UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800

(07/15/2009) There’s been some interesting choices on the customization of this CJ-3A.  Note the gas filler location for example on the back.

“1950 Willys CJ3A, ground up build, all steel, 327, 4sp, 205 transfer case, toyota 4:11 rearends, PS, PB, front disc, heater, 8 point cage, custom aluminum diamond plate, new Best Top, entire tub Rhino lined, 42 gallon fuel cell, reversable rear seat, all seat belts, 8000 lb winch, hitch and trailer plug, cooler carrier for hitch, Edelbrock, B&M, 35″ Kumo’s, Autometer, too much more to remember, only 3500 miles since complete build!! This Jeep runs down the road like a brand new one, just way cooler!! It is fantasic off the road too.”

Some  unique customizations on this nice build.

“This vehicle is titled as a “1946 Jeep”(which would technically be a CJ2a)  but has been built with a new Willys GPW steel tub as well as Ford running gear. Windshield is from a CJ3a. This was a custom build to replicate an over the top version of a GPW jeep. It was done professionally and is in incredible condition, mechanically as well as cosmetically.

Engine: Ford 302

Transmission: Ford D5

Transfer Case: Dana 18

Axles: Dana 44 front/rear

Edelbrock 1405 4 barrel carb

New Genuine Jeep Willys metal Tub, with fiberglass fenders.

Gorgeous Paint, soft top is in good codition, but leaks through two small gaps in front.  I don’t drive the vehicle in the rain so it never bothered me but the one time I got caught in a Seattle summer rain storm.

Lifted with 35″ Tires on Aluminum Wheels

Custom Bumpers front and rear

Frame is painted a nice Burgandy color. See pics.

Other:

The vehicle has heat. Two heaters, actually. One under each seat.

The vehicle has working turn signals. All gauges work.

Other goodies:

Optima Blue Top battery

Mallory ignition system

Mileage: About 8,000 miles since resoted. I drove the vehicle on a 250 road trip and it did great. Vehicle tracks straight down the freeway at 60 no problems.

Vehicle is 100% new or restored. Beautiful example of a restored Willys.

Note: I am a collector, not a mechanic. I have owned this vehicle and have had no problems with it what so ever. This vehicle is is terrific running condition. Everything works on the vehicle to the best of my knowledge.

Other: Vehicle has three paint flaws. See last three pictures below. They are VERY MINOR and are NOT on the body of the vehicle. The one on the interior windshild is not rusted, it looks like it in the picture, but it is not. The body paint is gorgeous and only has a couple chips on the door sill where your foot would hit getting in and out. Pictures speak a thousand words. Vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is. I will help arrange shipping on this side, but you’re responsible to get it to you and to pay for any shipping charges. There is no warranty on this vehicle express or implied.”

View all the info on eBay

This is a real nice rig with custom suspension and more.  You can’t build it for that price.  If I remember correctly, the previous owner sold it after building a new jeep.  I believe the front end was stretched 12 inches as well.  I remember that because I was curious about how far to stretch my front clip, so i saved an image of it, which you can see at the very bottom.

“47 Willy’s CJ2A Trail Jeep SBC 350, Holley 650, Flex-o-Lite Fan, Modified Camaro Radiator, Cyclone Headers, Toploader 4 Speed with Kettleson Adapter, Wide Ratio 2.78 low gear, Automotive Friction Ceramic Disk Clutch, Lakewood Scatter Shield, Spicer 20 Twin Lever Transfer Case, Spicer U-joints, Spicer 44 Rear End with Sommers Bro’s Spool -30 spline Moser Floater Axle’s with Ford Spindle’s, Dana 40 Front with Spicer wheeling hubs, 1970 Bronco Style Axle’s, Open Carrier. 4:88 Ratio. All Axle’s are Moser Alloy’s. 44″ Front Springs and 57″ Rear Springs, 40 Gallon Fuel tank. Full 12 point roll cage including underhood to the frame. Harwood Seats. Warn 8274 Winch. Owned for 2 years +. Used once. Needs to find a home where someone will use this for what it is. $3,900”

http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/2141460913.html

Here’s an image of the same jeep 2 years earlier.