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For the Beaufort, North Carolina, Fourth of July Parade, Tom decided to get out his green 1954 CJ-3B and join in the fun. Also pictured is Tom’s tan 1961 CJ-3B. Those are some great looking jeeps. Tom’s got two more CJ-3Bs, but not enough hands to drive all of them at once! Thanks for sharing!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
It looks like the top is melting.
“51 Willys CJ-3A. has a NY State regestration (no titles for cars that old) Converted to a 225 oddfire Buick V-6 used in CJ-5’s. Runs EXCELLENT. Lots of power. Starts right up. 3 speed manual from same CJ-5. Body is a aftermarket Willys body that is in great shape. the body only has slight surface rust and scraches. lots of new parts and tons of work done. Most of the conversion work is very well done, a few items need to be cleaned up (nothing bad). Needs finishing, eletric fan installed, seats bolted in and some electrical work. Top is not in great shape it’s only on to keep the inside dry. Call Steve at Lacey Williams Equipment from 8AM to 5PM.”
I’m wondering if auto appraisers make their money as a percentage of an appraisal, because every appraisal I’ve seen has been way off of the market value. The one thing I really like about this jeep is the cool old top and doors; it looks in good condition. I’m not sure what a “one piece roll cage” is exactly; maybe it is made from one tube? This jeep has some good upgrades.
“For Sale, 1946 Willys Jeep, Custom built from the ground up. Full one piece roll cage, Warn overdrive (you can split every gear, including reverse). Buick V6, 4 core radiator, power brakes, power steering, tilt / telescoping steering wheel, HEI ignition, manual / electronic fuel pump. This has been in my family for almost 40 years, and was normally ONLY driven to hunt or to get ice cream.”
This looks to be in good mechanical shape. It does not appear to be a VEC.
“1946 CJ2A Jeep good shape artic hardtop and elec meyers plow runs good chip4x4@verizon.net price is neg.”
I thought this was kind of cool.
“This M725 Vietnam era military ambulance runs, stops, and is pretty much as complete as you will find in an original vehicle. It even includes the original stretchers, operating light, rear gas heater, footlocker and lots of extra miscellaneous parts and more for in the rear ambulance body. Only 14,000 miles on this military truck! …”
UPDATE: A reader named Bob filed the following report: It was pretty beat but did run. Had an arctic hardtop on it and a few rare things like the manual wiper and the rain gutter frame was ok … springs were broken. If it could be had for $700 of so it would be an ok deal. Thanks Bob!
“1953 Willys Jeep. I am not sure of the model, I have been told it is a CJ3B but there also is a tag on the firewall that says M-38. The jeep runs and drives and seems to be all original but the 4cyl engine knocks and the brakes don’t work. The transmission and transfer case seem to work great. The jeep also has an aluminum hardtop and has a West Virginia title. I am looking for $1150 OBO Call Mike (330) 607-3780 or Email gmck30@aol.com Thanks”
It turns out my power steering pump had some bad bearings, as it squealed pretty good. I called the local Schucks and the cost for a replacement was about $80. So, I called the local junkyard and went shopping there. After searching through four different rows, I found a pump from a ’90 Chevy Caprice that would work just fine. The cost was only $25 and it came with a guarantee that it works. For another $10 I also found a chrome extra deep TH350 pan which I had been thinking about getting..
Returning to the power steering pump, I had to figure out how to remove the pulley from the old pump and put it on the new pump. So, I got online and found a great article from Stu Olson’s Jeep Site that described exactly what was needed. To save you time, I have boiled it down to four basic steps:
Of course, being stubborn, I tried a variety of my other pullers, but couldn’t get that damn pulley to budge. That’s when I finally went to set 1 above.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
This jeep appears to have a MB body. This might be a good price for $1000.
“1948 Jeep Willy’s. Has motor, 4×4 locking hubs. Needs right front ball joints for wheel assembly($130.00). Have everything for the wheel assembly plus new brakes all the way around. Great for someone who has time to put into this Jeep!!”
This CJ-2A looks well maintained. With some good updates.
“its a 1946 and it has a little over 5500 miles on it theres no rust and it has upgraded brakes and the original motor transmission and transfercase tow bar and full size spare corvet seats!!!. my name is chance-509-520-6628”
UPDATE: I’m really surprised this hasn’t sold yet.
This appears to be a very good price.
“THIS THING IS A BLAST TO PLAY WITH, ’52 WILLYS M38 JEEP. MOSTLY ORIGINAL, 4CYL, 3SPEED, 5:38 GEARS.NOT RUSTED OUT, RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD. MORE PICS TO EMAIL. MAY TRADE FOR 1950’S CAR. $2500 OBO ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
“1946 WILLYS JEEP GOODIE AND SPECIFICATIONS LIST: BRAND NEW FACTORY REPLACEMENT 18 GA STEEL BODY, 360 CI .030 OVER STRAIT FROM THE MACHINE SHOP (A FEW YEARS AGO), OFFENHAUSER DUAL PLANE INTAKE, HOLLEY 4BBL, HEADMAN HEADERS, MALLORY ELECTRONIC IGNITION, TWIN ELECTRIC COOLING FAN SETUP”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500
There’s been some investment into this jeep. The Mickey Thompson tires appear in very good shape.
