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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
“For sale is a 1953/1954 Jeep Willys CJ-3B $1750 obo. Motor runs very strong for original engine. The 4WD does not work but the Jeep still drives well. The body is in rough shape. This Jeep would make a great restoration project or hunting/farm vehicle. Included in the sale is a tow bar and trailer lights for towing.”
UPDATE: Was $15000. **SOLD**
(05/28/2010) So, the price is a little high, but it looks nice. It’s not quite stock though.
“98%complete; 85%original; SHOW CAR QUALITY; Price negotiable”
I ran across this today at the Jeep Forum. Posted last year, someone was trying to identify it. This is the closest thing I have seen to a Wally Cohn Jeep.
A reader had mentioned at some point about a modification that involved replacing the front clip of a Commando with a CJ-5 front clip. I asked for pictures and Gerald produced some from the first jeep he owned. I really like the looks of the CJ-5 front clip on it.
He writes, “Since you are talking Jeepsters, this was my first ride. I bought it for 60 bucks in October of 1979. That means it was only 11 years old; yet look how rough it was. Compare that to a 99 vehicle today. Vehicles have certainly improved. Anyway, I though I was the shit at 14 with my own jeep.”
We got her going with another axle, tiger hair and spray can red from K-Mart. Dad would take it to the trail and then I could drive.
Then at 18 came the lift, new body panels and paint. I had to knock the corners off the grille and put a CJ-5 Hood on it.
This looks like a good price.
“CALL FOR DETAILS AND TO STOP BY TO SEE ( 440 452-0888 )ASKING 2,000 FIRM RUNS NEWER PAINT JOB BODY IN GOOD SHAPE”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/1785124346.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It’s unclear exactly what the foundation for this jeep is, but the body is definitely stainless. The soft top is unusual too; note the buttons up the side.
“NEW CJ3A BODY…STAINLESS STEEL!!!!!!!!!!!… MOUNTED ON NEW FRAME, WITH NEW HD TOP AND SIDE CURTAINS. 1978 CJ AMC 20 LIMITED SLIP REAR, 3:54 GEARS, DANA 30 FRONT, L/O HUBS, LARGE ROTORS. STEERING HOOKED UP. THIS BODY IS 9 INCHES LONGER THAN A STOCK CJ3A. NEVER HAD AN ENGINE OR TRANNY HOOKED UP. BETTER DEAL THAN A NEW STEEL BODY, IT’S STAINLESS, WON’T RUST! PLUS YOU GET A FRAME AND TOP FREE! 31-10;50 TIRES. NO TITLE (NEW KIT)”
It doesn’t look too bad.
“1957 Jeep FC150. call for detatils. 586-764-4596”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/ctd/1783322509.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $2500.
The body appears in good shape.
“1942 FORD WILLIYS JEEP FOR SALE ENIGINE IS GOOD BUT NEEDS WORK, HAS AN EXTRA TRANSMISSION, REDUCED PRICE: $2500.00 OBO. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“This jeep is a nice runing and driven jeep it has a 2000 ford eng 354 gears and a updated stearing box it is a 1947 frame and a fiberglass body in good condition call Bill ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
“garage kept, restored, runs good. No need to do any work this this vintage classic, just turn the key and drive! ”
For $400, this looks pretty good.
“Complete Jeep, flathead six cylinder, no title.Selling for $400 or make offer. If interested call 845-224-9355 ask for Todd”
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/1784708633.html
It needs some work.
“1953 Wiilys CJ3A *Project Jeep. Has freshly rebuilt Chevy V-6, 4.3 liter motor with zero time on it. Centerforce clutch, full roll cage and a 4” lift w/ Rancho Springs. Has T-90 3 speed transmission, T-18 transfer case w/ warn overdrive. Original Axel w/ 5.38 gears. Plenty of extra parts. Asking $1500.00 O.B.O. Call 559-260-1769 If no answer please leave message.
*Please note that this is a “project” jeep and does not currently run.”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1784980666.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200
The seller lists this a a 1951, but it looks more like a VEC CJ-2A.
“This Jeep is complete and has the hard tin top. It ran a year ago when I parked it, I think maybe the carbureator needs cleaned now. 4cylinder motor and 3 speed transmission… 4×4 …Clear AZ title, ready to go! Will trade for a jet ski or a quad or ???”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was trade for truck.
“I have a 49 flat fender willys with a buick v6 in it nice jeep runs great cranks on first hit want to trade for a dodge ram 1500 4×4
UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,900.
(09/24/2009) This is just a really nice Jeepster.
“
1949 willys overland Redone, interior paint, body drive train, 11K in receipts, 3 k in engine alone. sat for awile just put in new tires, battery, and brakes, lines. cycl two new drums. over $1500. runs good, looks great, was appraised at $21K will sell $11,900.00 cash. Don,t need to sell but just dont use.”
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/1783022460.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
This has lots of mods, including rear stearing!
