trades?”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1953-jeep-willys-cj3b/6455149297.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,000.
(11/07/2017) Lots of updates here.
“1954 Willy’s original Body and frame with a 2005 5.3 LS 80k 4 speed manual t19 and Dana 20 transfer case with twin stick for independent control of front and rear axle. Dana 44 axles in the front and back with posi front and rear 4.56 gears. Rear has chromoly axles from moser. All the drive train has 6k after full rebuild. 35s Goodyear mtrs with 6k. Corbeau Suspension seats with harness. Gm power steering with TJ tie rod components that have been shortened.old warn worm drive winch. Polly fuel tank in factory location. Dougs block hugger headers. Dual 3in stainless exhaust with H pipe and magnaflows. Aluminum radiator, electric cooling fan.Cage is a custom built dom 1.75 with integrated seat mounts. 7gauge autometer setup. Rear drive shaft is a cv for zero vibrations. Springs are a custom set of 5 pack soft ride with 3 in lift from Atlas spring. Rancho rs5000 shocks. Best top soft top with door in good condition. This Willy’s is very road friendly and will drive down the road a 75 no problem. Could use some paint work but other wise very clean zero rust 54 CJ3B, Hood and tailgate is factory Willy’s stamped. All suspension frame and axles have been professional painted a simi gloss black and the body has been under coated.”
https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-cj3b/6450946442.html
Parts or project.
“52′ runs and rolls, front clip gone, started working on interior floor.
59′ is locked up, but the body is all there. Needs some interior work. Selling both as is, you pick up
First 6 pictures are of the 1952 Jeep, the last 3 pictures are of the 1959 Jeep”
http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale18/adm027/adm027.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
“Got a great cj3b project still needs lots of things done lots of money into it has,a brand new tub tub mounts all reinforced new fenders has windshield frame tailgate new fenders has mail jeep frame painted new springs 99 vortec 4.3 v6 advanced adapter chrome headers motor installed with rebuilt granny sm465 4 speed model 18 transfercase warn over drive dana,44 offset flanged rearend 411 gears power loc posi disc brakes dana,30 frontend disc brakes 411 gears power loc posi new full top in box new aluminum radiator needs complete wiring paint brake lines. Lots of money spent to this point super nice project 0-rust”
No pics provided.
“Selling willys jeep I lost interest in. Has scout frame, scout motor and drivetrain. Tires are new31″. Runs and lot drives, but needs TLC. Has no title but I can provide proof of purchase.”
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6450002092.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
The seller indicates there are 2 CJ-2As for sale, but the pics only show one CJ-2A, though a CJ-3B sits in the background. The other “CJ-2A” is described as having an Fhead, so I suspect the 3B in the background is the other jeep for sale.
“2 – CJ2A Willys Jeeps;
One with factory winch and PTO. L head engine; starts and runs good, brakes – lots of rust!!
Second CJ2A complete with F Head engine, but motor stuck; better condition.
$2,500 for both or $1,500 for running machine.”
This may have some body damage near the passenger drain hole.
“1953 CJ3B Willys Jeep
Runs and Drives… $3900 OBO
4 cylinder hurricane engine, manual three speed
Mileage unknown
Newer tires, new factory style seat frames
Includes tow bar and jerry gas can
Have more comfortable modified seats that bolt in. I’ll throw them in if you want them”
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/1953-cj3b-willys-jeep/6448235452.html
This has a passenger tank and some diamond plating along the side. The seller does not indicate whether the 2A is for sale or not.
“Willys cj3b high good, v6 odd fire, runs great, fun little jeep, trade for Harley or Ural.”
https://spokane.craigslist.org/mcy/d/willys-cj3b/6446114746.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,000.
Lots of updates on this.
“Narrowed Dana 60 Front End, Narrowed Corporate 14 bolt Rear End, 4 way Disc Brakes, Cross-Over Steering, Detroit Lockers (front and rear), New sheet metal, Sm 465 4-speed and Dana Transfercase, New Chevrolet 350, New Aluminum Radiator, 4 New Rubicon Express spring over springs, New Painless wiring harness…WAY TOO MUCH TO LIST!! Not driven.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000.
(12/06/2017) “Beautiful 1953 Willys Jeep.
Fully restored with original parts.
New (restored) Transmission and Engine.
The jeep has a winch that works with the transmission. The jeep is FULLY operational and ready to drive home.
Tags are up to date and expire August of 2018.
Clean title.
Make me an offer, Best offer takes it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9200.
(07/24/2017) Has a variety of updates.
“I Have here a 1954 Jeep Willys for Sale. The car has been fully restored in working order. EVERYTHING in the car works and is original to its time. This is a great vehicle to take to American car shows, or just drive around the city. Engine and Transmission is from a Chevrolet close to its time. Everything else is original to the car and has been professionally restored.
Pros,
– Garage Kept
– Runs and Drives excellent
– Brand new drive train all restored
– New Paint (couple years old)
– New seats
-Interior is in pristine condition
Cons
– NO CONS! This car does not need any work done to it, just start it and drive it!”
Some more work is needed on this project.
“1953 Willys with a frame up restore project
Frame has all new brakes and brake lines
professionally done.