“This is a great driver,powerful jeep. We used this jeep on nice days to enjoy the weather,but we have a new baby and it will just sit.The jeep has a 383 chevy stoker,alum heads,intake,headers,msd ing,holley carb,muncie 4 speed,dana 44 rearend with arb locker and air comp,new wiring,gauges lights,turn signals work,paint is faded or just drive like is. You can not build this jeep for the price. Always starts and drives. call 316-210-7908 Brad”
Bob Westerman has written a detailed overview of the M-38 pilot models.
From the website, Bob writes: “NEW: 1/1/2009 In the time since this web-page was published some new photos of the Pilot Models have surfaced. The photos reveal that the pilot models were in a constant state of change as different features were implemented and tested. The new information shows that some previous assumptions are no longer valid. See the MVPA’s magazine Army Motors #126 for the latest information.”
Visit the CJ-3A.Info website to learn more about the M-38 Pilot model history.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
This looks like a good little jeep. Not mentioned in the description is the fiberglass tilt front end. Unfortunately, the pics are small.
“Excellent condition, runs great. Great for outdoors or every day driver. 302 v8. 2 seater. Good mudrunner. must see!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600
“1951 Willys CJ3A Military. Olds Spitfire V6 mates directly ot trans., new tires. This is a project. It was running 3 years ago before son dismanteled it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
“1944 Willys MB Jeep. $15,000.00 OBO, I bought in Jan 2005 in Arizona and Restored it from the ground up. It has a new tub. Engine is Rebuilt, T-84 is rebuilt. All new wiring, Generator, Starter etc…. All parts bought from Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts, Beachwood Canvas and Besinger. I have put on Approx 5400 miles on it since restoration. It is titled and licensed in Nebraska. Insurtance runs me $114.00 a year. All light work. also included are some spare parts, tools, Jack, Crank, extra Gas and Water cans etc….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500..
“A 1946 Jeep Willys. Fair Condition. Needs new spark plugs and possibly coil. Parts are easy to find and relativily inexpensive. Front bumper missing and bumper mount bent slightly. Good jeep, just not used anymore. Will negotiate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The pics show the looks very straight.
“1949 WILLYS JEEP CJ-3A UNIVERSAL 4 X 4, ORIGINAL engine(rebuilt), 257 miles(odometer not hooked up), WINCH ON FRONT, 6 volt converted to 12 volt, Good Working Condition, New Willys-Overland Jeep Parts List Manual included ($40 value), Seats need to be reupholstered, Doors Included but need cleaned, CURRENT UP-TO-DATE TAG”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This looks like a pretty original CJ-3B in good shape.
“1953 CJ3B first year for the overhead valve engine. Engine rebuilt 3 years ago – minimal rust – runs great! “
Here’s a potential buyer.
“Wanted Jeep CJ3B 1953 era High Hood in good condition/stock Please call David 530 682 0639 or e-mail annrai2003@yahoo.com.”
This might be a fine parts jeep at the very least. I can’t tell if all the parts are really there or not.
“1942 Willys military jeep. I took this jeep apart because I was going to restore it frame up. It is taken apart in main pieces but all of the main parts are there and most of the small pieces. Motor is frozen from weather. All is inside except the tub which is not in good shape but can restored by someone with time and know how. I gave up on the project because it is to big for me and I just bought another jeep. Asking $700.00. Jason- 360-278-3470.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
It’s got some floor rust and the body has some dings.
“1947 WILLYS MODEL 2J2A -all original except 12 volt conversion. Solid body and frame but not with out some rust as pictured. 12 volt system all lights and gauges in working order. Original motor in good working order . Working 4 wheel drive with locking hubs. Tires on vehicle and spare in good shape. Extras included: two tires on rims, jerry can holder, tow bar.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“47 willys rock crawler, chevy 350, turbo 350 tranny, dana 30 t case, dana 44 frount, 14 bolt int the rear, 9000 lb worn wintch, rollcage, 5 point harnes, truck advenger carb great for 4×4, 10in lift, 36 in super swampers 80% tread, lockers frount and rear, 5 13 gears, need to sell fast,”
This runs, drives and has a good body (according to the seller). This might not be a bad deal. It is still a project. I suspect it needs more than just the lights wired and paint.
“Excellent example of a 1948 Jeep Willys. It has been converted to a 12 volt system. Body is in good condition, runs and drives good. Interior is in good condition. It has only been driven a few miles as an occasionally. The jeep has great floors is amazingly solid. This rare CJ2A with a M-38 hard top. i have pics can send to your email and phone. cant get the to download from my phone.”
And the Jeep loses.