“1948 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A: With Hydraulic Rear Steering. Chevy 350 – Less than 8,000 miles on Rebuild; 9:1 compression, Roller Rockers, Edelbrock “Performer” Intake Manifold, Electric Throttle Control; New 4 Core Radiator; Dual Gas Tanks; TH350 Automatic Transmission; Less than 3,000 miles on Rebuild; Shift Kit; T18 Transfer Case; Less than 3,000 miles on Rebuild; With Warn Overdrive; Dana 44’s Front and Rear – 5:38 Gearing, Detroit Locker Front, ARB Locker in Rear,
Four Wheel Disc Brakes; 36” Super Swamper Tires; Sprung Over with CJ7 Springs with Buggy Springs; Front Springs Reversed; Shocks Mounted through Body for greater articulation; Air Compressor; Warn 8000lb Detachable Winch (Can be switched from Front to Back of Jeep); Set up for Snorkel; P.S., (Tilt Steering Wheel); C.D. Player; C.B. Radio; Rhino Lined; Full Cage Roll Bar; Skid Plates.”
Here’s a nicely restored jeep, but I see nothing to indicate this is a ’45 or a ’46. The serial number puts it as a ’47. It is actually titled as a 1942.
“This example is one of the earliest CJ-2A Jeeps built by Willys in 1945. It was restored about 10 years ago. During the restoration, it was decided that this example would be painted to resemble a pre-1945 military Jeep and painted the appropriate military color with military numbering. Also, the spare tire was moved to the rear of the vehicle (military Jeeps had rear mounted spare tires, civilian Jeeps had side mounted spare tires). It should be noted that while this vehicle is a 1945, it is titled as a 1942. The VIN number is 106459 and is located on the original VIN tag on the firewall which also designates the model as a CJ 2A. The mileage indicated is approximately 21,000, however, like most vintage cars, there is no way of guaranteeing if this is original …”
This has a variety of updates.
“-231 buick v6, -turbo 350 trans , -tilt wheel, -new bfg tires. For more info contact me at 7608345795 ask for john or email me at jlcyfz450@hotmail.com”
http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/1783555023.html
This looks great! I can’t tell if this is a 4wd truck or not.
“1959 willys original owner , 9,700 original miles, many new parts new rim’s and tires ( have original’s) new glass ,tonneu cover,carpet seat headliner. manual trans ,super hurricane flathead 6 cyl . reply to ad mon-fri 7am -330 w-phone #”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/1782877574.html
UPDATE: Sold to an excited eWillys reader!
This is the 2nd beautiful restoration from Vista I have seen. The first one is posted here. The seller is as meticulous regarding the description as he is on the restoration itself!
“Background on VEC #14,513 – During the past seven years I have restored four 1946 CJ2A jeeps to original condition. This jeep is by far the best and is the rarest of the four. It also represents my last jeep restoration project. I work at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park and my first restoration of a CJ2A is being used in a trained animal show there every day. I had so much fun, with this project that it got me started restoring them for fun. #14,513 is my best restoration and I expected it to be my “keeper”.
As far as I can trace the history, except for the last year before I purchased it, when it was in Oregon, this jeep is a California native (at least for the last 50 years, when the ownership trail went cold). It has no rust. In the 1950’s it was owned by Phil’s Garage in Torrance, California. It was set up to tow vehicles back to the shop. It was impeccably maintained by the garage mechanic, who I never met, but whose workmanship and attention to detail 50 years ago, I still admire today.
This jeep has matching serial numbers on the firewall, dash and left front frame horn. Behind the column shifter, is the T-90 transmission. The column shift option was dropped early in the first year of production (at around #30,000), because the GIs returning home from the war preferred the floor shifter transmission like the ones they were used to driving in their various theaters of operation. For this reason, there are very few, original equipment, column shift VECs left ….”
View more pics by clicking the link below —
This looks nice. I’m not sure where West Magic Reservoir is.
“This is one great jeep. It is all original, four cylinder newly re-built engine, new suspension, new tires, new fuel pump, new brakes. No cracks in glass, It’s clean, runs great, looks great. Have to sell, but firm on price. If you know your Willys, you’ll love this one.”
http://twinfalls.craigslist.org/cto/1780162116.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Depending on the work needed, this looks like it’s not a bad price.
“50 Jeep CJ3a; great condition for year; kelley hard top in great shape; l-head 4 cyl
runs/ drives but needs work; thanks for looking, ”
UPDATE: An eWillys reader got a great deal on this one.
(04/18/2010) This looks good for $1800. The body appears solid and well maintained.
“1946 Jeep CJ-2A, Runs good, brakes dragging a bit. Good 4 wheel drive with locking hubs. “F” head 4 cylinder motor. Extra set of tires and wheels.”
UPDATE: Was $4000. **SOLD**
This looks like a nice truck.
“1952 Willys (Jeep) Pick-up. 4WD works great & can get you through the deepest of snow. New brakes, tires, interior, glass, & paint. This is a fun eye-catching truck, which would be perfect for a business to advertise OR for personal use. This truck will go anywhere & do anything. Priced way below what it’s worth. $4000.00 Or Best Offer
Please…no “Tire Kickers” serious only need respond.”
I love the old whitewall tires!
“1949 willys cj2 jeep runs phone 817-938-1781”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/1781451398.html
