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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This sounds like a pretty stock CJ-3A in good condition.
“NEW: Engine Overhaul; Trans Bearings (gears look good); Divider Box Bearings; Warn Overdrive; Exhause System; Elec Wipers; Tiger Top with doors; 30x 9.50 R 15 LT Radial Load Range C Tires; Updated 44 rear ends; Springs. INCLUDED: Original Vacuum wipers; Used Roll Bar; 2 Boxes Misc. Parts; Flywheel; T90 Trans with divider box warn winch tow bar”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $750
This has a nice rollcage, and HEI distributor, v6 headers, and possibly a one wire alternator with the V-6. This might be a decent deal, especially if you have another tranny around.
“1943 Jeep Willys. Engine works, tranny doesn’t. Locked up. Was planning on fixing, but after a year and a half, haven’t. Jeep’s located 20 mins. east of Julian. Call me at 619-722-7065 for more information and a time to go see Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
It looks to me more like a M-38 rather than an MB. However, I don’t see any passenger side cutouts.
“A 1942 Willys Jeep,Red in color,a three speed,new brakes,tow bar And its in Exellent shape.4 cyl engine”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Appears in good condition.
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep / $3000 / Runs / Off road tag / includes lots of parts and extras. Admiral & Garnett area of Tulsa.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
“I have a 1946 Bantam Trailer that is in fair/good condition and can be used as-is. It has an oregon title and bantam serial tag. I’m asking $650.00 or $600.00 if you have a ’46 cj2a.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000.
Here’s a beautiful truck for sale out of Ohio. More large pics on the craigslist ad.
“I am offering for sale this 1963 Willy’s Jeep PU truck, which I have owned since the early 80’s. Shortly after purchasing this truck I did a complete body off restoration. Every nut, bolt and mechanical part on the truck has been completely restored like new or replaced. The frame, all sheet metal components including the cab was sandblasted at the start of the restoration. All this including the mechanical work has been done in a professional manner. The engine has been completely rebuilt, the transmission refreshed and driveline joints replaced….”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/1305063947.html
I went out today to start the jeep. The battery was completely dead. This is the first time I have had any problems with the battery. Something drained the battery significantly. The only change I have made was plugging in the head lights, so I will have to do some more investigation into this.
But, I don’t give up easy. I wanted to run the engine, so I jumped the jeep and got it going.
I ran it half way around the block to help charge the battery.
Exactly half way around the block I ran out of gas. I knew my gas guage sender needed to be adjusted, but I still thought I had a little more gas.
I coasted to a stop … alternatively laughing and cussing.
So, I went and got gas from my garage, got the truck, put in some gas, jumped it once more, ran it home and put it quickly to bed. Tomorrow I go get a battery charger …. lol.
Gerald recently purchased some tires. They are Goodyear casings P 235 /75/15 with V-Grip Hot Cap retreads from Import Export Tire in Latrobe, PA. This is a different seller than the Stone Tire Company I highlighted a few months ago.
Gerald writes, “The Rims are Appliance brand 13 spoke Manufactured by the W.R. Grace Co. in 1976, Max Wheel Load 1580 lbs. Model 1058V5 15 x 8.5 wide. The are 5 x 51/2 Bolt circe with a 3 1/2 inch offset. Lug nuts are a special washer and nut deal. Gorilla still makes them.”
Here’s a look at the casting
The Tires are Goodyear casings P 235 /75/15 with V-Grip Hot Cap retreads from Import Export Tire in Latrobe, PA. We always called the Mini Terra’s.
Here’s my 1963 3B Sporting the set-up.
We raced with these back in the 70’s and 80’s and finally found a place that would still do these.
Here’s some more pics from Gerald.
“Here’s a picture of me with the same tires back in 83. Taking the turn hard in our 46 2A.”
I have several sets of wheels and tires. Guess they are kind of like shoes. 225 75 15 mud and snow on CJ steel rims on my 3B before green paint next to my brother’s M-38.
Here’s the CJ-3B with 700 16 Non Directional military tread on 4.5 x 16 rims
LT 245 75 16 All Terrain on black spoke wheel 16 x 7, good tires but heavy,
700 x 15 bias ply Good Year work horse on old split rims with tubes, great snow plow tire for chains and drag racing,
33 12 15 bias all terain tires on 8 1/2 x 15 steel wheels I love these rims but the tires are just too big.
Finally my new set of mini terras. I have a couple more combos I would like to try but they will have to wait.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
Here’s a flattie crawler out of Georgia.
“1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep. Lots of custom work done to it. I got it in a trade a couple of years ago and haven’t done much with it since. 225 Buick odd-fire V6, rebuilt 3 speed transmission, Spicer 18 transfer case. Wagoneer Dana 44’s front and rear w/5.38:1 gears and full spools, high steer arms up front with high steering. USA6x6 H1 beadlocks w/rubber runflats & 36×12.50 Super Swamper TSL-SX’s with 75-90% tread remaining…. The pictures also show a winch & hilift jack, but they are both gone. Some nice person out there stole them”
I’m pretty sure I’ve got this one listed elsewhere, but I can’t find it, so just in case. There’s not much of a description.