Runs and drives
Comes with all new parts to finish this project
Includes new vinyl top and doors
New gauges
New rear tail lights
New windshield wipers
New battery
To many to list
Body is bolted on just to show new owner it runs and drives.Needs final bolt down.
All new fenders and floor boards
75% complete project with plates and title in hand. Have receipts for over 3,000 in parts
Serious inquiries only”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/1953-willys-jeep/6441644608.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
This has some Husky hubs.
“’55 Willy’s Jeep great project for antique enthuthiest! Original motor, with a few cosmetic body mods needs a little tlc”
The earliest of the 1953 CJ-3B models were produced in 1952, so I would expect this should have a very early serial number.
“The 1952 CJ3B was the first year of the CJ3B series and this is one of only 2360 (amc records) that were made in 1952.
Pros:
-) Runs Strong
-) Brakes gone through and work great
-) Shifts smoothly
-) Clean title
-) 4wd works
-) Solid floors
-) New fuel lines
-) Carb cleaned
-) Original F-134 Motor
-) Original T-90 Transmission
-) Original Dana-18 Transfer Case
-) Original Frame and Body
-) No rusting through
-) Body-Off bed line and paint
-) Good Glass
Cons:
-) Needs a clutch (willing to fix)
-) Body has bondo
-) Needs a battery
-) Windshield frame is bent a little (again, willing to fix)
Willing to deliver to states near Wisconsin!
Price negotiable, make me an offer.
Cash only.”
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-cj3b-willys-jeep/6440008484.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
It’s a project. Seller will go lower on the price.
“Runs and Drives! Original motor from what I can find online. Has PTO winch on the front which alone is worth $500. I have a new steering wheel for it. It fires up great with a few squirts of starter fluid and then purrs like a kitten, that doesn’t have an exhaust pipe. So like a big sick kitten. Brakes dont work, but who needs those anyway? It has a set of tire chains and the original little leather bag that was under the front seat. That alone is worth the money im sure! Body has minor signs of sitting in the forest for 40 years. So that being said, its a little rusty. ITS A PROJECT. That’s what I got it for and thus with many of us who buy these things with hopes of turning it into the beauty she once was, alas I must send her on to the next wisher. So if you think you’re up for the task, make an offer. I set the price high because i’m not interested in talking to people who aren’t serious.”
https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4193827?ad_cid=1
This is a cool photo.
“1963 Press Photo Willys Jeep modified for the Department of Agriculture. This is an original press photo. Willys Jeep modified for the Department of Agriculture. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 01-06-1963.”
View all the information on eBay
It has some updates and is missing a speedometer.
“I regretfully have to liquidate one of my all time favorite toys ive ever owned. My 1954 CJ3B high good willy’s Jeep. Very loud, very fast off the line very very fun. Has a v8 302 conversion under the hood with stock running gear and 2 stick transfer case. Sitting on 33″ 1250 super swampers they don’t have a whole lotta life left in them but it rolls down the road.”
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/54-willys-high-hood-jeep/6435403306.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2500.
(11/17/2017) Are those scratches or patches along the sides? I think patches?
“Family owned for 40 years. 21,000 miles. Stored inside. Solid frame. Runs. New gas tank. No brakes.”
This one has potential.
“1954 willys, New tires, new carb,new brakes all around, new master cylinder, electronic ignition (no points),new gas tank
new gauges, new speedometer and much more!!!!”
https://tucson.craigslist.org/snw/d/1954-willys/6415627878.html
Looks in good shape.
“1955 Willy’s jeep frame off restoration $10,500 obo”
https://houston.craigslist.org/for/d/jeep-1955-willys-jeep/6429709543.html
Travis spotted this project/parts vehicle.
“Willy’s CJ-3B with a 283 Chevy motor for sale. Not sure of the year and I do not have a title for it. This is a project vehicle. The frame is good, but the body needs to be replaced. Not sure the condition of the motor. Has an adapter bell housing to mate the Chevy motor to the Jeep transmission. It also has a cradle motor mount on the front of the engine. Complete Jeep ready to be restored.”
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-cj-3b/6430432890.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
(02/07/2017) Lots of custom work here. Body stretched and beaten (tortured?).
“1953 Willys CJ 3B
Stretched body, custom frame, Dana 60 rear posi disc brake, 44 front open, vortec small block, sm465 , np205
Is a running driving project needs finishing needs paint gauges installed wiring cleaned up new tires new shocks maybe some kind of a top
I’m interested in cash or trade let me know what you have”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-cj-3b/6430159393.html
No pics provided.
“I’m selling my ’54 Willys CJ-3B. Engine is a Chevy 350. Runs great. 3-speed T-90 transmission. Everything shifts smooth. Top speed is around 50-55mph. Tires are 32×11.5 BF Goodrich in like new condition. Miles are unknown, as the odometer does not work. VIN on body and frame matches. Body is fairly clean considering its age. New battery. 12 volt electrical. Drum brakes. Soft top is in decent shape. Smog exempt. Registration is up to date. Includes tow bar and lights.
This jeep was well cared for. I’ve owned it for a little more than a year, and haven’t had any issues with it. Unfortunately, my plans changed and I need to part ways.”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/jeep-1954-willys-cj-3b-high/6428824221.html