“1951 willys cj3a jeep 4×4 flathead 4 cyl $5500”
I’m not sure if it comes with the roll cage and other parts or not.
“1947 willys tub, great shape, title in hand. 360 500 7895. olee271980@gmail.com. lots of other jeep parts for sale too, call”
UPDATE: Still Available
Looks like a parts jeep.
“Willys jeep cj3b good for parts or restoration, has “GO DEVIL ” engine flat head four cylinder. frame is good with complete drive train. Rare hard top with functional doors and crank glass windows. All glass is present. front end has plow hardware mounted No papers sold as is. I also have the complete plow available to anyone interested , excellent condition from the early 1960’s make offer! call dan 631 235 4223″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
The engine is seized. I can’t tell if this is an early or late ’46.
“i have a 1946 willys cj-2a with a clean title that is midway through a frame up restoration. it ran and drove great but the engine seized. it is an all steel body with zero rust but isn’t perfect.. its in primer right now and needs brake work other then an engine rebuild or a new engine. the jeep will come with many extra parts. the jeep is located outside of Oostburg. it will have to be hauled away on a trailer. e-mail with any questions and to set up a time to see it. im asking 2000 obo trades a possibility. i also have a PTO for sale. the rear unit the drive shaft and where it bolts to the transfer case.”
This looks like it might be a great find.
“1954, Original Condition, Always stored inside, Great project”
Nothing fancy, but sounds like a good, strong drive train.
“46 Willys Jeep Project, 4.3 vortex v-6 motor, sm465 trans, t18 transfercase, ford 9″ rear end, dana 30 front end. Serious offers only please call 619-933-6707 NO TRADES, More pics on request ”
UPDATE: Was $500. **SOLD**
I think this needs a little work. DJ-3A?
“40’s model dj-2a flatfender willys jeep. complete body (tub is pretty rusty but fenders and grill are in pretty good shape). flathead 4cyl engine (disassembled but complete, comes with new clutch and pressure plate). frame and axles all still together.”
It sure looks like this jeep has been well maintained by the same family for over 50 years.
“This jeep has been the family for over 50 years. The original 4 cylinder engine has 47,000 miles on it and runs great. It has the standard 3 speed manual transmission, transfer case with high and low range, 4 wheel drive, and lock out hubs. The soft top and tires are new. The 6 foot plow and a full size cover are included with the jeep. It has the original 6 volt system including lights, gauges, generator, and battery. I also added a 12 volt battery connected directly to the starter for easy starting even on the coldest winter days. This jeep has been well cared for and maintained over the years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
Well, at least it runs …
“1946 Willys Jeep, Flathead Head 4 cyl engine, manual trans, full time front 4wd axle, the engine runs but needs overhauled. The brakes need work. The body is rusted but the frame is in good shape. It has been converted to 12 volts. Also includes an extra set of original style tires.”
This jeep has a warn overdrive as well.
“Up for sale is my CJ3B I picked up as a restore project. Runs great, only reason for selling is i’m looking for a jeep with a little newer features/more power. Completely redone brake system, new drums, cylinders, shoes, some lines, hoses, master cylinder. Hi performance intake filter recently put in. New optima battery w/ basically comepletely redone wiring and cables. Working horn. Working Wipers. Custom soft top, 265 tires (about 31’s). Jeep also has bedliner sprayed in to help water seal, as well as new racing seats and harnesses. New gas tank, full roll cage. Just went through Delaware inspection , good for 2 years….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“rebuilt 231 v-6. 331 gears, front disk brakes, new paint and interior, new glass, runs and looks great. 4 wheel drive works good.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
This looks like it has a nice, vintage top. The rest of the jeep looks in good shape, too.
“1946 Jeep Willys. Small block V8. New muffler, alternator, wiring, lift – all professionally done.
Newer tires. Ultimate hunting vehicle.”
I doubt it will fetch the ‘buy it now price’ of $5400. And, it has plenty of rust and dents that will require some work to remove, however there’s a lot to like about it. Lots of pics on eBay.
“The current owner has owned this jeep for 25 years and it has 61,504 original miles. Fifteen years ago, the owner and his late wife took a road trip from Urbana, Illinois down to Cairo, Illinois and back up through Kentucky and Ohio. It ran perfectly the whole way. When the jeep was purchased in 1984 the title was in both the owner and his wife’s name and was re-issued in 1998 in his name only after his wife passed away…”
No pics yet provided.
“Clean and mostly stock, engine overhauled, 12 volt, well worth looking at please E-mail for more info. Can get pictures in the next few days”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500. It’s been for sale for a year.
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B, Buick 225 V-6 T-98 4 speed. Warren Overdrive. Power steering, power lock front and rear differential. Full roll cage, K-Line Top, swingout spare tire rack with gas cans. 8.5 alum wheels with 10.50×15 all terrain. Dana 44 full floater rear. Less than 3000 miles on total frame up restoration. Too much to list. Call 509-826-3676. No disappointments!! ”